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April 15, 2025
French, Palestinian leaders call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza
Macron urges Palestinian Authority "reform" to run Gaza without Hamas; EU announces 1.6bn euros in new aid for Palestinians.
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April 15, 2025
Economic miracles
With their legitimacy crisis, the rulers are scrambling to ‘fix’ the economy rather than reforming it.
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April 15, 2025
NA demands immediate exit of Israeli troops from Gaza
MNAs condemn ongoing wave of atrocities, world’s failure to stop Israeli aggression.
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April 15, 2025
Punjab finalises bill to regulate sale of acid for women’s safety
Draft law restricts every person from carrying out business of acid without licence; instructs that it shall not be sold to anyone below 18.
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April 15, 2025
Thanks Iran, for refusing the bomb
Iran says that Trump’s threat won’t work, but level-headed diplomacy could.
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April 15, 2025
Aurangzeb due in US for IMF, WB spring meetings
Delegation to hold tariff negotiations may follow suit.
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April 15, 2025
Trump now says smartphones ‘not exempt’ from tariffs
In Hanoi, Xi Jinping calls for resolve to jointly oppose "US bullying".
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April 15, 2025
Unhinged America
Trump targets weak groups while the rich get tax breaks.
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April 15, 2025
Smart futures
Pakistan must rethink its innovation priorities.
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April 15, 2025
AI in the courts
SUPREME Court Justices Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Mansoor Ali Shah’s judgment on the use of AI in the judiciary landed...
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April 15, 2025
Refusal crisis
PAKISTAN’S polio case count, with 105 days of the year lapsed so far, is in the single digits. But the question ...
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April 15, 2025
Punjab grumbles as Sindh stands firm on new canals
PPP Punjab leader reiterates threat of quitting coalition over water issue; Punjab accuses lower riparian of "fudging data" in letter to Irs...
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April 15, 2025
BNP-M rejects ‘hard-state’ policy
MPC demands release of all "political prisoners", calls for national dialogue.
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April 15, 2025
IMF team discusses tax issues, judicial efficiency
FBR suggests planned measures to reform governance structure, ultimately increasing tax collection in coming year.
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April 15, 2025
Barca, PSG look to seal Champions League semi-final berths
Barcelona and PSG have very recent memories of how quickly things can change, due to shock loses last year.
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April 15, 2025
HBL PSL 2025: Sahibzada stars with century as Islamabad United sink Peshawar Zalmi
He went unpicked in the player draft before getting picked for responding to his snub by hitting three centuries in domestic matches.
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April 15, 2025
Over 7,800 motorbikes, 193 heavy vehicles impounded in Karachi for traffic violations, CM told
Murad orders strict enforcement of traffic laws across city.
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April 15, 2025
RLNG gets costlier by over 5pc this month
Sale price for SNGPL consumers in Punjab, KP increased by 4.9pc, those for Sindh, Balochistan residents jacked up by 5.44pc.
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April 15, 2025
Ahsan Iqbal sees Pakistan among top five Asian economies
Stresses policy continuity and innovation to achieve sustainable growth.
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April 15, 2025
World Bank looks to new investments under public-private partnerships model
WB and IFC hold detailed engagements with ministers of finance and power.
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April 15, 2025
Wapda justifies Dasu project’s cost escalation
Claims rupee depreciation contributes 85pc to surge in 10 years.
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April 15, 2025
Federal govt urged to grant formal status to ship-breaking industry
Minister visits Gadani, says Balochistan govt to introduce ship-breaking legislation soon
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April 15, 2025
Standing committee annoyed over delay in completion of NHA projects
Law and order cited as major reason behind delays; lawmakers note donor agencies may not extend funding deadlines
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April 15, 2025
US officials assail Meta in court for ‘buying out the competition’
FTC lawyer argues company bought nascent rivals Instagram, WhatsApp after it couldn’t compete; Zuckerberg likely to take the stand.
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April 15, 2025
SC constitutional bench throws out plea against IHC CJ’s appointment
Petitions on seniority to be heard on April 17, a day before JCP meets to appoint acting CJs across various high courts.
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April 14, 2025
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrives in court to face expanded sex trafficking charges
Hip-hop mogul faces five criminal counts including racketeering.
