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Smog blanket over Punjab thickens
Hospitals swarmed by air pollution victims
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Locals demand recovery of UoP students
Protesters covered their mouths with black bands, held placards highlighting grievances
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Shopkeeper's fight against plastic bags
Fazal Rabbi sets a small but meaningful example by banning plastic shopping bags
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Cold wave tightens grip on mountainous districts
Residents struggle as temperatures plunge to sub-zero
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2025 leaves K-P scarred by terror
A year marked by suicide attacks, leadership changes, and deepening instability comes to a close
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APTA demands upgradation for primary schoolteachers
Calls on cabinet to approve regularisation of teachers, warns of protest being planned next year if demands unmet
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Zelenskiy meeting Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
The US president said he will call Putin again after meeting with Zelenskiy
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Three-year-old critically injured after being mauled by security guard's pet dog in Pattoki
Child shifted to Lahore as police register case against security guard
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Iran puts three satellites into orbit from Russian launch site
Paya, Iran’s 150kg AI imaging satellite, leads trio; Zafar-2 academic-built, Kowsar 1.5 private
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China's ancient opera finds a young heartbeat
From pre-dawn drills to subsidised stages, a new generation is rescuing six-century-old Kunqu from the brink
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Stellan Skarsgard says doesn't impress his son
Actor emphasises positive side of his relationships with his children
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Cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies
Actor breathed her last at the age of 91
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Saba Qamar rebuts case over police uniform
Actor describes plea as an attempt to gain publicity using her fame
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Mahira and Fahad wrap shooting of their new film
Fans eager to see the two major stars together on screen
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Whispers of a star wedding spur fan frenzy online
Social media speculation links Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail with a 2026 wedding
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'Screen Locked' sparks debate on digital fad
Creators warn Pakistan cannot ignore the mental health cost of screen dependence
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Why Gaza peace plan may collapse
Restraint is demanded from Gaza, while Israeli military behaviour faces no matching constraints
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China's impact on the global economy
Beijing uses rare earth export controls as leverage in tariff talks, tightening pressure on Europe, the US
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Students always on the receiving end
Unmarked question, under-credited answers expose weak checks inside the result tabulation process
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Jail weddings
Amongst joyous celebrations in Pakistan, aerial firing is one that is practised without concern for consequences
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Necessary reform
Scrapping rigid subject groupings at the matric and intermediate levels is a decisive step
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Peace troops in Gaza
Pakistan has drawn a clear line on Gaza, it deserves careful consideration by the international community
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When religion serves power, not people
Manipulation can make religion look irrational, oppressive or irrelevant to youth
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Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack in Suriname
Police officers opened fire when the suspect attempted to attack them during the arrest
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Blame game erupts between MQM factions over Dr Imran Farooq's murder
Kamal claims killing 'gift' on Altaf's birthday, Azizabadi says Kamal only speaks when 'his masters pull strings'
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Mayor Wahab inaugurates new lion enclosure, Reptile House at Karachi Zoo
Karachi Mayor seeks middle path on stray dogs, says parents demand culling after attacks, animal lovers oppose it
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Google rolls back portrait lock setting in Phone app beta
The two-column landscape call layout split caller details and controls, frustrating users on the move
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Air quality monitoring lacks scientific backing
Smog control policies still rely on outdated data as climate observatory plans remain unfinished
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Temperature may fall to 11°C as PMD forecasts light rain in Karachi on Dec 30
Rainfall, snowfall also predicted in several other parts of the country in the coming days
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PTI says dialogue hinges on 'level playing field,' signals continued street protests
Protest movement will continue until rulers come to table after recognising opposition as equal partner, says Afridi
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PCB appoints Wasim Akram as PSL brand ambassador
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi says Akram to actively work for promotion of PSL and attend auction of two new PSL franchises
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Security forces kill 12 terrorists in K-P, Balochistan operations
Four terrorists linked to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan were killed in an IBO in Balochistan's Kalat, said ISPR
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Low voter turnout marks Myanmar’s first election since 2021 military coup
UN, Western nations and rights groups say the vote lacks credibility as critics are banned
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Bilawal Bhutto urges PTI to shun 'extremist politics', return to democratic norms
PPP chairman calls on PTI to return to democratic politics, says it will benefit the party and its leaders
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Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza
Rising seas flooded hundreds of tents for displaced families along the Khan Younis beach in Gaza up
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No evidence of kite-string involvement in Lahore injury case, police clarify
Investigators say the victim issued differing accounts about how the wound occurred
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Vehicles without e-tags barred from entering Islamabad from Jan 1
Mohsin Naqvi has sought a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad Safe City into a Capital Smart City
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Bangladesh police confirm student leader killers fled to India
Report that suspects Faisal Karim Masud, Alamgir Sheikh fled to India via Haluaghat border, worsening diplomatic ties
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Shaheen Afridi ruled out of BBL
The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore
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Uganda and Tanzania settle for draw
Allan Okello missed a penalty in the AFCON thriller
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Odegaard leads Arsenal to top spot
The Gunners beat Brighton 2-1 at home
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Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw
Star strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane were on target for their sides
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Head backs Weatherald as opening partner
His batting average is a tick under 21 since his Test debut
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Aston Villa turn the tables again
They have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far this season
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Woman, three children found hanging in Karachi home; husband detained
Police probe suspected murder staged as suicide in Sohrab Goth family deaths
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Wirtz scores as Liverpool sink Wolves
The Reds secured a 2-1 victory at Anfield on a day both clubs paid tribute to Diogo Jota
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Shadab returns as Pakistan name T20 squad for Sri Lanka, Babar and Shaheen rested
Salman Ali Agha to lead young side as selectors test combinations ahead of T20 World Cup
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Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida as Russia hammers Ukraine with strikes
20-point peace plan 90% complete but Donbas region remains sticking point; Zelenskiy may put deal to referendum
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Mustafa Kamal accuses Altaf Hussain of ordering Imran Farooq killing
Federal minister alleges party founder ordered murder while intoxicated; case still haunts MQM politics
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Indonesian investment minister arrives for trade talks
Visit follows recent MoUs as Pakistan, Indonesia seek to boost economic partnership
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SC appoints Salman Safdar friend of court, orders access to Imran Khan
Bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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Zardari welcomes Uzbek outreach, highlights trade and sectoral cooperation
President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors
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Tuberculosis detection system wins top prize at Pakistan’s first Quantum Hackathon
Hackathon held to push emerging technologies, promote modern science, IT skills
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Pakistan Army’s 19-nation patrolling exercise concludes at Kharian
Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds multinational exercise, stresses preparedness for modern warfare
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PM launches ambitious AI roadmap
Govt pledges $1b by 2030, 1,000 PhDs and training for 1m professionals
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PM clears decks for high-voltage ICC T20 showdown
Decision came as the ICC confirmed that no penalties or sanctions would be imposed on Bangladesh
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New IPP deals could save Rs1.4tr
Energy sector drives 40% of 600+ reforms, says Mishal report
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Minister blames Gulf visa curbs on begging mafia
He had highlighted that illegal migration and begging rings were severely damaging Pakistan's international image
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IHC: who decides what's fake news?
PECA (Amendment) Act, 2025 granted authorities the power to remove and block content from social media platforms
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SC declines immediate Imran counsel meeting
Court refers PTI founder's cases to benches
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CJ stresses need for strong justice system
Top judge shared perspectives on ongoing reform initiatives aimed at improving access to justice
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Senate panel slams CCI over provincial rights
Committee flags failure to implement 18th Amendment
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Solar dream dims as net metering winds down
New Nepra rules slash buyback rates, shift costs to consumers
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February 8 leaves more questions than answers
PTI faces a moment of reckoning amid mixed turnout, muted impact
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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










































































































