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BUSINESS
KSE-100 drops over 1,000 points
Shares remained under pressure at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,015.54 points, or…
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PAKISTAN
Pakistan denies Afghan policy U-turn
Pakistan on Thursday confirmed that talks with Afghanistan were ongoing under a trilateral mechanism involving China, but made it clear…
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PAKISTAN
Govt triggers fuel shockwave with massive price hike
The government on Thursday further increased petrol price by Rs137 per litre, or by 43%, to history’s highest ever level…
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PAKISTAN
Oil tanker contractors threaten halt of tankers after sharp fuel price hike
Oil Tanker Contractors Association (OTCA) on Friday threatened to halt operations and launch protests after a sharp increase in petroleum…
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PAKISTAN
Petrol price hike sparks NA protests as JI announces nationwide action
Opposition members staged a protest in the National Assembly on Friday against the government’s sharp increase in petroleum prices, with…
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PAKISTAN
Five killed, several injured in suicide attack in Bannu
At least five people, including women and a child, were martyred and several others injured in a suicide attack targeting…
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WORLD
UAE calls on UN to approve measures, including use of force, to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) called on the UN to authorise measures, including the use of force, to reopen the…
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WORLD
Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and…
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WORLD
Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
US President Donald Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the US military had nearly accomplished its…
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WORLD
ICC moves ahead with disciplinary proceedings against chief prosecutor Karim Khan
ICC member states have voted to pursue disciplinary proceedings against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after receiving reports regarding sexual assault…
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