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Steadfast for Palestine
Pakistan backs the UNSC resolution on Gaza to halt violence, stressing that peace needs ending occupation
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Vulnerability index
A new report shows deep gaps in housing, health, education in Balochistan, K-P, underscoring governance failures
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Cry me another river
The 27th amendment was inevitable, exposing the contradictions in how citizens benefit from yet critique the system
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Imran's sisters detained after 10-hour sit-in outside Adiala Jail
Aleema, Dr Uzma, Noreen transferred to Chakri, expected to return home with their cousin Qasim Zaman
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Commuters trapped for hours as protest halts traffic in Karachi
Residents, officegoers complained that they remained stuck in traffic until at least 8pm
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NEPRA fines three power firms Rs57.5m over 30 Punjab deaths
Says deaths resulted from severe negligence and inadequate safety measures within distribution networks
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House set to force release of Epstein files after trump ends opposition
Trump had pushed to block more DOJ files on Epstein, once a friend, but dropped his opposition
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Rawalpindi rolls out 45 electric buses on four new routes today
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is expected to inaugurate service, marking launch of Pindi's first electric bus system
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Bitcoin slides below $90,000 as traders grow cautious
About $1.2T wiped from crypto market in the past six weeks, CoinGecko says
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CTD, Elite Force nab Afghan suicide bomber, handler in Bajaur
Security forces recover three hand grenades along with homemade IED, fuse and explosive material from suicide bomber
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LHC bars police from harassing ex-Sikh pilgrim who married Pakistani man by choice
Indian national Sarbjit Kaur, now Noor, alleges police raided her home and pressured her to end her marriage
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BISP distributes free SIMs to digitise financial aid for women
Women must bring CNIC and phone to BISP's Dynamic Registry Centres nationwide by Dec 31 to receive free SIMs
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Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features
Roblox added age checks as global critics and US lawsuits allege it failed to protect young users
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No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC
Alphabet shares are up about 46% this year as investors bet it can compete with OpenAI
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Govt approves Rs50b defence package for national security
ECC also approves Technical Supplementary Grants of nearly Rs950 million for the Federal Civil Armed Forces
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Karachi set for major transport revamp as double-decker buses hit roads next week
Sharjeel Memon says Sindh govt introducing new routes for EV buses, plans to launch an EV taxi service by December
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'The Dead River' play reimagines the lost river Hakro
The play investigates the deep connection between nature, culture and society
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Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in opening T20I of tri-nation series
Batters Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan steered the hosts to a comfortable win with four balls remaining
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Cloudflare says global outage resolved after disrupting access to major platforms
Web-infrastructure firm Cloudflare was hit by an outage that disrupted internet services globally
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PSX stumbles as index drops 752 points amid broad-based selling
Market participation remained robust, with KSE All Share Index posting turnover of 1.5 billion shares
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Saudi Arabia pledges $1tr in US investment, up from $600b
Trump welcomes MBS to White House as Saudi crown prince seeks to strengthen ties
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Security forces kill 38 terrorists in drive against terrorism in K-P
23 terrorists were killed in Bajaur and Bannu, while 15 were eliminated in separate intelligence-based operations
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Rs1500 prize bond draw winners for November 2025 announced
First prize winner receives Rs3,000,000, three second prize winners get Rs1,000,000 each
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IHC orders committee to review Mahrang's ECL removal request within 30 days
Petitioner is currently held in judicial remand, detained under Section 3 of Maintenance of Public Order
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French ambassador Nicolas Galey visits Arts Council Pakistan for ‘World Culture Festival’
Envoy says festival activities are helping strengthen cultural exchange and diplomacy between the two countries
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Google plans data hub on Christmas Island with green energy goals
The remote island will gain a tech boost as Google builds a hub tied to major subsea cables
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IED explodes prematurely in Bannu, kills terrorist planting bomb
Bridge in Sorani, 2km from Bannu, key route to Peshawar for local travellers
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UNSC adopts US resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Plan ensures process of demilitarising Gaza, including by decommissioning weapons, destroying military infrastructure
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Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title
Wardley is expected to be crowned the new titleholder
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Oscar Piastri wins Australia's top sports honour
Formula One star recognised at Sport Australia Hall of Fame for exceptional year and national pride
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LeBron back in training, edges closer to Lakers return
The 40-year-old has not played at all this season after being laid low with sciatica last month