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April 14, 2025
PPP chief Bilawal said he will prefer people over PM on canals project: Sindh CM
Murad says province’s case is quite strong, cannot be rejected by anyone.
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April 14, 2025
‘High time’ for refugees to return, Pakistan envoy tells Afghan FM: FO
FO spokesperson says return of refugees is due because Afghanistan is peaceful and under control of one de-facto govt.
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April 14, 2025
India and China discuss resuming flights, no date set
“The civil aviation ministry and our counterpart in China have had one round of meetings,” Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam says.
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April 14, 2025
US lawmakers optimistic for stronger Pakistan ties after ‘highly productive’ visit
Congressman Bergman says Washington wants to promote partnership with Islamabad in mineral development.
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April 14, 2025
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing wife to death over ‘honour’ in Karachi’s Gulshan-i-Iqbal: police
Murder weapon found, says Gulshan SHO.
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April 14, 2025
Greek coast guard finds two bodies, 39 other migrants on tiny island
Rescued migrants transferred to the island of Leros nearby.
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April 14, 2025
Terrorists used US weapons abandoned in Afghanistan in Jaffer Express attack: report
Serial numbers on weapons indicate they were supplied to Afghan forces before Taliban takeover, Washington Post reports.
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April 14, 2025
Vandals who attacked fast food chain outlet in Rawalpindi’s Saddar traced via CCTV: police
“Lawbreaking, rioting and misbehaviour towards citizens will not be tolerated," police statement warns.
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April 14, 2025
Iran FM to head to Moscow, discuss US nuclear talks
Italian foreign minister says Rome has given "positive response" to hosting second round of talks between Iran, US.
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April 14, 2025
Court summons Lahore DIG to explain cops uploading videos of kite flyers after shaving their heads
LHC orders Punjab police chief to submit a report tomorrow through a senior officer.
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April 14, 2025
Review: Qulfee reminds us of the very real risks in our hyper-digital lives
The film shows that hacking is no longer a distant threat belonging to shadowy corners of the internet — it’s right here.
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April 14, 2025
Bangladesh reintroduces ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports
Home ministry says authorities had “issued a directive last week” to restore the inscription removed from passports in 2021.
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April 14, 2025
Punjab CTD says it foiled major attacks by arresting 10 terrorists of banned outfits
Spokesperson says arrested men were planning to target important buildings in Rawalpindi and other cities.
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April 14, 2025
LHC says viral video of Kasur party raid ‘unacceptable in any society’
Police dent prosecution of the case when they make TikTok videos of suspects, law officer tells court.
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April 14, 2025
SC hears pleas against judges transfer, serves notice to acting IHC CJ
Five-member constitutional bench takes up petitions filed by 5 high court judges, Karachi Bar Association.
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April 14, 2025
ICC announces initiative to support displaced Afghan women cricketers
The initiative will be a joint venture with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Austr...
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April 14, 2025
Muzaffargarh girl dies by suicide after alleged sexual assault
FIR states victim became pregnant after rape; police arrest two suspects.
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April 14, 2025
Sindh govt to consult US experts as blaze in Karachi’s Korangi rages unabated for 18 days
Local teams observe that borehole has further expanded due to gas volume, hot water continues to leak.
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April 14, 2025
Three sentenced to 7 years in jail in Khalilur Rehman Qamar honeytrap, kidnapping case
A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court acquitted others suspected to have been involved in the case.
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April 14, 2025
Women’s World Cup qualifiers: Pakistan win toss, elect to bat against West Indies in bid to secure 3rd win
Teams goes into the match unbeaten after victories against Scotland and Ireland.
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April 14, 2025
Bulls return to PSX as shares climb 900 points in intraday trade
Analyst attributes bullish momentum to remittances clocking in at $4bn for March.
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April 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia, US on ‘pathway’ to civil nuclear agreement
Riyadh previously did not want to sign a deal that would rule out possibility of enriching uranium
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April 14, 2025
Remittances expected to hit $4.1bn in March: SBP governor
Speaking at PSX, Jameel Ahmad highlights that foreign reserves are now projected to exceed $14bn by June.
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April 14, 2025