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Govt vows to maintain fertiliser market stability
Closely monitoring domestic and global situation to ensure uninterrupted supply
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Industrial tariff reform plan under review
Minister orders stakeholder consultations as indigenisation policy yields Rs12.7b local contracts
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PSDP cut by Rs100b for fuel subsidy
NHA, water sector face major cuts; Rs71b sought for OGRA claims
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Karachi set to host 31st International Mushaira
Memorable literary gathering expected at Karachi's Expo Centre on March 28
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan honoured in UK Parliament ceremony
Singer's son Shah Zaman Khan also recognised at London event attended by MPs, South Asian community members
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SHC summons officials in land conversion case
Land for playground converted to residential property where people have lived since 1975
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'Conflict knocks at Pakistan's door'
MQM-P warns of Karachi's vulnerability, urges local governance via Article 140-A
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Gul Plaza probe digs into the past
Judicial commission seeks pre-Partition land records of the plaza, sets April 1 deadline
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Behind closed doors, but not off guard
City gears up for HBL PSL 11 with strict security and zero spectator access
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Roads drown as alerts fall on deaf ears
Karachi's sewerage crisis worsens as repeated govt warnings go unheeded
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Faisalabad Division exceeds wheat cultivation target
Officials expect strong yield as procurement policy announcement nears
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Man gunned down over old enmity
Family stages road protest, demands arrest of suspects
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Non-native trees threaten local biodiversity
Experts warn foreign species may harm local ecosystems despite rapid urban greening benefits
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Five robbers sentenced to death, life terms
Court awards 100 years' imprisonment, Rs18 million fine
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Youth dies from electric shock
He was immediately rushed to the Tehsil Headquarters Civil Hospital, Ghazi
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Markets reopen as Easter shopping begins
Business activity picks up after Eid shopping ends
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Domestic help acquitted in theft case
Prosecution fails to produce any witnesses; only Rs2,000 recovered during probe
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Pindi records surge in dog bites
All four victims, including the three children and the woman, are reported to be out of danger
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'Japan in Art' exhibition opens in Islamabad
Features works by 40 young Pakistani artists that explore Japanese culture
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'Unnatural' cantt delimitation challenged
Objections were filed ahead of new elections following the completion of tenure of elected cantonment board members
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Top capital law officer resigns
Association further maintained that lawyers belonging to the Islamabad Bar have a prior claim to the post
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School closures paralyse admissions
Education Department orders public, private schools to remain closed until March 31
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K-P governor seeks radio digitisation
Radio Pakistan was founded in March 1935, with initial broadcasts starting from Civil Secretariat
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Quetta reels under darkness, dog menace
Streetlight outages spark safety fears as stray dog attacks rise across city
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Waziristan tehsil empties as unrest sparks exodus
Families flee Shewa amid violence; bridge blast deepens security crisis
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Pakistan emerges where India could not
Islamabad's diplomatic intervention in global crises is a political setback for New Delhi
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Hormuz — alternatives and peace
US seems desperate to clinch a deal as the cost of war has spiralled out of control
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Rethinking development: from growth to human well-being
Historically, development was measured almost exclusively in economic terms
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Consequence of climate inaction
Monsoon rains were made 15% more intense by human-caused climate change, according to World Weather Attribution
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Erasing Muslim identity
Secular India had already died the moment the Butcher of Gujarat became prime minister in 2014
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Checkmating the executive
The Fund has noticed a staggering 300% surge in losses, despite a Rs1.2 trillion fiscal support
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Free speech jokes
Trump has turned the US into a joke by launching an illegal war against a country that did not attack America
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Pakistan set to begin Hajj flight operation from April 18
A total of 468 flights are scheduled to transport pilgrims to Saudi Arabia over 34-day period
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Israeli parliament rejects bill to label Qatar as ‘enemy state’
Twenty-eight lawmakers support the bill, while 45 vote against it in the 120-member Knesset
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Strait of Hormuz situation ‘will not return to the past,’ Iran says amid escalating Mideast tensions
France won’t join to open Hormuz by force but ready to help secure key shipping routes, French PM says
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Iran still weighing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Delay in officially replying to US' proposal suggests some in Tehran may be open to considering it, Reuters reports
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Sindh instructs hotels, restaurants to avoid rent and price hikes amid fuel crisis
Ministry decides to cancel licences of tour operator defrauding pilgrims
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Kasim urges UNHRC intervention to end Imran's persecution, detention immediately
PTI founder's son says denying prisoners' children the right to meet their father is collective punishment
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Trump to hit Iran harder if Tehran does not accept defeat: White House
Karoline Leavitt says Trump does not bluff and is prepared to unleash hell, warns Iran should not miscalculate again
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Iran 'more resilient' in war with US than anyone expected: ex-British spy chief
Options for US and Israel are 'pretty limited and not great,' says Alex Younger
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PMDC cracks down on universities offering unrecognised postgrad courses
Says 10 universities offering unrecognised postgraduate programmes, directs them to immediately halt courses
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Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
Majority of ABC staff rejected latest offer of 10% pay rise over 3 years and $700 bonus
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23 Iranian health care workers killed, 112 injured since onset of US-Israeli strikes
Hundreds of medical facilities damaged, Iranian health ministry says
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Ending Iran war key to controlling oil prices: Germany’s Merz
German FM says time has come for ‘more concrete negotiations’ aimed at ending war in Iran
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Trump names Nvidia, Meta CEOs to science and tech council
Council likely to play key role in shaping Washington's response to intensifying global competition in AI
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Nine killed as heavy rains trigger roof collapses in K-P
Rescue teams work amid power outages, flooding, and harsh weather as rains disrupt daily life across province
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Fire at Karachi's Zamzama departmental store largely brought under control
Rescue efforts may take upwards of two hours because of the smoke, rescue officials say
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Pakistan signals Iran-US talks in 'coming days'
