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In the heat of climate artivism
In a time rife with calamities resulting from climate change, activism through art could serve as a crucial tool
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Life over death, death over life: abortion in Pakistan
In the hands of untrained practitioners, an already difficult choice comes with potentially deadly consequences
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Condemned to fear and shame without a sin
Displaced by the floods, rural women in relief camps grapple with the threat of sexual violence and disease
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Legal fraternity fears judges may rewrite Constitution
Majority of lawyers don’t agree with SC interpretation of Article-63(A)
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Election jubilation missing as inflation haunts people
Voters, party workers alike feel abandoned as coalition government, PTI get ready for polls face-off
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‘Higher education key for knowledge-based economy’
Governor says economic stability to place country among dignified nations
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Punjab offers array of services through app
CM says online initiative would help curb corruption
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ADC orders penalty for SOP violators
DERC vows strict measures to curb dengue spread
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10m trees to be planted
10 Billion Tsunami project making headway as millions of indigenous plants to be plants
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Rs5b rehabilitation plan for deluged areas announced
Projects include reconstruction of buildings, clean water supply
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Alternative traffic routes issued for Kalma Underpass remodelling
Initially, one side of Main Boulevard will be opened for traffic coming from Barkat Market
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More FESCO schemes on the card
FESCO would complete seven schemes in tehsil Sillwanali and one in tehsil Sargodha
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Nawaz inquires after Zardari’s health
The two leaders also discussed the political and economic situation including the by-polls, say sources
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Hand Washing Day observed
Awareness events held at various educational institutions and community centres to promote hand washing
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Barrick Gold CEO calls on Balochistan CM
CEO says company providing employment, education and vocational training to locals
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K-P Opp refuse to donate to flood relief
51 MPAs write to secretary, object to deductions
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Grand Jirga of 7 districts reviews law & order
Gathering attended by FC, police, district admin, local elders
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Doctor’s negligence leaves patient fighting for life
Medic leaves towel, belt inside patient’s stomach during surgery for removal of tumour
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Two new districts carved out of Pindi Division
Number of districts rises to six; health, other facilities to improve
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RCB to collect charges on commercial borewells
Governing board huddle approves waste transfer station, outsourcing of dumping solid waste
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Astronomers are captivated by brightest flash ever seen
Gamma-ray bursts are thought to be caused by dying massive stars, greater than 30 times bigger than sun
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International Rural Women’s Day moot concludes
Women’s health, education, financial inclusion, and political participation remained in focus
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Pindi’s decades-old naan centre attracts foodies in droves
Shahadat Naan Centre’s steaming hot sesame naans are most popular among locals
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Govt keeps petrol price unchanged
Dar says govt will not pass on minor reduction in petrol price to consumers
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NAB summons Shahzad Akbar on Oct 21
Sends former SAPM questionnaire comprising 22 queries
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Stage set for high-stakes by-polls on Sunday
PTI chief in the run on seven NA seats
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Biden’s nuclear remarks spark outrage in Pakistan
Islamabad summons envoy over US president’s ‘most dangerous nation’ remark
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India's Congress stages rally to mark 1,000km of its protest march
Tens of thousands of people came to the public meeting named ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra or Unite India’ rally
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Never seen a liar like Imran: PM
Shehbaz says ex-premier constantly hatching conspiracies against the nation and institutions
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PM rejects ‘factually incorrect, misleading’ remarks of US president
Country’s nuclear assets have best safeguards as per IAEA requirements, Shehbaz tells Biden
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Dar vows IMF reforms as flood damage estimated at over $16b
Minister says donors' conference would take place next month to help country both with immediate and longer-term needs
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Politicians hit back at Biden over off-the-cuff remarks
PML-N supremo says Pakistan’s nuclear programme is in no way a threat to any country
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Saudi Arabia announces $400mn humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The crown prince expressed the kingdom's readiness to continue efforts of mediation
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IDEAS 2022 to focus on technology exchange in defence sector
Exhibition to strengthen Pakistan’s strategic ties with international community
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Round table on Pakistan floods' impact, response held in Washington
Dar emphasises need for support to meet challenges of recovery and rehabilitation from floods
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Pakistan asks India to probe custodial death of Kashmiri leader
Islamabad urges New Delhi to hold all those accountable responsible for tragedy
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Damning report indicts BJP over 2020 Delhi riots
Citizens Committee flags state failure in protecting Muslims
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Pakistan stance on Ukraine unchanged: FO
Spokesperson says country does not want to be a part of any bloc politics in world
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Bilawal writes letter to UNSC president
Bilawal writes ‘alarming’ IIOJK situation to UNSC president
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EU, Pak agree to jointly address climate issues
Joint commission discusses ways to address issues hampering investment
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Sindh’s infrastructure damaged by ‘bad governance’
SHC CJ says courts have nothing to do with administrative matters
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Grinders call off strike, for now
Say food dept favours larger flour mills in release of govt wheat
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CM reviews progress on floodwater removal
Water receding at about 2-3 decimal a day, will increase as time passes
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Global handwashing day may go unnoticed
Official seminars, walks put off due to flood relief efforts
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Korean performers leave audience spellbound
Played the national anthem of Pakistan on Korean musical instruments
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Six cops acquitted in Intezar murder case
Death penalty of two accused commuted to life imprisonment
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Removal of encroachment ordered
Order to be implemented within 30 days
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Chinese clinic attack suspect arrested
Suspect, belonging to banned separatist group, was traced with the help of CCTV footages
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Inmates in overcrowded jails suffer 'torture' during power breakdown
Inmates of Karachi prisons were crying for mercy cooped in overcrowded cells
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Foreign office takes notice of heckling of Ishaq Dar in US
FO spokesperson says host countries also take notice of such incidents and take action as per their own laws
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Norse Atlantic cleared to launch direct services to Islamabad from UK
Planned services include routes from London, Manchester and Birmingham
