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K-Electric solar projects achieve record low bids
Receives eight bids for 50 MW Winder project, seven bids for 100 MW Bela project despite challenges in attracting bid
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Banking sector ADR rises to 47.8%
Jumps 944bps in 3 months; market concerned about steps banks are taking
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Business confidence rises 9%
BCI survey highlights cautious optimism despite persistent hurdles
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ADB raises Pakistan's growth forecast to 3%
Lowers inflation projection as industrial activity recovers; major macroeconomic targets yet to be achieved
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Gold jumps by Rs3,100; rupee weakens
Gold prices rise for third day to Rs280,500 per tola, driven by global trends and US inflation data.
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Pak-EU forum set up to enhance trade
FPCCI announces Pakistan-EU Forum to boost trade, investment, and economic ties with EU member states.
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Pakistan, Russia eye energy projects
Ink protocol for executing mega schemes, exploring oil and gas deposits
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US, China to hold key talks ahead of Trump's White House return
Economic and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have continued to flare during Biden’s time in office
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Netflix actor José de la Torre dies at 37 after battling serious illness
Spanish actor José de la Torre, known for his role in Top Boy, dies at 37 following illness battle.
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UN appeals for $4.07b in aid for Gaza and West Bank, warns more is needed
Aim is to provide assistance to 2.1 million people of Gaza, 900,000 people in the West Bank: UN's humanitarian agency
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Blue Ivy Carter cast in 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' director says Beyoncé and Jay-Z weren’t involved
Director Barry Jenkins confirms Blue Ivy Carter's casting as Kiara in Mufasa Lion King was purely talent-based.
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Bank of Canada cuts key rate by 50 bps, signals slower future easing
Governor says possibility that new US govt might impose tariffs on Canadian exports represents “major new uncertainty”
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Fake news: undermining governance, sowing discord
Misinformation threatens governance and democracy, demanding global action to preserve public trust and stability.
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Kurram - coexistence and cooption
Addressing Kurram's sectarian conflict requires state intervention, population relocation, and de-weaponisation
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Heinous crime of human trafficking
Pakistan's human trafficking crisis persists, with few convictions and systemic government failure to act.
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Dismal state of education
Only 5% of Pakistani children receive quality education, with millions out of school, hindering progress.
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Out in the cold
Gaza is in ruins, suffering from airstrikes and winter cold, with the international community failing to act.
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Faiz's trial
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling and espionage, setting a precedent for military.
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In corporations we trust
Corporate greed and systemic corruption in US politics fuel violence, like the recent shooting of a CEO.
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Khamenei accuses US, Israel of plotting Bashar al-Assad's downfall
Khamenei said Iranian intelligence warned Syria about stability threats in the past three months
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Launch date and what to expect
The Galaxy S25 series will include three models: the S25, S25+, and the S25 Ultra with new powerful processor
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Global Meta outage disrupts WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook services
The outage left users unable to send or receive messages, make calls or access WhatsApp Web
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'Yes Madam' faces backlash after staged employee sacking to raise awareness on stress
Company clarifies that it was part of an effort to draw attention to the serious issue of workplace stress
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Khawaja Asif questions Imran Khan's commitment to talks, criticises PTI's double standards
Defence minister criticises PTI for ignoring sacrifices of Rangers and police, calling their actions hypocritical
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Indian woman sells newborn for INR 150,000 to settle husband's debts
The woman's husband had filed a police complain as he suspected his wife's involvement in the child's disappearance
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Young Thug requests probation modification to visit family in metro Atlanta
Young Thug is seeking a change to his probation terms to allow visits to his Atlanta home for holidays.
