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WAPDA chairman visits Mohmand Dam project
Urges contractors to divert River Swat during low flow season
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Pakistan among top 10 grain exporters to China
Statistics from CGAC show a 20% increase in China’s import of broken rice from Pakistan
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Carbon tax to tackle climate change
Govt aims to generate revenue through sale of carbon credits; plans to offer electric bikes in instalments
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Students and drug abuse
Establishment of Dolphin Force reflects a deep concern about destructive impact of drug peddlers on the nation’s youth
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Minimum wage set at Rs32,000 for civil servants
The government raises the minimum monthly wage to Rs32,000 for civil servants, effective from July 1, 2023
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Disaster aid transparency
Amount is less than one-third of $10b committed for flood relief by donors at an international conference in January
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Repatriating illegal aliens
Decision to send back illegal Afghan refugees is a step in the right direction
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It’s time for FATF to question India
Muslims, whether they live in India or Pakistan, are the target of India’s malice
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The Martyr of Siachen
Capt Iqbal offered the supreme sacrifice, performing ‘beyond the call of duty’, as is stated in military dispatches
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When I am gone
Tears rolled down his face as he shared the anecdotes of the past few days with his colleague
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Do we support Palestinians just because they are Muslims?
What if the Palestinians were Jews or Christians, should we then discard their suffering, decide we shouldn’t care?
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PTI’s Sanam Javed rearrested after release from prison
Sanam was apprehended as soon as she stepped out of Kot Lakhpat Jail
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UN chief says Gaza deaths show something 'wrong' with Israel operation
UN Secretary-General criticises Israel's Gaza operations, urges more aid for 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis
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Immutable air pollution chokes K-P
Deforestation, excessive usage of combustion vehicles has aggravated smog, multiplying health problems facing citizens
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Imran a ‘different man’ in office: Tareen
IPP chairman says he had high hopes for deposed premier who couldn’t meet expectations
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G7 calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, hostages' release
G7 calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza war, seeks two-state solution; ministers also discuss long-term Gaza plan
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Martyrs’ families demand restoration of military courts
Families appeal to Supreme Court to review its decision against military courts
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Gaza's main hospital becomes teeming camp for displaced people
WHO estimates 122,000 displaced Gazans are sheltering in hospitals, churches and other public buildings
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Bilawal sees ‘some PTI leaders’ in election race
Ex-FM says PPP parted ways 'after Shehbaz strayed from vote ko izzat do’
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Top US officials Blinken, Austin to visit India for Indo-Pacific talks
US officials to discuss Indo-Pacific security and defense collaboration with India, focusing on China
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IHC reserves verdict on Qureshi’s bail plea in cypher case
PTI vice chairman’s lawyer argues his client acted responsibly during March 27, 2022 rally
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Reeling under toxic air, India's capital shuts schools
New Delhi closes all schools as air quality remains hazardous, part of measures to combat growing pollution
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Nawaz urged to foster political de-escalation
Fawad Chaudhry sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand
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Khadija Shah secures bail in controversial tweets case
Counsel argues designer was arrested in undisclosed FIR despite court orders
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KMU gears up for transparent MDCAT
Meeting allocated specific responsibilities to police, administration, intelligence agencies and dept
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‘Minus-Imran formula’ unacceptable, ECP told
PTI’s legal team meets CEC; informs him about challenges being faced by party
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PM Kakar arrives in Tashkent to attend two-day ECO Summit
PM to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025 at summit; promote regional cooperation
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This year 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years, EU scientists say
Heat is a result of continued greenhouse gas emissions from human activity
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Joe Biden, Xi Jinping set to steal APEC spotlight with talks to steady ties
APEC is a group of 21-member economies that accounts for about 62% of global GDP
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US House censures lone Palestinian-American lawmaker over Israel comments
Four Republicans voted against the motion, while three Democrats and one Republican abstained
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SC calls into question workings of its human rights cell
Chief justice can only issue orders in his chamber on matters mentioned in SC Rules 1980, apex court notes
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Economic uplift plan tailored for NMDs
Monitoring system to boost tribal districts’ progress
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Jail official tenders apology in contempt plea moved by Imran
Jail superintendent refused to let Imran talk to his sons despite court orders
