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Criminal networks operate with chilling sophistication

Teachers, healthcare workers repeatedly protested for fair wages, timely payments, often met with indifference

Balochistan's terror mosaic, nonetheless, invites some introspection

Pakistan has endured all this, often in name of national security, strategic culture, patriotism, democracy, religion

Iran welcomed the deal but warned against foreign intervention near its borders that could harm regional security.

Hemming, who joined PCB on a two-year contract in July 2024, brought international expertise to pitch preparation

After splashdown, a SpaceX ship recovered the capsule, letting astronauts breathe Earth's air for first time in months

The Executive Committee approves 100MW solar power project to be implemented across Gilgit-Baltistan’s districts

First phase of 2026 Hajj applications closes with 71,000 submissions

Protesters in Palestinian scarves chanted slogans and held signs opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action.

DPM urges cutting red tape, better visa access for diaspora, investors during review of facilitation initiatives

Provincial government hails it as ‘historic step’ to free up resources for public welfare

NAB recovered Rs456.3b in Q2 2025—nearly 5 times more than the Rs91b recovered in the first quarter of the year

Rights group says attack on two North Kordofan villages killed 18 civilians and wounded dozens during Sudan war

Pakistani students win 2 golds and 1 silver, marking the country's biggest success in an international science contest

Mudslides in Gansu killed 10 by Friday, with rescuers searching for 33 missing after torrents hit on Thursday

Khawaja Asif says IAF chief’s belated claims of destroying Pakistani aircraft are 'implausible, ill-timed'

Lahore ATC dismissed PTI leader’s interim bail petitions in three separate cases linked to the May 9 violence

Iran executes nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi for spying for Israel and sharing info on scientist killed in June

She remarked that suppressing history does not erase facts

DPM Ishaq Dar, along with advisers Tariq Fatemi, Dr Tauqir Shah, attended the meeting

Kremlin has ruled out talks between the two leaders at this stage

ISPR says number of terrorists killed in two-day anti-infiltration operation has now risen to 47

PPP leader criticised privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills, other state-run enterprises

At least 14 Palestinians, including nine seeking aid, killed in Israeli attacks since dawn

Rate for 10 grams declined by Rs257

Album includes thirteen star packed indie tracks

PM Shehbaz welcomes the peace deal in a statement on X

KSE-100 slips 264 points amid trade deficit, dip in forex reserves

Only 1.9% of land comprises forest; far below national consumption needs

First direct shipment cuts transit costs as inspection site reopens after 2 years

Rupee gains for 3rd week; US gold futures hit record high on tariff jitters

New law will regulate online marketing, shield consumers from fraud

Shows interest in aligning Chinese expertise with Pakistan's development goals

July remittances up 7% YoY; Saudi Arabia leads with $823.7m; US records 10% drop

Plan includes tax-linked loans, easier financing, and national commission

Weekly SPI edges up 0.05%; grocery price volatility offsets relief from fuel cuts

Sindh, K-P, Punjab miss key targets as infrastructure projects get preference

Delhi claims US president sought credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire

G-B CM orders immediate restoration; search for missing tourists continues in Skardu

PTI loses top parliamentary positions after convictions

Terrorists were trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan; Operation took place in Zhob's Sambaza area

One martyred as Bannu check-post hit by quadcopter

Germany, Saudi Arabia and the UN condemn takeover move

Solid gold, royal missives and Nobel noms

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Rubio hints at army action; other officials see Navy operations at sea

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Putin taps key allies ahead of Trump summit, sanctions deadline

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CM Afridi approves new posts, major funding and modern equipment

With the supply of flour halted from Punjab, locals in the province are deprived of the fundamental commodity

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Introduces QR-coded plot allotments to stop illegal over-selling of plots

Subsidy project aims to make farmers self-reliant

Motorists report temporary setups, missing staff, and inconsistent service

Ancient locality stands as fading relic of Rawalpindi's diverse past

Punjab finalises new admissions policy, school calendar and exam schedule

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Phase three targets 4,500 small-enrolment institutions; unions warn of rising fees

Experts link decline to rapid urbanisation, loss of greenery & rising temperatures

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Such statements reveal an expansionist Hindutva mindset challenging realities and violating international law, says FO

Asks Pakistan to end practice of awarding contracts to SOEs without bidding

For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations

KSE-100 index ends week flat amid volatility, mixed macro indicators

Businessmen call for rapid adoption in governance, industry, social progress

Regulator warns banks stretching lending rules as prices surge

Delegation from Moscow due next week to explore cooperation in energy, mining, pharma sectors

Initiative will bring tech to areas such as education, healthcare, climate adaptation

Both sides to begin new round of discussions; GSP monitoring mission to arrive soon

Working group calls for linking rupee to REER, revisiting trade liberalisation

Digital payments surge from less than 10% of retail transactions to around 50%

Conducts conventional, Islamic OMOs; gold stable; rupee inches up

Undocumented export, lack of value addition hold back sector with $2b potential

ECC directs food ministry to resubmit summary after addressing highlighted issues

Schools force students to buy up to 280% expensive logo-bearing books & uniform

Crude benchmarks down over 3% for the week

Officials say regime change under consideration as carrier strike group deployed to Caribbean

'Fighter sales are driven by high order political realities, which supersede a one-off incident'

Say US plan for Ukraine peace needs work

Was sentenced to 27 years in prison over a scheme to stop leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office

Minister says constitutional tweak contingent on political consensus

Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Saturday in the capital to protest against the jailing of government critics

Two tremors hit Bangladesh on Saturday, a day after an earthquake struck outside Dhaka, killing at least 10 people

Takaichi’s Taiwan doctrine edges Japan into a volatile new conflict zone

Google’s first Chromebook assembly line gives Pakistan a chance to shift from tech consumer to tech builder

The world’s largest emitters stayed away, leaving rising emissions and vulnerable populations to bear the cost

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The EU dropped fossil-fuel language after Saudi Arabia and others opposed any mention of a transition

Israeli blasts hit homes and sites in eastern Rafah and Khan Younis, causing casualties in the yellow zone

G20 in South Africa adopts climate declaration without US input, a move Washington calls shameful

Older adult from Grays Harbor with health issues dies; owned backyard flock of mixed domestic birds

US authorities allege Ryan Wedding ordered a federal witness killing while leading a billion-dollar drug network

The visitors are aiming for their first Test series victory

They will earn their baggy green caps at a sold-out Perth Stadium on Friday

Debate highlighted tensions over Russia and Ukraine, with the resolution emphasizing sport as a platform for peace

He was fined 20 million won ($13,600) and suspended for five games

Haitians celebrated their team’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years

The 27-year-old beat former winners Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to lift the award for the first time

Russo’s second half double gave the Gunners 2-1 victory over Real Madrid

Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli claimed straight-sets victories

They have not won a series in Australia for 15 years

The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers' standings over teammate Oscar Piastri

Pakistanis dominated the javelin throw event, as the Olympic gold medallist successfully defended his title

He defeated England's Ashmore 7-1 to win the title. Khatri also bagged World Scrabble Championship bronze earlier

Arshad and 2023 Asian Championship bronze medallist Yasir Sultan are expected to win javelin throw medals in Riyadh

He credits spinners for putting Pakistan 'back in the game'