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The regulatory force — a bureaucratic mirage
Pakistan's institutional landscape is dotted with the debris of similar efforts
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Unseeing warning signs: choosing fatal outcomes?
Our devastating story can be quantified through global rankings
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Regressive jirgas
Supporters of jirgas argue they provide swift and culturally resonant dispute resolution
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Lawless Karachi
Initial reports suggest that the shooting was a targeted attack
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Looming lint crisis
The dire national decline is reflected in almost all of the country's growing regions except Punjab
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Day of Exploitation
Pakistan once again made the world realise that resolution of the longstanding dispute is essential
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Arresting doctors
Readers will be surprised to know that in most instances there is absolutely no training before an appointment
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Pakistan-born newspaper vendor in Paris to receive top French honour
Ali Akbar, in France since 1973, used humour and energy to boost newspaper sales
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Probe blames operator for 'preventable' Titanic sub disaster
OceanGate's failure to follow safety protocols was the main cause of the Titanic sub implosion, report finds
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SUV imported for Rs17,635, evading billions in taxes
Massive under-invoicing and money laundering uncovered in clearance of luxury vehicles
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Mother of seven shot dead in 'honour killing' in Karachi
Deceased's husband suspected her of talking to someone on his phone
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Afghan card holders to be deported from Sept 1
Ministry has initiated voluntary repatriation of Afghan PoR card holders, with deportations starting next month
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Israeli strikes kill 26 in Gaza, including 14 near aid distribution site
Israeli restrictions have caused shortages of food, medicine, and fuel in Gaza, crippling hospitals and aid efforts
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Indian Supreme Court to hear plea on restoration of IIOJK's special status
Hearing to be held on August 8, filed by residents of the conflict-hit Muslim-majority region
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NADRA simplifies succession certificate process
Previously, applicants were required to file for certificate in the province where the inherited property was situated
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Punjab govt grants lifetime pensions to widows
Provincial cabinet also raises minimum wage to Rs40,000, approves allocation of 1,220 flats for industrial workers
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Floods and mudslide kill four, over 50 missing in India’s Uttarakhand
TV footage shows floodwaters and mud sweeping through village, destroying homes and roads as residents flee for safety
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Bangladesh to hold elections in February 2026, says Yunus
Thousands in Dhaka mark anniversary of Hasina's ouster as interim govt unveils roadmap for democratic reform
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Trump again threatens major tariff hike on India in 24 hours
India vows to take all necessary steps to protect its national interests and buy Russian oil amid US tariff threat
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Govt invites opposition for dialogue on 26th Amendment
If you believe the 26th Amendment can be improved, let’s sit together and discuss it: Law minister
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Opposition slams govt for Kashmir-like treatment at home
Opposition’s parliamentary leader says PTI conducted peaceful protest, yet even its lawmakers, workers were arrested
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Record rally continues as PSX takes cue from low fiscal deficit
KSE-100 index rises 985 points, crosses 143k on strong local and foreign inflows
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ECP disqualifies Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub, seven other PTI lawmakers
Disqualification based on Faisalabad ATC's ruling convicting NA, Senate opposition leaders in May 9 cases
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Dying Delta: Pakistan's Indus sinks and shrinks
Over 1.2 million displaced from Indus Delta in past two decades
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UK opens Chevening scholarship applications for Pakistani students
Fully funded programme offers one-year master’s degrees at leading UK universities
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Japan sees record heat, raising fears for rice crops
More than 53,000 people taken to hospital due to heat stroke
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Fire breaks out near Lahore's social security hospital
Blaze erupted in an open plot nearby, say Rescue 1122 officials
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Tornado strikes near geopark in China’s Inner Mongolia region
Extreme weather grips China as authorities brace for more heavy rain
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Direct flights from Quetta approved to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrims: Asif
Opposition denounces PTI protest on Youm-e-Istehsal in National Assembly
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PM, COAS reaffirm unwavering support for Kashmiris on Youm-e-Istehsal
Pakistan protests India’s illegal August 5, 2019 action in IIOJK, reaffirms support for Kashmiri self-determination
