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Istanbul talks collapse as Taliban refuse to act against terror groups
Security of Pakistan's people is of paramount importance, says Tarar
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PM urges North-South synergy on tech
Pakistan's 60% youth population represented both a challenge, an opportunity
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Poverty down, but no lift in living standards: WB
Lender bases assessment on simulation data; Floods in Punjab deepen rural household losses
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Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs as AI takes hold
Says it will offer most affected workers 90 days to look for new role internally, further cuts planned
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PSX extends bear run, dips 2,063 points
Gives up early gains on profit-taking, futures contract rollover
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China's Five-Year Plan a model for Pakistan
Ambassador calls plan valuable for Islamabad's Uraan programme
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PM assistant for comprehensive plan to prop up marble industry
Pakistan’s marble sector could be a hidden gem, if polished with technology, planning, export-driven ambition
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Portal closure, import policy blamed for sugar price hike
PSMA warns supply disruption, cash flow crisis caused by preferential treatment for imported sugar
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Government launches push to expand meat exports, looks to partner with Malaysia
Four new committees to drive reforms in disease control, feedlot development and Halal compliance under PM directive
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Industrialists slam telcos over poor internet, mobile services
Karachi industrialists warn poor connectivity is crippling exports and hurting Pakistan’s competitiveness
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Gold sheds Rs14,000 on global weakness
Touches three-week low of $3,886 ahead of Fed decision; rupee climbs to six-month peak
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China eyes investing in PR under BOT model
ACFIC delegation explores technical collaboration, freight operations, and strengthening logistics network
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka chart new course for blue economy growth
Seek to boost connectivity, prosperity through cooperation in marine and coastal tourism
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Pakistan still heavily relies on cash
Over Rs9.5tr circulating, country too far from becoming digital economy
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Solar boom eases Pak energy crisis
Country has seen solar's share in electricity generation triple to 14% by 2025
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K-P CM gets Imran's nod to form 'lean' cabinet
Eight to 10-member cabinet expected to take shape soon
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IHC degree case bench stands dissolved
IHC judge, a number of his colleagues had later moved Supreme Court
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SC orders provincial governments to introduce welfare reforms for elderly
Ruling stresses that Pakistan's constitutional framework 'places the family at the heart of social life'
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NAB has recovered $30b since 2023
Around 165,000 Pakistani students study abroad, yet very few pay taxes in Pakistan, NAB chief noted
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Pakistan’s role in Gaza peace force under consideration, says Asif
Minister says decision 'being finalised, in process'
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Film fests fight to keep cinema seen
Curators warn of vanishing space for arthouse storytelling
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'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales is no more
'Fawlty Towers' actress Prunella Scales is no more
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'Scrubs' revival hits creative snag
Co-showrunner Tim Hobert quits amid filming
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'Showgirl' crowns Swift's most dominant run yet
Album and single stay unbeaten for third consecutive week
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Angel Reese, first pro athlete to grace VS runway
Basketball star's appearance marks a powerful crossover between sport and fashion
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Mahira responds to Botox and facelift rumours
Actress clarifies 'snatched look' was makeup experiment gone wrong
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Europe rethinks art security after Louvre heist
Experts point to Naples' forensic mapping as a model that could foil future robberies
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Questions about dengue deaths infuriate PPP LG representatives
PPP town chairmen clash with journalists at Hyderabad Press Club
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Court orders police to probe medical-negligence in dengue death in Hyderabad
Defence says no bed was available in LUH dengue ward when the patient was brought in
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Sindh launches digital portal for govt jobs
So far, over 326,000 candidates have passed tests under the new system, with fresh exams to be held monthly
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Chandelier from Mazar-e-Quaid going to National Museum
Gifted by Muslim Association of China in 1971, the chandelier was replaced with a new one in 2016
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MQM-P slams PPP govt over e-challans
Says urbanites fleeced as Katcha robbers get away with murder
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Rs500m approved for Peoples Minority Card
The card will streamline access to essential services in education, health, business, and employment
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Gandapur unveils police welfare projects in DI Khan
Aimed at modernising the force and improving public safety
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K-P law, order dominates assembly
Lawmakers express concern over poor flood rehabilitation
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DG Khan tops pollution list
The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) spiked to a hazardous 500
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Most public toilets in Faisalabad shut down amid civic neglect
City's sanitation facilities crumble as theft, mismanagement, official apathy continue
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Vehicles without emission test stickers to be seized in Lahore
November 15 deadline set for Lahore motorists
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Urgency of urban climate resilience highlighted
Experts discuss concerted pursuit of SDGs
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Landlords of illegal residents to be booked
Patwaris, Numberdars, SHOs to be tasked to compile reports
 
