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Vaping, chewing tobacco: health risks lurk, awareness falls short
With only 17% of Pakistanis aware of vaping, urban areas lead in knowledge, while rural regions lag behind
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Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Indomitable Lions score goal in each half to set up quarterfinal with hosts
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ATC dismisses Aleema Khan's acquittal petition in D-Chowk protest case
Defence claims case 'politically motivated' as court agrees with prosecution arguments
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Declan Rice struck twice in the Gunners 3-2 win at Bournemouth
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‘2025 gave me the absolute worst and the absolute best,’ Hania Aamir gets real about her difficult year
“Sometimes strength is simply staying where you are,” writes Aamir
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Deportation of Indian woman married to Pakistani man halted
Sarbjit Kaur was scheduled to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border on Monday
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Gold prices jump sharply in local, global markets
Price of 24-carat gold increases by Rs9,200
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FACI invites applications for 2026 chess development project
Pakistan is among the countries eligible to apply for continued support
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Report, video evidence compiled on Punjab Assembly incident during K-P CM’s visit
Guest list lacks ID numbers, photos, and vehicle details, creating complications
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Qawwal booked over ‘Prisoner 804’ song at Lahore cultural event
Faraz Khan gets interim bail as case sparks debate on art, politics and expression
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Student critically injured in fall at Lahore university
University shifts classes online as police probe alleged suicide attempt
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LHC defers hearing on suspension of Rajab Butt’s lawyer licence
Court declines immediate relief, rejects licence restoration request, adjourns proceedings until January 6
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Amazon sailfin catfish found in Sindh waters, experts warn of invasive spread
Foreign aquarium species reaches Karachi Fish Harbour, threatening aquatic biodiversity
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China condemns US capture of Maduro, says countries cannot act as 'world judge'
'We have never believed that any country can act as the world's police,' says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Pakistan, China agree to align development plans, launch CPEC 2.0
Talks in Beijing reaffirm mutual support, expand cooperation in security, counterterrorism and finance
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'PTV' once led Pakistan’s drama industry. What changed?
Veterans of the industry debate whether the state broadcaster is struggling with decline — or resisting change
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Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19, Eidul Fitr on March 21
Forecast based on astronomical calculations, final announcement rests with Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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Factory worker killed, eight hurt in Lakki Marwat blast on cement company bus
Explosion near Nawarkhel Mor comes amid rising militant attacks in southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Second strike in Venezuela possible if govt does not cooperate: Trump
Top officials call Maduro's capture criminal; Trump says Cuba 'ready to fall' without US intervention
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Iran protests enter 2nd week
At least 12, including security personnel, killed since unrest began
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114 killed in week of Darfur attacks
Two of the Daglo family were killed, Moussa Saleh Daglo and Awad Moussa Saleh Daglo
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30 killed in central Nigeria
26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers
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Moscow airports shut amid drone threat
The restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety
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UK's embattled Starmer vows to see out five-year term
I was elected in 2024 with a five-year mandate to change the country, and that's what I intend to do
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles in first test of 2026
Trump's Saturday military operation against Venezuela likely played a role in the decision to carry out the launch
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Lightning kills two, injures 150 in South Africa
Storms are frequent in this part of South Africa during the current summer
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Crans-Montana ski season continues after tragedy
He said many tourists had decided to stay on, and he had no information
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What drove Trump's outrageous Venezuela gamble?
