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Oil climbs on regional uncertainty
Oil prices rise nearly 2% due to Syrian instability and China's shift towards a looser monetary policy.
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Businessmen want say in diplomats' appointment
Insist competent officers must be posted abroad who could widen trade.
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PSX's unstoppable rally continues
KSE-100 index hits new peak as it nears 110,000-point mark
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Govt pushes for social impact financing
FinMin highlights private sector leadership, digital accountability in financial solutions
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Gold surges by Rs2,000 amid ME instability; rupee stable
Gold prices rise due to Syrian upheaval and China's buying, while the Pakistani rupee remains steady.
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SECP okays plan for Islamic financing
SECP approves a Strategic Action Plan to foster Islamic finance growth and eliminate Riba by 2028.
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Remittances soar 29% to $2.9b
Surge driven by narrowing gap between official and unofficial channels
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Kohat demands oil and gas royalties
PTI MPAs walk out of assembly in show of dissent
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The grave reality of violence against women in Pakistan
Gender-based violence persists in Pakistan; systemic change and legal reform are urgently needed.
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Sino-Russian partnership: depth and fault lines
The future of the Sino-Russian partnership is uncertain post-Putin and Xi.
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Why do we read books?
Books enrich our minds, challenge views, and connect us with the wisdom of the past.
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A humane directive
Islamabad's new directive prohibits hospitals from withholding bodies over unpaid bills, prioritizing empathy.
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Human rights?
Pakistan's human rights record remains concerning, marked by censorship, violence, and persecution.
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Post-Alawite Syria
Assad's regime collapses; Syria's future depends on peace, unity, and protecting minorities.
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The momentary concern
The Syrian conflict has caused immense suffering, but we must focus on humanity and support healing efforts.
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Zalmi Women League ends in Peshawar
Peshawar All Stars beat Hazara Daffodils in the final
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Napoli hand Serie A lead to Atalanta
They concede top spot in Serie A after 1-0 defeat
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Chelsea rise to 2nd spot after seven-goal thriller
Cole Palmer scores two penalties in 4-3 victory against Spurs
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Conway to miss final Test against England
The batter awaits the birth of his first child
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Griezmann seals superb Atletico comeback
The French striker scores a 94th-minute winner against Sevilla
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SA overpower SL to sweep series
They secure a 109-run victory at St George's Park
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Shami in contention as pace partner for Bumrah
The 34-year-old pacer has been on sidelines due to his ankle injury
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Pak-SA lock horns in first T20 today
Pakistan hold a slight edge with 12 wins while the Proteas have won 10 T20s
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Mizkif demands apology from Ludwig after winning defamation lawsuit
Mizkif wins defamation lawsuit, calls Ludwig's video false and demands an apology for the damage it caused.
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Jay-Z demands accuser reveal identity in legal response to rape allegations
Jay-Z denies rape allegations, calling them "extortionate," and demands his accuser’s identity be revealed in court.
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Chris Rock storms out during comedy set at billionaire’s Christmas party
Chris Rock stormed out mid-set at Anthony Pratt's party after seeing something that upset him.
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Pakistan's Alexandrine parrot faces growing threat of extinction
Habitat alteration, pollution, poaching and illegal trade as major factors behind the decline in the bird’s population
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Who is Luigi Mangione? Ivy League graduate linked to CEO murder investigation
Luigi Mangione, 26, a tech graduate, is identified as a person of interest in Brian Thompson's targeted killing.
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Man arrested over murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
The suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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Israeli takeover of Syrian border buffer zone 'temporary': FM Gideon Saar
PM Netanyahu announced he had ordered the army to “take control” of the zone after fall of Syria's Bashar Al-Assad
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Sanjay Malhotra named new RBI governor in unexpected move
Malhotra's appointment, announced on Monday, comes as term of current governor, Shaktikanta Das, set to end on Tuesday
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Sabrina Carpenter reveals breakup song is based on ‘real-life events’
Sabrina Carpenter discusses her hit single ‘Please Please Please,’ breakup with Barry Keoghan, and songwriting process
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'Polarisation' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Word saw significant rise in searches on Merriam-Webster website, with usage spiking during US presidential election
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Man questioned in Altoona in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death
A man is under investigation in Altoona for a possible link to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing.
