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NEPRA leaves end-consumer tariff unchanged nationwide
Energy ministry argues average tariff reduction eaten up by increase in subsidised consumers
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Gold hits record on global safe-haven rush
Jumps by Rs7,700 to reach Rs480,962/tola; rupee inches up
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Senate panel scrutinizes hefty fees paid to PTCL board members
Panel also grills FIA over Rs15m/month corruption case, NADRA data security lapses, Pak-Datacom dispute
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PM pushes for export emergency, eyes $60 billion target by 2029
Dar-led panel to review proposals as ministry pushes refunds, export dashboard
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Robbers posing as police loot house
Suspects abandoned the cattle in nearby fields and escaped while firing shots
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Man allegedly fakes son's kidnapping
Police recover four-year-old boy from Jhang, arrest adoptive father, his friend
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Three killed, 12 injured in road crash
12 people died, whereas 1,319 were injured in 1,154 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in Punjab during the last 24 hours.
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Dacoit killed 'by accomplices' in encounter
The suspects opened fire on the police, prompting retaliatory action
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LHC declines to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025
He contended that kite flying is a hazardous activity that has resulted in fatal accidents in the past
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Lahore Zoo goes nocturnal
New food court, illumination planned
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Precautions advised as pollen allergy season peaks
Residents advised to wear N90 masks and limit outdoor exposure
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Psychiatrist warns of mental stress in youth
Says it can have lasting effect on emotional wellbeing, studies and future prospects
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Bail adjoined in Dr Wardah murder case
Waheed Billa's plea to be heard on January 15; other accused remanded
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Eviction drive ramped up in Sector G-14/1
Sector G-14/1 forms part of FGEHF's ambitious housing scheme launched in mid-2000s for federal government employees
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Bakers seek relief as flour prices soar
Association warns current allocation is insufficient amid rising flour prices
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Ramazan approaches, Pindi caught unprepared
With no subsidised stores, pulses and gram prices jump by Rs1,000 per maund
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Rising diagnostic costs burden patients
While doctors cite high operating costs, concerns over unnecessary tests persist
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Illegal LPG cylinders pose serious risks
Chairman noted that OGRA has already tabled a bill, which is expected to be implemented in the near future.
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Building costs hit record highs
Cost of a five-marla house jumps to Rs130 million, govt projects double in price
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Flour smuggling network dismantled
Smugglers attempting to move flour unlawfully from various districts of Punjab through Talagang to Afghanistan, K-P
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Who cut Islamabad's trees - and why?
From Shakarparian to H-8, large-scale tree cutting sparks public outrage
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Private schools warned over defying Sindh govt’s winter timing directive
Several Karachi private schools ignored govt winter directive, opening at 8am instead of mandated 9am
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Leonardo DiCaprio's 1991 'Teen Beat' interview resurfaces
Actor had discussed his favourite culinary choices in the interaction over three decades ago
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South Africa remake of 'The Office' unveils first trailer
Series returns as 'Die Kantoor', an Afrikaans language adaptation of the popular show
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Seth Rogen takes 'The Studio' back into production
He confirms season two of the show is officially filming
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Celebs raise $5.4m for Palestine, Sudan children at LA concert
'Artists for Aid' express political solidarity, perform for children's medical care in both countries
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'Stranger Things' finale was 'written amid chaos'
Duffer brothers discuss Netflix pressure while finishing show's season 5
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Golden Globes see Selena, Miley in reunion moment
Both spark fan excitement online in their own unique styles
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'One Battle After Another' triumphs at Golden Globes
It garners three other major awards at ceremony regarded as stepping stone to Oscars; 'Hamnet' also prevails
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Commercial recoverable spacecraft completes test flight in China
Lihong-1 Y1 can reach 120 km, offers low-cost launches, flexible missions and payload recovery
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ANP seeks Pak-Afghan dialogue
Mian Iftikhar says war is no solution, blames PTI's 'neglect' for surge in terrorism in K-P
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Supply curbs spur hike in flour prices
Bakeries struggle as 80kg flour bag hits Rs12,500; authoritiespromise relief soon
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Hazara women block road in Quetta over gas crisis
Demonstrators demand uninterrupted winter supply
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PHC raps govt over unpaid EPI salaries
Court was moved by EPI technicians who have not been paid for 18 months
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Seeking prophetic leadership: varsities must lead the way
Universities must nurture ethical leaders, not just employable graduates
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Afghanistan: between myth and history
History shows Afghanistan as a hub of civilisation, not a perpetual battlefield
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Privatisation illusion
Selling broken institutions after years of neglect socialises losses and privatises gains
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Wedding burials
Islamabad gas blast exposes the deadly cost of negligence, urgent need for safety vigilance
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PTI's Karachi rally
PTI’s street politics tests the balance between democratic space, coercive policing and governance duties
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New provinces?