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Lahore police cop arrested for taking bribe from housing society owner
Sub-Inspector Adnan Warraich took Rs475,000 and two licensed firearms from complainant’s office near Thokar Niaz Baig
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Remittances termed invisible bridge that keeps families united
Pakistan remains one of top remittance-receiving countries in world
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Eight children test HIV positive in Karachi's SITE area
Hospital blames quack doctors for emerging cases of infection, risking lives of innocent people
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Six endangered Arabian humpback whales sighted near Gwadar
Humpback whales found in Arabian Sea are species of baleen whale, after monsoon, they migrate into Pakistani waters
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Jail superintendent, subordinates held responsible for Malir jailbreak
Report cites poor supervision, failure of command and control systems as main reasons behind incident
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Govt outlines reform roadmap for tax, energy and technology
Finance, energy and IT ministers, along with FBR chairman, address a joint press conference in Islamabad
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Sindh police announce 50% discount on e-challans, tougher penalties for non-payers
Fines for 50 types of violations set up to Rs5,000 which can reduce to half if paid within the 15 days
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Light rain expected to bring temporary relief to smog-hit Lahore
The city's average Air Quality Index was recorded at 312, indicating 'very unhealthy' conditions
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Balochistan intensifies drive against illegal cannabis
Using drones, satellite mapping, and heavy machinery, authorities eradicated cannabis fields hidden in rugged terrain
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DG ISPR rejects claims of any Pakistan-US deal on drone attacks in Afghanistan
Afghan Taliban were never our darlings, those advocating talks with Taliban regime should go to Afghanistan: DG ISPR
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Karachi’s new e-challan system drains traffic police earnings
Officers lament loss of ‘income’ and authority as digital fines replace manual challans
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Bull reins in bourse as KSE-100 index gains 1,172 points to 162,803
FFC, Engro, NBP, HUBC, and TRG scripts dominate market activity
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Shehbaz led PML-N delegation approached PPP to back 27th Amendment: Bilawal
Party’s Central Executive Committee to meet on November 6 to decide on policy
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International cricket returns to Faisalabad after 17 years
Pakistan and South Africa will lock horns in first ODI today
 
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Bull reins in bourse as KSE-100 index gains 1,172 points to 162,803
FFC, Engro, NBP, HUBC, and TRG scripts dominate market activity
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Gold prices rise again in global, local markets
Price of 24-carat gold in Pakistan rises by Rs1,300 per tola
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Asian markets climb despite pressure from strong US dollar
Stocks gain on upbeat tech sentiment but a stronger dollar keeps investors cautious
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Government must cut salaries, corporate taxes
When incomes fall, taxes rise, system punishes those who stay compliant
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Why the 30th Conference of Parties may fail
Repeated backtracking by wealthy nations has turned deals into symbolic gestures with little real accountability
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'No boom-bust': a dangerous economic cycle
External pressures are rising without growth dividend that once cushioned past busts
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Brain drain, capital flight and the exit of multinational corporations
Pakistan's economic erosion deepens as local firms are investing abroad
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Busan summit hits pause on great trade duel
Tariff cut is seen as political gamble for Trump, who touted duties as most potent tool for pressuring China
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Pakistan sets three-year economic plan targeting 5.7% growth
For current financial year, goods exports estimate $35.28bn, services exports project $8.38bn
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No plan to negotiate $550b package: Japan
Takaichi backtracks from remarks that tariff renegotiation with US is not off table
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Stocks make late recovery after seven-day slump
However, week-on-week, index registers decline of 1,672 points
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Food security hinges on innovation
Minister underlines need to provide govt funding for agricultural research
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Base metal tool exports to China edge up 2%
Exports of scissors and tailor's shears fell to $1.31 million from $1.43 million
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PSX sees index boost, but no foreign inflows
FTSE lifts Pakistan's weight to 10%; MSCI review expected to add new stocks
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Afghan transit cargo causes port congestion
Junaid Anwar says Rs12b project being launched to revive Gadani shipbreaking industry
 