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PM Shehbaz orders urgent plan for safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria
The safety of Pakistanis’ lives and their property in Syria is our top priority: PM Shehbaz
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Daniel Penny found not guilty in death of Jordan Neely on New York subway
Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely on a subway.
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Cold spell in Karachi expected to continue for another week
The recent cold spell sweeping across Pakistan has brought a sharp drop in temperatures
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PCB seeks written assurance from ICC on hybrid model for future events
Hybrid model will see India's matches played in Dubai while rest of the Champions Trophy to take place in Pakistan
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UK, Germany, Austria pause asylum process for Syrians following Assad's overthrow
Germany is home of the largest Syrian population outside the Middle East and 47,000 applications are still pending
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Rapper Fat Joe addresses name change debate following weight loss
Fat Joe opens up about his weight loss journey and addresses speculation about a possible name change.
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Damaged water pipeline on Karachi's University Road repaired
With repair work complete, KW&SC assured that the water supply to the affected areas would be restored in full
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At least 184 killed in Haiti in brutal gang attack over witchcraft allegations
The killings took place in the Cite Soleil area, a densely populated and violent slum on the edge of the capital
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Golden Globe nominations 2025 spotlight Wicked, The Bear, and Emilia Pérez
Golden Globes 2025 honor Wicked, The Bear, Emilia Pérez, Viola Davis, and Ted Danson.
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US invites Pakistani firms to SelectUSA investment summit
SelectUSA Summit seen as an invaluable opportunity for companies seeking to expand their operations into US market
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Ronnie 2K rumored to be fired amid growing fan criticism of NBA 2K25
Rumors swirl about Ronnie 2K’s firing following fan backlash over NBA 2K25’s release and ongoing criticism.
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Zartaj Gul demands answers on Nov 26 shooting, targeting of Pashtuns in Islamabad
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry denies claims of Pashtuns being targeted, stating arrests included people from various regions
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Filmmaker Atlee expresses gratitude to Shah Rukh Khan for making his Bollywood dream come true
Khan was present in Atlee’s new movie, ‘Baby John’ trailer launch , starring Varun Dhawan and Wamiqa Gabbi
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Brad Pitt films F1 movie during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sparking fan reactions
Brad Pitt films F1 movie at Abu Dhabi GP as Ferrari bids farewell, McLaren wins title, and fans react online.
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No charges framed in Toshakhana 2.0 case, Bushra Bibi's warrants suspended
Court defers indictment until December 12, provides FIA with copies of investigation report at the defendants' request
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K-P govt announces memorial ceremony for deceased PTI workers at Minar-e-Pakistan on Dec 25
Sohail Afridi challenges PML-N to hold rally on Dec 25, promising to resign if PTI's turnout isn't bigger than PML-N's
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Dar calls for immediate, unconditional Gaza truce at UN
DPM urges global support for aid agencies, calling them vital to survival of millions in Palestinian areas
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PTI slams May 9 ruling as bid to disrupt August 5 rally
Party officials allege convictions are part of a broader campaign of political retaliation
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Islamabad unveils first 'Online Women Police Station'
With AI integration and female-only staff, station offers immediate response
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree on visa-free entry for diplomats, officials
Two sides also discusses cooperation in internal security, police training, anti-narcotics, and anti-human trafficking
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LHC grills CCD on kill pattern during 'encounters'
'How do bullets find detainees only, leaving officers and their vehicles untouched?'