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Disinfection to aid Congo combat
Balochistan implements ban on cattle slaughter beyond official facilities
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PM calls out Afghan Taliban on terror spike
Kakar says eviction of illegal Afghans a response to Kabul’s unwillingness to act against militants
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PML-N leader urges govt for repatriation of bodies from India
PML-N AJK President Ghulam Qadir appealed to the international community to play their part
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Palestinian resistance battles Israeli forces in Gaza city
Average of 160 children are killed every day in Gaza by Israel, says WHO
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SIFC to attract billions in investment: PM
PM eyes $60b investment in five years
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Imran moves IHC for restoring bail plea
NAB objects to bail for PTI chairperson; similar plea dismissed by accountability court over non-appearance in court
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Senators object to bill moved by caretaker minister
Chairman Sanjrani says AGP will be consulted on issue
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Passport shortage leaves many stranded
An imported lamination paper shortage has resulted in a pendency of millions of the green-coloured travel document
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Kakar to attend ECO summit in Tashkent
PM will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025 and to promotion of regional cooperation: FO
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Housing scam hearing put off till 18th
Court was set to announce verdict when it noted SC’s order
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Imran moves SC against indictment in cipher case
PTI chief asks top court to declare move illegal and unlawful
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Cops suspected in Jinnah House inferno
Fresh list of suspects prepared after geofencing data, identification of wanted individuals from footage
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Call for strategy to address growing mental health issues
President Alvi stresses need to increase mental health professionals
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Evidence-based solutions for family planning unveiled
Govt committed to enhancing nation's health indicators, says minister
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Locals protest illegal occupation of land
Members of land mafia cultivate wheat crop over Wapda’s land
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Housing societies without garbage site to face action
RWMC to come into contact with housing societies as directed by the Rawalpindi Commissioner
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IWMB starts registration of captive birds, animals
Says after March 1, 2024, all unregistered birds will be confiscated
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Veteran educationist Kathleen Kisting Alam passes away, leaving behind legacy of learning, kindness
American-born educator spent decades in Lahore guiding thousands of Pakistani students in their academic journeys
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Work restarts on Karachi's BRT Red Line on University Road: Mayor Wahab
Last week, Sindh government announced the termination of construction contract for the project
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Pakistan exercised restraint as responsible nuclear state during India conflict: Gilani
Says Pakistan's diplomatic efforts being acknowledged globally for regional peace
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz condemn White House dinner shooting
Trump, first lady rushed out as the gunman opened fire at White House dinner
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Iran will not negotiate under pressure, threats or siege: President Pezeshkian
Stresses Iran remains committed to strengthening ties with neighbouring countries in phone call with PM Shehbaz
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Public transport resumes as Islamabad roads reopen after week-long shutdown
Police says diversions on Srinagar highway, Express highway may continue at different times, affecting traffic flow
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Power Division urges Nepra to scrap fee for solar users below 25kW
Asks to review its regulations, seeking the removal of fees exemption from licensing requirements
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Punjab CM announces 50-acre Film City project in Lahore
Project to include modern studios, sound stages, post-production laboratories, comprehensive shooting facilities
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Despite US–Iran deadlock, Trump again praises ‘great’ PM Shehbaz and ‘fantastic’ CDF Munir
'Pakistan is terrific, Trump said, adding PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir would like to see something happen
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Pak urges unified SCO action to counter terror
Highlighting the SCO's significance as a crucial platform for enhancing regional peace, security, and cooperation
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Pakistan flags evolving nexus between terrorism, technology
Pakistani envoy underscored the need to deal with the root causes of extremism
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Gulf war: PLL approves costly LNG purchase
PLL floated urgent tenders for the import of three LNG cargoes covering the delivery window from April 27 to May 14
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The comfort of closure
When life doesn’t give us proper endings, we need to live with grief, guilt and unanswered questions
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Before tears became the script
From optimistic, thinking women to endless cycles of misery
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The stories we weave
The verdict did not matter as much as the mystery around it, which remains unsolved even today
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PM orders action in Rs120b solar scam
Two high-level committees formed to probe over invoicing involving importers, govt officials
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PSX down 2% on geopolitical, power crisis