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Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, 500 injured
Afghan Taliban defence ministry said parts of Balkh, Samangan provinces were most affected
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Pakistan Navy set to induct first Chinese-designed submarine next year
Pakistan already launches three submarines into China’s Yangtze River from shipyard in Hubei
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Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea
Rows of coffins line a university classroom in the South Korean port city of Busan
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Trump alleges secret nuclear tests by Pakistan, China, Russia
'United States operates more transparently than others'
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$142 million magnet plant to boost rare earth sector: PM Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths, JS Link sign a deal to develop a neodymium magnet manufacturing facility in Malaysia
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Sudan PM demands international trial over RSF 'crimes'
After 18 months of siege, bombardment and starvation, the RSF took control of El-Fasher
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Germany arrests Syrian suspected of plotting attack
A 22-year-old Syrian man in Berlin suspected of preparing a "jihadist" attack
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Only two weeks of water left in Tehran's main reservoir
The country is in the midst of its worst drought in decades
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Six dead in Russian blitz on Ukraine
Russia fired a wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight
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Trump says there 'could be' US troops on ground in Nigeria, air strikes
Trump makes comment Sunday evening while heading back to Washington after Florida vacation
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Gaza children returning to school
25,000 schoolchildren had already joined the agency's "temporary learning spaces"
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Israel warns to intensify Lebanon attacks
Israel maintains troops in five areas in southern Lebanon and has kept up regular strikes.
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Nigeria urges Trump meeting after military action threat
Trump said that if Nigeria does not stem the killings, the United States will attack
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Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt
Schoof said the 3,500-year-old artifact was seized at a 2022 Dutch art fair after an anonymous tip.
 
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LoL Worlds 2025 sets new viewership record ahead of Grand Final as T1 advance to semi-finals
2025 League of Legends World Championship hit 3.27 million peak viewers during T1’s quarter-final victory
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Sundar steers India to five-wicket win over Australia in 3rd T20
It left the five-match series finely poised at 1-1 with two games to play at the Gold Coast and Brisbane
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Spalletti begins Juve tenure with win at Cremonese
Serie A leaders Napoli though could only manage a goalless draw with Como
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Messi scores but Miami lose
Nashville SC beat Inter Miami survive in MLS Cup round one playoff series
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Pakstan's Mikaeel crowned World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 boys' champion
The youngster defeated Lithuania's Kristijonas Milasaukas in the final
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New Zealand great Williamson retires from T20 internationals
He will depart the shortest format as his country's second-highest run-scorer
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Mbappe's Real Madrid extend Liga lead
Villarreal climb above champions Barcelona into second place provisionally
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Salah's 250th Liverpool goal sinks Villa
Arsenal cruised at Burnley to surge seven points clear
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Swiatek starts WTA Finals with fast win
The Polish second seed claimed a tour-leading 62nd victory of the year
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Sinner crushes Zverev to reach Paris Masters final, brink of No.1
The Italian raced to a remarkable thrashing of reigning champion in just 61 minutes
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Babar Azam helps Pakistan defeat South Africa by four wickets to win T20I series
The hosts chased the 140-run target successfully, with six balls remaining
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When the dream found you
A boy who once stayed up to watch his heroes now sits across them, turning late-night fandom into global storytelling.
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Chess.com unveils Naroditsky Cup to honour late grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky
Chess.com has introduced the Naroditsky Cup, a new Speed Chess Championship trophy honouring Daniel Naroditsky
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New Zealand outclass England to seal ODI series sweep
They cashed a modest target of 223 with two wickets to spare
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Flick will 'protect' Barca teen star Yamal
The 18-year-old winger struggled in the Clasico last weekend as champions Barca fell to a defeat
 
    











































































































