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Oath-taking amidst legal dispute chaos
AGP tells NA PHC order not binding on legislatures of Punjab, K-P and Balochistan
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USC employees threaten strike from next week
Action committee demands 75% pay rise, regularisation of contract employees
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Educational triumph witnessed in G-B
Grade 5 students in G-B surpassed the national average in both Urdu and English proficiency
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Presidential election today despite postponement call
Coalition’s strength gives edge to Zardari; rival Achakzai seeks delay until reserved seats issue settled
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Remittances up ahead of Ramazan
Overseas Pakistanis send 18% higher remittances that reach $2.25b
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Rupee rises to 4-1/2-month high vs dollar
Currency finds support from IMF’s positive response to loan talks
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Food prices drive inflation higher
SPI rises 1.11% week-on-week following surge in cost of eatables
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World food index falls for 7th month in a row
Lower cereal prices offset higher rates of sugar and meat
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Wheat harvest target may be missed
Country likely to produce 29m tons against target of 32m tons due to high input costs
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Stocks gain modestly on IMF deal optimism
KSE-100 index adds 190.67 points, settles at 65,793.76
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Plan finalised to provide online services for land records
It will facilitate overseas Pakistanis in property transfer through use of technology
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Textile body, UK chamber to deepen cooperation
Will strive to tap networking opportunities for industry leaders
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Food security under threat
Soil and groundwater salinity hinders plant growth, reduce crop yields
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Women stage rallies across Sindh
Hyderabad echoes with slogans against honour killing, anti-women traditions
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Financial inclusion for women stressed
The event showcased opportunities for women to be financially empowered within Pakistan's economic landscape
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Thatta women suffer vagaries of climate change
Sumera Ishfaq stressed the need for sustainable solutions in Thatta district
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Indian authorities contacted for missing fishermen
There may be a chance that fishermen swam to some nearby coastal area
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CM says will review caretakers’ decisions
Will reshuffle police dept as crime in city, rural areas spiraling out of control
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Aurat March attracts diverse crowd
Event highlights rights of women, transgender persons, minority communities
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Elderly man, girl ‘tortured’ to death
Waheed Ali told the Rawat police that his parents and he worked at a kiln owned by Fazlur Rahman
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Girls’ education still a challenge
Report sheds light on persistent gender disparities in education
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‘Woman more impacted by climate-related disasters’
Women disproportionately affected due to social, economic, and cultural factors, Dr. Ali Mir
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Private sector takes charge of capital’s decor
Civic body seeks bids from interested firms
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Five buildings sealed in capital
Authorities took strict action against the violation of building by-laws in Islamabad Zone 5
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‘Women’s role crucial for national progress’
Scores of women from diverse backgrounds participate in Women’s Day event
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Gender-based violence sees surge
1,464 cases of violence reported in Lahore during 2023
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Head nurse allegedly gang-raped in Layyah
The victim, a resident of quarters of Doctors Colony, said three armed assailants forcibly entered her residence
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WASA vows universal service in city
Liaison cell set up to promote public cooperation
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Ban on girls’ education: Afghan humanitarian aid in peril
Close neighbours like Pakistan, Iran and China refuse to accept the Taliban edicts on the issue
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Should Biden drop out of the race?
As per court rules, Donald Trump remains in the race, but can Biden successfully outcast him again
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An ode to you
The concept of things happening for ‘the best’ helps people manage their emotions more appropriately
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Home schooling
The local schools fail to serve their commitment to the students in particular and education in general.
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Gender parity in news media
Equal pay, top-tier positions and career longevity still remain some of the major issues
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Plight of athletes
Pakistani athletes frequently grapple with insufficient resources and infrastructure
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‘Historic incident’ as smoking mars NA session
NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq let off steam as a member sparked controversy by smoking during the parliamentary proceedings
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Aurat March attracts diverse crowd at Karachi’s Frere Hall
Event highlights rights of women, transgender persons, minority communities
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HRCP urges actionable steps for women's empowerment
Rights body regrets country’s abysmal ranking in Global Gender Gap Index
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NA resolution lauds women’s role in society
Members of the Sunni Ittehad Council opposed the resolution
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Pakistan calls for non-discriminatory CWC approach
Ambassador Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to OPCW delivered the national statement
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UN experts urge India to end attacks on minorities
Since Modi took office in 2014, India has seen numerous outbreaks of violence between Hindus and Muslims
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US House to vote next week on TikTok crackdown bill
Energy and Commerce Committee 50-0 vote represents the most significant momentum for a US crackdown on TikTok
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Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers trying to breach its systems again
Says it has no evidence that its customer-facing systems had been compromised in the hack
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'It hurts': Gaza war robs Muslim world of Ramazan joy
While international mediators were hoping for a truce in time for Ramazan, no breakthrough had come by Friday
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Four terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO
Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists, says ISPR
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Political analysts say PTI being ‘pushed to the brink’
Naveed Hussain condemns allocation of reserved seats, rightfully earned by PTI, to rival parties PML-N and PPP
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Achakzai demands postponement of presidential elections
In a letter to ECP, SIC-nominated candidate says elections without reserve seats would violate Constitution
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IMF steers clear of electoral tangle
Spokesperson says global lender does not comment on domestic political developments in response to PTI’s letter
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Punjab Assembly members take oath on reserved seats
PTI-backed SIC members express discontentment, claim their seats were 'robbed'
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Pakistan's success tied to Balochistan's, says army chief during Awaran visit
Gen Munir inaugurates Cadet College Awaran, interacts with local farmers
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SITUATIONER: Pragmatism takes center stage at China's ‘two sessions’
Amid global uncertainties, Chinese leadership articulates comprehensive vision of wide-ranging domestic, int'l issues
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Islamabad picks concrete over trees, angering residents
Many residents fear that vision is steadily being eroded, with concrete replacing green spaces
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JI chief says operations no solution to terror
He said two years have passed since the rigged elections, leaving the government without public support
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Anti-narcotics drive yields zero recoveries
Excise and Narcotics teams continued to conduct routine visits to colleges, universities and major schools
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My Karachi Expo shows resilience of the city: CM Murad
He said stalls from several countries showcased products, culture, adding to event's international character
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Encounters strain jail medical facilities
Gujranwala jail houses 160 injured inmates
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City receives 900k vehicles during Basant
Govt transport serves record number of passengers
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Mass evacuation from Tirah nears completion
Over 26,000 families registered as displacement hits 95% in Khyber district
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Rampant deforestation threatens wildlife
Illegal tree cutting in Lashariwala jungle causes food shortage for animals
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Many Karachi areas to see 4-day water supply cut
Seven-foot diameter main line repair to cut 200 MGD from Dhabeji supply; several areas to face shortages
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Did judiciary rise to the occasion
Election disputes, PTI cases linger on amid legitimacy concerns
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Girls shine at Thar sports festival
Festival aimed not only to provide entertainment but also to create sporting opportunities for local youth and girls
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Feb 8 protest call falls flat in Punjab
CM Maryam mocks PTI over 'failure' to record protest
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Korangi records six dog bite cases in a single day
MQM-P slams govt over surge in stray dog attacks
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Basant concludes with heavy turnout, tight security
Celebrations unfolded over several days, shaped by shifting moods and weather
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Zardari warns of 'pre-9/11' conditions in Afghanistan
President links recent Islamabad bombing, Balochistan assaults to militancy based in Afghanistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says
State media said an explosion occurred early Saturday in Shuoyang, Shanxi province
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New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence
Man convicted of murdering 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 will start an appeal hearing on Monday
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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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ICC to brief on outcome of talks with PCB over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
Delegation meets PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore; BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over



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