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Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over war on drugs
ICHRP hails Duterte's arrest as a 'historic moment,' marking the start of accountability for his brutal rule.
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US added to Human Rights Watchlist for erosion of civic freedoms
CIVICUS report claims actions of President Donald Trump’s administration undermine democratic freedoms in the US.
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Elon Musk points to Ukraine for cyber attack on X, pro-Palestinian Dark Storm Team claims responsibility
Elon Musk accuses Ukraine of a cyber attack on X, while Dark Storm, a pro-Palestinian group, claims responsibility.
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Lil Tay accuses Bhad Bhabie of seven years of harassment amid ongoing feud
Lil Tay has accused Bhad Bhabie of harassing her for seven years, reigniting their long-standing feud on social media.
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Wendy Williams hospitalized after dropping note pleading for help from NYC window
Wendy Williams was taken to the hospital after dropping a plea for help from her NYC assisted living facility.
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DeAnna Pappas arrested after altercation with ex-husband Stephen Stagliano
DeAnna Pappas was arrested on a misdemeanor charge after an altercation with ex-husband Stephen Stagliano at her home.
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PIA sell-off set for July, IMF told
ZTBL, three DISCOs among entities on privatisation list
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PM assures PPP of allaying Sindh's concerns
Shehbaz hosts Iftar-dinner for PPP delegation led by Bilawal
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2 CTD men martyred in Kohat attack
2 CTD men martyred in Kohat attack
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Zardari censures govt over canal controversy
President addresses joint session of parliament
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PTI protest overshadows proceedings
The PTI protest started as soon as the president began his speech
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Cargo vessel collides with oil tanker off UK
Tanker carrying jet fuel for US army
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'UN climate summits must deliver on promises'
Australia's east coast hit by Cyclone Alfred's aftermath, flooding 190,000 homes, with one death
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SC adjourns Punjab bail appeals
Top court to take up May 9 bail cancellation cases after Eid
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BD army denies UN pressure in Hasina's ouster
Bangladesh Army denies UN influence in not quashing protests that ousted ex-premier Hasina.
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Israel's aid halt endangers Gazans
Israel's Gaza blockade causing bakery closures, rising food prices, and potential water shortages.
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Trump declines to rule out 2025 US recession
Trump uncertain on 2025 recession, while Lutnick rules it out amid mixed economic signals.
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Floods hit eastern Australia
Australia's east coast battles Cyclone Alfred's aftermath, flooding 190,000 homes, claiming one life.
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US, Ukraine discuss peace in Saudi Arabia
Zelensky, Rubio arrive in Jeddah for ceasefire talks
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'83% of USAID programs' to be cancelled
Rubio axes 83% of USAID programs, citing wasteful spending under Trump's 'America First' policy.
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Syria ends 'military operation' aftermass killings
Over 1,000 killed in worst violence since Assad's overthrow
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NSC idle despite security challenges
PILDAT says top civilian-led national security body fails to meet even once in the past year
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CB hearing super tax case reconstituted
A five-member CB led by Justice Aminuddin Khan took up the appeals filed by various organizations
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Right activists also challenge 26th amendment
Aim of this civil society-led petition is to reflect the concerns of those who will be most impacted by the Amendment.
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PM steps in to salvage Ramazan relief package
Shehbaz orders awareness drive to enhance outreach of Rs20b package
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Petrol price likely to be slashed by Rs15 per litre
In case of an approval, the Ministry of Finance will issue a notification.
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Black magic bill gets Senate panel's nod
Legislation mandates a license from the Ministry of Religious Affairs for spiritual healers.
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Rs2tr stuck in tax litigations, LHC told
Judge says amendments to ITO place extraordinary burden on court
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11 more officers promoted to Grade 22
Newly-elevated officers include Information Secretary Ambreen Jan
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'Parliament ignored military trial issue'
CB member says SC noted in FB Ali case that parliament could review the matter
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Woman injured in acid attack
She suffered injuries on her back in the attack.
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Police arrest 7 suspected robbers
Stolen motorcycles, mobile phones, cash recovered
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Three killed in attack during prayers
Victims had been involved in feud over bus stand
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Shortage of question papers causes chaos
Board officials transport additional papers from other centres
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Cotton waste warehouse gutted in fire
The flames engulfed the clothes, cotton sacks and other goods
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Farmers to get super seeders on subsidy
Equipment to help reduce smog by preventing stubble burning
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PPP threatens budget disruption
Coalition lawmakers, opposition slam policies
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Minister verifies exam candidates' identification
Claims 90% decline in cheating cases as compared to last year
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PPP, PML-N on same page, says governor
Governor Saleem Haider praised the role of President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif in economic recovery.
