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Old building's plaster falls, injures watchman
Residents of building rushed to shut its doors, in fear of structure being sealed by Sindh Building Control Authority
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Mayor seeks middle path on stray dogs
Parents whose children canines mauled demand culling; animal lovers oppose it
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Wife emerges as prime accused in pastor's murder case
Hitmen hired for Rs3.3m; religious motives ruled out after probe
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Lyallpur's legacy revived through heritage murals
Faisalabad authorities launch wall art project featuring historic, national icons
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Air quality monitoring lacks scientific backing
With a climate observatory emissions inventory in pipeline, smog control policies continue to rely on outdated data
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Police deny kite string injury in city
Motorcyclist admitted to surgical ward
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Chicken meat hits Rs680 in markets despite fixed rates
Small cuts in onions, a few vegetables offered little relief as poultry garlic prices kept climbing
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Smog blanket over Punjab thickens
Hospitals swarmed by air pollution victims
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Locals demand recovery of UoP students
Protesters covered their mouths with black bands, held placards highlighting grievances
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Shopkeeper's fight against plastic bags
Fazal Rabbi sets a small but meaningful example by banning plastic shopping bags
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Cold wave tightens grip on mountainous districts
Residents struggle as temperatures plunge to sub-zero
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2025 leaves K-P scarred by terror
A year marked by suicide attacks, leadership changes, and deepening instability comes to a close
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APTA demands upgradation for primary schoolteachers
Calls on cabinet to approve regularisation of teachers, warns of protest being planned next year if demands unmet
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Zelenskiy meeting Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
The US president said he will call Putin again after meeting with Zelenskiy
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Three-year-old critically injured after being mauled by security guard's pet dog in Pattoki
Child shifted to Lahore as police register case against security guard
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Iran puts three satellites into orbit from Russian launch site
Paya, Iran’s 150kg AI imaging satellite, leads trio; Zafar-2 academic-built, Kowsar 1.5 private
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China's ancient opera finds a young heartbeat
From pre-dawn drills to subsidised stages, a new generation is rescuing six-century-old Kunqu from the brink
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Stellan Skarsgard says doesn't impress his son
Actor emphasises positive side of his relationships with his children
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Cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies
Actor breathed her last at the age of 91
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Saba Qamar rebuts case over police uniform
Actor describes plea as an attempt to gain publicity using her fame
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Mahira and Fahad wrap shooting of their new film
Fans eager to see the two major stars together on screen
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Whispers of a star wedding spur fan frenzy online
Social media speculation links Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail with a 2026 wedding
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'Screen Locked' sparks debate on digital fad
Creators warn Pakistan cannot ignore the mental health cost of screen dependence
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Why Gaza peace plan may collapse
Restraint is demanded from Gaza, while Israeli military behaviour faces no matching constraints
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China's impact on the global economy
Beijing uses rare earth export controls as leverage in tariff talks, tightening pressure on Europe, the US
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Students always on the receiving end
Unmarked question, under-credited answers expose weak checks inside the result tabulation process
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Jail weddings
Amongst joyous celebrations in Pakistan, aerial firing is one that is practised without concern for consequences
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Necessary reform
Scrapping rigid subject groupings at the matric and intermediate levels is a decisive step
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Peace troops in Gaza
Pakistan has drawn a clear line on Gaza, it deserves careful consideration by the international community
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When religion serves power, not people
Manipulation can make religion look irrational, oppressive or irrelevant to youth
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Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack in Suriname
Police officers opened fire when the suspect attempted to attack them during the arrest
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Blame game erupts between MQM factions over Dr Imran Farooq's murder
Kamal claims killing 'gift' on Altaf's birthday, Azizabadi says Kamal only speaks when 'his masters pull strings'
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Mayor Wahab inaugurates new lion enclosure, Reptile House at Karachi Zoo
Karachi Mayor seeks middle path on stray dogs, says parents demand culling after attacks, animal lovers oppose it
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Google rolls back portrait lock setting in Phone app beta
The two-column landscape call layout split caller details and controls, frustrating users on the move
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Air quality monitoring lacks scientific backing
Smog control policies still rely on outdated data as climate observatory plans remain unfinished
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Temperature may fall to 11°C as PMD forecasts light rain in Karachi on Dec 30
Rainfall, snowfall also predicted in several other parts of the country in the coming days
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PTI says dialogue hinges on 'level playing field,' signals continued street protests
Protest movement will continue until rulers come to table after recognising opposition as equal partner, says Afridi
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PCB appoints Wasim Akram as PSL brand ambassador
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi says Akram to actively work for promotion of PSL and attend auction of two new PSL franchises
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Security forces kill 12 terrorists in K-P, Balochistan operations
Four terrorists linked to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan were killed in an IBO in Balochistan's Kalat, said ISPR
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Low voter turnout marks Myanmar’s first election since 2021 military coup
UN, Western nations and rights groups say the vote lacks credibility as critics are banned
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Bilawal Bhutto urges PTI to shun 'extremist politics', return to democratic norms
PPP chairman calls on PTI to return to democratic politics, says it will benefit the party and its leaders
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Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza
Rising seas flooded hundreds of tents for displaced families along the Khan Younis beach in Gaza up
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No evidence of kite-string involvement in Lahore injury case, police clarify
Investigators say the victim issued differing accounts about how the wound occurred
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Vehicles without e-tags barred from entering Islamabad from Jan 1
