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2023 likely to be hottest year on record
Last 3 months 'warmest in approximately 120,000 years, so effectively human history' C3S deputy director Burgess
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Interior Secretary Abdullah Khan Sumbal passes away in Lahore
Sumbal succumbed to his illness on the way to hospital after his condition deteriorated
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Trump loses key ruling ahead of writer Carroll's defamation trial
Judge limits E. Jean Carroll's second trial against Trump to damages only, citing previous verdicts
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Pakistan Embassy refutes reports of denying visas to US citizens with PTI ties
Spokesperson terms claims in this regard as ‘misinformation and disinformation’
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Moderna says updated COVID vaccine is effective against newer variant
Data shows Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine likely effective against BA.2.86 subvariant, boosters expected soon
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UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organisation
UK set to criminalise membership and support of Wagner Group, effective from Sept. 13, citing global security threat
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Iran detains Mahsa Amini's uncle as anniversary of her death, protests looms
Iran detains relative ahead of Amini's death anniversary, intensifying crackdown on dissent and protest threat
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Xi missing G20 summit not unusual, countries working on consensus, India says
China's President Xi Jinping skips G20 summit in New Delhi; Indian FM downplays impact
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Govt mulls selling stakes in three major power distribution companies
Secretary Power Division says companies are based in major urban centres of Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Islamabad
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India or Bharat? President's G20 dinner invitation sparks name-change row
Controversy over Indian President calling herself 'President of Bharat' in G20 invite instead of 'India'
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Subhan Karim – Balochistan’s rising football star
Footballer’s goals at ongoing SAFF Under-16 championship have led Pakistan to two victories
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Special courts to try electricity thieves
Caretaker govt announces its intent to amend Electricity Theft Control Act through an ordinance
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Govt initiates 'large-scale' crackdown on currency smuggling
Sources say major policy reforms underway, commodity and currency businesses will be 'transformed'
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LHC sets deadline for TV anchor’s recovery
Gives Punjab IG until Sept 13 to produce Imran Riaz
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Elahi remanded in police custody till 8th
LHC issues show cause notice to Islamabad chief commissioner for alleged contempt of court
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Rupee makes significant recovery in open market, interbank hovers around 307
Pakistani currency makes recovery of around Rs8 in the open market
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Kakar stresses unity with armed forces
President remembers 1965 war heroes, COAS Gen Munir lauds forces' resilience on Defence Day
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Caretaker PM sees polls within four months
Says even after expiry of term, president can continue in his office till election of his replacement
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President Alvi’s term nears completion
As per Constitution, Alvi can remain president until election of a new head of state
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Defence Day: How valiant armed forces defended their motherland
The day is a tribute to national armed forces and martyrs of the war
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PM calls for utilisation of natural resources
Orders establishing monitoring system at border crossings to prevent smuggling
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New power bills proposal sent to IMF
Global lender told additional money allocated for IPPs can be adjusted
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Food group imports fell 18.13% in July
PBS says no wheat imported in July 2023, compared to import of 211,597 metric valuing $107.142, in same month last FY
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Bloated power bills may trigger civil disobedience
Power Division officials tell Senate panel talks under way with IPPs, IMF to cut tariff
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China to launch $40b semiconductor fund
Aims to be self-sufficient, compete globally with rivals
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Businessmen hopeful about end to crisis
Seek representation in SIFC committees, task forces
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Rs77.8b connectivity projects planned
USF projects aim to provide internet, telecom access to remote areas
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Rupee crosses 307 on dollar scarcity
In retail, currency recovers significantly after action against smugglers
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Govt mulls increasing import taxes
Move comes following 21% increase in imports in August compared to July
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‘Innovation, investments must for power sector’
Experts discuss underlying reasons for high cost of electricity in Pakistan
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PSA calls for continued support of net metering
Says capacity charges of IPPs are driving factor behind the proposed alterations
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PDM govt borrowed Rs907b in just one month
Major surge in debt came on external front with release of blocked financing
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PNP merges with BNP
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, Syed Ehsan Shah join hands signifying a unified front in advocating for Balochistan's rights
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Woman murdered by estranged husband
Images of minor boy crying by the side of lifeless body circulate on social media
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UNDP ‘vital’ for tribal districts’ development
Interim Chief Minister Azam Khan calls for donor help in NMDs’ transformation
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Pakistani man held in India for illegal entry
Shangla resident Faiz was living with his in-laws in India after a 'secret' marriage
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Police recover three abductees in Kashmore
SSP also promised the recovery of other hostages from bandit gangs involved in rampant lawlessness in Kashmore
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JI offers LRN certificates in 15 IT disciplines to youth
IT-based exports have remained below $3b, while the sector's potential exceeds $30b annually: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman
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Court grants physical remand of principal
School sealed, students to be accommodated in nearby institutions
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Police stations to get compact cars
Decision meant to enable police respond immediately to any reported incident
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ECP gives go ahead to Sindh bureaucratic reshuffle
Khadim Hussain Rind appointed as new Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Karachi
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Interim govt to raise HR awareness in Sindh
Open forums, seminars to be held across the province to raise awareness about human rights
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Massive money laundering uncovered
Two fictitious companies transferred huge amount in solar panel imports
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Staff protest causes closure of govt offices, schools
Protesters vow not to relent until demands on pension regulation, energy bills are met
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‘Elusive’ bear caught after three days
Residents heave sigh of relief after safe rescue
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Thundershowers batter twin cities
