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Crackdown on power thieves
Power distribution companies have announced massive reshuffles, punitive action against staff
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Terror fissures
Abduction of football players in Balochistan, attack on a military convoy in Peshawar indicate the enemy is in cahoots
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Breaking free from colonial governance legacy
British Empire, at its zenith, ruled over a vast array of colonies and territories across the world
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The price of strategic miscalculations
Years 2022 and 2023 will be remembered for miscalculations jeopardising the country’s economy, politics and governance
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Reframing adaptation: the urgency of climate action
At global climate conferences adaptation struggles to secure a place in the spotlight
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Good vs good enough
Many outside reviewers are unable to objectively evaluate the work of Pakistani scholars on its merit
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Morocco earthquake toll nears 2,700 as rescuers search for survivors
Morocco's deadliest quake in decades claims almost 2,700 lives, prompts international rescue efforts and aid offers
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Israel says holding talks with Palestinians to advance Saudi normalization deal
Saudi Arabia opposes normalization with Israel until it ends occupation of Palestinian territories
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ECP will announce election date: info minister
Murtaza Solangi says delimitations necessary before polls could be held
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Afghan sisters take battle against Taliban to Cologne
Afghan sisters in Germany hunger strike to protest Afghan gender apartheid, demanding global recognition and change
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Modi hails Saudi ties after 'historic' route unveiled
India and Saudi Arabia boost ties with a trade corridor, fostering potential geopolitical change
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Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal
Iranian funds in Qatar may lead to swap of US detainees for Iranian prisoners
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Pakistan ex-cricketer gets 12 years for inciting murder of Dutch MP
Khalid Latif, 37, had offered $22,500 for the head of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders in an online video
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Doctors-scarce Pakistan has 35% unemployed female doctors
Survey highlights 'waste of taxpayers' money', prevalent phenomena of 'doctor-wives'
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Arrest warrants out for capital’s top cop
Move comes as IGP Dr Akbar Nisar Khan fails to appear before court in contempt proceedings
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Pak blames Taliban's 'illegal' construction for Torkham border closure
FO says Afghan troops resorted to indiscriminate firing instead of peacefully resolving matter
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SC got bogged down by ‘controversies’
In 'swan song', CJ bemoans political situation affected performance; praises Justice Isa as ‘admirable man'
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At least one FC official martyred in Peshawar blast
ISPR says 29-year-old Lance Naik Abdur Rehman embraces martyrdom as a result of IED explosion
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AJK PM commits to supporting investors
'Development of the liberated territory and the welfare of its people is government’s top priority'
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Operation under way for footballers’ recovery
Five footballers were abducted from Dera Bugti while en route to qualify for Balochistan Chief Minister Gold Cup
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Admission test sees strong participation
Over 180,000 students appear for MDCAT in Pakistan
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Commissioner for action against fertiliser hoarding
'Fertilizers should be made available to the growers at fixed rates'
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Unjust denial?: Single women excluded from BISP eligibility
The welfare programme has deliberately turned a blind eye to never-married women living below the poverty line
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Sugar prices hit double century
Punjab’s sugar millers to supply sugar to government at Rs140 per kg
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Over 66,000 appear in MDCAT
A total of 66,864 candidates, comprising 45,121 females and 21,743 males took the test at UHS
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Villagers to pay garbage tax
Monthly levy of Rs50 to Rs2,000 proposed for residential, commercial places
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Police beef up security at churches
'No compromise would be made in the implementation of a security plan across the district'
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Citizen Information Portal unveiled in Multan
Aimed at providing residents with an efficient platform to voice their concerns, access government services
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Three men die in separate incidents
In one case, adults intervened after children quarrelled while playing in the neighbourhood
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IESCO expedites drive against power theft
Field formations checked 5,743m, found 105m involved in electricity theft through various means
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Three robbers killed in gun battle
Police say cop martyred, two injured in fierce crossfire with suspects
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‘Pakistan’s culture is unparalleled’
Handcrafted items by artisans from different regions displayed at the craft bazaar
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‘Income tax should be universal, not segmented’
Speakers at moot say distinction between filer and non-filer must be abolished
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SC to kick off new judicial year today
CJP Bandial among others to address a ceremony to be held at SC building
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At least 40 killed in air strike on Khartoum market, volunteers say
RSF accuses the Sudanese army of carrying out the attack, the Sudanese army denies responsibility and blames the RSF
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Water crisis persists in Pindi UCs
WASA’s claims regarding alternative water supply fall flat
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Revenue officials on sleuths’ radar
Businessman accuses patwari of record tampering, demanding bribe
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FIR lodged against owner of illegal housing scheme
RDA spokesperson says he was marketing unapproved project
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The Hand of Orion: Betelgeuse
Ancient and medieval astronomers were well aware that stars in the night sky came in multiple colors
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India is now a world leader in science and technology
AI is creating the base on which the world would build its economic structures and social systems
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Electoral rolls conundrum
New demarcation of electoral boundaries, the number of voters may undergo a shift from one electoral area to another
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Transport woes in Karachi