Mohsin Naqvi has sought a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad Safe City into a Capital Smart City
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Bangladesh police confirm student leader killers fled to India
Report that suspects Faisal Karim Masud, Alamgir Sheikh fled to India via Haluaghat border, worsening diplomatic ties
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Shaheen Afridi ruled out of BBL
The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore
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Uganda and Tanzania settle for draw
Allan Okello missed a penalty in the AFCON thriller
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Odegaard leads Arsenal to top spot
The Gunners beat Brighton 2-1 at home
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Chinese FM Wang Yi felicitates Dar over peace efforts
Both leaders discuss Pak–China five-point peace initiative aimed at facilitating peaceful resolution of issues
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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan making all efforts to resolve US-Iran dispute
Also informs cabinet about his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia
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Next round of US-Iran talks expected soon, says Khawaja Asif
Says there is sense of satisfaction after first round of talks, with no negative developments reported so far
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'Draft was ready': how US-Iran talks narrowly missed historic deal in Islamabad
Last-minute 'hiccup' resulted in breakdown of Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks, say sources
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Sindh outlines welfare schemes as Memon details housing, subsidies
Minister says over 300,000 small farmers given financial assistance of Rs1,500 per acre ahead of wheat harvesting
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Fact check: Viral video of former diplomat Deepak Vohra criticising Indian FM is doctored
iVerfiy conducts forensic analysis of the audio, concludes video is doctored and has been dubbed over through AI
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Three 'Indian spies' working in Pakistan handed down sentences
Individuals confess to luring others via social media with money offers for access to sensitive information
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IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffic controllers amid airspace disruptions
Letter states country saw surge in air traffic due to US-Iran war, as diverted flights used its key aviation corridor
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Japanese PM praises Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran talks in Islamabad
In a telephone conversation, both PMs express desire to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan
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Three killed as passenger vehicle falls into ravine in Lower Dir
Rescue 1122 says a child, woman, and man were killed in the accident, while 10 others were injured
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Police officer martyred, four injured in attack on polio team in K-P
CM Afridi, Governor Kundi condemn the attack, calling it a cowardly act, vowing full support and best medical care
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Pakistan-Iran transit corridor formally opens
The inaugural shipment, comprising frozen meat, was transported via refrigerated trucks to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Confab on prison reforms in June
NJPMC to promote policy dialogue on issue
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'Upgraded' Safari train chugs off from Pindi
Minister says similar train to start in Sindh
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Nationwide anti-polio drive kicks off today
During the campaign, 45 million children under the age of five will be administered anti-polio vaccine
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Fitch retains Pakistan's rating at B-
Says role in US-Iran ceasefire to ease external pressures
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PSX plunges over 6,600 points as US-Iran talks end without deal
Oil prices surge past $104 per barrel as Trump announces blockade on Strait of Hormuz
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Ending oil dependency cycle
Any strategy must begin with transport that consumes 75-80% of petroleum
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Financialisation of business firm
Goal of these companies is maximising shareholder value via dividend disbursement
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Lessons from America's AI policy
Pakistan treats AI largely as a software and skills initiative on grounds of energy crisis and lack of HPC centres
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Using diplomacy to avert recession
Continuation of war will plunge world into recession, trigger hyperinflation
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Road accidents: a massive economic challenge
Over 90% of freight, 95% of passenger traffic moves by road; accidents are dangerous and unaffordable
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Iran's Hormuz moves shake petrodollar's reign
US-Israel-Iran conflict exposes vulnerabilities in dollar-dominated oil trade, accelerating de-dollarisation
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump's Iran naval blockade
Says Iran violated terms of talks, prompting Trump to impose naval blockade
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US begins naval blockade of Iran's ports
Trump said If any of these ships come anywhere close to our blockade, they will be immediately eliminated
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Iran warns 'no port in Gulf, Sea of Oman will be safe' after US blockade
Security of ports in Gulf and Sea of Oman is 'either for everyone or for no one,' IRGC says
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Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz is of 'paramount' importance, von der Leyen says
Her remarks followed Trump saying US would blockade maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports
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Israel seeks to declare Turkiye ‘new enemy’, says FM Hi
Turkiye-Israel tensions have risen steadily since Gaza war began after Hamas's Oct 7 attacks in 2023
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China rejects accusations of supplying weapons to Iran
Asserts commitment to responsible arms exports as tensions rise over US trade, military policies
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
UK refuses to be drawn into Iran war, prioritises reopening Strait of Hormuz, PM says
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Pope Leo rejects 'abuse' of Gospel, doubles down on anti-war message after Trump's tirade
Trump shares AI image of himself as Christ-like figure healing man after criticising Pope Leo XIV
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world's markets
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US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year
Maritime drills by US allies draw China’s ire as tensions escalate in contested waters
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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
Péter Magyar’s win sparks global reactions, mixed reactions from Trump allies
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Sánchez says Europe must do more as US pulls back, urging China to expand its global role
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Trump says he’s ‘fine’ if Iran skips talks after negotiations fail, says ceasefire holding well
Initially says Iran would “come to the table,” but later states he didn’t care if a “desperate” Iran returned to talks
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Iran accuses US of derailing Islamabad talks after near agreement
FM Abbas Araghchi says 'Islamabad MoU' was close but US "maximalism and shifting goalposts" blocked the deal
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Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime
Tensions rise as Trump targets Pope Leo XIV over immigration stance, opposition to the Iran war
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction










































































