Citizens face power outages, waterlogging and traffic disruption
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Bilawal urges adherence to 90-day poll timeline
Instructs party to prepare vigorously for general elections, mobilizing youth nationwide
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Historic whitewash
7th-ranked Pakistan women’s cricket team delivered a spectacular performance by whitewashing fifth-seeded South Africa
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UN on Manipur violence
UN experts have slammed New Delhi’s failure to appropriately respond to deadly ethnic clashes in the state of Manipur
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PTI condemns Elahi’s rearrest
Says Pakistan has descended into complete lawlessness
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Six gunmen kill MQM-P in-charge in New Karachi
Investigation underway into motive behind attack near tea stall
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Rs16.79bn RISE programme aims to transform youth futures in Balochistan
Flagship initiative targets jobs, skills, social cohesion across six districts
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Elderly man dies after falling into drain in Korangi
70-year-old man pushing a bicycle dies falling into a drain in Korangi
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IHC defends division bench in plea against Justice Jahangiri
Court cites sensitivity of allegations over judge’s LLB degree
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Punjab moves towards tough sanitation law with prison terms
Suthra Punjab Authority Bill discussed by provincial assembly committee
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Sindh Cabinet approves Rs5.8b package covering transport, police, welfare
Funding cleared for buses, policing, public awareness, social sectors
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TTAP courts JUI-F, JI and QWP as political tensions rise
Opposition leaders meet other party leaderships; say country charting a disastrous course
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Child protection effort unravels as father takes children back to footpath
One child still missing after being handed to begging ring
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Child abuse cases rise in Punjab as convictions remain at just 1%
With a sluggish judicial system delaying justice, children across the province remain vulnerable to exploitation
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Schools hold tributes for APS martyrs
Events include one-minute silence, candlelight vigils, tableaux, prayers
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Only 47% of Pakistanis have access to safe drinking water
Experts urge coordinated action as water contamination fuels disease spread
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Punjab tightens security ahead of Christmas and new year celebrations
Security measures include patrolling, CCTV surveillance and deployment of personnel
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Seasonal influenza situation under control: minister
The minister said awareness workshops should also be organised in hospitals
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Muzaffargarh flood aid reviewed
Meeting focused on relief distribution, restoration of livelihoods and strengthening coordination mechanisms
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42 proclaimed offenders held
Arrested offenders were linked to cases of murder, robbery, kidnapping, and various other heinous acts
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Full PIA sale approved after bidders reject government's role in airline's affairs
75% stake up for bidding next week, balance offered later at 12% premium
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Government finalises plan for gemstones statutory authority
New National Gemstones Policy proposes minimum export price to curb under-invoicing
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Government weighs regulated adoption of GMO maize to boost yields, exports
Officials say biotech could raise farm productivity, food security
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Power consumers may get Rs0.71 per unit relief in January bills
CPPA seeks NEPRA approval for Nov fuel charge refund; hearing scheduled for Dec 31
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Government explores Djibouti route for Africa trade
LCCI, envoy discuss new markets on rising current account concerns
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Government readies ‘BEEP’ app to replace WhatsApp for official use
New platform offers secure, efficient and reliable communication across state institutions
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FBR suspends Islamabad property valuations after massive backlash
Tax authority pauses rates raised by up to 1,250% over fairness concerns
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Stocks pause amid profit-taking at highs
Early optimism fades; selling in heavyweights drags index down by 294 points
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Gold rally to slow next year
Morgan Stanley projects price to reach $4,800 by Q4 2026, highlights China demand
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Azerbaijan open to investing $2b in Pakistan
Aurangzeb says current Pak-Azerbaijan trade at $50m is not meeting potential
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PSX rally hits pause button as KSE-100 ends lower after volatile session
Early optimism fades as profit-taking in major sectors drags KSE-100 index down by 294 points
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Gold prices slide as global rates dip
Price of gold per tola declined by Rs4,000 to Rs450,862
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Monetary policy eased as SBP lowers policy rate to 10.5pc
Surprises with 50bps reduction as FX strengthens, growth gains traction
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Industry groups seek deeper interest rate cuts after SBP decision
KCCI, KATI, SAI say high borrowing costs threaten competitiveness, jobs and investment
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Pakistan poultry association fined Rs25m after tribunal affirms cartelisation finding
Appellate tribunal upholds CCP order, but reduces penalty from Rs50m
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Pakistan condemns Sydney attack, backs Gaza ceasefire at UN meeting
Warns Israeli settlements threaten two-state solution, violate international law
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Indonesians plea for global help
Villager Cahyo Aulia, 31, said his house was flattened by wooden logs
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Dinosaur footprints found in Italy
Prosauropods had sharp claws, and adults could reach up to 10 metres in length
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Bondi gunman confirmed to be of Indian origin
Sajid left Indian city of Hyderabad in 1998; Intelligence agency interrogated Naveed in 2019
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Senators grill Trump officials on US alleged drug boat strikes
US officials say the operations target narcotics bound for American shores
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Fresh rains flood streets in Gaza
A two-week-old baby named Muhammad Khalil Abu Al-Khair died because of severe hypothermia
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Thailand puts onus of ending war on Cambodia
The fighting, with artillery, tanks and Thai jets, has killed 16 Thai soldiers
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Australia to rush emergency gun law reforms after Bondi attack
Funerals begin for Jewish victims as pressure mounts over firearm access and extremist warning
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UN warns 17m Afghans risk food insecurity
AI for halting forced deportations to Afghanistan
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US designates Colombia's largest drug-trafficking gang as terrorists
Designates Clan del Golfo as a foreign terrorist organization, specially designated global terrorists
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Bondi mass shooting gunman Sajid Akram hails from Indian Hyderabad
Akram migrated to Australia in 1998 and visited India on six occasions after migration
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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











































































































