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Economists see hurdles and opportunities for Pakistan as US imposes 29pc tariff on country

Analyst says Pakistan would have to offset the immediate negative impact, make its exports competitive as compared to other tariff-hit countries.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 05:38pm

PM Shehbaz announces Rs7.41 per unit cut in power tariffs for countrywide consumers

Hails his team's efforts; appreciates army chief's support; vows to end circular debt in 5 years.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 04:24pm

PSX reach all-time high of 118,000 in light of PM’s power relief package

Index climbs 1,131.37 points, or 0.96pc, to 118,938.11 from the last close of 117,806.74 points.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 04:52pm

Afghan repatriation underway in Balochistan’s Chaman: district official

Two families repatriated so far, eight families detained in holding camps on border, says Chaman deputy commissioner.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 05:21pm

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Israel says bombardment in Gaza could end ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees captives, leaves enclave

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar praises Hungary’s ICC withdrawal amid Netanyahu visit.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 05:25pm

Norwegian party faces criticism after nominating Imran Khan for Nobel Peace Prize

There has been no official communication by the Oslo-based Nobel Prize Committee regarding the announcement by the Norwegian party.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 04:53pm

Inflation hits three-decade-low of 0.7pc in March

Inflation has averaged at 5.25pc compared to last year's 27.06pc, says brokerage firm.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 04:13pm

Trump’s tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU hit back

China vows retaliation; India faces lower levies than rest of South Asia; EU leaders express dismay; already-taxed Canada and Mexico not in new list.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 05:38pm

2 arrested in Karachi for impersonating police, carrying out online robberies, kidnappings

Police say suspects used to steal data from a private digital site and contact customers to receive deliveries.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 02:56pm

Journalist Farhan Mallick remains behind bars as bail plea in Peca case to be heard on April 7

FIA claims to not have received notice for today’s hearing, advocate Jaferii says.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 05:37pm

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President's physician says his health is "improving"; PPP's Sharjeel Inam refutes reports of Zardari being shifted to Dubai for treatment.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Apr, 2025 06:41pm

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Afghan Taliban govt urges Pakistan not to start deportation of refugees as deadline expires

Minister urges Pakistan to allow refugees to return voluntarily; state media says strict action to commence after expiry of deadline.

Pakistan , Published 01 Apr, 2025 01:51pm

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Rare Asiatic desert cat found in Sulaiman Range

Leghari tribes' chief who spotted the feline says conservationists keeping exact location undisclosed to protect it.

Newspaper , Updated 02 Apr, 2025 10:21am

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PM Shehbaz contacts President Zardari, enquires about his health

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Pakistan , Published 01 Apr, 2025 11:02pm

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PSX reach all-time high of 118,000 in light of PM’s power relief package

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Trailer released for Karan Johar’s Kesari Chapter 2, based on Jallianwala Bagh massacre

The film comes as Bollywood observes a recent uptick in historical films and shows, however, not all depictions are historically accurate.

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‘A hero must show a range of emotions’: Iqra Aziz on the kind of heroes Pakistani dramas need

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