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Eye allergies spike in twin cities
Pindi and Islamabad experience hazardous pollen levels
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Price hike hits markets before Eid
Freight costs for transporting containers from Karachi to Rawalpindi, Peshawar rises from Rs360,000 to Rs635,000
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Public assets rot, vanish in open dump
Exposure to weather and lack of security lead to deterioration and theft of parts
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Balochistan plans to upgrade 1000 schools
Bugti vows to end educational backwardness
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The illusion of learning in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence has made access cheap and immediate
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Democracy and freedom deficit
Global Peace Index 2025 places Pakistan at number 144 out of 163 countries due to the frequency of political upheavals
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Beware of AI in education
Pakistan is deploying AI in education without a dedicated governance policy
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Dampened shopping spirit
As Eid approaches, the promise of celebration feels increasingly out of step with the country's economic reality
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SBCA's admission
Gul Plaza was not built as it was meant to be built
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Denying lawful access
Despite assurances of a considerate hearing, Khan's sons' visa applications have been pending for more than two months
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US-Israel folly
Over the decades, Khamenei proved less a transitional figure and more a consolidator of the system
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FIFA, YouTube reach deal for World Cup live broadcasts
Deal allows rights-holding broadcast partners to stream the first 10 minutes of every match on their YouTube channels
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First Pakistani vessel carrying oil shipment arrives via Strait of Hormuz
Iran granted MT Karachi special permission to transit, vessel enters Pakistan waters with 80m litres of crude
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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset
The trip will now take place in about five or six weeks
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Ali Larijani: Iran power player who rose then fell on winds of war
Larijani played a larger role than Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei early in the war
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Israel claims Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani 'eliminated'
Iran has not commented on the claim
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Govt approves crackdown on hawala, money laundering networks
Aurangzeb, Naqvi call for transparent and foolproof remittance system
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SBP says banks to remain shut for four days from March 20 to 23
Says all banks would remain closed on March 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, on account of Eidul Fitr holidays
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Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic
Says it provides and will continue 'to provide Cuba with the necessary support, including financial support'
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Ramsey out of World Cup play-off squad
The 35-year-old has been without a club since leaving Pumas
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EU foreign policy chief Kallas calls on US, Israel to end Iran war
Kallas says Europe may help restore Hormuz navigation, likely through diplomacy, not force
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
Arokodare scored late equliser to secure a 2-2 draw
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Unplanned war, unintended consequences
Even as Trump boasts of success, the regime in Tehran remains intact and operational
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Idea England weren't fussed about Ashes was tough: Pope
Ben Stokes' tourists went down to a 4-1 series loss to Australia
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Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final
She fired home the winner in the 58th minute of the game
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Govt intensifies efforts to assist nationals as Middle East crisis deepens
DPM Dar chairs review meeting, orders measures to facilitate and support Pakistanis in region
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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, blames 'Israel, its powerful American lobby' for conflict
'I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,' says Joseph Kent
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War threatens Gulf's dugongs, turtles and birds
Ecosystem strained by climate, shipping, then worsened by US-Israel war and Iran response
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Iran's new supreme leader rejects de-escalation proposals conveyed by intermediaries, official says
Demands Israel and the United States first be 'brought to their knees'
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Pakistan slams India as 'world’s biggest Islamophobic state' at UNGA event
Ambassador Asim urges India to distance itself from Islamophobic incidents, punish those responsible for such acts
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Govt cancels Pakistan Day parade amid austerity measures
PMO says day will be observed with dignity, respect through simple flag-hoisting ceremonies
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Kazakhstan's president on successful constitutional referendum
Both leaders exchange views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan
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Gohar Shah reveals plan to reshape Multan Sultans
The franchise will undergo a major rebuild with its camp starting March 22 under captain Ashton Turner
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FM Dar underscores dialogue, diplomacy as only path to regional peace in meeting with Iran envoy
Dar conveys his condolences over the loss of precious lives in the conflict and expresses hope for early resolution
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Iran want FIFA WC games in Mexico
Their participation at this summer's finals has been thrown into doubt since the war began
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Gavaskar condemns Sunrisers for signing Abrar
The Pakistani spinner was signed for the Hundred
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Conway steers New Zealand to victory over South Africa
The hosts bowled out the Proteas for 107
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Pakistan, Iran trade continues smoothly amid Mideast tensions, envoy says
Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran says borders operational, ‘green channels’ ensuring flow of goods
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KSE-100 settles above 150,000 after volatile session
Benchmark index remained highly volatile as investors alternated between buying and selling
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China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq
Cites humanitarian crisis, calls for ceasefire
