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President gives assent to Finance Bill
National Assembly approved the Rs17.6 trillion budget along with Rs463 billion new taxes
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Violence drops 32% in Q2 2025
Report highlights reduced fatalities and improved counter-terrorism
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Iran appreciates Pakistan's steadfast support
Dr Amiri appreciated the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its stronger-than-usual condemnation
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Pakistan assumes UNSC presidency today
Ambassador says presidency will be transparent, inclusive and responsive
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Nawaz Sharif Flyover opens to traffic
Other infrastructure projects await inauguration
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Pakistani students get best AI use award
Their system holds life-saving potential by using geospatial technology.
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Catering prices surge ahead of Ashura
Customers asked to pay half cost in advance when placing orders
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Twelve illegal call centres face closure
To date, 93 arrests have been made, and 12 illegal facilities have been sealed.
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Man drowns in stormwater drain
The rescue team handed over the body to the police.
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Reinstated HEC director denied entry into office
All entry and exit gates of the HEC building were reportedly locked
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Pindi to get Rs150b infrastructure boost
Plan includes 13 major projects aimed at transforming the city into signal-free corridor
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Scrap dealer abducted, kidnappers demand Rs20m ransom
Video of elderly victim stripped naked sent to sons
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Sharjeel censures HESCO for long outages
He criticised what he described as 'poor performance' of the power distribution companies.
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Sindh's largest mental health hospital struggles
Health services at Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute crippled by vacant posts, underfunding
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Agriculture department sees 28 suspensions
Secretary Agriculture took punitive measure after paying surprise visits to the offices in several districts.
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Govt employees protest for salary hikes
Police tried to block them by placing barricades on the roads around the press club
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Departmental spending exceeds budget
Despite a predicted fiscal deficit, state depts have shown little intent to curb expenditures
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'Robbers' including one in FIA uniform held
Suspects held for looting car showroom owner turned out to be TikTokers
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All 22 residents trapped in collapsed Kharadar building rescued
Roof collapse blamed on excessive load from recently installed water tank, says resident
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No power at power stations, no water in pipes
350 mgd water lost as the city faces crippling shortages; no restoration plan in sight
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Drug addict kills sister over delayed meal in Vehari
Another sibling critically injured, police hunt for suspect
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Punjab home to 587 privately owned big cats
Wildlife dept warns of legal action for undeclared exotic animals
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Two women killed, 15 injured as truck overturns
Victims from same extended family were returning from funeral
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Man suffocated to death at land registration office
Preliminary inquiry claims heart attack as cause of death
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Boy mauled to death by stray dogs
Local residents collected the remains and informed the local authorities.
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Three ecotourism projects planned
Pre-qualification applications invited for developing Changa Manga, Uchali, Chashma
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Rs509b supplementary budget passed
The opposition protested over the removal its four members as chairpersons of standing committees.
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Govt launches 'cyber patrolling'
Digital surveillance aims to curb sectarianism, track processions
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JUI-F suspends MPA for praising CM Bugti
The suspension was announced by JUI-F Balochistan chief, Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey
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HRCP report highlights rights, security crisis
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa sees rising violence, judicial delays, and local governance failures
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Swat tragedy sparks opposition outrage
PPP demands urgent assembly session; officials questioned over flash flood response
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Vietnam eyes $1b trade goal with Pakistan
Envoy calls for institutional linkages to expand bilateral trade
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PSX closes fiscal year at all-time high
KSE-100 surges 1,248 points as optimism grows following $3.4b loan rollover
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PBA refutes claims subsidies serve no purpose
Says incentive schemes like PRI critical for economic stability
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ECC flags poor governance in gas utilities
FinMin says board directors should play role in improving performance of companies
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Worker exodus grows by 12% in May
Ministry reports 2.7% GDP growth, while 285,370 jobseekers exited country in JanMay
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WB appoints new country director for Pakistan
Amgaabazar is succeeding Najy Benhassine in this role
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NEPRA grills Power Division over FCA deferral
Consumers, regulators slam last-minute move to block Rs4.69/unit FCA relief as CPPA warns of upcoming tariff hike
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Gold up Rs108,500 in FY25
Bullion jumps to Rs350,200/tola; rupee down Rs5.4 vs dollar in a year
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IT minister avoids PTCL-Telenor merger comments
Unveils smart city vision for Islamabad, including fibre connectivity; free public Wi-Fi rollout planned
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Duty on Galvalume steel imposed
Pakistan concludes first anti-circumvention case, slaps 40% levy on import
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US approves $510m sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel following Iran conflict
Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign targeting Iran's nuclear sites, scientists, military leaders on June 13
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Trump claims to have found wealthy buyer for TikTok
US President predicted China would approve the sale
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Seoul marks 'Squid Game' final season with cosplay parade