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President Zardari approves CDA Amendment Bill 2025
Compensation no longer limited to cash, bill orders 8% additional compensation in case of delayed payment
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K-P Rescue 1122 reports 2.7m beneficiaries, 271,000 emergency calls in 2025
Responded to 25,000 traffic accidents, 169,000 medical emergencies, transferred 58,800 patients to hospitals
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Woman shot dead in Wah Cantt in suspected honour killing
Investigators named multiple relatives in the case after the woman was shot dead inside the Wah Cantt house
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ZAB's birth anniversary on Jan 5
PPP vows to protect 18th Amendment, NFC share
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City rings in 2026 with grand celebrations
Fireworks light up the sky as thousands gather at Seaview; police enforce strict measures
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Rs663m worth of banned chew seized in 2025
'Weak implementation' of law allows minors access to Gutka and Mainpuri
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Street food boom fuels Sindh's public health crisis
Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings of popular food hubs have driven a spike in foodborne diseases
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PTI renews push for NA opposition leader
Says legal hurdles for Achakzai cleared after Omar Ayub case withdrawn
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Afridi set for Karachi leg of street drive
K-P CM says he will carry Imran Khan's message on Jan 9
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Faisalabad rolls out mass transport, urban uplift projects
Rs81b metro bus, e-buses plans to ease traffic woes
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Punjab ban triggers K-P flour crisis
Only 27 days of wheat stocks left; 20kg bag price jumps to Rs2,700
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446 lawmakers miss ECP asset deadline
ECP warns of suspension if disclosures not submitted by Jan 15
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K-P revenue authority records 30% jump in sales tax collection
Sales tax on services hits Rs23.26b in July-December
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Snow, fog disrupt transport nationwide
Rail services delayed as winter weather intensifies
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Pakistan proposes 5% levy on mobile imports to fund local manufacturing effort
Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy
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CCP imposes Rs2.36b penalties in 2025
Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices
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Energy sector sees mixed results in 2025 amid circular debt, reform efforts
Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed
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State Bank's reserves edge up to $15.91b
Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices
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PSX kicks off new year on bullish note
KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high
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DGPC delays action on ownership change
Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance
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Will we see upgraded Railways fleets by the end of 2026?
Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk
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Government urged to sue India over 'water war'
Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses
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Families see relief from falling food prices, but urban cost pressures persist
Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025
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Electricity consumers given Rs8.35 per unit relief in 2025, Power Division claims
Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer
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Traders declare 2025 'worst year' for businesses in country's history
AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026
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Power tariff likely to be cut by Rs0.72
Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision
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Wheat sowing in full swing
Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing
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Gold soars Rs184,000/tola in 2025
De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run
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Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro plea
Brazil's Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to stay in power after narrowly losing 2022 elections
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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians in past month
M23 has seized swathes of the mineral-rich Congolese east with Rwanda's backing
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Fresh clashes kill 6 in Iran cost-of-living protests
Fars reported that the buildings were "severely damaged" and that police arrested several people
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Drone strike in Kherson kills 20
More than 100 revellers gathered at the hotel the night of the attack
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'IS planned New Year's Eve church attacks'
IS planned suicide operations and attacks targeting celebrations
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
Around 4,000 ticketed guests are expected to attend the event outside City Hall
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Swiss authorities begin identifying victims of bar fire that killed 40, injured 115
Investigators in Crans-Montana using dental, DNA samples due to heavy burns on the bodies
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BD's Jamaat-e-Islami open to unity govt
Surveys suggest JI will finish a close second to BNP
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Iran's Fars Agency Reports 3 More Killed In Fresh Clashes
Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station
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Seven dead, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says
The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care.
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Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes
Hengaw said security forces fired on protesters in Lordegan, killing some and wounding others
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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 record after Sixers’ BBL win
Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket
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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca
The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis
He was struggling with a serious back pain during 2025
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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso in AFCON
They are likely to face champions Senegal in the last 16
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Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon
Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast
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Sultans journey with PSL comes to an end
PCB will take over the franchise for the upcoming season
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Serie A title race enters New Year
Five clubs are in the mix for close contest for the title
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Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital
He was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria
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Australia name squad for T20 World Cup
Cummins and Hazlewood return to the side
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Gasperini awaits emotional return to Atalanta
Roma travel to Bergamo aiming to keep pace with Serie A’s title contenders
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Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland
Their return would boost a City side missing several players during a packed January schedule
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Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
He could also miss the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid
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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos undergoes emergency heart surgery
He visited the hospital for a routine medical check-up
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Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential
Manager says the Red Devils will click once the squad is fit again
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Senegal top AFCON group
DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16












































































































