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China sets up fund for semiconductor sector
Beijing could use advanced chips to boost its military capabilities
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Rs24b gas subsidy recovery okayed
ECC diverts funds to satellite launch, hikes consumer costs; raises IB budget
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SHC accepts plea for urgent hearing municipal taxes case
Mayor requests for decision before budget; court remarks other parties are involved, the decision will take time
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Exams cancelled for Youm-e-Takbeer
Exams of class IX and X scheduled for May 28 have been cancelled and new dates will be announced later
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Creating centers for maternal, child care crucial: Pechuho
Health minister says linking communities to health care facilities can reduce maternal mortality
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PMD issues heatwave warning for Karachi
Says mercury likely to shoot past 42 degrees Celsius from Wednesday to Friday
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Transporters reject ‘unacceptable’ hike in toll tax
Toll tax has been raised by 35 to 40 per cent under the guise of a 30 per cent increase
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SHRC pushes for strict laws on polygamy in Sindh
Proposes increase in penalties for unauthorised marriage, suggesting stricter sentencing
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House calls for joint efforts against drugs
Members say the use of narcotics is high in private schools
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Three major roads to get solar powered street lights
Mayor says company winning the installation tender will be responsible for maintenance
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Pakistan seeks UK advice for economic plan
Official circles puzzled by PM’s decision to seek outside help despite IMF script
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Severe heatwave forces Sindh residents indoors
Mohenjo Daro scorches at near-record 52.2 degrees Celsius
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Prolonged load-shedding triggers agitations in Karachi
Victims of power outages burn tyres and block roads in various parts of city
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Israel’s killing of 45 at Rafah camp triggers global outrage
Survivors say most of dead are women, children, and elderly
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PHA to place water sources in parks
Initiative aims to provide water for birds and other animals to quench their thirst and cool off during extreme heat
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Ulema demand pay scale upgrade
Huqooq Tahaffuz-e-Ulama Mehakama Auqaf say mosques of the district headquarters should be made model mosques
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Hazara faces bread shortage as nanbais strike
Tandoor owners striking and withholding bread supply are causing significant inconvenience to citizens.
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Alleged sabotage halts crucial AMTI meeting
Three board members called a meeting on urgent issues, but it was halted by hospital security
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Virus forces cattle markets closure
Abrupt shutdown of markets leaves traders, buyers in disarray ahead of Eidul Azha
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Employees’ alliance to protest school privatisation
Demand fair treatment & protection of rights; press for tangible action from govt
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Developing Ziarat
Initiative aims to address existing deficiencies and elevate Ziarat to the standards of renowned tourist spots
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Journalists’ safety
The lack of accountability only emboldens those who seek to silence the media through fear and violence
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Bisham perpetrators
Pakistan has demanded either Afghanistan apprehend and try culprit on its own, or hand them over to it for prosecution
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Alice in wonderland
Gullible people blindly follow what everyone else is doing without inquiring into the details themselves
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The responsible university
In world dominated by social media, a deeper engagement with arguments, analysis of those arguments has been lacking
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How to make war crimes accountable?
Legitimacy is the issue because the imposition of international humanitarian law would remain a myth
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The US nuclear forces in 2024
Nevertheless, the US continues to be the leading power in the multipolar world
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Yeezy Day: Adidas unloads $1 billion YEEZY stock despite controversy
The German shoemaker quietly drops YEEZY sneakers as fans await Kanye's reaction.
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US storms kill at least 21 across 4 states on Memorial Day weekend
The death toll includes at least eight fatalities in Arkansas, seven in Texas, four in Kentucky and two in Oklahoma
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Omar assures tribal Jirga of raise their issue in NA
Musharin Jirga invites opposition leader to visit ex-FATA
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Mohsin Naqvi rewards Wheelchair cricketers for Asia Cup triumph
PCB chairman presented a cheque of Rs. 1.5 million
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Pakistan to host Australia in historic Volleyball Series
The first match of the series would be played on May 28 at the Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex
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Kate Middleton likely to remain out of public eye for rest of the year
Kate Middleton's schedule for the year is ‘empty,’ according to sources.