Korean drama's latest instalment dropped on Friday
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She just wants to act
Mahira Khan talks Love Guru, age backlash, and future roles
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Govt relents after traders refuse to budge on demands
New FBR circulars ease tax rules; soften enforcement powers
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PM turns up the pace on relief for flood-hit G-B
Shehbaz visits Gilgit; announces Rs4b federal support
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PM reaffirms Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with Kashmiris
In 'Youm-e-Istehsaal' message, Shehbaz says self-determination is only way forward
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Pak, China for aligning ties in nuclear energy
Beijing reaffirms full cooperation to Islamabad in field of space research
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Rubio, Dar discuss bilateral, regional matters
Both sides agreed to remain in contact, continue cooperation in areas of mutual interest
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PM restarts remittance subsidy
Finance ministry says scheme to be fully funded, Rs30b may be approved soon
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Rupee extends momentum
Climbs Rs2.31 over nine sessions; gold prices surge to Rs359,500/tola
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NEPRA mulls Rs1.80/unit power tariff cut
Capacity payments drop by Rs53.714b; circular debt also cut by Rs780b on power sector reforms
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'Mera Brand Pakistan' Expo to boost trust
LCCI says August 14-15 event will promote self-reliance; SMEs and youth entrepreneurs to take centre stage
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Freight corridor deal rejected
Cabinet body directs Railways Division to explore domestic financing alternatives
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First ferry service licence for Gulf approved
Shipping service will boost regional linkages, economic activity via sea
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Entrepreneurs, diplomats converge at My Karachi
Governor announces Rs20b for Karachi's development as leaders call for infrastructure upgrades, stronger business-gov
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Stock market soars to new all-time high
Index rises past 142k on TFC payment to OGDC, hopes about cement sector results
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KATI hails 12 new Pak-Iran agreements
Urges removal of trade barriers, promotion of barter trade, energy cooperation
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Stock market soars to new all-time high
Index rises past 142k on TFC payment to OGDC, hopes about cement sector results
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Eight OPEC+ countries raise production by 547,000 bpd
There was unlikely to be a major impact on prices
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Learning from Russia's supply-side flat tax reforms
Such reforms help Moscow rise from ashes to establish itself as one of global economy's bright spots
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Tobacco sector: potential & illicit trade challenges
Pakistan's high taxation disproportionately impacts legal sales compared to regional peers
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Climate not behind agri-sector fall
True cause of decline is poor governance, ignorance and pro-private sector policies
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Trump threatens to penalise India over Russia oil trade
US president says will substantially raise tariff New Delhi terms move unjustified
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'Let's go fly a kite'
Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
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US announces major tourist visa change
State Department could require up to $15,000 bonds
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Israel mulls seizing entire Gaza
Armed forces wary of war of attrition with Hamas
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Iran holds US accountable for attacks on nuclear sites
Says matter to be discussed in any future negotiations
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Trump warns of higher tariffs if India keeps buying Russian oil
He pressures India as he warns of new sanctions on Russia over lack of progress on Ukraine peace
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UAE heatwave intensifies after hottest spring on record
Sweihan hit 51.8°C on Aug 1 after UAE's hottest April-May, nearing 2002 record high of 52.1°C, NCM reports
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At least 14 civilians killed by Sudanese paramilitaries fleeing besieged city
Sudan's conflict between the army and RSF has caused mass displacement, killings, and a growing humanitarian crisis
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Farhan, Ayub script series victory
Pakistan clinch the three-match series against the West Indies, 2-1
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De Villiers breaks silence on IPL comeback
He played a pivotal role in SA's WCL victory
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Mohsin Naqvi hails Pakistan's T20I series win
Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs to seal a 2-1 victory
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Siraj leads Ind to stunning win over Eng
The pacer claims a five-wicket haul as the visitors level five-match series 2-2
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Swiatek sinks, Osaka shines at Canadian Open
Tauson used her creativity to upset the six-time Grand Slam winner
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Afg name preliminary squad for T20I tri-series
The squad will participate in two-week-long camp
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Won't alter aggressive batting style: Mitchell Owen
Australia all-rounder excited to feature in South Africa series
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Manchester United draw with Everton
We needed more quality to get everyone to step up a little bit more, says Fernandes
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Bheda Tigers win KPL title in style
Tanger Star beaten by 7 wkts in final
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Pakistan wins 4 bronze medals at IOI
Ranks 32nd in informatics Olympiad competing with several first-world countries
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Lewis Hamilton shocks F1 fans by saying Ferrari should replace him after Hungary qualifying disaster
Hamilton faces frustration after Q2 elimination in Hungary, suggesting Ferrari might need to consider a new driver.
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Arslan Ash wins sixth EVO Tekken title after defeating Atif Butt in all-Pakistan final
Arslan Ash defeats Atif Butt in EVO 2025 Grand Final, securing his sixth title and continuing Pakistan’s dominance.
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Marchand, McIntosh dominate at WAC
The Frenchman wins 400IM and the Canadian secures her fourth gold medal in Singapore
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Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff
She reached the quarterfinals after one-sided win against the French Open champion
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Messi exits early with injury in Leagues Cup win
His team Inter Miami triumphed against Necaxa 5-4 in penalty shoot-out