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Man guns down wife over domestic dispute
Speeding train crushes teenager to death in Attock
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Incomplete probes haunt Pindi police
Botched investigations help criminals escape after securing bail
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Obstetric violence
Unsanitary environments and lack of privacy within gynaecology wards leave patients distressed, traumatised
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Ethnic terror
Brutal murders of six barbers in North Waziristan expose extent of lawlessness in border region
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PTI’s delicate moment
Judicial ruling to once again take away ‘cricket bat’ election symbol from PTI is contentious
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Self-care: the transformative action for working women
Working women will undoubtedly feel extra pressure due to societal responsibilities placed on them
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Pakistan — an Israel without America
Many people like to draw parallels between states of Pakistan and Israel
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Year 2023 — the world away from Pakistan
Another year passed with Pakistani politics still roiling in gutter, debate without substance
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Requiem for a mentor
Ambassador Khokhar was equally steadfast, principled in dealings with his own leadership
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SC says no polls for convicts
CJ says NAB becomes facilitator of corruption
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PTI to knock at SC doors to reclaim ‘Bat’
Party chairman condemns PHC verdict as ECP's 'biggest reflection of bias'
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Electric shock for K-Electric consumers as power price surge
KE had requested for increase of Rs5.170/kWh for the quarter ending March 2023
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Pakistan condemns ‘dastardly’ terrorist attack in Iran
Islamabad stands in full solidarity with the government and brotherly people of Iran, says FO
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Pakistan, Afghanistan sit for talks on issues of ‘mutual concerns’
Afghan Taliban leader holds talks in Pakistan amid tensions, discussions involve border security and other issues
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COAS assures support to govt’s initiatives aimed at economic recovery
PM directs stakeholders to pursue various SIFC initiatives to ensure accomplishment within stipulated timeframe
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Hamas leader's killing raises fears of wider war, Israel keeps up bombardment of Gaza
Israeli forces escalate Gaza assault; war spreads to Lebanon with Hamas deputy leader's assassination in Beirut
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NIH issues advisory on new Covid variant
Advisory says JN.1 is fundamentally an offshoot of BA.2.86 sub-variant of omicron variant
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Dawar's convoy escapes attack in North Waziristan
DPO says search operation against unidentified assailants underway
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Bangladesh deploys army to keep peace ahead of Sunday's election
Troops deployed amid election violence fears as BNP boycotts polls; PM Hasina blames BNP for protests
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ECP fixes Jan 22 as last date for postal ballot
Voters to whom postal ballots are issued will not be entitled to vote in person at polling stations
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Japan releases transcripts of fatal aircraft collision
JAL jet in Tokyo crash had landing permission, smaller plane not cleared for take-off; five Coast Guard crew died
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JUI-F leader survives bomb attack in Bajaur
Spokesperson says JUI-F being targeted as some forces were afraid of its popularity
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More than 100 killed in terrorist attacks near tomb of Iranian Guards' Soleimani
Two blasts during event commemorating Qassem Soleimani kill 103; authorities blame unspecified terrorists
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SC wants missing persons’ report
Wonders how commission issues production orders without knowing detention details
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ECP indicts Imran and Fawad in contempt case
PTI to challenge indictment inside jail in high court
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China unveils new images of its next-generation aircraft carrier
Fujian aircraft are entirely designed, built domestically, first shown to public in June 2022
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Japan quake survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides
Severed roads, damaged infrastructure and remote location of hardest-hit areas have complicated rescue efforts
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US slams Israeli ministers' statements on resettlement of Palestinians outside Gaza
Comments from ministers appear to underscore fears in much of Arab world that Israel wants to drive Palestinians out
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LHC reserves decision on PTI's electoral symbol plea
PTI`s electoral symbol reinstated by PHC's order, but in Punjab PTI is still deprived of it
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PHC restores ECP's decision on PTI internal polls
PTI loses electoral symbol of 'cricket bat' again after lifting of stay order
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Police probe possible negligence in Tokyo runway collision - media
Cause of collision remains unclear, says Japanese authorities
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Letter comes to PTI’s rescue in polls case
Party manages to convince SC to issue notice to Punjab police chief, chief secretary
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Killing of Hamas deputy leader in Beirut raises risk of Gaza war spreading
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vows 'severe reaction'