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PM calls for 'meaningful dialogue' with India to ease tensions in talks with British envoy
Shehbaz Sharif welcomes UK decision to resume PIA flights in meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott
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Prime minister vows safe environment for Chinese
The interior minister informed the prime minister about the security arrangements being implemented nationwide
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ATC grants 10-day remand of key suspect in Quetta 'honour killing' case
Pakistan Ulema Council urges justice, says Sharia forbids pardoning unjust killings, even by family
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Ten more dead as monsoon spell intensifies across country
At least 252 people have lost their lives in torrential rains, floods since onset of season in late June: NDMA
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Imran's sons meet Trump aide in California
Richard Grenell tells Imran Khan’s sons to 'stay strong'
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TikTok removed nearly 25m Pakistani videos in early 2025
Platform took down nearly 211m videos globally over violation of community guidelines: report
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LHC restores three sisters’ inheritance rights
Nullifies Tamleek - gift mutation - used to block rights for nearly four decades
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US state department hints Kashmir mediation on table in talks with Pakistan
DPM Dar to meet Secretary Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday to review Pakistan-US ties
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Third down syndrome centre opens in Karachi
Karachi Down Syndrome Program's third center is now fully operational and ready to welcome new families
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'Clean Punjab' claims fall flat
Filthy condition of Khewra Rest House sparks public outcry
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PSX retreats as investors resort to profit-taking at highs
KSE-100 index gives up early gains, loses 165 points at close
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Govt secured $26.7b in loans in FY25
50% of borrowing comprises rollovers as govt relies on external creditors
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Tariffs aren't answer to imbalances: IMF
Surpluses and deficits in US, China, Europe fuel concerns over economic order
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World's largest power project stirs anxieties
Massive $170b China dam scheme raises alarm in India, Bangladesh over water security on Brahmaputra headwaters
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Industry awaits SRO on 18% cotton import tax
Claims imports exceed domestic production for first time in history
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Experts seek policy for solar manufacturing base
Study proposes roadmap for 100MW solar PV plant; stakeholders call for data-driven reforms, tech upgrades
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PSX at peak as traders win support
KSE-100 soars 1,202 points amid upbeat earnings outlook, policy easing hopes
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Energy projects encounter financing hurdle
Sinosure reluctant to offer insurance cover for bank loans
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RDA inflows rise to $10.56b; rupee stable
FY25 profit repatriation flat at $2.2b; power sector leads outflows
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Trade bodies advocate restoration of final tax regime
Propose gradual increase in tax rates on exports
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PSX hits record over army chief’s support for businesses
KSE-100 rises 1,202 points as investors expect strong earnings, policy easing
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NTC unveils cybersecurity plan
Secure mobile systems, upgraded firewalls to protect key institutions
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PSX loses steam as investors book profit
KSE-100 index sheds 380 points amid range-bound trading
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World's top court paves way for climate reparations
Climate change is an 'urgent, existential threat', states must curb planet-heating emissions, says ICJ in ruling
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Families received wrong remains of Air India crash victims: lawyer
Family of separate victim received remains of another person, says lawyer for UK families who lost loved ones in crash
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Starvation-related deaths in Gaza mount to 111
Over 100 international humanitarian organisations make urgent global appeal to lift land blockade
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India to phase out MiG-21 'flying coffins'
Indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to replace country's longest-serving, controversial combat aircraft
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Columbia University suspends 80 students over Pro-Palestinian protest
Disciplinary action marks most suspensions for a single political protest in campus history
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Trump accuses Obama of 'treason'
US to leave UN cultural body, citing anti-Israel bias
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Gaza starvation spirals amid Israeli assault
Hospital says 21 children dead from malnutrition
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Six killed in Afghanistan coal mine collapse
Eighteen people have been hospitalized after an incident in the Baghlan region of northern Afghanistan
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Marcus Rashford unveiled as new Barcelona player
27-year old joins the Spanish champions on loan from Manchester United, will wear iconic No. 14 shirt
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Tharanga plots T20 overhaul for Sri Lanka
The 2-1 home series defeat to Bangladesh stuns fans
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Rashford completes Barca medical
Manchester United exile will sign for the 2025-26 season
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Pogacar 'ready to fight Vingegaard'
He is bidding for fourth Tour de France title
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SSWMB Basketball tourney begins
Three matches decided on day one
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Venus Williams returns at DC Open
This was her first outing in competitive tennis after 16 months
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Childhood fan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build
The Brentford winger inked the deal until 2030
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England won't play 'nice' against India
Brook issues warning ahead of fourth Test
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Dunk opens up about Pak-Ind setback
He hopes that, going forward, sports can be a uniting factor
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BD clinch T20I series against Pak
They defeated the Men in Green by eight runs to take a 2-0 lead in the series
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Bangladesh take second T20I for first series win over Pakistan
Jaker helped Bangladesh post 133; Faheem’s half-century in vain as Pakistan were all out for 125, losing by 8 runs
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Afridi slams India over cancelled WCL match
We came here to play cricket, not politics, says former captain
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Pak coach Hesson slams Dhaka pitch
He says the surface was 'unacceptable' for International cricket
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Asad, Taimoor, Hassan, Ruhab in quarters
Sohail University Tennis in full swing at Creek Club
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Owen shines in debut T20I for Australia
They beat West Indies by three wickets at Sabina Park