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Israeli attack claims 29 more lives in northern, central Gaza
20 women and children killed when Israeli airstrikes blow a residential building in Beit Lahiya
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NEPRA approves increase in electricity tariff nationwide
Notification for the price hike was issued by NEPRA, confirming adjustment for first quarter of current fiscal year
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Lifebuoy Shampoo and The Citizens Foundation reunite to empower Pakistan’s girl child via education
An annual endowment fund has been set up by the two entities to support the education of 7,000 out-of-school girls
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Faiz Hameed approached Asif Zardari for army chief appointment: PPP's Shehla Raza
PPP leader claims former spy master, in collaboration with others, planned for prolonged governance
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Urban sprawl strains city’s aging drainage system
The city’s sewerage and drainage system are approximately 40 years old
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LHC orders immediate halt to dog culling in Punjab
In the petition, an activist urges court to compel the govt to establish a national policy for protection of animals
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Google releases first of its Gemini 2.0 AI models
With Flash model, Google also introduced a new research prototype, Project Mariner, from its DeepMind division
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PTI's Asad Qaiser contacts Speaker Ayaz Sadiq to initiate talks with govt
During conversation, two leaders deliberated on composition of government’s negotiating committee
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Spain, Portugal, Morocco to host 2030 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2034
The 2030 and 2034 World Cups each had only a single bid and both were confirmed by acclamation
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Seven terrorists killed, soldier martyred in North Waziristan operations: ISPR
In two IBOs, security forces killed seven terrorists; Lance Naik Muhammad Amin was martyred in combat, ISPR confirms
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Seven-day polio drive to begin in Sindh from Dec 16
Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah discusses strategy to vaccinate over 10 million children
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Luigi Mangione’s trucker jacket selling fast for $80
The green trucker jacket similar to the one worn by Luigi Mangione during Brian Thompson’s murder sparks online frenzy
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Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he skipped Moana 2 and shares insights on Mufasa
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains his absence from Moana 2, praises new composers, and discusses creating music for Mufasa.
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Rohit Sharma's batting struggles affecting his captaincy, say former teammates
Rohit has only one half-century in his last 12 test innings, which include eight single-digit scores
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'Return 2018 electoral mandate in exchange for 2024 elections', Dar offers PTI
DPM suggests that if there are any issues regarding February 8 elections, courts would be available to address them
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Luigi Mangione’s notebook reveals Manhattan bombing plan before UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione’s spiral notebook detailed a potential Manhattan bombing, later dismissed
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to governance reforms across all sectors
PM emphasized that country’s future hinges on adoption of digitisation, automation, and streamlined decision-making
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Hafez al-Assad's tomb set ablaze in rebel attack in Qardaha
Video footage shows parts of the mausoleum ablaze and damaged, with the tomb of Hafez torched and destroyed
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Finance minister rules out proposal to lower retirement age to 55
Aurangzeb was addressing Senate's Standing Committee on Finance
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FIA cyber crime wing given authority to tackle social media offences
National Cyber Crime Agency will now be established through parliamentary act, notifies Ministry of Interior
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Randy Moss’ son responds to Brett Favre over father’s liver cancer rumors
Thaddeus Moss denies claims of Randy Moss having liver cancer and responds to Brett Favre’s support.
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Andrew Garfield praises Chappell Roan as rising pop star gains celebrity fans
Andrew Garfield joins Elton John, Emma Stone, and Saoirse Ronan in praising Chappell Roan’s hit debut album.
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Sara Sharif’s parents found guilty of her murder after harrowing trial
The family fled to Pakistan after Sara's death, before being arrested in September 2023 at London's Gatwick airport
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Faisal Vawda, Barrister Gohar share light-hearted exchange in Parliament
Don't put my brother (PTI chairman) into trouble, he is a good person, Vawda says to media personnel present
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ECP unseats PTI lawmakers convicted by ATC over May 9 riots
Decision comes after jail terms Ejaz, Chattha and Bhachar disqualified
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Chidambaram pokes holes in Modi's Pahalgam narrative
Congress leader says no proof attackers came from Pakistan
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Punjab Assembly turns rowdy as MPAs come to blows
Two PTI lawmakers suspended for 15 sittings over unruly behaviour
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Ex-CJP moves SC against PM Shehbaz
Khawaja seeks contempt over govt failure to grant appeal rights to civilians tried in military courts
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Opp seeks CJP's intervention in May 9 trial proceedings
Alleges fair trial violations, demands judicial commission
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Punjab sees rise in child abuse cases
Report finds 1,956 cases in early 2025, most reported from Punjab
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Inflation forecast puts pressure on SBP
Ministry predicts economy to maintain recovery, driven by improved fundamentals