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Road safety workshop held
Following the session, practical driving tests were conducted.
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Ramazan bazaars offer limited relief to public
Gap between official price lists and actual market rates keeps widening
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Grand Independence Day, Marka-e-Haq celebrations underway in Islamabad
President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir in attendance as guests of honour
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Moody’s lifts Pakistan’s rating to ‘Caa1’ on stronger external finances
We changed the outlook for the Government of Pakistan to stable from positive, Moody's said in a statement
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COAS Asim Munir, Azerbaijani defence chief discuss regional security
Field marshal reaffirms Pakistan-Azerbaijan fraternal ties, vows to further boost military, diplomatic relations
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FIA awaits Ulema's opinion before proceeding against Dr Alvi on blasphemy allegations
Lahore court disposes of petition seeking action against former president over social media post
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Sindh rolls out HPV vaccine addressing technical, not social gaps
Inoculation to prevent cervical cancer to begin September 15 with efforts to increase community engagement
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PM announces 100,000 free laptops for students
PM says distribution of laptops will cover all four provinces and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism
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NA amends anti-terrorism law extending pre-trial detention period
PPP questions government over failure to disclose 'massive oil reserves'
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Traffic plan issued for Independence Day celebrations in Karachi tonight
Alternate suggestion for commuters not attending event
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Aurangzeb vows to close tax loopholes, boost investor confidence
He hints at further policy rate cuts this year
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Sindh pushes male vasectomy to 'defuse population bomb'
Population Welfare Depart to conduct door-to-door surveys in all 1,600 union councils
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Public hospitals face bed, staff crisis
With no space or medics available at healthcare facilities, patients forced to wait in corridors and sleep on footpath
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Six held in dumpers' torching case
Police said CCTV footage of the incident has been secured and further evidence is being collected
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SHC issues contempt notices to FBR officials in Nomi Ansari case
Ansari moved the court after his name was placed on the Passport Control List
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Unrest brewing among Karachiites: JI
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded the authorities to address the burning issues of Karachi
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Trade deficit widens 44% in July
Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports
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Sindh unveils SEPRA plan for cheaper power
Provincial authority to set independent tariffs
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Bourse enters consolidation phase
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view
Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd
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Pak-China conference to target $1.2b momentum
Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties
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Sesame project targets 5,000-tonne exports
Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab
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Auto sales plunge 49% post-budget
June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise
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Penalties on rice exporters waived
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks
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NTC seeks zero duty on iron, steel raw material
On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs
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OICCI proposes more climate finance, business role
Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap
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Gold drops as traders eye US inflation data
Yellow metal slips for 2nd day; rupee extends gains to 282.42/$
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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FPCCI for withdrawal of retrospective bills
Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy
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Pak-US deal optimism drives PSX to peak
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances
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KATI, ombudsman form joint committee
Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism
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Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
European Union and 26 countries condemned the “unimaginable levels” of suffering
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At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Boat with 97 migrants wrecks 14 miles off Lampedusa; up to 17 missing, 60 survivors rescued and brought to island
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Russian forces pierce Ukraine lines
Situation seen as quite chaotic along front lines
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US, China extend tariff truce, calming tensions
Truce offers a reprieve for global markets and businesses
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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Land swapping to dominate Alaska summit
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on Wirtz, Ekitike, Kerkez and Frimpong
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Gavaskar questions Tendulkar, Anderson snub
He says both legends should have been invited for Test finale
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Prendergast seals top spot in ICC rankings
She was rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan
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Brevis stars as SA level T20 series
The right-hander smashes 125 not out off just 56 balls
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Grealish to join Everton on loan
He fell out of favour with City boss Pep Guardiola
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Sabalenka survives massive Cincinnati struggle
She holds off an inspired Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5)
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Lloyd concerned over WTC tier plan
He stresses the need to address the ICC's revenue distribution model
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Pak set to compete at Kazakhstan Open
The taekwondo team will be in action on August 14
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Raja slams standard of WI pitches
He says pitches, particularly in Trinidad, fail to meet international standards
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West Indies clinch first ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991
Jayden Seales' six-wicket haul leads West Indies to 202-run victory in final ODI
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Shubman Gill emerges as front-runner for India ODI captaincy
A formal decision by BCCI is expected after clarity on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures
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Manchester City target Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
The deal, which is expected to cost around $109 million, will depend on Rodrygo's willingness to leave Madrid
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UFC moves to Paramount+ in $7.7 billion deal
The deal will begin from January 2026 and will feature all UFC events
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All-round WI level ODI series
They chase a 181-run target with five wickets to spare