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Death toll from floods rises to 299
NDMA carried out 223 extensive rescue operations, evacuating 2,880 individuals from flood-hit regions
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PIDE plans to boost farmer gains
Accumulating a circular debt of Rs680 billion in Punjab
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Contributory pension fund set up
Serving employees will contribute 10% of their basic pay
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CSS 2026 exam schedule announced
Applicants qualifying MPT eligible to apply for written examination
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Pakistan, China partner to boost economy
Uraan Pakistan targets $1 trillion economy by 2035
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Call for lifting export shackles on fruits and veggies
Agricultural financing through the banks does not even meet 50% of the sector's requirement
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HWSC unable to restore water supply, drainage system
Officials remain indifferent as residents complain of scarce, foul-smelling water supply, sewage flooded roads
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Crackdown launched on counterfeit agricultural inputs
5,318 bags of fake products seized, suspicious samples sent to lab for analysis
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10 SHOs suspended, demoted over criminal activities
Six inspectors have been downgraded to SI, three SIs reduced ASI, and one ASI has been demoted to head constable
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Coast that blushed: 'pink' tide at Gadani
Bizarre natural phenomenon turns sea a startling colour, but real story lies beneath the surface
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Lyari football stadium inaugurated; women bike rally flagged off
The rally saw hundreds of women bikers celebrating national unity and empowerment
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Crowd roars with Mowgli, Bagheera, Sher Khan
Organisers expressed hope that such initiatives would continue to inspire future artists across the country
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Bilawal pays tribute to fallen cops
Police Shuhada Day memorial run held at Do Darya
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Widowed Filipina shot, injured over property dispute
Police officials reported that a manhunt for the absconding assailant has been initiated
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Over 400 participate in 'Ma'arka-e-Haq' sports events
CM, sports minister order 160 sports events across Sindh
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Remote surgery nears reality at JPMC
To turn science fiction into surgical fact — but high-speed internet remains key challenge
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Police foil forced marriage
Upon receiving information about the illegal marriage, police arrived at the scene
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Sanitary worker held for attempted sexual assault
The girl began crying and screaming, which caused the accused to flee the scene
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Cop held for allegedly torturing youth
Case registered under Section 155-C of the Police Order 2002
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17 fugitives held through Red Warrants
128 more traced abroad; key murder suspect nabbed in Spain
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Spate of robberies hits Khanewal
Pul Gujarat, stealing gold jewellery, cash, and a mobile phone before escaping
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PHA enforces smoking ban in parks
Violators to be evicted, fined, booked
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NSIT City gets STZA development licence
CBD Punjab is also preparing to launch the country's first film production zone
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Food prices rise despite fresh government measures
Difference between official, market rates persists
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City rain inundates low-lying areas
The downpour led to water accumulation in low-lying areas
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Nursing exodus deepens healthcare crisis
As medics seek greener pastures abroad, local hospitals suffer shortage of clinical staff
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Newlywed couple murdered in Battagram
In a separate incident, youth loses his life to celebratory gunfire
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Prices continue to soar in open market
Bakeries, sweet shops raise prices; essential goods far exceed official rates
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Theatrical production breaks convention
Presents artistically potent, raw interpretation of Kane's '4.8 Psychosis'
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Soan River's legacy now a monsoon nightmare
Once pristine and fit for drinking, the river now claims lives every monsoon
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Illegal Afghans face intensified action
Police say only those with valid visas will be permitted to stay in the country
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Property tax hike sparks outcry
Traders in Rawalpindi slam record tax increase, threaten legal action
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Man drowns in River Indus
Meanwhile, in a separate incident last night, a man also drowned in the river near Dandai
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Commercial waste pollutes water bodies in K-P
Unregulated construction of hotels alongside rivers has increased the concentration of harmful chemicals in water
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Local govts still without funds
The issue is even more pronounced in the newly merged tribal districts
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Kurram highway reopens after 9 months
In an effort to mitigate the crisis during the blockade, the government launched a limited helicopter service
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K-P to hire medical officers on fixed pay
Contract recruitment to ease staff shortage in four district hospitals; locals to get preference
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Gun battle in Waziristan leaves several dead
Reliable sources claim multiple militants were also killed
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At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks off Yemen coast in rough weather
Over 60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen last year via one of the world's busiest and most dangerous migration routes
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Neglecting a key pollution control tool
The media often avoids fully covering environmental violations, mainly for financial reasons
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Global weather change
The burning of coal, gas and oil are not the only sources of emissions of climate-altering gases
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Frailty, thy name is marriage now
We can't pass a blanket judgement on any one gender for souring the matrimonial bliss
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First female train driver
Traditional gender norms and cultural barriers have long confined women to household chores
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Unsafe drinking water
Tasked by the government to monitor and publicise bottled water quality on a quarterly basis
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Islamabad seeks predictable climate financing
COP30 side event highlights plea for concessional funding
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EU, Pakistan call on Kabul to rein in terror groups
Joint statement asks Afghan regime to safeguard women's rights
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PML-N extends electoral hold in key by-polls
Voting held on five NA seats in Punjab, one in K-P; Ruling party maintains broad lead; PPP secures one PA seat
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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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Why does our bureaucracy underperform?
Rapid rotations, lack of specialised training leave civil servants unprepared to deliver in era that demands expertise
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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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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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Shaheens seize Rising Stars glory in super over
Pakistan-A edge Bangladesh-A in thriller to defend ACC title
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Spinner Usman's impressive hat-trick helps Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe by 69 runs
The visitors were 126 all out in the fourth match of the T20 tri-nation series in Rawalpindi
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Pakistan Hockey Federation camp for FIH Pro Hockey League begins
31 probables and seven coaching personnel have been called to Naseer Banda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad
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Pakistan continue to win at IMC Over-40 T20 World Cup
The hosts defeated Hong Kong by 57 runs to maintain their unbeaten run
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Ayesha and Eyman hand Challengers second win in National Women's One-Day Tournament
Challengers romped to a five-wicket victory over Strikers chasing down the 209-run target with 38 balls to spare
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Bayern eight points clear in Bundesliga
Olise created goals for Lennart Karl, Dayot Upamecano and Nicolas Jackson
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Pogba returns in Monaco loss
PSG stay top in France with a win over Le Havre
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Barca thrash Athletic
They delivered a 4-0 win at inaugurated rebuilt Camp Nou in style
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Liverpool slump continues
Man City lost to Newcastle and Chelsea moved to second
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Spain to face Italy in Davis Cup final
The qualification came down to the decisive doubles match
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Pakistan beat South Africa in Over-40s T20 World Cup
The opening match of the tournament was played in Karachi
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McLaren double disqualification revives Verstappen's F1 hopes
The cars were ruled out for technical reasons linked to the under-car skid planks
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Sahibzada hits T20I career best (80*) as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in third fixture of Tri-nation series
Pakistan will now take on Zimbabwe at the same venue on Sunday
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Pakistan lose to Nepal after a brave fight in blind women's T20 cricket World Cup
India defeated Australia by nine wickets to book their place in the final
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New Zealand sweep West Indies ODI series
The hosts eased to 162-6 off 30.2 overs in the third ODI at Hamilton







































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