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SCBA seeks SC’s role for timely elections
Also challenges approval of digital census 2023 by CCI
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Child maid dies of ‘torture’
Fatima passed away on August 14 at the residence of an influential person in Ranipur
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Overseas Pakistanis willing to invest billions
Chaudhry says Pakistan-US relations improving, need to increase trade by removing obstacles
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Battling endemic rape
Pakistan has faced a growing crisis of sexual violence, with cases of rape and assault becoming shockingly commonplace
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Another fuel shock
Increase in petroleum dealers’ margin on petrol, diesel will be spread out over next four fortnightly price reviews
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A pitiful day
Jaranwala tehsil carnage must be probed, and no stone left unturned to apprehend each and every culprit
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Climate governance: frameworks, institutions and actors
19th century marks beginning of a struggle to understand composition, mechanics and behaviour of Earth’s atmosphere
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Afghanistan — the limits of intelligence and the way forward
Pakistan’s uneasiness is natural after the recent spike in TTP/Da’esh-sponsored attacks
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AI: the primacy of machine?
“AI now exceeds our performance in many activities once held to be too complex for any machine to master.”
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The ‘feels like’ is usually right
Americans today feeling the pressure of empty bank accounts and maxed-out credit cards
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US stresses fair polls in Pakistan
Blinken congratulates Kakar on assuming office
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Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls
Critics accuse recent movie releases of peddling lies and amplifying divisive narratives ahead of national elections
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'Missing cipher' stokes legal troubles for Imran
FIA counter-terrorism wing books PTI chief over US cable
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Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct flights to Pakistan from Sept 20
New routes to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi to foster tourism and strengthen diplomatic relations
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US beefs up Gulf deployment over Iran oil tanker threat
Escalating concerns over ship seizures prompt reinforcements in the Strait of Hormuz as US bolsters alliances
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Quran comes under yet another act of desecration in Sweden
Iraqi origin Salwan Momika steps on Islam's holy book, burn copy of it in front of parliament building
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Over 100 held for vandalising churches
Scores of protesters go on rampage in Jaranwala; caretaker PM, other politicians order action against culprits
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Politicians shouldn’t drag conflicts to courts: SC
Three-member bench orders LHC to decide Punjab govt intra-court appeal in Elahi’s case on 21st
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Rupee slides by another 2.99 against greenback in interbank
Downward trend expected to continue in light of IMF $3b tranche
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US looks forward to working with PM Kakar, his team
Washington says it is ready to work with Pakistan for 'regional stability' and combat militant and terrorist groups
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PTI’s Afridi, Gulzar set free on IHC order
Court initiates contempt proceedings against judicial magistrate, cop
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Guidelines issued for caretaker govts
ECP directives come as nation gears up for polls with an exceptionally empowered caretaker government taking reins
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Domki named as Balochistan interim CM
JUI-F agreed on Domki’s name after it was promised that they would be accommodated in caretaker setup, say sources
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16 names shortlisted for cabinet posts
Shahid Afridi, Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema, Gohar Ejaz, Shoaib Suddle, Sarfaraz Bugti, Dr Waqar Masood among names floated
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President returns 13 bills unsigned
Alvi gives his seal of approval to PEMRA Amendment Bill
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Kakar vows to complete IMF programme
Emphasises upon meeting IMF condition on increasing health, education spending
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16 nominated in journalist’s killing
Brother identifies six assailants out of nine suspected persons who shot at deceased
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Three women among 15 drug peddlers held
Six-member gang involved in tampering with papers of stolen bikes busted
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Tax reforms commission unceremoniously sent packing
Body could not complete final report; its earlier recommendations also ignored
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UNESCO delegate picked in violation of merit
Ex-PM approved appointment of permanent delegate a day before NA dissolution
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‘Artificial rain system being launched in Cholistan’
Official says South Punjab plays key role in agricultural production
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Celebratory firing
Bullets fired eventually make their way back to the ground, leaving a trail of casualties
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Abuse and harassment
Even in countries with extremely liberal free speech law there are restrictions on conduct
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Rupee debacle
Monday’s rupee downslide was seen through the prism of anxiety
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Upcoming elections and the need to focus on economy
Parties in opposition will most likely blame PDM for its incompetence and its decision to accept the IMF’s conditions
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Aiming for a better future
Democracies rely on integrity of election commission and governance system
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The idiots and their gaming in Pakistan
It is a gruesome fact that human history has been hurt more by the desires of strong people
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Climate brides
Financial, emotional stresses of displacement and disaster have affected Pakistani women due to patriarchal structures
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Security forces kill two terrorists in Waziristan IBO
Military’s media wing says weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists
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Alvi assures media of support on PEMRA bill
Appreciates collective efforts for introducing amendments
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PTI slams ‘stringent isolation measures’ imposed on Imran
Urges SC to intervene to address grievous breach of fundamental rights
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Jamaat-e-Islami leader buried after violent protests in Bangladesh
Funeral of Jamaat-e-Islami leader sparks mass gathering amidst violent protests in Bangladesh
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Bukhari parts ways with PTI
Former Punjab minister strongly condemns violent events that transpired on May 9; likely to join IPP soon
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Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank, escalating tension
Fatal clash in Jericho area marks alarming increase in violence amidst ongoing conflict
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Tragedy strikes Himachal Pradesh as floods and landslides claim 58 lives, including temple collapse
Rising monsoon fury amplified by climate change highlights urgent need for rescue operations and preparedness efforts
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Elahi remanded in NAB custody till Aug 21
PTI leader presented in Lahore accountability court amid heightened security
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Just delimitations crucial, CJ tells ECP
CJP highlights public interest in carving out new constituencies
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Trump, advisers charged in Georgia for 2020 polls overthrow scheme
Ninety eight-page indictment against Republican front-runner for 2024 nominee lists 19 defendants, 41 criminal counts
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India's Modi says peace returning to strife-torn Manipur
Opposition parties' alliance says Independence Day speech to be Indian PM's last
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Rupee loses significant ground against USD, trades for 292 in interbank
Currency drops to three-month low with fears of further depreciation
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Bhutto Expressway projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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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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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli
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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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