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PTI vows to continue protests until Imran Khan's release
Dozens of PTI workers arrested, including six MPAs from Punjab, while party leadership barred from meeting founder
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Islamabad denies involvement of Pakistani nationals in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Foreign ministry says will take up matter with Ukrainian authorities, seek clarification
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PTI calls protest start of struggle for justice
Under Section 144, pillion riding on motorcycles and display of weapons are prohibited
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PM turns up the pace on relief for flood-hit G-B
Shehbaz visits Gilgit; announces Rs4b federal support
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Afghan FM visit postponed at last minute
Preparations had been finalised and all of the Afghan foreign minister's engagements confirmed
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Govt relents after traders refuse to budge on demands
New FBR circulars ease tax rules; soften enforcement powers
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Trump threatens to penalise India over Russia oil trade
US president says will substantially raise tariff, New Delhi terms move unjustified
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Texas Democrats flee state to block redistricting vote
State lawmakers draw legislative maps themselves in Texas
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PM reaffirms Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with Kashmiris
In 'Youm-e-Istehsaal' message, Shehbaz says self-determination is only way forward
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'Let's go fly a kite'
Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
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Exceptional Nordic heatwave stumps tourists seeking shade
Tourism has been on the rise in Nordic countries in recent years
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Philippine, Indian navies begin South China Sea patrols
The two-day sail includes three Indian vessels and started Sunday
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4 IS attackers on trial over Moscow venue attack
Around 30 survivors were also present
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Iran holds US accountable for attacks on nuclear sites
Says matter to be discussed in any future negotiations
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Yemen shipwreck death toll tops 76
The ship was headed to Abyan governorate in southern Yemen
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Israel mulls seizing entire Gaza
Armed forces wary of war of attrition with Hamas
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'Mercenaries' fighting for Russia: Zelenskiy
Russia did not immediately comment publicly on Zelenskiy's comments
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Plastic pollution 'grave and growing' health threat: Lancet
The researchers also warned about tiny pieces of plastic called microplastics
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US announces major tourist visa change
State Department could require up to $15,000 bonds
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Imran's fate hinges on high courts
Justice system has so far failed to adhere to due process
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Pakistanis to benefit from new UK rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's asylum system overhaul offers fast-track residency
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JI unveils three-month protest campaign
Vows to confront 'those holding Pakistan hostage'
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'Judicial independence under threat'
HRCP slams 27th Amendment, urges zero-tolerance for impunity and protection of civic freedoms
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FCC to take up elections rigging case tomorrow
Five-member larger bench led by Justice Aamer Farooq to hear PTI's plea
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Rare dolphin found dead in Ormara
Incident marks second death of the species in a short span of time
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PM's dialogue offer still on table: Sana
PML-N leader says political dialogue, not confrontation, is the essence of democracy
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PTI to mark Nov 26 as 'Black Day'
One year after Islamabad violence, party to hold district-level protests
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People storm pumping station
As water crisis plagues metropolis, water and power utilities play blame game
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Green Line Phase-II work to start after six-year delay
Launched in 2016, the project faced repeated delays due to administrative hurdles
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Growing urban pressure tests planners
Experts believe countering the city’s population crisis requires a comprehensive solution
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Curtain comes down on 10th Adab Festival
Lively discussions, book launches, workshops draw literary, cultural, social and academic circles
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Don't leave children at mercy of AI, warn experts
Educationist suggests supervised AI literacy at homes and schools
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Reforms & governance: unlocking Pakistan's growth potential
Stabilisation measures implemented since late 2024 have yielded undeniable results, though cost has been substantial
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Women safety pivotal to economy
Pakistan's promise to protect women and drive economic growth remains unfulfilled
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Are Pakistan's AI ambitions under threat?
