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Women's protection laws termed key to children's wellbeing
Primary responsibility to control child labour rests on the shoulder of mothers
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Education ministry announces traditional measures for matric, inter exams
The meeting reviewed arrangements for upcoming exams, including the deployment of vigilance teams to monitor exams
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Fight over burger led to murder
Police investigation blames retired cops son for killing the son of ex-judge
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FIA busts network of illegal trade of surgical instruments
FIA seized a large quantity of surgical instruments, lenses, and medicines worth millions of rupees
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Stocks soar to new high above 72k
Benchmark KSE-100 index surges 692.49 points, settles at 72,051.89
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Oil prices fall as ME tensions ease
A fall in US crude oil inventories put a floor on those losses
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Industrialists urge action on Pak-Iran trade targeting $10b
Call for barter trade expansion, gas pipeline resolution to fulfil needs
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Dairy exports to China approved
Secretary says govt is investing Rs100b in agriculture to modernise sector
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LIIBS 2024: Economic growth via tie-ups
Leaders highlight private sector’s role in driving growth, discuss trends in emerging markets
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Fortune 500 firm to increase stake in UFL
Wilmar International makes proposal to assume management control
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Rupee remains stable
Currency edges down just Rs0.02 at Rs278.39 vs dollar
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Unemployment biggest worry in India
Despite growing at fast pace, economy has failed to generate enough jobs
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World Bank criticises subsidies
Country head calls for spreading burden of reforms more broadly
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NEPRA okays Rs392b investment
Seven-year plan will help improve KE supply network; tariff hike not yet finalised
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The erosion of democracy
US Congress decided that supporting Ukraine and Israel was better for the democratic interest of the American people
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Oil smuggling may shore up cooperation among militant groups
A large number of locals, on both side of the Pak-Iran border, are attached with the smuggling networks
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A leap ahead
Reiteration to go ahead with the ambitious gas pipeline project and cementing trade was a good omen
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Banning plastic
Pakistan Environment Protection Agency in Punjab has announced a sweeping ban on all types of plastic bags
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Three killed, 18 injured in Gujrat hospital roof collapse
Several warnings about condition of building had been issued by sub divisional office
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Sewerage project faces scrutiny
Record sought of bidding for Jaranwala sewerage system project
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Man allegedly strangles wife to death
Suspect attacks victim in connivance with his parents
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CM urges construction of low-cost homes near cities
State land identified in five urban centres
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CPWB sends Child Marriage Bill to home dept
CPWB sends Child Marriage Bill to home dept
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Punjab faces asthma inhalers ‘shortage’
Minister warns action against people behind shortage of life saving medicines
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Teacher shortage hits govt schools
Shortage of teachers badly affecting academic activities in govt-run schools
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MPAs unite against government's wheat policy, demand probe
PML-N lawmakers call for accountability regarding decision to import wheat
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Akko Gang busted, claim police
Suspected Akko Gang members Aqib, Shahmeer, and Salman allegedly robbed a medical store in Faqir Colony, Orangi Town
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PML-F acuses MQM-P of extortion
PML-F acuses MQM-P of extortion
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Home minister orders action on Ghotki police picket attack
Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, ordered for swift recovery of abducted police officers
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Punjab faces asthma inhalers ‘shortage’
Minister warns action against people behind shortage of life saving medicines
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MQM-P asks centre to fund infrastructure needs of Karachi, Hyderabad
MQM-P also called for the expeditious completion of the K-IV water project in Karachi
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Call to combat illegal structures in Murree
Public officials trade blames in wake of crackdown against illegal constructions
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Cop selling drugs apprehended
Elite Force HQ head constable in Rawalpindi was involved in illicit drug trade for two years
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Bidders spoil ‘lucrative’ cattle market auction
The contractors at the cattle market ahead of Eidul Azha offered a much lower price
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Public hearing held for grid station project
Venture aims to enhance power supply efficiency in the federal capital
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Retailers defy new price list for food items
Standoff sparks heating debate over pricing regulations
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Drive kicks off to secure Nur Khan Airbase
Rawalpindi admin constitutes teams comprising PAF officers
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US envoy leads clean-up drive at Rawal Lake
‘Plastic vs Planet’ initiative stresses urgent battle against plastic pollution
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UAE announces $544 million For rain repairs, says lessons 'learned'
The government also approved "two billion dirhams to deal with damage to the homes of citizens
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IHC orders Bushra’s medical tests from private lab
Govt assures PTI of providing best treatment to former first lady
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Opposition wins PAC chair in power-sharing deal
Govt, opposition strike balance in NA committee assignments
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Blome optimistic on Pakistan-IMF talks, hails new economic team
US ambassador says global lender’s positive feedback would encourage investors
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South Korea launches nanosatellite from New Zealand
Earth observation satellite lifted off aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from spaceport in Mahia, New Zealand
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US Senate passes TikTok divestment-or-ban bill, Biden set to make it law
TikTok to be ban if the company fails to divest the short video app over the next nine months to a year
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IMF board to finalise $1.1b disbursement on Monday
Funding is last tranche of $3b standby arrangement which was secured last summer and which runs out this month
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Woman who ran over motorway cop arrested from Islamabad
Farah faces multiple charges including resisting arrest, assault, and attempted murder
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Families seek justice for May 9 detainees
Urge SC for full bench, appeal to COAS for compassion
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Palestinians mourn history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza
Barquq Castle and Al-Omari Grand Mosque destroyed, erasing centuries of heritage and cultural identity
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Better US-China ties but still deep disagreements as Blinken starts visit
US Secretary of State to meet business leaders before talks in Beijing with FM Wang Yi and likely meeting President Xi
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NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change
He added that satellites were collecting data about climate and NASA was looking to make this data accessible
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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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Omar Ayub seeks SC review of May 9 trials
Ayub alleges FIRs were fabricated, interrogation coercive, PTI leaders selectively targeted
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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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Monitoring of sugar stocks ordered
Officials will be deputed to each sugar mill to monitor stock levels
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Chidambaram pokes holes in Modi's Pahalgam narrative
Congress leader says no proof attackers came from Pakistan
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Top court takes up Imran's bail pleas today
Imran Khan approached the apex court on July 26 against the LHC order
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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