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Govt seeks to diversify lending beyond banks
The discussion focused on the growth of the insurance sector and its contribution to the national economy.
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Industrialists decry MPC decision to keep rate on hold
Warn that industries are already struggling to survive, further downsizing is expected after Eidul Fitr
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Palm oil stocks hit nearly 2-year low
Malaysia's palm oil stocks at the end of February fell 4.31% from the previous month to 1.51 million metric tonnes
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SBP holds policy rate at 12%
MPC cites widening C/A deficit, tax revenue shortfalls as key concerns
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Lady Gaga's mania for mayhem
The singer discusses her love life and latest album
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Hermes in spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
Fall and winter collections were on the catwalk
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Hanumankind's 'Run It Up' is made in India, for India
The rapper returns following the success of 'Big Dawgs'
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Hiba Qadir talks priorities as a first-time mother
Actor gave birth to daughter Aynur last year
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Saheefa Jabbar deletes her Facebook account
Actor shares personal struggles with contentment
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Maya Ali stuns with new photo dump
Fans admire actor's beauty and style
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Mission: Eternal – Why fans will forever be enthralled by Tom Cruise
With his love for action and Scientology, Hollywood's last remaining star has many a mission under his belt
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Sarfaraz backs Pak team after CT debacle
Ex-skipper expresses confidence in young squad for upcoming NZ tour
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Arsenal held by Man Utd in latest blow
The Gunners sit 15 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool,
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Ruvina, Muneeb in final round of cross-country 100m
Both Pak athletes participated in divisional round of 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games
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Rohit says 'not retiring' from ODIs
It was speculated that the India captain may quit format
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Real Madrid capitalise as Atletico stumble
Vinicius and Mbappe scored two spectacular goals, says Ancelotti
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India dominate CT after dismal Pak campaign
Blue jerseys and Indian flags dominated the scene in Dubai
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New Zealand captain Santner proud despite loss in final
The Black Caps went down to India by four wickets in a hard-fought title clash
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PCB furious over CT ceremony snub
The officials demand an explanation as to why the host board was ignored
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Elite capture and climate justice in Pakistan
The biggest problem is that the public doesn't understand its role in fighting climate change.
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Bangladesh: dynastic politics and newly-founded NCP
The NCP's slogan of a 'Second Republic' appeals to the people of Bangladesh.
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Is judicial decay behind immolation of societal ethos and civil chaos?
Denial of justice is one of the fundamental causes behind this reprehensible route.
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Well-deserved champions, but
There is thus little denying that under India, the ICC integrity is at stake.
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Understandably cautious
The bank's decision to stick to the current rate is pretty understandable.
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Address to joint session
President Zardari added a feather to his cap as he earned the privilege of addressing the bicameral
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Layers of false pretenses
The impact of USAID cuts has been, and is being, discussed in numerous articles, op-eds and analyses.
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Rs25,000 prize bond winners for March 2025 draw announced
Winners can claim their prizes by submitting their original bond and valid identification at National Savings branches
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies at 63
Harry Potter and Doctor Who star Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at 63, his husband confirmed on Facebook.
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Lisa reveals her Taylor Swift karaoke go-to and first K-pop idols
Lisa of Blackpink reveals her favorite Taylor Swift karaoke song and the first K-pop idols she looked up to as a teen.
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UN condemns Israel's power cut to Gaza, warns of 'dire consequences' for civilians
Israel has cut aid and electricity to Gaza, disconnecting power to a desalination plant to increase pressure on Hamas
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Prime suspect in Mustafa Amir murder case 'confesses'
The investigation report of the prime suspect, Armaghan, was obtained by Express News.
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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announce pregnancy, expecting first child
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news with fans on Instagram.
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Celine Dion warns fans about fake AI-generated songs circulating online
Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated songs falsely using her voice and urges caution against digital deepfakes.
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Marco Rubio says 83% of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
He announced the cancellation of 5,200 USAID contracts, with 1,000 programs to be restructured
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Elon Musk blames ‘massive cyberattack’ for repeated X outages
Elon Musk claims X suffered a "massive cyberattack" as thousands of users reported outages and login failures.
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President urges salary hikes, tax cuts in upcoming budget
Zardari also called for job creation and lower energy costs for the relief of ordinary people in next budget.
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Magic: The Gathering Unveils Exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair Collection
Magic: The Gathering's SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair drops March 25, featuring iconic characters and memes.
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PM Shehbaz assures Bilawal on addressing PPP's canal project concerns
PM stresses importance of cooperation between federal and provincial govts to ensure a brighter future for the country
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NADRA launches Pakistan's first 'Dematerialised Digital Identity Card'
Interior minister lauds digital identity card launch, calling it major step towards digital identity transformation.
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Elon Musk's X faces major outage, disrupting service in US and UK
Reports of X's outage surged to 40,000 in the US and over 10,800 in the UK, according to Downdetector.com
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The WhatsApp Republic: Economics of Digital Noise
The writer is an economist based in Islamabad. Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com
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Find out what your ring finger says about your personality
Research suggests that the ratio between the ring and index fingers may be linked to certain personality traits.
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Indian student dies after avoiding food for over a year due to fear of weight gain
Sreenanda, first-year student living in Mattannur, India, had been under treatment for 10 days before her death.
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Russia, China and Iran strengthen military ties with annual naval exercises
The joint military exercise comes amid rising global tensions, with Trump disrupting traditional Western alliances
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American Idol judges stunned as Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell joins son’s audition
Baylee Littrell earns an unanimous vote for advancement, after the father-son duet leave judges in awe.
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Javeria Saud shuts down critic questioning Sarfaraz Ahmed's English speaking skills
Everyone gets nervous in front of the camera and sometimes forgets their words: Sarfaraz Ahmed
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Over 30 injured after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off English coast
An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off northeastern England, setting both vessels on fire, with thick smoke seen
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Netflix concerned as ratings for Meghan Markle's new show drop, raising doubts about season two
Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan receives poor reviews, leading to concerns over contract renewal.
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Omar Ayub slams PPP leadership, accuses govt of corruption and failure
Opposition leader also criticises govt's handling of the economy, claiming corruption had reached unprecedented levels
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ICC Champions Trophy 'Team of the Tournament' excludes Pakistani players
India leads with six players, followed by New Zealand with four, and Afghanistan with two.
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Govt to launch crackdown against banned outfits
Review meeting weighs ISIS threat, sleeper cells
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'Open to cooperation with all for peace'
President Zardari highlights rapid changes facing world
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Govt plans to shift Imran to Islamabad
Mohsin Naqvi says PTI founder to be moved to newly constructed Islamabad jail in two months
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12 killed in deadly Superhighway pile-up
12 killed in deadly Superhighway pile-up
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Opposition strikes defiant note
Lays siege to parliament over Imran's eye crisis
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Indian man pleads guilty in US murder plot
Nikhil Gupta admits to three criminal charges relating to failed Delhi-backed plot to assassinate Sikh separatist
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Bangladesh's BNP celebrates landslide
President, PM congratulate Rehman, seek strong ties
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Gold falls Rs8,600 despite global rebound
Global bullion rises on US inflation prediction, Fed rate-cut optimism; rupee up 3 paisa
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Stocks dip further on disappointing results
KSE-100 falls over 900 points amid weak earnings, foreign selling
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SPI rises 4.26% YoY on staples
Weekly inflation drops 0.59% as eggs, tomatoes, chicken prices fall
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Tax simplification, trader scheme under consideration
Business community assured of consultation while developing tax policies
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OGRA raises RLNG prices by up to 0.59%
Increase driven by higher terminal charges; rates lifted for both SNGPL, SSGC consumers
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$8,000 freight, closed borders wipe out produce exports
PFVA warns blocked markets leave 2m tonne potato surplus at risk, seeks $30 DLTL relief
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CDWP clears Rs160b development projects
Health, urban infrastructure and flood recovery projects sent to ECNEC
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US offers to help unlock IT potential
Webinar connects US firms with Pakistani officials to explore tech partnerships
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China to invest $800m in maritime
Will implement sea-to-steel, shipbreaking project; help revive steel mill
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SOE returns fall 91% despite support
Ministry warns SOE debt threatens growth as net cash returns plunge to Rs41b
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PSX tumbles over 900 points
KSE-100 closes at over 179,600 amid heavy selling
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Gold, silver prices fall after brief pause in global, local markets
In the international market, price of gold eased by $86 per ounce to $4,972, reversing some of this week’s gains
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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Jeffrey Epstein: Polio work, intelligence briefings and a shadowy presence in Pakistan’s tribal belt
Email reveals he was receiving detailed intelligence briefings on Taliban leadership crisis after Mullah Omar’s death
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Mother charged after two babies found dead in family's freezer in France
Prosecutors say she concealed pregnancies before freezing her newborns between 2011, 2018
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Shooting at southern US university kills two, injures one
South Carolina State University campus on lockdown after shooting
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UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Terror designation declared unlawful, though the ban remains pending further hearings
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Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial
Landmark US trial tests whether social media firms can be held liable for harm to young users
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BNP's manifesto priorities after landslide election victory
Two-thirds majority win expected to stabilise nation after months of tumult following ex-PM's ouster
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Turkiye detains 16 in OnlyFans probe, seizes $6.9m in assets
Probe targets 25 suspects across eight provinces for alleged money laundering through content on banned platform
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions, US media reports
The first aircraft carrier along with several guided-missile destroyers, arrived in the Middle East in January
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France sets record for egg demand
Each French resident ate an average of 237 eggs in 2025
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China orders milk toxin tests
Manufacturers are to be strict in accepting raw materials and quality control
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Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
Legal challenges are expected to follow swiftly
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Official says drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week
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Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Local TV shows BNP wins 151 seats in 300-member House of the Nation, JI secures 42 seats
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Ex-captain Amir Sohail defends Usman Tariq's unique bowling action
Says batsmen cannot afford to leave the ball once it is delivered
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Pakistan hockey team left stranded during Australia Pro League tour
The national team faces administrative failures during the tour
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India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever
The high-octane clash is set to take place on February 15
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X-factor tweaker Usman Tariq targets India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash
From a salesman in Dubai to Pakistan’s potential trump card against India, Tariq's script is still being written.
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Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi
Griezmann, Lookman and Alvarez struck in 4-0 first-leg victory
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Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL
Gunners’ lead at the top of the table now stands at four points
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Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna'
They registered a historic 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup
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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia
They registered a 23 run victory over the 2021 Champions
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
The England defender could provide vital creativity as the hosts look to seize top spot despite key fitness concerns
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Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught
Relegation-threatened hosts sit in 16th, trailing Mainz on goal difference
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
'The Pakistan clash will be a special one for everyone,' Ishan Kishan says
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ICC invites major Asian stakeholders to Pak-India Feb 15 T20 clash for talks to 'melt ice': report
BCB president says the aim is for them to watch match, engage in dialogue, and ease tensions with India
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Forest sack manager Dyche
He was at the helm for four months
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Sociedad edge Athletic 1-0 in Copa del Rey
La Real are unbeaten in 10 matches since Matarazzo took charge
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Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open
Swiatek and Rybakina through to the next round
































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