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Mbappe, PSG face off in multi-million lawsuit
Claim involves sidelining, contract classification, and lost revenue, with both sides demanding payouts
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Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
With the FIFA Pass fans would gain quicker visa slots, but US authorities maintain strict entry requirements
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Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
Nagelsmann’s side hit six in Leipzig as the Dutch team cruise to a four-goal victory over Lithuania
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IT exports hit record $386m in October
Sector posts 20% growth in four months; SBP incentives, GCC demand raise confidence
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Profit-taking wipes out early gains at PSX
KSE-100 index loses 248 points as volatility dents investor trust
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Indus Motor seeks stable auto policy, curbs on used car imports
Urges government to promote local manufacturing, protect industry
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan to launch direct flights
Committee formed to expedite drug certification; NBP branch in Tashkent to strengthen ties
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E-challan fines stir backlash as people demand road repairs
DIG defends penalties as life-saving deterrent, restoring order to chaotic roads
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Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777-9 jets
Backing feasibility study for a larger 777-10 at Dubai Airshow
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Fertiliser firms must pay Rs450b before getting gas: ECC
Different sectors owe government gas infrastructure development cess worth over Rs450b
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Manufacturing bears 60% of Pakistan’s taxes as other sectors escape scrutiny, says Pasha
Instead of showing growth, manufacturing output shrinks
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Real exchange rate hits 103.95, signalling weaker export competitiveness
Rupee edges up; gold prices hold steady despite international drop
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Pakistan’s trade gap grows in first four months of FY26 despite higher remittances
Deficit widens to $11.26b as rising imports, slowing exports reverse gains
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Railway digitisation to drive growth, says PM
Shehbaz confirms $2b ADB financing request for nationwide upgrades
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FCC faces turmoil as location, rules, caseload remain uncertain
Govt intended for FCC to begin functioning from Federal Shariat Court; however, FSC judges objected
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AJK assembly ousts Anwarul Haq, elects PPP's Faisal Rathore as PM
PPP candidate secures 36 votes with PML-N support
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Bangladesh court sentences death penalty for ousted PM Hasina
Hasina convicted of crime against humanity, Ousted premier found guilty on three counts
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'A billion babies since Paris pact'
Treaty advocates warn time is running out
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Western aid cuts could cause 22.6m deaths
New research says aid cuts by United States, European countries could result in millions of preventable deaths by 2030
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CPNE elects Kazim Khan unopposed as president, flags press freedom concerns
Participants express concern over decline in government advertising for newspapers
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PM renews commitment for protection, safety and independence of media and journalists on World Press Freedom Day
Vows all possible steps to ensure a conducive environment for journalism
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Journalists warn of rising regulatory control over media, highlight link between financial and editorial independence
Call for safeguarding ethical journalism in evolving threat landscape in event to mark World Press Freedom Day
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Hotel owner, staff booked for assaulting food delivery rider in Karachi
Rider says he went to a hotel near Hill Park Chowrangi on May 1 when the incident occurred
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Karachi snap-check row takes new turn as SSP’s son released on bail; inquiry ordered
Court grants bail to accused as inquiry launched against SI Shehzan over altercation video; report sought in 3 days
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Karachi's residents left parched as water supply drops to a trickle
Breakdown at Dhabeji pumping station leaves several areas without water for six days
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PM Shehbaz orders formulation of strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs
Orders strict action on power theft, stresses reliable energy for industry and relief for homes
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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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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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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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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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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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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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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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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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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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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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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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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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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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