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CJP Isa pushes PTI on back foot
Top judge questions lack of proof to justify ‘enforced disappearances’ of party leaders
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SC overturns PHC decision on RO’s appointment
CJ says he suspected tactics are being employed to prevent elections
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PPP gears up for solo flight in K-P
Party finalises names of candidates in province as seat-adjustment talks falter
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Several more move tribunals over papers rebuff
Appeal filed against acceptance of nomination of PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif
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Manzoor Pashteen gets post-arrest bail
Court directs to submit surety bond of Rs5000 against bail
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Over 0.5m illegal immigrants repatriated, Senate told
Interior ministry says close to 1.15m still residing in country
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Alvi for women’s economic empowerment
Stresses importance of providing women with enabling work environment to increase economic participation
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One of three candidates violated tax law
Contenders either unregistered or non-filers of income tax returns
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'Not a single issue addressed'
Business leaders criticise decades of neglect, plead for urgent solutions
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Enforcement of track & trace system stressed
Large-scale smuggling of foreign cigarettes causing revenue loss
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PBC advocates long-term reforms in IMF negotiations
Urges incoming govt to take sustainable measures for economic revival
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Cement sector sees 4.6% growth in dispatches
Exports experience 155.85% surge, reflecting positive momentum
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Stocks slip over high inflation reading
KSE-100 index dips 312.18 points, settles at 64,349.60
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HEC handed over to successful buyer
Focus on better utilisation, taking exports to $250-300m within three years
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High prices drive down oil demand
Petroleum consumption dips 7% to 1.24m tons in December
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Exports rise to 18-month high
Trade deficit shrinks over 40% reaching $1.7 billion in December
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Road network awaits reconstruction
KMC’s inefficiency in completing repair work has left major avenues across the city in a rugged state
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Arrest warrants issued for K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur
District court rejects exemption plea, seeks presence at next hearing
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Sugar prices fall by Rs10 in Karachi
Retail prices range between Rs 180 and Rs 185 per kilogram
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Senate polling continues in K-P, Punjab
130 votes have been cast in the Punjab Assembly out of 369 total members
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Ishaq Dar arrives in New York for UN meetings
Dar to join summit co-hosted by Saudi Arabia, France backing Palestinian statehood
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Heatwave grips Lahore as Punjab braces for fourth monsoon spell
PDMA forecasts rain, thunderstorms for Rawalpindi, Murree, Faisalabad, parts of Southern Punjab
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11 arrested after couple shot dead in Balochistan over 'honour'
Case lodged against all suspected perpetrators, says CM Bugti
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Brutal 'honour killing' caught on video sparks nationwide outrage
Couple executed for marrying of their free will despite family opposition
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PDMA readies plans for flood emergency
Balochistan activates district disaster management authorities
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Issue new number plates for free'
MQM-P leader comes out all guns blazing against imposition of Ajrak-themed number plates of vehicles
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Stay away from Indian waters, fishermen warned
They are told hostile neighbour might accuse them of terrorism or sabotage
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Elderly woman seeks protection from abusive son
Rubina Rajput staged a protest along with her ailing husband and their children
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Two brothers crushed to death by tanker
Following the incident, enraged locals torched the water tanker in protest
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PR renews bid to outsource 11 trains
Only one train attracts bids in earlier attempt
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CTD identifies notorious suicide bomber
The deceased militant was involved in multiple terrorist activities in Karachi
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PMD forecasts wet spell across country
Citizens advised to avoid unnecessary travel
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China's GDP grows 5.3% in H1 despite global headwinds
Analysts predict YoY growth in 5-5.2% range for 2025, higher than govt's target
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Victory celebration and reality check
It's time to turn triumph into transformation, sustainable efforts to address domestic woes
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Sugar, power and patronage
Sweetest commodity becomes most toxic crisis caused by elite interests
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From crisis to cushion: FX reserves jump to $14.5b
Reserve cushion can help fast-track reforms, particularly in tax administration, power sector governance
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Are stabilisation measures backfiring?
High interest rates, import compression and regressive taxation leading to low growth, unemployment
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Why global giants pulling out
Outflow poses serious challenge to economic narrative, efforts to woo investors
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Afghan refugees risk billions in losses
Business assets, economic contributions at stake as deportation fears grow
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Crypto breaches $4tr in market value
Regulatory clarity, institutional flows drive sector to new peak
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Bourse hits record close near 140k
Bulls dominate trading as KSE-100 index climbs 4,298 points
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100 agri graduates head to China for training
Initiative aims to modernise farming, promote climate-smart agriculture
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Software body demands predictable tax system
Presents reform package to cut compliance costs, unlock investment
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ADB assesses feasibility of financing ML-1 project
Bank experts inspect Karachi-Rohri section of major railway scheme
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Govt to build Rs3b aquaculture park
Maritime minister projects annual revenue potential to be up to $7.2m, project to operate under public-private partner
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Indian court acquits 12 in 2006 Mumbai train bombings
2006 blasts during evening rush hour left 187 dead, over 800 injured
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Trainer jet crashes in Dhaka, 19 killed
More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns
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X refuses to comply with French investigation, labels it 'politically driven'
Elon Musk's X rejects French allegations of data manipulation, claiming investigation seeks to restrict free speech
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At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since dawn
Israeli army chief drafts new plan to expand ground operations, to take over Gaza
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Runway closed as Air India jet skids off during landing
All passengers, crew members have since disembarked
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Iran threatens to halt Gulf security if E3 reinstates UN sanctions
E3 countries, Iran have in recent months held inconclusive talks on Tehran's nuclear program
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US hosts Pakistan military chief at White House, India responds by warming to China
New Delhi is recalibrating relations with China as a hedge
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Turkey to suspend Iraq‑Turkey oil pipeline deal
Ankara aims to renew underused pipeline for regional economic gains
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'Trump's deportations lack US public support'
Polls from both CNN and CBS show that Trump has lost majority support for his deportation approach
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South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
The number of casualties rose throughout the day as bodies of those previously reported missing
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Indonesia ferry fire kills five
Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands
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Gaza aid points turn into death trap
93 dead in fresh Israeli strikes amid food supplies
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Ecuador road accident leaves 9 dead
Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of death in Ecuador
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European powers plan fresh nuclear talks with Iran
Consultations are ongoing regarding a date and location for the talks
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Election drubbing projected for Japan PM
Ishiba took over in September on his fifth attempt and immediately called elections
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Marcus Rashford completes medical ahead of Barcelona loan move
Manchester United exile Rashford will sign for the 2025-26 season, with Barcelona covering 100% of salary
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Venus Williams, 45, set for return to tennis at Citi Open
After a 16-month absence and health scare, Venus Williams returns to the WTA Tour at the Citi Open in Washington, DC
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Liverpool reach agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for £79 million Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool will pay an initial guarantee of £69 million, with a further £10 million in add-ons
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Jon Jones responds to Dana White's comments at UFC 318
Jones expressed disappointment with White and reaffirmed his commitment to fight at UFC's 2026 White House event
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England confirmed as host for next three ICC WTC finals
ICC confirmed the decision in Singapore, rejecting BCCI's bid in the process
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Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch "unacceptable" after Pakistan's defeat
Hesson stated the pitch was not up to international cricket standards after Bangladesh's thrashing win over Pakistan
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Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Thomas Partey’s legal situation
Arteta states he is "100%" confident club followed all legal processes in Thomas Partey's rape charges case
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Wellens wins Tour de France stage 15
Defending champion Pogacar leads the overall ranking
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Ten-woman Germany reach Euro 2025 semis
They defeated France on penalties 6-5
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Pacquiao held to draw in world title return
The Filipino legend lost to the defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios
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Short ruled out of first WI T20I
He sustains side strain injury during a training session in Jamaica
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Deep likely to miss 4th Eng Test
He suffered a hand injury during practice
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SSWMB basketball tournament begins today
Event to be held under patronage of Karachi Mayor
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Pakistani cueists continue to shine at IBSF 6 Reds
Muhammad Asif and Ahsan Ramzan remain unbeaten in the tournament
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India-Pakistan WCL 2025 clash called off
The announcement was made on WCL social media handle