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Fire on US aircraft carrier took over 30 hours to put out: NYT
Blaze of USS Gerald R Ford left over 600 sailors without beds amid the Iran war
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Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of Kabul hospital strike, calls it 'false and misleading'
Islamabad says it precisely targeted terrorist ammunition depots, Taliban used 2023 image to allege 400 dead
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PM directs improvement of petroleum supply chain amid Middle East crisis
IB to present monitoring reports on the enforcement of austerity and energy-saving steps
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Larijani rebukes Muslim states over ‘silence’ during Iran war
Iran security chief criticises countries hosting US bases, defends strikes on regional targets
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Kendall Jenner in short kurti and chunni is the talk of the town
Spotted at the W Magazine and Dior dinner, the supermodels' attire becomes sparks social media buzz
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Students develop App for routes, timings for Punjab electric buses
App has not been officially uploaded to the Play Store but is available via a website
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Why Gulf fury is aimed at Tehran, not Washington
Gulf states absorb heaviest shocks of regional war they urged US to avoid, yet reserve language of betrayal for Tehran
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Spain's king makes rare acknowledgement of country's colonial abuses
Says Spanish colonial laws intended to "protect", but the reality of their enactment differed
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PM Shehbaz, Starmer seek ‘lasting peace’ as US, Iran set for Islamabad talks
Emphasise ensuring the ceasefire remains in place and creates conditions for lasting peace
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PM Shehbaz hails kingdom's 'longstanding economic support' in meeting with Saudi finance minister
Says it has played a vital role in stability, emphasises Pakistan’s commitment to expanding cooperation
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Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members after distress call in Arabian Sea
Rescued crew members of five countries, repatriated to their respective countries after medical care
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‘No Plan B’: Bilawal warns of fallout if US-Iran talks fail
Says the international community doesn’t have a plan B so plan A needs to achieve a peaceful resolution
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PMDC warns of action as probe launched into Mirpurkhas student’s death
PMDC president strongly condemns the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly allegations of harassment
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Partition memories resurface as 3 Sikh pilgrims revisit Pakistan after decades for Baisakhi festival
During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit key sites including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib
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JD Vance hopeful of 'positive' outcome as he departs for US-Iran talks in Islamabad
Says President Trump has given some pretty clear guidelines
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Sindh CTD arrests suspected target killer linked to banned outfit in Karachi
Says he was involved in multiple terrorist activities in the past
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Judge expresses anger over missing evidence in Rajab Butt case, orders statement recording
Investigation officer tells the court that he has neither full knowledge of the case nor of its investigation
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Pakistan growth seen at 4.5% in FY2027: ADB
Flags recovery but warns inflation may rise to 6.5% by FY2027 amid global uncertainty, Middle East tensions
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Sindh announces early closure of markets, malls under austerity measures
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions
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Dar, French FM discuss Lebanon violations, reaffirm bilateral cooperation
Pakistan, France stress ceasefire adherence, diplomatic path for peace
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Pakistan, Vietnam reaffirm ties as Zardari congratulates Vietnamese president
President hopes to deepen Pakistan–Vietnam cooperation, lauds ties and country’s progress under new leadership
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old
Video from February 17, 2019, unrelated to current peace talks, shows Pakistani jets greeting MBS on his visit
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KSE-100 closes near 168,000 points on US-Iran peace optimism
Benchmark index touches an intraday high of 168,290 before settling in positive territory
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Mild pullback follows record surge at PSX
KSE-100 index falls 0.18%; market cools off after 9% spike a day ago
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Urea smuggling risk alarms minister
Closing stock at 800,000 tonnes for Kharif as concerns raised over buffer adequacy at peak demand
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Gas industry calls for ramping up production
Following the ceasefire, Pakistan has successfully averted energy shortages
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Gujranwala industrial expo opens in Karachi
Three-day event to showcase diversity, competitiveness as economy shows cautious optimism
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FinMin seeks input for budget
Chambers propose lower policy rates, abolition of Section 7E, regional linkages
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Oil pares gains torise about 1%
Israel's peace talks plan with Lebanon erased 5% early gains
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Chinese tyre firm to invest $120m
Service Long March targets $100m exports as Pakistan becomes fifth-largest tyre exporter to US
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Pakistan, Ethiopia envisage trilateral maritime alliance
Plan to sign deal, also involving Djibouti, to boost Asia-Africa trade
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SBP reserves rise $19m to $16.4b
Gold tumbles despite global gains; rupee edges higher
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World Bank cuts GDP forecast to 3%
CAD may widen to $4.9b on higher energy imports, lower remittances amid war
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PSX closes above 165,000 points amid geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices
Trading activity remained robust, with volumes reaching 456 million shares
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Gold prices in Pakistan fall amid decline in global market
The price of gold per tola decreased by Rs9,500 in the local market
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Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan
CDWP defers $40m World Bank project over exorbitant rates for furniture, laptops
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Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Cites the ongoing security situation in the region to delay the trial, which is about to resume on Sunday
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Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. What do we know?