KSE-100 index sheds 3,267 points as ME tensions, energy woes mountQ
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Gold, silver prices rebound in Pakistan after five-day losing streak
Price of 24-karat gold per tola increases by Rs2,300 in Pakistan
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London diaspora pledges support for investment
BoI minister woos overseas Pakistanis, highlights investor-friendly policies, global outreach
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Sesame exports to China hit $32.1m in Q1
Production reaches 290,000 tonnes despite 20% reduction in cultivation area
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Funds sought for organic farming
Experts push for meaningful allocation in budget as global demand surges
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FPCCI launches global trade committees
Initiative will significantly enhance Pakistan's representation, proactive participation in regional, global economies
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Pakistan ranks 16th in global talent index
Scores 97/100 for cost competitiveness but only 30/100 for infrastructure, creating 67-point gap
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Pakistan aims to strengthen IP framework
Marking Intellectual Property Day, DG affirms support for innovation in sports and beyond
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Govt mulls trade bloc with Iran, Oman
Plan under study to connect Gwadar with ports of Iran and Oman to make it re-export hub
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IMF endorses diesel pricing formula
Keeps price Rs100 lower; without change, diesel would have been Rs480/litre
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SPI inflation surges to 13.98% YoY
Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier
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Gold falls Rs2,900 despite global uptick
State Bank repays $1b to Abu Dhabi Fund; rupee inches up
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Govt vows to empower women-led enterprises
SMEDA, PIFD sign MoU for product development, incubation centres, market access
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Rate hike risks overcorrection
SBP faces dilemma as supply-side pressures clash with need to protect 3.89% GDP growth
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Trump's security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting
Incident raises questions about gaps in security, protection afforded to America's political leaders
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Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody
President, PM, and DPM condemn the incident, express relief over the safety of Trump, first lady, and attendees
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Thuds, an eerie silence, then chaos at Trump dinner with White House journalists
Secret Service rushes Trump to safety as gunman opens fire outside ballroom packed with 2,600 journalists
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Oman’s Sultan, Iranian FM discuss regional crises, push for diplomacy, peace
Meeting focuses on mediation efforts as Abbas Araghchi set to revisit Islamabad before Moscow trip, Iranian media says
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Who is Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting?
Caltech graduate, part-time teacher, game developer from California arrested after opening fire at Washington Hilton
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The political economy of blockade
Trump’s Hormuz crisis is redrawing energy flows, redistributing profit
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Trump dents peace talks, but truce may hold
Scraps US team trip to Pakistan, Says cancellation does not signal return to fighting
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Four dead as Lebanon truce crumbles
Four dead as Lebanon truce crumbles
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Palestinians vote after Gaza invasion
Nearly 1.5m people are registered to cast ballot in West Bank
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Kings thrash Gladiators by 9 wickets
Warner and Hendricks forge unbeaten 141-run stand
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HBL PSL 11: PM Shehbaz approves spectators
The final will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on May 3
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Forest blitz Sunderland
They moved eight points clear of the relegation zone
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Napoli make Inter wait for Serie A glory
They thrashed Cremonese 4-0 to keep title race alive
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Ramsey takes on marathon challenge
He will run the London Marathon to raise funds for a children's cancer charity
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Marquez snatches Spanish GP
He edged Johann Zarco by 0.140s
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Fernandes targets World Cup glory
He says a win would be perfect for Ronaldo
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Alcaraz to miss French Open
He sustained the injury during first round of Barcelona Open
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Lakers edge Rockets in thriller
James powers his side to an overtime win and a commanding 3-0 series lead
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Olympians hail ‘everlasting’ friendship on visit to China Window Centre
Peshawar cultural hub hosts hockey legends as they push for bilateral sports series
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Arsenal eye return to top spot
The Gunners slip to second spot after City's 1-0 victory over Burnley
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Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
The Reds aim to strengthen their push for a place in UCL next season
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Mahrez issues warning ahead of ACL final
They will face Japan's Machida Zelvia in the final
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Scottish title race heads for tense finale
Three points separate the Jambos from third-placed Celtic
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BD seal 2-1 ODI series win over NZ
Hossain Shanto hit ton in the third ODI

















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