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K-P cabinet toughens penalties for rioting
Approves amendments to penal code; armed rioters to now face five-year jail term
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3 killed in Waziristan blast
Devastating landmine explosion claims lives of three children
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Inspection of petrol pumps ordered
Owners using tampered equipment to face action
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Woman tortured, head forcibly shaved
Victim kept hostage for seven days by accused
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SHO shot and injured in ‘encounter’
Police investigation is underway
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261 startups ‘graduate’ under expansion plan
Objective of plan was to democratise entrepreneurship, boost business activity across country, says PITB chairman
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UHS cautions students against unauthorised admissions
UHS cautions students against unauthorised admissions
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Organised Crime Unit DIG reinstated
Order instructing official to report to S&GAD withdrawn
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Shootout near court leaves 2 slain
Attack on prisoners reportedly motivated by longstanding enmity
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Anti-smog efforts stumble
Only half of brick kilns in Rawalpindi embrace eco-friendly zigzag technology
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‘Flaw’ surfaces in IHC building
Full court meeting expresses displeasure over serious flaws found in construction
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HIU asked to unravel Adiala murder mystery
Investigators approach local court for exhumation of victim’s body
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RDA threatens action against private schools
Orders owners to move out of residential areas
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Accord seeks to bolster disaster resilience
Pakistan faces some of highest disaster risk levels in world, ranked 11 out of 193 countries
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Winter brings boom to fish sales
Demand for mouth-watering fish varieties spikes
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Significance of braille literacy highlighted
Special persons needed special attention, steps be taken to improve their living standards, says representative
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Pindi courts issue 56 death penalties in 2023
Civil judges forced to hear 70 to 90 cases per day
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REO outlines polling stations for Hazara
Plan caters total of 343,456 male and female voters spread across eight districts in Hazara division
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Kerman tragedy
Terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran, has upped ante of conflagration in region
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Teaching licence
Govt has taken bold step towards revolutionising education landscape by introducing first-ever teaching licence test
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Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
With war dragging into second year, perhaps success of these negotiations will provide some impetus for peace talks
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Pension reforms 2023
Government’s annual pension bill includes increasing number of pensioners
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How the US has saved Adani
Adani has emerged unscathed from a slew of alleged wrongdoings
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What’s behind EU’s newest charm offensive against Africa
Europe’s strategy has changed, but neither whereabouts nor objectives
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Yemen upends US naval strategy
Since WWII, US has upheld Mahan’s spirit of ruling over world’s oceans
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Da'ish claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge
At least 84 people were killed in twin attacks that rocked southeastern city of Kerman on Soleimani's anniversary
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Israel focuses assault on southern Gaza amid concern over wider war
Israeli shelling kills 14, including 9 children, in Khan Younis, Gaza; Palestinian death toll has climbed to 22,438
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China expresses condolences over death of ex-FM Sartaj Aziz
We express our deep condolences over passing of Aziz and sincere sympathies to his family, says spokesperson
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Analysts suggest 'favourites' to win polls should advocate level playing field for all
Say banishing key political player from electoral arena would only make entire democratic exercise controversial
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Three children die in North Waziristan explosion
The children, aged between five and 15 years, were grazing goats in the field at the time of unfortunate incident
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Imran never said he doesn’t trust CJP Isa: Gohar
PTI chief urges the top court to intervene in restoration of party’s iconic ‘bat’ symbol
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Gaza's child amputees face further risks without expert care
Israeli strikes in Gaza lead to a generation of child amputees, medical system collapse hampers proper care
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South Korean opposition leader leaves ICU after knife attack – surgeon
Lee Jae-myung recovering from surgery after knife attack on jugular vein; arrest warrant issued for assailant
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Freebies galore in PPP’s electoral agenda
Bilawal unfolds ambitious plans for poor, says party does not make false promise
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Iran holds day of mourning for 84 killed in twin blasts
Iran mourns 84 killed in twin blasts at Soleimani memorial; US denies involvement, Israel declines to comment
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No ban on Imran’s speeches, PEMRA tells LHC
Court dismisses PTI plea challenging ECP decision to revoke electoral bat symbol
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PTI moves SC against PHC Jan 3 order
Requests top court to take up the matter expeditiously
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IHC restores 10-year disqualification period for NAB convicts
Division bench suspends single-bench ruling of five years
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Toshakhana case against Nawaz, Zardari adjourned sans hearing
Hearing adjourned till January 15
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Court seeks 'clarity' on disqualification before elections, says SC
Apex court questions disparity between offense and lifetime punishment
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In threatening shift, North Korea moves to redefine relations with South
Since 1950-53 Korean War ended in stalemate, both nations have policies that treat each other differently
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Russia and Ukraine stage major POW exchange after UAE mediation
Kyiv says it has brought home 230 people - 224 soldiers and six civilians
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Three injured in stabbing incident on Tokyo train, woman in custody
Spox says woman has been taken into custody and condition of three injured men is unknown
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Blinken set for Israel visit as regional war fears mount
A least 22,313 Palestinians killed in Gaza, oil prices up by more than three percent following attacks in Iran
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US education official resigns over Biden's Israel-Gaza policy
Cannot stay silent as administration turns blind eye to atrocities committed against innocent Palestinian lives: Tariq
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US 'not seeing acts of genocide' in Gaza, State Dept says
Those are allegations that should not be made lightly ... we are not seeing any acts that constitute genocide: Miller
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Daniyal defies party notice, remains firm on criticism
Vehemently asserts that his remarks did not constitute breach of party discipline or policy
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NIH issues advisory on new Covid variant
WHO last month classified JN.1 coronavirus strain as VOI; current evidence shows risk to public health
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SIFC apex panel approves policy level interventions
Govt to facilitate investors, strengthen domestic dispute resolution mechanism
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Naqvi responds to SJC's show cause notice
Reiterates claim that charges against him are baseless
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Sindh Assembly passes amended Thar Coal Energy Board Bill
Lawmakers extend greetings to the Christian community as the House adopts Christmas resolution
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Rickshaws banned on 25 major roads in Karachi to alleviate traffic congestion
Besides Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Korangi Road, areas surrounding commercial districts also included
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LHC upholds custody of 12-year-old girl with maternal grandmother, says child’s voice is decisive
Court held that the 'voice of the child' is central to custody determinations, cannot be treated as mere formality
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K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations
Areas in summer zone to observe holidays from Jan 1 to 15, while vacations in winter zones to be from Dec 23 to Feb 28
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44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes
22.9m children received polio drops in Punjab, 10.6m in Sindh, 7.15m in K-P, and 2.58m in Balochistan
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed
Court expresses concerns over lack of response from ECP and seeks commission's stance
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PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player
Premier hosts luncheon for victorious squad at Prime Minister's House, hails team for making the nation proud
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Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final
Sarfaraz Ahmed praises his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal













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