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PHC seeks reply on director appointment
Court seeks explanation for posting Grade-19 officer over seniors
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Volunteers feed Afghans stranded at border
Stranded Afghans expresses deep gratitude to people of Pakistan for their generosity, hospitality
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K-P Assembly finds flaws in Dir power projects
Report cites poor construction, substandard machinery, long delays in hydropower schemes
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Blasphemy convict sentenced to death
Convict be hanged by the neck until death
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Hazara lawyers gear up for bar polls
Five seats being contested by 15 candidates, making race closely watched
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Medical negligence suspected in patient's death
Family has blamed hospital negligence and carelessness for the loss of their loved one
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Cop suspended for beating citizen
Police tried to frisk him, the suspect resisted and refused to cooperate
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Negligence turns GT Road into death trap for commuters
Locals accuse NHA of gross negligence; say repeated complaints went unanswered
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Scholars, MPs unite for marriage age reform
Call for setting 18 years as minimum legal age of marriage for both girls and boys
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IHC orders crackdown on illegal guesthouses
Stay order previously preventing CDA from proceeding against unauthorised establishments has been vacated
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Anti-dengue emergency ends in twin cities
133 workers were dismissed for submitting fake reports
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Drill tests Islamabad airport's emergency readiness
Rescue, Firefighting Services section of Pakistan Airports Authority successfully controlled fire within time
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Pindi set for Kachehri Chowk overhaul
Project promises to resolve Garrison City's worst traffic bottleneck
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Child worker dies in Burewala kiln tragedy
Social activists, human rights organisations expressed deep anger, sorrow over the tragedy
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Court orders release of former SHO in embezzlement case
Ex-cop had been arrested over alleged misuse of authority, misappropriation of recovery funds
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LHC upholds six-year limit on prize bond claims
Case involves an appellant holding prize bond No. D433992, worth Rs1,500, issued on November 25, 1999
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Committees to resolve property cases in Punjab
90-day deadline set for district dispute resolution panels led by DCs
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Unchecked 'dala culture' breeds armed escort boom
Proliferation of private guards, weapon displays raise alarm over weak policing
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Pak-Afghan conflict demands rational discourse
As leaders trade threats and appeals, Istanbul talks end with fragile hope amid Pakistan-Afghanistan strain
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A republic if you can keep it
India’s 'Trishul' drills, Taliban border exercises spark scrutiny over coordinated pressure on Pakistan
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The paradox of Pakistan's quick fix solutions
From corruption to terrorism, our obsession with short-term fixes deepens crises instead of solving them
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Groundwater emergency
Pakistan faces worsening groundwater crisis, with falling water tables threatening food, economic security
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High wealth concentration
Oxfam says Asia’s richest capture most income while Pakistan’s poor face rising inequality, climate injustice
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Nail-biting deal
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire, establish monitoring to prevent future violations
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Second truth
Live vividly, think freely, stay gentle, even when the world is not
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Turkiye to hold Gaza peace plan meeting for Muslim states
Israel FM Saar says Turkey can’t join talks due to its “hostile approach” toward Israel
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'Hundreds dead' in Tanzania post-election violence, says opposition
UN chief Guterres deeply concerned over reports of deadly violence in Tanzania’s election
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Govt approves 85% increase in house rent ceiling for federal employees
Relief, offered in view of rising living cost, will apply uniformly to employees from Grade 1 to 22
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Health insurance costs to surge, sparking panic across US
Budget standoff over key issue triggers month-long US government shutdown
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Petrol up by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 as govt revises prices
Petrol price rises to Rs265.45 per litre, and high-speed diesel to Rs278.44 per litre for the next 15 days
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Trump declines to rule out underground nuclear tests
Trump orders US military to restart nuclear testing after 33 years, signaling China, Russia
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Pakistan revives offshore oil, gas exploration after 18 years
Bid offers 40 offshore blocks for petroleum exploration, could attract $1 billion investment
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One in three Pakistanis suffering from psychological disorders
Experts urge government to adopt a comprehensive national mental health strategy to address the rising crisis
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Suthra Punjab worsens air quality
28,000 vehicles are deployed daily to collect garbage from the city
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From Gujrat to Goddard : Yasir Tufail's journey as NASA's troubleshooter
He worked on James Webb Space Telescope, Landsat and TRMM satellites and received various awards during his career
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OGRA notifies cut in LPG price by Rs5.88 per kg
After downward revision 11.8kg domestic LPG cylinder will now cost Rs2,378.89
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Punjab jails introduce online booking for prisoner visits
App allows visitors to schedule meetings with prisoners without recommendations except for high-profile inmates
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Court holds waste collection firm, driver responsible in biker’s death, orders Rs42.7m compensation
Verdict announced eight years after accident gives accused one month to pay compensation
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Hurricane Melissa leaves 49 dead in Caribbean, churns north
Melissa tied as 2nd strongest Atlantic hurricane, causing up to $52 billion in Caribbean losses
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Bilawal says PPP is in a strong position to form government in AJK
Says the name of the prime minister of Azad Kashmir will be announced from Kashmir, not from Islamabad
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Pakistan Wrestling Federation laud Hassan Ali's Asian Youth Games medal
The 16-year-old won the bronze medal after defeating an athlete from Tajikistan in beach wrestling
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PSX rises almost 5,000 points on ceasefire optimism
Bulls make a powerful comeback as KSE-100 Index posts 4th-highest single-day gain
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India's Rodrigues beat anxiety and tears to become World Cup star
The 25-year-old batter scored 127 not out as India chased down a record 339 at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium
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K-P governor administers oath to 13-member provincial cabinet
Cabinet includes 10 provincial ministers, two advisors, and one special assistant
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Tough schedule is no problem for Bayern
Kompany confident ahead of Leverkusen clash-coach
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Rebuilt Leverkusen hope to reignite Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern
Alonso's Leverkusen won three and drew three of their six domestic fixtures
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Gold shines again as global prices surge $53 per ounce
Price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 5,300, reaching Rs 424,162
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$142 million magnet plant to boost rare earth sector: PM Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths, JS Link sign a deal to develop a neodymium magnet manufacturing facility in Malaysia
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Samina Baig inspires AKU-EB high achievers in Gilgit
'We envision an education system where assessments inspire discovery, schools become centres of innovation'
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Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates urge govt to form committee for their release
Father of one of hostages says he was going from place to place in distress in search of his son's safe recovery
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FM Dar, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, peace efforts
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties
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Iranian crew members from seized MV Touska return home, state media says
Dar says Pakistan expresses its appreciation to US, Iran and remains committed to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy
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HRCP flags shrinking civic space, judicial concerns in annual report
Report highlights use of legal and institutional mechanisms to curb dissent, including cybercrime and anti-terror laws
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10 found dead in Karachi due to intense heat
CM Murad expresses deep sorrow over deaths, urges citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity
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Rising medicine costs push patients to brink
Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures
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16 Pakistani entrepreneurs, business leaders join SelectUSA Investment Summit
US Chargé d’Affaires welcomes Pakistani delegates, calling summit a premier event promoting foreign investment in US
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IHC issues detailed verdict in One Constitution Avenue case, rules buyers have no legal claim to ownership
Court directs investors to seek redress from the appropriate forum
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Fact check: Videos of spectators chanting slogans in favour of Imran during HBL PSL 11 final are old, doctored
Analysis found mismatched audio and video, with unsynced lip movements and facial expressions in clip
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£190m case: IHC disposes of Imran, Bushra's sentence suspension appeals, sets May 7 for main appeals
Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous
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Bilawal hails national unity, armed forces' role against India during Marka-e-Haq
Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but will never compromise on its defence
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Tremors felt in Islamabad after 5.2-magnitude quake near Tajikistan border: PMD
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed
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One year on, military courts convicts await right to appeal
May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency
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IHC to hear Imran X account plea today
Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician
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Achakzai links Imran access to deescalation
Says those controlling jail meetings hold key to easing tensions
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Oil up as US-Iran deal remains elusive
Brent crude futures were up $1.22, or 1.1%, to $109.39 a barrel at 0909 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Bulls take centre stage as KSE-100 up 3,000 points
Hopes of US–Iran peace pact, stable oil prices keep market in green territory
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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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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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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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City in US injures 10, more feared
No suspects were in custody following the shooting just after 9pm at a party at Arcadia Lake
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Iran reviewing US peace proposal, says foreign ministry spokesperson
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
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Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted
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Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius
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Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack
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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC
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King Charles grasped 'opportunity' on US trip, palace says
King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
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Detention of two flotilla activists extended
Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning
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Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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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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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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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











































































































