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Capital ramps up surveillance
Intel agencies raise alarm over potential targeting of Baloch protest camps
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Three labourers electrocuted to death
All three deceased individuals were painters by profession and were painting building of local school
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Health authority backpedals on testing
Grocery Merchants Association welcomes decision
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Water levels drop in Rawal, Khanpur dams
Looming water crisis rings alarm bells in twin cities
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Groom’s father among nine arrested
Police say suspects opened fire at cops, engaged in aerial firing
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Pindi bans unauthorised banners
Authorities warn of legal action over failure to settle bills
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Air pollution haunts twin cities’ dwellers
Environment, anti-smog officials seem helpless as air quality touches ‘hazardous’ level
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Saraiki activists call for separate province
Stage rally against discrimination, unemployment
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Hearing-impaired kids score low on ICAN assessment
pilot project was conducted by Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, in collaboration with Sightsavers and PAL Network
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Kangra gets TB Diagnostic Centre
New centre is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools
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Finance minister, IRS at stalemate over FBR overhaul
Sources say matter will be referred to military establishment for resolution
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KE granted 20-year renewal by NEPRA
License extension recognises company’s performance
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Pakistan’s economy: what to expect for 2024
If external factors remain favourable, country will be able to achieve modest growth
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Inflation hits 8-month high at 44.64%
Despite tight monetary policy, SBP faces inflation challenges
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Thin gains at PSX as Pak-Iran tensions ease
KSE-100 index rises 79.83 points, settles at 63,282.23
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Industries ramp up imports of plants, machinery
Imports of capital goods rise 11% to $3.6b in Jul-Dec 2023
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Rupee soars to 12-month high
Closes at Rs279.90/$ on signing of $3b UAE investment agreement
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Textile exports dip 5% in H1 of FY24
Sector faces challenges in reaching govt’s ambitious $25 billion export goal
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Pakistan, Kuwait to set up $1b fund
Fund will be spent on exploration of metals and minerals in Pakistan
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K-P voters to decide fate of five party chiefs
Nawaz, Gohar, Fazl, Siraj, Sherpao among top leaders in fray
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IT boost
Pakistan’s IT exports surged by 17%, reaching $303 million in Dec 2023 as compared to $259 million in Nov
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Young voters
Pakistan’s burgeoning youth voter population, now standing at formidable 56.86 million
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Rupee’s resistance
One of biggest issues at hand to address is sky-rocketing inflation, which hovers around 40%
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She shapes democracy
In democratic society, active participation of all members is paramount
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English: a colonial legacy or relic?
We have always adopted an oxymoronic attitude towards English
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Sanity in the age of hate and conflict
We are living in an age of unprecedented pain and suffering
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The disregarded change of campus life
Major happening of late 70s and of decade of 80s ripped students from their global identities
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Iran tensions: Flights using Pakistani airspace dip by 50%
Decline in planes overflying within borders will negatively impact country’s revenue
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ECP instructs cops to stay outside polling stations
Poll supervisor says five officials will be at highly sensitive, four at sensitive, three at C Category stations
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Motorcyclists throw caution to the wind in port city
Traffic wardens have seemingly accepted defeat as well in trying to enforce bikers to have rear view mirrors
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Israeli drones attack hospital in southern Gaza, Palestinian Red Crescent says
UN condemns Israel for firing on hospital in Gaza; Israel advances in Khan Younis; Palestinian death toll rises
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Maryam terms PTI’s predicament self-inflicted
PML-N chief organiser rejects allegations of political vendetta
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Parlours offering medical services under guise of beauty
Skin treatments can only be performed by qualified professionals but there does not seem to be any check and balance
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Czech court rules Indian man can be extradited to US, justice minister to decide
Czech appeals court allows extradition of Nikhil Gupta to the US; accused in a plot to kill a Sikh separatist
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Bilawal says not afraid of ‘politicians from Lahore’
Vows to implement party’s 10-point welfare agenda immediately after winning elections
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Polio officer killed, cop injured in targeted attack
Doctor served as coordinator for polio immunisation programme in Bajaur
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‘Unfair elections’ to create more instability
Imran says PTI would rather sit in opp than form coalition govt
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Iran launches air defence drill amid rising regional tensions
Iranian army’s air force and navy, aerospace force and navy of the IRGC participated in exercises, says Press TV