Stark reality is that only 1,029 public buses, a mere 5% of the required 15,000, are currently operational in the city
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PM ‘prefers right decisions’ instead of populism
Kakar says task force to determine sizes of federal, provincial governments
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A summit of surprises
G20 Summit in New Delhi was marked with three surprises
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India’s rise
There was a time when Pakistan’s per capita income was better than in regional countries, including India
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No headway in talks on Torkham issue
Pakistan tells Afghanistan decision to reopen border crossing to be taken by federal govt
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US senator says no political engineering in Pakistan
Chris Van Hollen stresses free and fair elections
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Biden says he does not 'want to contain China,' seeks alliances to maintain stability
After meeting Vietnamese Communist Party leader in Hanoi, US president says Washington does not stand 'to hurt China'
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World leaders served humble millet at G20 gala dinner
G20 leaders in New Delhi enjoyed a gala dinner featuring millet, promoting the climate-friendly Indian staple
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Russia's Lavrov says G20 summit a 'success'
'We were able to prevent the West's attempts to 'Ukrainize' the summit agenda' says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
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PTI and allies plan nationwide rallies demanding Imran’s release, constitutional protection
Speakers call on judiciary and legal community to uphold the rule of law
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Karachi court grants bail to SSP’s son arrested in DHA snap-check altercation with police
Directa suspect to furnish surety bonds worth Rs50,000
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Pakistan rejects UK envoy’s 'one-sided' remarks on cross-border attacks by Afghan Taliban
FO says cross-border attacks and infiltration continue from Afghanistan despite Pakistan’s gesture of ceasefire pause
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PM Shehbaz felicitates Iraq’s new premier, vows stronger bilateral ties
Sharif expresses optimism for enhanced cooperation on regional peace and prosperity
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Saudi Arabia imposes 15-year minimum age limit for Hajj pilgrims
PAA says visas of affected pilgrims stand cancelled, Saudi authorities assure full refunds to those affected
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FCC dismisses Balochistan govt appeal, strikes down lifetime perks for former chief secretaries
Says no legal basis for lifetime perks to retired chief secretaries
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PMD issues heatwave alert for Karachi as temperatures may soar to 41°C
'Feels-like' temperature in city may reach up to 50°C as heatwave grips most parts of province
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Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to peace in call with Kuwaiti FM
Both ministers agree to remain in close contact as Kuwaiti FM lauds Pakistan's efforts for lasting peace, security
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Trump pours cold water on Iran's new peace attempt
US president says he's not satisfied with latest plans; Tehran accuses Washington of 'excessive approach'
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'Four in ten children exposed to lead'
UNICEF, govt report raises alarm over serious health, cognitive risks
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President witnesses signing of JVA, MoUs
Protocols cover machinery, livestock and medical tech
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PM orders fast-track rules for virtual assets
Urges measures to provide training to youth in modern technologies
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Airline resumes service as regional tensions ease
Resumption comes after approximately 50 days of halted operations triggered by the Iran-US conflict
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Kerosene cut, light diesel surges
Kerosene decreases Rs4.45/litre, to Rs360.76/litre; light diesel costlier by Rs17.03/litre to Rs287.54/litre
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Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm strategic ties
The Turkish leadership expressed support for Islamabad's constructive role in addressing regional challenges
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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ME conflict to slow MENAP economies: IMF
Pakistan's programme on track but energy, food costs and remittances at risk
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Fuel, power tariffs drive SPI up 14.52%
Weekly inflation climbs 0.62%; food prices also escalate
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Yen jumps on suspected intervention
US stock indexes rose, while most major European markets were closed for holidays
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Steps on to execute refinery policy
SIFC urges relevant ministries to resolve sales tax waiver issue
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PSX slides 4.5% as geopolitics rattle investors
KSE-100 sheds 7,678 points amid US-Iran tensions, oil shock & rate hike
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Human capital ranking falls
Faces 'skill trap' on low education outcomes, minimal training
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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen
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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%
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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14
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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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Trump says US will take over Cuba 'almost immediately'
'On way back from Iran,' US aircraft carrier could be deployed to force nation into submission, says US president
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Trump pours cold water on Iran's new peace attempt
Iran submits 'revised proposals' through Pakistan US president says he's not satisfied with latest plans T
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Gaza flotilla activists taken to Crete
176 people disembarked at Greece port
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Israeli army demolishes Christian monastery, nuns' school in southern Lebanon
Israel’s offensive in Lebanon since March 2 has killed over 2,600 and displaced 1 million
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Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%
Says 100b dollars were invested on plants to built automobiles on US soil under MAGA initiative
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Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Israeli navy moves 168 flotilla crew to Greek boats; taken ashore safely by buses
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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.
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UN chief Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people
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UK man appears in court over stabbing of Muslim man, two Jewish men in London
Remanded in custody until his next appearance at London's Old Bailey court on May 15
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Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy




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