Analysts warn message not limited to South American state
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Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists call for defiance
Venezuelan president awaits court appearance in New York; UNSC convenes today
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Pak-China dialogue overshadowed by Venezuela crisis
Beijing slams use of force; Islamabad urges restraint; CPEC, trade ties under spotlight at 7th Strategic Dialogue
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US economy braces for slow, uneven growth in 2026
Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy
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Islamabad's smog is homegrown
Lessons from global megacities show data-driven transport and air-quality reforms can reverse trend
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Why investors only sign MoUs
Promises on paper will not build factories or jobs; Pakistan needs systems, not headlines
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Pakistani investors face hard choices in 2026
From zero-yield accounts to crypto and pensions, asset selection will now define outcomes
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Financial investment and capital gains
Short-term capital gains do not bode well for developing economy where millions are underemployed or unemployed
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2026: Pakistan must choose growth
Central challenge is to turn fragile stability into broad-based prosperity
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BLA terror bid foiled in Karachi; 2,000kg explosives seized
Prepared vehicle contained 60 plastic drums filled with explosives together with five explosive LPG cylinders
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BLA suffers major blow towards year-end
Killing of two key commanders disrupts suicide wing, shakes command structure
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CM: Will follow Imran's instruction to the letter
Sohail Afridi says his position on PTI street movement remains unchanged
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TTAP to stay away from NDC confab
Says PTI, the biggest party in opposition alliance, has reservations about the invite
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Woes of Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan
From students to lorry drivers, ordinary people are trapped across border
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Balochistan sees transparency gains
FAFEN report reveals that public bodies are proactively disclosing 48% information required under law
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PTI wants talks, but Imran blocks the way: Kaira
He maintained that the party needs to create political space for dialogue with other political parties
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JI chief: LG system crippled by politics, corruption
Hafiz Naeem accuses provinces of sabotaging Article 140-A
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President, PM stress Kashmir issue resolution for lasting peace
We urge international community to urgently call upon India to halt its widespread human rights violations in IIOJK
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Info ministry dismisses Afghan govt's claims of civilian killings as ‘set of lies’
Information ministry says only Fitna al Khwarij and Afghan Taliban terrorist infrastructure precisely targeted
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Afghan Taliban terrorist involved in FC personnel killings arrested in Balochistan, home minister says
Habibullah aka Lalu arrested from Kuchlak area
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Pakistan questions UN experts over TTP presence in Afghanistan, cites multiple reports
Islamabad refers to the 35th, 36th, 16th and 37th UN Security Council monitoring team reports
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PM reviews fuel subsidy measures, vows continued public relief amid economic challenges
'We cannot leave citizens alone in these challenging times,' he says
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796 Afghan Taliban killed, 286 checkposts destroyed in Operation Ghazab Lil Haq so far: Tarar
Information minister says 81 locations across Afghanistan targeted by air strikes
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Death toll reaches 50 in K-P as rain-related incidents devastate province
PDMA says fatalities include 26 children, 17 men and 7 women
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The price of independence
Despite female empowerment, patriarchal control and systemic barriers trap women in cycles of oppression and abuse.
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CM Murad assures transport fares will remain unchanged across province despite rising fuel costs
Says instructions have been issued to education department to ensure that fares for school vans are not increased
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K-P announces Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for bikers, rickshaw owners
Through Dastak App eligible individuals can register and avail financial assistance
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Private schools' associations call to postpone matric exams amid admit card chaos in Sindh
BSEK chairman says exams will not be postponed as situation will be under control by this evening
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The alchemy of attention
If a task takes longer than 47 seconds, it loses our interest. Can storytelling still hold our frayed attention today?
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Why The Bluff is exactly that!
A star vehicle that sails on ambition but sinks under weak storytelling and unconvincing performances.
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How the indus civilisation played
Indus Valley clay dice show how humans tried their luck centuries ago
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The ultimate case of gaslighting
In the global frenzy to trace elite connections to Epstein, the women who endured the abuse remain the least examined
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Schools in suspension
Why is there no system to continue education during times of crisis, and why is closure always the first option?