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North Korea says tests underwater nuclear drone, criticises US-led joint drills
Three countries' navies held drills as part of efforts to improve their responses to Pyongyang's nuclear threats
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Crew with first astronaut from Turkey launched on flight to space station
Nine minutes after launch, Falcon 9's upper stage delivers crew capsule to its preliminary orbit
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Iran-Pak flare up rooted in restive borderlands, not Mideast strife
Both Iran, Pakistan signal they don't want to escalate
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Indian devotees splurge on jets, gold idols as Hindu temple opens
Ayodhya set for tourism, business boom with new temple
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Experts agree Pakistan's response to Iranian incursion appropriate
Tehran's reckless and unprovoked attack on a friendly nation demanded a decisive response, says Naveed Hussain
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SC moved against IHC for nullifying cipher case jail trial
Govt plea says high court transgressed its jurisdiction
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US says 'no way' to solve Gaza conflict without Palestinian state
Mexico, Chile refer Gaza conflict to ICC over potential crimes
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Missing persons issue for ‘govt to resolve, not court’
IHC’s Justice Kayani orders provision of security for Baloch protesters, disposes of petition
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Envoy praises EU's IIOJK focus
Amna Baloch expresses gratitude to the European parliamentary recommendations
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Nearly half of voters in next polls are young
With 56.86m, they make up 44.22% of total 128.58m
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Call for reforms to address electoral system flaws
Participants urge genuine change emphasising intra-party polls
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Pakistan committed to NAM principles
Foreign minister attends Ministerial meeting of the 19th NAM Summit in Kampala, Uganda
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CERT warns 39 ministries of imminent cyber threat
BlueLocker ransomware risks permanent data loss, leakage of sensitive information, operational disruption
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PAA denies Islamabad airport to be shut for eight days
Flights to only be suspended for two-hour intervals on specific days to facilitate rehearsals for Independence Day
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Climate-driven erosion cuts Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza
Accelerated glacial melt, rising temperatures key drivers of flooding, erosion
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Field Marshal Asim Munir meets US defence officials
COAS touts confidence in Pakistan’s future, encourages overseas nationals to invest
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Mob torches seven dumper trucks in Karachi after two killed in road crash
Dumper Trucks Association shuts down Super Highway, blocking routes from Sohrab Goth to Thatta
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PTI’s slide, from populism to political isolation
Once the loudest political force, the party now stands sidelined in parliament & the streets
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A mirror to the nation’s young
The State of Children in Pakistan 2024 maps child rights across four UNCRC pillars
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Amjad Islam Amjad: the man behind the metaphors
Marking his 81st birthday, those who knew him speak of the profound presence that made him unforgettable
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The other way to be a parent
In a country where infertility is stigmatised & orphans neglected, adoption stands as an overlooked solution
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When the body turns on itself
Autoimmune diseases in Pakistan are frequently sidelined in diagnosis & in public health conversations
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Pakistan Navy’s deterrence: neutralising India’s signaling
By quietly enhancing its capabilities, PN has ensured Delhi can’t take the Arabian Sea for granted
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Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express hit with IED blast
At least four injured as five coaches of passenger train derail near Spezand Railway Station in Mastung
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Pakistan, Turkiye discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
Dar, Turkish FM review ties, voice concern over Gaza, call for urgent humanitarian aid
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No group allowed to impose its ideology, says Bugti
Bugti described Balochistan as the heart of Pakistan
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ATC rejects Omar Ayub's interim bail pleas
Omar had earlier secured interim bail in the cases on the condition of regular attendance
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US licenses Nvidia to export chips to China
AI firm tailors H20 microprocessor especially to Chinese market
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Bullish week lifts stock market above 145,000
KSE-100 index climbs 4,348 points; average turnover rises 16%
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Kazakhstan offers to fully fund new trade corridors
Move aims to boost Pakistan-Central Asia trade; Kazakh president to visit Islamabad in November
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Industry for rationalising SESSI, EOBI contributions
Demands ceiling for SMEs operating on thin profit margins
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How sugar cycles fuel inflation
Complex cartel, boom-bust pattern force consumers to pay high prices
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Committee constituted to check cannabis misuse
Cabinet stresses no loophole is left in policy aimed at reaping economic benefits from regulated cultivation
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Canada sheds 40,800 jobs as tariffs dent hiring
Economy shed 40,800 jobs in July, compared with a net addition of 83,000 jobs in June
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Pakistan, Romania eye deeper tech, innovation ties