Both sides face Trump pressure to end fighting, a key Iranian demand ahead of Pakistan talks
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Trump, Netanyahu held 'tense' phone call before Israel sought ceasefire talks with Lebanon: report
The conversation came shortly before Israel announced it would seek direct ceasefire talks with Lebanon
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Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers for 1st Friday prayers after weeks-long closure
Closure barred five Friday prayers in March-April; worship resumed on sixth Friday, April 10
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Trump says US loading warships with ‘best weapons’ if no deal reached with Iran
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf demands Lebanon ceasefire before talks
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Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Only UAE, Morocco and US paid funds among 10 nations pledging support for peace board
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From critic to negotiator: JD Vance to spearhead US efforts in Iran ceasefire talks
Vance faces major test in Islamabad talks, a key moment for 2028 hopeful amid challenges ahead
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Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
Putin envoy Dmitriev meets Trump officials in US on peace talks and economic cooperation efforts
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World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to US-Iran war
'What we're witnessing is not just a displacement crisis; becoming a food security crisis,' says WFP country director
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Israeli military chief says army is ‘still in state of war’ in Lebanon
‘In Iran, we are in a ceasefire, but we can return to operating there at any moment,’ says army chief
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Fact check: Viral video does not show new US troop deployment to Middle East
Video from June 6, 2023, unrelated to US-Iran war, shows a US military ceremony in California
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Asian stocks set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks
Gains driven by easing Middle East tensions as investors eye reopening of Hormuz shipping route
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China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
Says both sides of strait belong to 'one China' as KMT chief calls for institutionalised mechanisms for dialogue
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Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Nielsen underlined the importance of maintaining the post-war geopolitical order
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Britain must take a new path, says Starmer
Britain's PM said crisis, which has already pushed up fuel prices in Britain, is expected to drive further inflation
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Hikaru Nakamura spends 67 minutes on single move before losing Candidates match
Hikaru Nakamura uses over an hour on one move but loses to Javokhir Sindarov in Candidates match
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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
He is due to appear in court on May 7 after allegedly blowing more than twice legal limit in a random breath test
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Tamim becomes youngest BCB chief
He will lead a 11-member ad hoc committee
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McIlroy finds new challenges
He said the win lifted “an incredible weight” off him
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Flick defends young Yamal
Coach says he will always support and protect the player
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Slot tips Liverpool to bounce back
Manager believes his team can recover from recent setbacks
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Sinner, Alcaraz shine in Monte Carlo
Both players opened clay court seasons by crushing their opponents
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Peshawar District Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship to start on April 14
Six clubs to compete in six weight categories at Sports Complex Gym Hall
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WAPDA, Punjab reach final of 61st National Table Tennis Championship
Sensational semi-final victories set stage for title clash in Peshawar
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Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
He is due to appear in court on May 7
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Chalmers targets Olympic gold
The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title
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PSB boosts sports fund
The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted
Politano scored in the 79th minute to beat Milan 1-0
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Wawrinka falls on Monte Carlo farewell
He was defeated 7-5, 7-5 by Sebastian Baez
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Iran awaiting FIFA response
They requested to move Group G matches to Mexico








































































