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Govt mulls more gas rationing
Ministers oppose any further energy cuts on fears of political backlash
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SECP clears first Shariah credit guarantee
Punjab links transport permits to motor insurance via digital system to strengthen compliance
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'No war surcharges on shipments'
Customs process 10 complaints as terminal operators agree to demurrage relief for export containers
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Auto policy draws flak over import reliance
Industry experts warn CKD imports fuel trade deficit as localisation fails to keep pace
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PSX ends in red amid oil shock
KSE-100 index slips 0.9% WoW; struggles for direction on macro pressures
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Trade, climate bodies aim to fix food supply chain
Dairy, food sectors sensitive to energy fluctuations, logistics inefficiencies, meeting told
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Illicit cigarette trade costs Rs300b annually
Weak enforcement measures against illegal manufacturing, smuggling fuel revenue gap
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EU states seek windfall tax on energy firms
Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help 'ease burden'
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LCCI vows to bridge industry-academia gap
Chamber says research fails to reach practical application due to lack of direct coordination
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Gold, silver prices unchanged in Pakistan and international markets
Price of 10 grams of gold remains at Rs 420,406
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IMF allows Rs830b power subsidies
Sanctions Rs300b for theft, bill recovery but imposes condition to raise tariffs in Jan'27
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OMCs warn against new OGRA verification rules
Industry says rules are impractical, may deepen liquidity crisis and delay reimbursement
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KCCI urges conservation as petrol hits Rs458
Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel
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Saggian zone demands industrial status
Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation
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China overtakes US in global approval amid Trump’s controversial war in Iran
Gallup poll shows Beijing edging ahead while Ipsos survey finds Iran conflict dragging Trump’s ratings to 36%
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf
Drone strikes hit Kuwait, Abu Dhabi plants; fires, damage reported, no casualties so far
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Trump threatens Iran's power plants in profanity-laced rant after costly pilot rescue operation
Says Tuesday will be power plant day, and bridge day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar condemn attacks on UAE embassy in Damascus
Protesters reportedly broke off from pro-Palestinian rally to attack embassy
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China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking
French foreign ministry says it 'particularly regretted' that Chan's defence was not allowed to attend final hearing
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On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Warns people growing 'indifferent' to violence in Urbi et Orbi address
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Fuel reservoir hit at Russia's Primorsk, NORSI refinery on fire after drone attacks
Primorsk, one of the country's largest export gateways, which can handle 1 million barrels per day
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Iran folly cripples US credibility
Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach
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White House moves to quash Trump health rumours amid viral claims
Spokesman insists Trump has been 'working nonstop'
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US preparing to use bulk of stealth long‑range missiles in war on Iran
Each $1.5 million JASSM-ER is a long-range missile capable of striking heavily defended targets
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'We are not part of Trump's chaotic policy,' says Austria's vice chancellor
Says Austria's neutrality is non-negotiable and must be consistently upheld
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Turkish President Erdogan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discuss ties, peace efforts in Istanbul
Ukrainian president says boosting partnerships to protect lives stability ensuring security in Europe and Middle East
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Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues
Two Black Hawks searching for missing US pilot were hit by Iranian fire but escaped safely
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Fans find 'Sailor Moon' tribute in NASA Artemis II mission control room
NASA Artemis II mission includes 'Sailor Moon' reference spotted by fans in control room footage
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Police investigate explosion at Israel Centre in the Netherlands
Blast at Christians for Israel site comes after Jewish school in Amsterdam targeted last month; no injuries reported
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Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000
Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000 in rare crossover auction sale
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Ronaldo scores twice on return
Al-Nassr thrash Al-Najma 5-2
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Asim Khan qualifies for PSA World Championships 2026
The match scores were 11-3, 13-11, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10
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Everybody's talking about Italy after World Cup flop
Playoff loss sparks national debate
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Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico
Catalan giants move seven points clear at the top of La Liga
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Bayern comeback stuns Freiburg
Bundesliga leaders score three late goals to snatch 3-2 win
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Islamabad United dominate Rawalpindiz in first twin cities PSL clash
Shadab's team chase down 157-run target with 34 balls to spare
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Man City thrash Liverpool to reach FA Cup semis
Haaland hat-trick and Semenyo strike seal 4-0 win for Guardiola's side
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Mallorca deal blow to Real Madrid's title hopes with late winner
Muriqi snatched a stoppage-time winner for the hosts
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CAS imposes lifetime ban on Pakistan weightlifting officials for doping violations
Hafiz Imran Butt and Irfan Butt are prohibited from participating in any sports-related activity in Pakistan
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Barca count on Yamal
The Spanish champions visit Atletico to extend their lead
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City host Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-finals
The Reds chase their last hopes of silverware
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Gattuso leaves Italy job after WC disaster
FIGC president Gravina and delegation head Buffon also resign
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Japan lead Asia’s World Cup charge
Moriyasu says they can adapt style of play to succeed
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Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom
He says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively













































































