Proposals to restrict high-end chips to cloud rental could leave AI use dependent on US servers
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Deepening CPEC-II collaboration under China's new Five-Year Plan
Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development
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Trade: the predicament persists
Policymakers must move beyond tariff policy, adopt wider business reforms
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IMF opposes purchasing rule tweaks
Asks Pakistan to end practice of awarding contracts to SOEs without bidding
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US stocks rally on hopes of interest rates cut
For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations
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PSX stays range bound before futures rollover
KSE-100 index ends week flat amid volatility, mixed macro indicators
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AI-powered economic competitiveness urged
Businessmen call for rapid adoption in governance, industry, social progress
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Swiss housing market faces correction risk
Regulator warns banks stretching lending rules as prices surge
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Progress on major JVs with Russia likely
Delegation from Moscow due next week to explore cooperation in energy, mining, pharma sectors
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UAE announces $1b AI investment in Africa
Initiative will bring tech to areas such as education, healthcare, climate adaptation
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Minister keen to diversify trade with Netherlands
Both sides to begin new round of discussions; GSP monitoring mission to arrive soon
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PM panel urges rupee adjustment
Working group calls for linking rupee to REER, revisiting trade liberalisation
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Gen Z, digital payments, convenience push Pakistan’s quick-commerce into high gear
Digital payments surge from less than 10% of retail transactions to around 50%
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Pak solar boom set to outstrip grid
Climate ministry anticipates 'negative demand' in key industrial hubs next year
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Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as ceasefire talks remain mired in accusations
Egypt, Qatar and the US mediated between Hamas and Israel to secure last month’s ceasefire
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Trump escalates Venezuela offensive with covert ops, military buildup
Officials say regime change under consideration as carrier strike group deployed to Caribbean
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Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet
'Fighter sales are driven by high order political realities, which supersede a one-off incident'
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Western leaders rally behind Kyiv
Say US plan for Ukraine peace needs work
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Brazil's Bolsonaro detained
Was sentenced to 27 years in prison over a scheme to stop leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office
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Govt denies any move on 28th amendment
Minister says constitutional tweak contingent on political consensus
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Tunisians protest against political, economic conditions
Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Saturday in the capital to protest against the jailing of government critics
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BD quake death toll rises to 10
Two tremors hit Bangladesh on Saturday, a day after an earthquake struck outside Dhaka, killing at least 10 people
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Takaichi invents a China crisis
Takaichi’s Taiwan doctrine edges Japan into a volatile new conflict zone
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Pakistan’s quiet tech turning point
Google’s first Chromebook assembly line gives Pakistan a chance to shift from tech consumer to tech builder
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COP 30 ends with promises on paper, heat on the planet
The world’s largest emitters stayed away, leaving rising emissions and vulnerable populations to bear the cost
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Global Climate Pact passed without any mention of fossil fuels
The EU dropped fossil-fuel language after Saudi Arabia and others opposed any mention of a transition
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22 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli blasts hit homes and sites in eastern Rafah and Khan Younis, causing casualties in the yellow zone
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Olympic snowboarder-turned-cartel boss charged in witness murder, say US officials
US authorities allege Ryan Wedding ordered a federal witness killing while leading a billion-dollar drug network
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SA chase history in Ind as Gambhir feels the heat
The visitors are aiming for their first Test series victory
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Aus’s Weatherald, Doggett set to debut
They will earn their baggy green caps at a sold-out Perth Stadium on Friday
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UN adopts traditional, oft-ignored Olympics 'truce'
Debate highlighted tensions over Russia and Ukraine, with the resolution emphasizing sport as a platform for peace
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Ex-Spurs star Taricco banned for racist gesture in S. Korea
He was fined 20 million won ($13,600) and suspended for five games
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Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification
Haitians celebrated their team’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years
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PSG's Hakimi voted African player of the year
The 27-year-old beat former winners Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to lift the award for the first time
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Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Man Utd lose in Women's Champions League
Russo’s second half double gave the Gunners 2-1 victory over Real Madrid
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Italy cruise past Austria and into Davis Cup semi-finals
Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli claimed straight-sets victories
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Stokes tells England to 'write our own history' in Ashes
They have not won a series in Australia for 15 years
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Norris eyeing big step towards maiden world title in Vegas
The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers' standings over teammate Oscar Piastri
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Arshad Nadeem wins gold, Yasir Sultan bags silver at Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh
Pakistanis dominated the javelin throw event, as the Olympic gold medallist successfully defended his title
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Pakistan's Waseem Khatri crowned Late Bird Challenge tournament champion
He defeated England's Ashmore 7-1 to win the title. Khatri also bagged World Scrabble Championship bronze earlier
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Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem set to defend his Islamic Solidarity Games title tonight
Arshad and 2023 Asian Championship bronze medallist Yasir Sultan are expected to win javelin throw medals in Riyadh
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Agha wants Pakistan to be 'ruthless'
He credits spinners for putting Pakistan 'back in the game'













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