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Rupee continues uptrend with appreciation of 24 paisa
Currency marks strongest weekly performance in 93 weeks; gold falls to Rs356,300/tola
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Minister orders urgent review of GMO soybean import, policy
Malik orders scientific review, 90-day policy deadline after locally produced soybean becomes more expensive than impo
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Company law modernisation to save Rs250b
Increasing regulatory burden dents corporate growth, eliminates innovative funding options
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Pak-Kyrgyz trade target set at $100m
They sign three new cooperation MoUs; IGC aims to revive declining trade
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'Artificial control' keeps dollar overvalued by Rs20
Business forum argues dollar rate should be Rs260 that will reduce debt and inflation
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Dutch envoy bids farewell
Finance minister credits Dutch role in socio-economic growth, says new fiscal approach balances reforms with social pr
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PSX rises modestly but couldn't hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points; profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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OPEC+ for compliance with output deals
Oil prices rise 2% after Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
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Inflation to remain at 3.5–4.5% for July
June inflation hit 3.2% as FY25 average drops to 4.49%—lowest in 9 years, says finance ministry report
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PSX ends modestly higher but couldn’t hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points, profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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$600m tea import bill exposes neglected commercialisation
Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology
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Tariff threat forces EU to hedge bets
Sweeping US levies on European exports rupture trust, spark calls for self-reliance
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Brain drain costs economy $4.2 billion annually
While it brings billions in remittances, real cost is not just economic, it's loss of ideas, innovation, leadership
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Trump warns of 'real starvation' in Gaza
Aid deliveries pick up amid Israeli 'tactical pause'
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Trump sets new Ukraine deadline
Says Russia has 12 days to end war
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Thailand, Cambodia approve ceasefire
Malaysia spearheads diplomatic efforts
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'No alternative' to two-state solution
KSA, France co-chair UN conference on Palestinian issue
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Rajnath rejects Trump's claim of brokering ceasefire with Pakistan
Defence minister denies India bowed to US pressure
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Muslim US lawmakers pledge to raise Gaza human rights abuses in Congress
Lawmakers pledge to push for Gaza hearings and aid delivery during meeting with ICNA delegation in Oakland
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Thailand, Cambodia to enter unconditional ceasefire tonight
Malaysia led mediation as ASEAN chair with backing from US, China
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UNRWA underscores insufficient aid flow into Gaza
At least 41 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks since dawn
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Six killed in Bangkok market after gunman opens fire
No tourists killed or injured in shooting incident
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India cracks down on Bengali Muslims ahead of state polls
Thousands evicted in Assam as authorities intensify decades-old drive against illegal settlers
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Pak arrive in Lauderhill for WI series
They will play three-match T20I and ODI series next month
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Pakistan yet to secure Asia Cup TV rights
Currently, negotiations are underway for the sale of broadcasting rights
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De Minaur saves three match points to lift DC Open title
He defeated Fokina 5-7 6-1 7-6(3)
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Stokes ready to feature in India decider
The captain insisted he will do everything in his power to feature in fifth Test
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England beat Spain to retain Women's Euro
The Lionesses won the final on penalties 3-1
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Odegaard shines as Arsenal beat Newcastle
He scored the 84th minute winner in Singapore
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Fernandez beats Kalinskaya to win DC Open
The 22-year-old bags her first title since 2023
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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England knock India out of WCL
Bopara smashes unbeaten 110 off just 55 deliveries
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Marcus Morris Sr arrested on fraud charge, held without bond
Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida over fraud charge linked to another state, held without bond
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Shadab Khan likely to miss Asia Cup 2025 due to injury
Pakistan's Shadab Khan is unlikely to recover in time for Asia Cup 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery
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England’s Lionesses seal historic Euro 2025 title in Basel
England beat Spain on penalties to retain the Euros, winning their first major title on foreign soil
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Lionel Messi suspension leads to multimillion-dollar losses for MLS and hosting clubs
Lionel Messi’s one-game suspension cost MLS millions in lost revenue, reduced attendance, and missed sponsorship.
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Aus thrash WI by three wickets in 4th T20I
Green hit an unbeaten 55 and Inglis added 51 to lift the Aussies to a three-wicket win
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Man Utd sink West Ham in EPL US friendly
Fernandes scored twice in the 2-1 win as Amorim showered the captain with praise