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Chinese fossil reveals evolution of skin in feathered dinosaurs
Unearthed in northeastern China, the nearly complete 130-million-year-old fossil is of a juvenile Psittacosaurus
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Heatwave conditions to subside as rain expected in parts of country
PMD says heatwave-like conditions to persist in central and southern parts of Pakistan
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Assembly sessions witness low participation
Over half the legislative members failed to voice their constituencies' concerns during recent budget discussion
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Russia to remove Taliban from 'terror' list: state media
The move could further boost diplomacy between Russia and Afghanistan
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Egyptian guard killed in shooting on Rafah border, Israel and Egypt investigating
Israel's military said earlier it was investigating reports of fire exchange between Israeli and Egyptian soldiers
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Prince Harry’s 40th birthday plans spark royal tension
As the Prince turns 40 this year, an expert predicts some royal family members may join him despite ongoing feuds.
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Rapper Saint Levant condemns civilian deaths caused by the Israeli attacks on Rafah, Gaza
Saint Levant shares his outrage on social media after the latest Israeli attacks.
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Saudi fund launches new group to boost space industry
The Neo Space Group is the "Public Investment Fund’s first investment focused on the space industry
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IShowSpeed cheese rolls to fourth place, lands in hospital.
IShowSpeed cheesed 4th in race, needs hospital after tumble
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China sets up third fund with $47.5 bln to boost semiconductor sector
Sanctions imposed from US and self-sufficiency led China to invest billions of Yuan in semiconductors
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China's premier hails 'new beginning' with US-allied South Korea, Japan
Chinese premier met South Korean president and Japanese prime minister to revitalise free trade agreement negotiations
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Sanaullah's praises for Nawaz 'expose poll charade'
Party's election commissioner justifies Nawaz's 'unopposed return' as PML-N president
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Kanye West fan auctions ‘F*** ADIDAS’ signed album for over $500K
The value of the exclusive copy of the 2010 album soared due to Ye's autograph.
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Glen Powell declines role in upcoming “Jurassic World” film
Glen Powell prioritizes script fit over franchise appeal, declines Jurassic World role.
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Centre, K-P bury the hatchet to tackle power woes
Energy minister says joint plan chalked out to sort out power pilferage, load-shedding, recovery issues
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Britney Spears reveals jewelry theft and health struggles in an emotional update
Spears reports her jewelry was stolen, leaving her 'scared,' and later announces plans to get a tongue ring.
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Holiday declared for Youm-e-Takbeer
Going nuclear made Pakistan’s defence impregnable: PM
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PTI rejects reports of Imran Khan stopping sons from visiting
Sheikh Waqas Akram denies reports as misleading, saying party founder's children will come to Pakistan
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Zulfiqar Jr, Fatima Bhutto to launch new political party
Bhutto Jr distances himself from the current PPP leadership, saying he has no backing from the establishment
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Dar reaffirms Pakistan's support for independent Palestinian state at UN
FM condemns ongoing violence in Gaza, urges for 'unconditional, immediate, and permanent ceasefire'
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Omar Ayub seeks SC review of May 9 trials
Ayub alleges FIRs were fabricated, interrogation coercive, PTI leaders selectively targeted
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Main suspect in murder of 13-year-old girl shot dead by police in Kasur
Second suspect arrested in injured condition, victim last seen with suspects
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Pakistan ready for composite dialogue with India, says Dar
Foreign minister says Pakistan has no plans to recognise Israel
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SC adjourns Imran's bail pleas hearing
Salman Akram Raja requests bench to reschedule hearing for next week, issue relevant notices
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Finance minister heads to US to finalise trade deal
The trip comes after Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the U.S. and Pakistan were “very close” to a trade deal
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Punjab cracks down on illegal livestock breeding practices
Police register 11 FIRs against individuals and institutions involved in unauthorised practices
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Ex-CJP moves SC against PM Shehbaz
Khawaja seeks contempt over govt failure to grant appeal rights to civilians tried in military courts
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'Divorced daughter entitled to pension'
Justice Ayesha Malik says denial of pension to divorced daughters unconstitutional
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ECP unseats PTI lawmakers convicted by ATC over May 9 riots
Decision comes after jail terms, Ejaz, Chattha and Bhachar disqualified
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Govt assures ongoing support in Aafia case
Government is continuously providing diplomatic, legal support in Aafia Siddiqui case
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President, PM call for joint efforts to combat hepatitis
'World Hepatitis Day' is observed to raise awareness about the dangers of disease
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PM urges united front on digital transformation
Appointment process of chairperson, members of Pakistan Digital Authority is in final stages
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PSX dips due to profit-taking, policy rate uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 closes down by 1,415 points
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Government to offer electric bikes on two-year instalment plan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expected to unveil new electric vehicle (EV) policy on Independence Day
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OPEC+ for compliance with output deals
Oil prices rise 2% after Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
