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IMF inflows drive PSX to record close
KSE-100 climbs 1.7% WoW to new all-time high, nears 170,000 mark
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Nvidia mulls increasing H200 chip output on Chinese orders
Move follows US approval for exports with 25% fee, while Beijing has yet to decide on allowing shipments into China
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PSW, Alibaba.com push digital trade shift
Seminar highlights online export tools, streamlined documentation for small traders and industries
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Gems sector seeks value-addition
Industry warns billions are lost to raw exports, outdated mining, smuggling
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FBR seizes 2.75m kg of non-duty-paid tobacco
Estimated evaded duty on the seized goods is approximately Rs1.1 billion
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Govt, industry flag deep economic strains
Aurangzeb cites IMF-driven reforms as businesses warn of crippling energy costs and collapsing investment
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Industries demand urgent revival of rail freight
Transporter strike paralyses cargo, SAI warns of rising port charges, missed deadlines
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Circular debt blocks $1b gas field investment
Mari Energies warns Ghazi Ghaisakhori development cannot proceed without assured offtake, timely payments
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IMF cuts power subsidies to Rs893b
ECC approves higher Rs522b circular debt flow despite Fund's Rs400b ceiling
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In the gaze of a 4,000-year-old monkey
Among the thousands of Indus artefacts, a diminutive seated monkey stands out for its mastery and mystery.
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The brilliant disorder of the digital literary world
What once belonged to cafés, classrooms, and literary clubs now unfolds on WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube
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A memoir of grit and genius
Hollywood’s most lovable star finally reveals his best-kept secrets in his memoir that fans have waited for
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The end of useful climate diplomacy?
COP30’s delusion marks a turning point for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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When access decides ability
How lived experience, corporate shifts and design failures shape opportunity for persons with disabilities in Pakistan
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Pakistan’s quiet gaming rise
From small rooms to global studios, talent, trust, and payments are reshaping how Pakistani developers work globally
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America’s ideological shift
Trump’s National Security Strategy abandons global leadership for transactional alliances, and economic nationalism
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Peter Greene, 'Pulp Fiction' star, found dead in NYC
Actor was lying on floor, facedown with blood strewn everywhere, says neighbour
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Josh Hutcherson nearly played iconic role before 'Hunger Games'
Revelation offers rare glimpse into often unpredictable nature of film industry
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Disney's 'Zootopia 2' set to join $1b box office club
Film features returning character Judy Hopps
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TikTok hosts first Creator Day in Pakistan
The event brought together creators across entertainment, sports, food, and learning for training sessions
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RDA proposes Rs800m underpass at 9th Avenue
Project aims to ease chronic traffic congestion at twin cities' key entry and exit point
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Murree residents face firewood crisis
Local communities have called for the immediate restoration of the subsidised firewood supply to their UCs
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CCD 'encounter' leaves torture accused dead
Viral videos showing extreme torture of young men had sparked public outrage
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Hair-cutting case falters as TikToker vanishes
Court warns police, extends interim bail of accused Sana Bibi, Jabbar Khan until Dec 18
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Exam boards begin key appointments in Punjab
Interested education officers have been asked to submit online applications by December 31
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Body found in airline's office
Day old body of Irfan Baig, Airport Services Manager for Thai Air, was discovered in airline's office
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Petition filed over Benazir's images in Indian movie
PPP worker challenges unauthorised use of images of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, PPP flags in Dhurandhar trailer
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Pakistan's first AI-driven film set to premiere in city
The 50-minute film, 'The Next Salahuddin,' focuses on Gaza's current struggles
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'Vaccine shortfall could force patients to streets'
Pakistan to start local production with China's help, says Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal
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Tenants confess to murdering landlord over unpaid rent
Body of 65-year-old Asma recovered from bushes; victim allegedly killed by her tenants, a couple, over unpaid rent
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Fishermen protest detention of Pakistanis in India
President of Coastal Media notes that over 130 Pakistani fishermen from Karachi, Badin, Thatta, currently imprisoned
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National Games conclude with glittering finale
Bilawal Zardari hails the event as symbol of unity and national pride
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Four CCD men injured in encounter
Personnel injured during raid in Layyah district to arrest proclaimed offender Iqrar Hussain
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One killed, three injured in four alleged encounters
CPO directs officers to step up action against criminals involved in robbery, drug peddling, street crime
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Faisalabad rolls out citywide road safety, infrastructure plan
Six major arteries to get complete signage as MC accelerates development initiatives
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Whistleblower drive to curb poaching
Campaign offers cash reward to citizens who provide accurate, verifiable information
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Two young motorcyclists die in road crash
18-year-old Shaban, 21-year-old Yousaf killed in accident on Raiwind-Manga road
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Proceedings in PM's defamation suit adjourned
Court adjourned hearing of Rs10 billion defamation suit against PTI founder after defendant's counsel failed to appear
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Oil depot near school faces PHC challenge over safety risks
Petition alleges that depot lacks No Objection Certificates, has also led to the spread of diseases in the area
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Conviction of former DG ISI: political impact
Faiz ruling signifies hybrid regime's rigid boundaries, isolates PTI
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After Faiz
After Gen. Faiz’s conviction, Imran Khan remains central in Pakistan’s unfolding power struggle
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Together culturally, divorced politically
Once-thriving Indo-Pak literary, cultural exchanges fade, leaving a vacuum calling for renewal
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Slow death
Air pollution decreases Pakistan’s life expectancy by years, threatens decades of public health advances
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DNA ruling
Top court upholds consent in DNA testing, urges legal safeguards balancing privacy with justice
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IMF conditionalities
IMF funding steadies Pakistan’s economy, exposes domestic failures that make bailouts inevitable
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Dear saviours
Language of crisis, salvation keeps power intact, not accountable
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Passport department launches 24/7 digital monitoring system
Framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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JI warns of worst economic crisis
Waseem highlighted worsening security situation has robbed people of peace, disrupted businesses, fueled unemployment
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CM vows to boost tech, trade ties with Mauritius
Invites investment in Punjab tourism
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Additional cops to be deputed at churches
Security plan for Quaid-I-Azam Day events also finalised
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal











































































