Without local bodies and fiscal fairness, new provinces risk becoming another layer of weak governance
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Narrow alleys of higher-ed
Rigid bureaucracy, degree myopia are pushing capable Pakistanis back out of the country
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Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment
Alphabet overtakes Apple for first time since 2019, becoming world’s second most valuable firm
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NEPRA maintains basic power tariff nationwide
The regulatory authority confirms the new basic tariff will take effect from January 1, 2026
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Gas explosion injures six of a family in Lahore
Another gas leak near Attari Darbar ignites heater, causing explosion and flames, says Rescue 1122
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LHC steps in to protect Lahore’s green spaces
PHA told to restore Nasir Bagh, halt tree trimming without prior permission
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LHC rejects plea to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025
Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid hears petition challenging constitutionality of new law
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Madrassa student tortured by teacher dies in Karachi
Manghopir police had earlier registered a case for causing injuries and arrested the teacher, who later secured bail
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Fire guts restaurant on Tipu Sultan in Karachi
Cardboard factory turned to ashes in SITE Superhighway area
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Major arms smuggling attempt foiled at Torkham border
Authorities say interception also foiled a potential large-scale terrorist operation within Pakistan
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NEPRA rolls out new regulations abolishing net metering
Buyback rate for solar net generation likely to be reduced to Rs11 per unit; contract period reduced from 7 to 5 years
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Senate adopts resolution demanding judicial probe of Islamabad suicide attack
Lawmakers begin NA, Senate sessions with prayers for those killed in the Islamabad blast
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Massive fire engulfs textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
Over 45 Rescue 1122 personnel with 13 vehicles battle large-scale blaze; cause unknown
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'Talks ongoing between ICC and Bangladesh,' Mohsin Naqvi says on T20 World Cup issue
Says not appropriate for him to comment yet, waiting for more information himself
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Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
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Pakistan, South Africa women T20I series to begin on Tuesday
This is their first tour for a bilateral series since 2021
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Khawaja Asif blames Gulf visa restrictions on begging mafia
Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business
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KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties and weak sentiment
Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
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German envoy confronted at Lahore rights conference by pro-Palestine protester over Gaza conflict
Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza
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PM announces $1 billion investment in AI by 2030
Investment will go a long way in building the country's AI ecosystem, he says at opening ceremony of Indus AI week
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Former IHC judge Tariq Jahangiri challenges removal in FCC
Seeks to nullify Dec 18 de-notification over invalid law degree, says legal requirements were not fulfilled
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Pakistan, other Muslim states condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
Joint statement warns annexation bid undermines two-state solution, urges global action
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Pakistan announces Fitrana, Fidyah amounts for Ramazan 2026
Minimum amount of Sadaqatul-Fitr, Fidyah has been fixed at Rs300 per person
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Pakistan sends 100 tonnes of tents, tarpaulins to Gaza
NDMA says consignment is 28th relief flight as total aid reaches 2,727 tonnes
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Western weather system to bring drizzle to Karachi
Rain, snowfall over mountains are forecast in Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US
Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others
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Prince Andrew leaked official UK trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show
Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections
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Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory









































































