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PSX rises modestly but couldn't hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points; profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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Dutch envoy bids farewell
Finance minister credits Dutch role in socio-economic growth, says new fiscal approach balances reforms with social pr
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'Artificial control' keeps dollar overvalued by Rs20
Business forum argues dollar rate should be Rs260 that will reduce debt and inflation
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Pak-Kyrgyz trade target set at $100m
They sign three new cooperation MoUs; IGC aims to revive declining trade
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PVMA urges SBP to cut interest rate to 6%
He noted that regional economies like India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have interest rates between 6% and 8%
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Company law modernisation to save Rs250b
Increasing regulatory burden dents corporate growth, eliminates innovative funding options
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Minister orders urgent review of GMO soybean import, policy
Malik orders scientific review, 90-day policy deadline after locally produced soybean becomes more expensive than impo
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Rupee continues uptrend with appreciation of 24 paisa
Currency marks strongest weekly performance in 93 weeks; gold falls to Rs356,300/tola
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Inflation forecast puts pressure on SBP
Ministry predicts economy to maintain recovery, driven by improved fundamentals
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Inflation to remain at 3.5–4.5% for July
June inflation hit 3.2% as FY25 average drops to 4.49%—lowest in 9 years, says finance ministry report
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PSX ends modestly higher but couldn’t hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points, profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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$600m tea import bill exposes neglected commercialisation
Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology
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Thailand estimates $300m loss from Cambodia border clash
Thai finance ministry announces various relief measures to assist people and businesses affected by border conflict
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Despite legalisation, Morocco's black market cannabis trade still dominates
Farmers in Morocco are drawn to the black market due to higher profits despite the legalisation push
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At least 62 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks, including 19 aid seekers
IPC issues dire warning of famine in Gaza as Israel tightens restrictions on essential supplies
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Extreme weather kills 30 in Beijing as year's rain falls in a week
Over 80,000 people have been relocated as floods damage roads and disrupt power in 130 villages
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At least 18 Hindu pilgrims killed in Jharkhand crash
Pilgrims were travelling to Hindu shrine to celebrate sacred month of Shravan
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Harvard signals $500 million settlement to end dispute with Trump administration
Trump administration probes Duke University over race-based editor selection
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Trump declines summit with Xi, leaves door open for China visit
Third round of trade talks taking place this week may lay groundwork ahead of leaders' summit
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Manhattan shooting kills four, suspect takes own life
Investigators yet to determine possible motive for shooting
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Two Israeli rights groups accuse Tel Aviv of genocide
A spokesperson for Israel's military did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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Trump warns of 'real starvation' in Gaza
Aid deliveries pick up amid Israeli 'tactical pause'
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UK museum finds ancient handprint on Egypt tomb
The unique discovery was made after the piece, crafted between 2055-1650 BC
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Rajnath rejects Trump's claim of brokering ceasefire with Pakistan
Defence minister denies India bowed to US pressure
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'No alternative' to two-state solution
KSA, France co-chair UN conference on Palestinian issue
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Turkey, Bulgaria battle wildfires
There have been at least 14 deaths in the past week in Turkey
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Thailand, Cambodia approve ceasefire
Malaysia spearheads diplomatic efforts
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep
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Pakistan begin training in Lauderhill for T20I series against West Indies
The squad landed in USA ahead of first T20I scheduled for July 31
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Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko emerge as Manchester United's striker targets
The two-man shortlist comes about after United missed out on signing Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres
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Pak arrive in Lauderhill for WI series
They will play three-match T20I and ODI series next month
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Pakistan yet to secure Asia Cup TV rights
Currently, negotiations are underway for the sale of broadcasting rights
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De Minaur saves three match points to lift DC Open title
He defeated Fokina 5-7 6-1 7-6(3)
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Stokes ready to feature in India decider
The captain insisted he will do everything in his power to feature in fifth Test
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England beat Spain to retain Women's Euro
The Lionesses won the final on penalties 3-1
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Odegaard shines as Arsenal beat Newcastle
He scored the 84th minute winner in Singapore
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Fernandez beats Kalinskaya to win DC Open
The 22-year-old bags her first title since 2023
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England knock India out of WCL
Bopara smashes unbeaten 110 off just 55 deliveries
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Marcus Morris Sr arrested on fraud charge, held without bond
Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida over fraud charge linked to another state, held without bond
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Shadab Khan likely to miss Asia Cup 2025 due to injury
Pakistan's Shadab Khan is unlikely to recover in time for Asia Cup 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery