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Business
Heavy Imports Deepen Trade Imbalance Despite Export Gains
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s export potential is being undermined by its continued dependence on imports — especially from China — leading to…
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International
Massive Russian Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv and Odesa
KYIV: Ukraine faced a “massive” drone attack by Russian forces early Tuesday, targeting the capital Kyiv and the key port…
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Business
Pakistan’s Industrial Output Contracts Amid Challenges
ISLAMABAD: Despite claims of macroeconomic stability, Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector contracted by 1.5% during July-March FY25. LSM accounts for…
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Business
Pakistan Emerges as Regional IT Hub
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports showed remarkable growth, rising by $541 million to reach $2.82 billion during…
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Natural Resources
PTI Rejects Economic Survey, Blames Govt for Rising Poverty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the Economic Survey 2024-25, calling it misleading and detached from the real challenges facing…
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Natural Resources
Turning Surplus Power Into Jobs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan currently faces a challenge with surplus electricity capacity, which often leads to fiscal strain. However, this surplus power…
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International
Russia, Ukraine Begin Large-Scale Prisoner Swap
ISLAMABAD: Russia and Ukraine initiated the first stage of a significant prisoner exchange on Monday, part of an agreement reached…
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Natural Resources
Karachi Export Zone Fire Controlled After 36 Hours
ISLAMABAD: A massive fire erupted early Sunday morning at a factory in Karachi Export Processing Zone (KEPZ), near Landhi, causing…
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International
Canadian PM Defends Modi Invitation Amid Backlash
ISLAMABAD: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced criticism over his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the…
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Health
Jacobabad Sizzles at 49°C Amid Sindh Heatwave
ISLAMABAD: Jacobabad recorded a scorching temperature of 49°C as a severe heatwave grips upper and central Sindh. Several cities experienced…
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