EU-funded programmes, joint ventures, and AI research on agenda as both sides push for long-term collaboration
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IFC funds Oman solar project over US objection
Three other executive directors on IFC board abstained from vote onUnited Solar Polysilicon project
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Govt presses China on Gwadar plan
Urges COPHC to meet concession commitments, calls for clear timelines
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Gold prices drop in global, local markets
Rate for 10 grams declined by Rs257
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PSX closes in red as investors book profits
KSE-100 slips 264 points amid trade deficit, dip in forex reserves
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Timber traders urged to help grow forests
Only 1.9% of land comprises forest; far below national consumption needs
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Pakistan supplies seafood to Urumqi
First direct shipment cuts transit costs as inspection site reopens after 2 years
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Govt poised to unveil Digital Bill
New law will regulate online marketing, shield consumers from fraud
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Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised after chlorine leak in Iraq
Health ministry says all patients discharged in stable condition
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The race to rule AI
US & China’s reveal AI action plans around starkly different visions, both for technology & the world order
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UNSC to hold emergency session on Israel’s Gaza city occupation plan
Death toll from starvation rises to 212 since war began, including 98 children
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Nvidia H20 chips ‘unsafe for China’, says Chinese state media
Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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Saratov drone attack kills one, damages Russian facility
Russia says defences downed 121 drones overnight, damaging Saratov industrial site
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UK arrests hundreds at Palestine Action ban protest
Gaza civil defence says 34 killed by Israeli fire
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Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli govt move to expand Gaza war
Demonstrators waved signs and held up pictures of hostages still being held in the Palestinian territory
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Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks
Countries have reconvened in Geneva after the failure of the supposedly fifth and final round of negotiations in Busan
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Four astronauts home from space station
Their return marks the end of the 10th crew rotation mission to the space station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program
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Blast at Hezbollah site kills six Lebanese soldiers
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam paid tribute to the troops who were killed
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Modi weighs options after rude awakening
Tariff row forces India to confront limits of global clout
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Teen shooter wounds 3 at Times Square
None of the injuries was considered to be life-threatening
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Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky
US-Russia summit confirmed at Alaska
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Russia cautious on Armenia-Azeri deal
Iran rejects peace border corridor
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Turkey reports hottest July in 55 years
Turkey has faced weeks of scorching heat along with several wildfires
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New Zealand crush Zimbabwe to clinch series 2-0
They defeat the hosts by record innings and 359 runs
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Sesko completes Man Utd's new-look line-up
He joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig in a reported deal worth $99 million
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Toronto champion Shelton to start Cincy
He will play Argentine outsider Camilo Ugo in his opening match
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Champions Liverpool armed with new weapons
However, winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 will be tough
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Manchester City ready for new era
Guardiola aims to restore City success after third-place finish
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US Open prize money revealed
The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year announces the largest purse in tennis history
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ECB bans ex-Pak players' agent Mughees
The ban has been imposed over connection with a corruption case in England
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Debutant Hasan lifts Pak in first ODI
The Men in Green beat West Indies by five wickets thanks to his unbeaten half-century
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Woakes weighs rehab against surgery
He sustained a shoulder injury during the fifth Test against India
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PCB chief curator Tony Hemming resigns after one year in role
Hemming, who joined PCB on a two-year contract in July 2024, brought international expertise to pitch preparation
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Shelton is Canadian Open champion
He defeats Khachanov to grab his first ATP Masters 1000 title
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Coventry tested by Russian Olympic debate
Former IOC figures suspect that the Russian athletes will compete under a neutral banner
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Palace fret over transfers before Community Shield
They were dropped to UEFA's third-tier Conference League in an alleged multi-club ownership
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Aus lock in opening pair as T20 WC nears
Skipper Marsh confirms himself and Travis Head to continue as the top two until next year
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Three centurions for NZ against Zimbabwe
They take massive lead of 476 runs on day two of second Test