Islamabad hosts FMs of key Muslim powers, Participants agree prolonged war serves no one Beijing, UN throw weight
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Nine die in rain-related incidents in K-P, Punjab
Heavy downpour caused widespread destruction, with buildings collapsing at two different locations
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'No Kings' protests fill US streets against Trump
Protests driven by backlash against Iran conflict, Trump policies
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Govt refutes nationwide shutdown rumour
The fabricated notification orders a 'complete and comprehensive lockdown throughout the country' on weekends
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Imran release drive raises eyebrows in PTI
Leaders question roadmap as Afridi's push falls flat
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Women remain underrepresented in law enforcement
Limited number of women police stations, low public awareness, institutional shortcomings hinder women seeking justice
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Govt allocates Rs125b to shield fuel consumers
PM says timely decisions have ensured sufficient supplies
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Partial blackout in Tehran after energy network attacked
Iran strikes Israeli industrial complex, aluminium plants in Bahrain, UAE; Qalibaf dismisses threat of ground assault
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Another Pakistani worker killed in Israeli strike near Iran's Bandar Abbas port
The death brings the number of Pakistani casualties to five since the US–Israel war with Iran began
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Gender disparity persists in education
In Dir Upper slow progress amid flood damage, infrastructure gaps leaves girls without proper schooling
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FAFEN urges Sindh to reform RTI law
Election network cites weak enforcement and structural gaps
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Pakistan pushes WTO reforms at MC14
Kayani leads agriculture talks, holds bilateral meetings with key economies
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PSX closes lower by 0.7% on ME crisis
KSE-100 loses ground as geopolitical uncertainty overshadows IMF progress
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PQA accelerates transshipment operations
PQA has rolled out tariff incentives like zero wharfage charges on transshipment cargo
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Fuel price differential claims likely to hit Rs100 billion
Think tank warns quotas may worsen inflation, shortages and black market activity
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Food exports stoke inflation fears
Experts suggest strategically managed exports, domestic price stabilisation
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Punjab offers Rs50,000 subsidy for cotton
Project aims to expand cotton cultivation and address challenges affecting production in the region
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Poverty 14.6% above official estimates: SPDC
Report flags faster rise in urban poverty, methodological gaps behind lower official figures
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NGC to roll out new grid model from July
Reforms target legacy NTDC inefficiencies, with full digital maturity planned by end-2026
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Pakistan joins sovereign AI initiative
White paper frames national control of AI as key to security, governance and economic development
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Auto surplus drives export urgency
500,000 units, 40% tariffs, supply chain gaps weaken demand, competitiveness
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Property tax cuts proposed
Govt plans self-declaration regime, lower WHT to lure overseas Pakistanis
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War spillover pushes SPI up 8.24% YoY
Onion, tomato, fuel prices drive short-term inflation; WoW inflation surges 0.97%
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GSP+ loss may cost $9b exports
FPCCI warns EU trade status underpins jobs, competitiveness, access to key export market
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Tariff plan 'insufficient' without base cuts
KCCI backs optional pricing model but flags high electricity costs as core issue
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Oil prices set for first weekly decline
Oil prices rose on Friday reflecting scepticism about prospects for a ceasefire
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Two India-bound LPG tankers clear Strait of Hormuz, Indian govt says
India says total of 18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers remain in western Gulf region
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Iran warns of potential strikes on industrial sites in Israel, Gulf states
List named major steel firms in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel, report says
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Lucrative bets that anticipated Trump's policy surprises warrant scrutiny, experts say
Trump’s policy surprises may have led to millions in profits, raising concerns over leaks and fair markets
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Netanyahu orders expansion of security buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Tehran warns diplomacy claims mask military plans as regional war widens with fresh strikes and casualties
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One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump
Analysts say question now is whether Trump is ready to wind down or ramp up what critics have called a war of choice
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Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
Cardinal Pizzaballa and Friar Ielpo stopped by police en route to Jerusalem church site
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pontiff's unusually forceful remarks come as Iran war enters second month
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Syria says repelled drone attack from Iraq on US base
Attack came a day after Syria's army said it repelled another drone attack from Iraq aimed at al-Tanf
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Seven injured after car hits pedestrians in UK's Derby city, police say
All seven people suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries
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Iran warns of strikes on US-linked universities in region after campus bombings
Fars agency reports the US has until March 30 to condemn the bombing of Iranian universities
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Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police
Footage shows law enforcement officers removing demonstrators in Tel Aviv
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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies pop up in thousands of US cities
More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events
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Iran Guards say struck Bahrain, UAE aluminium plants
IRGC says strikes were retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Iranian industrial infrastructure launched from the Gulf
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US vice president hints at quick Iran disengagement
Iran-backed Houthis enter war with missile strike against Israel, US air base in Saudi Arabia attacked Kuwait airport
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in HBL PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka
He defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4)
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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI
The 50-year-old escapes injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck
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Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run
They registered a 2-1 friendly victory
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free'
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform
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Ahmed Shehzad in trouble
The former batter has been summoned for questioning
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Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw
Ben White and Federico Valverde scored in 1-1 draw
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble
Investigation initiated under cybercrime law; he has been summoned for questioning
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Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP
Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform











































































































