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Capital adopts fresh strategy to combat smog
ICT, CDA and Pak-EPA will jointly enforce measures for stricter emission control
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Twin cities reel under disruptions
Commuters face hardship as key routes remain sealed; varsities announce half-day
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Kitchen gardens take over rooftops and balconies
Women turn to healthier alternative for fresh everyday vegetables amid rising inflation
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Attempt to travel on fake documents foiled
Suspect previously travelled to Azerbaijan, Libya in 2023, was caught attempting to enter Europe illegally
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RWMC imposes garbage tax in Rawalpindi; bills spark citywide protests
Residents, traders protest as authorities send bills ranging from Rs500 to Rs5,000
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18 jailed for land grabbing
Each of the accused was also fined Rs100,000, will serve an additional six months in prison if they default
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FIA Hyderabad busts BISP corruption network in Tando Bago
Device holders spill beans, file complaint against officials robbing poor
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Illegal cannula centres sealed, equipment seized
The action was taken in view of the rising numbers of HIV/AIDS cases in the district
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Drugs, lewd dances mar Saman Sarkar's Urs
Hundreds of pilgrims reportedly lost valuable mobile phones and cash
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Shortage of female medico-legal officers in Karachi slows rape, domestic violence investigations
Only 20 female medico-legal professionals to serve city of 10 million women
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Mock tsunami drill to test response system
Simulated 9.0 magnitude quake along Makran coast to test country's early warning, emergency response systems
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Rice exporter gets 64-year sentence for smuggling heroin
Court imposed fine of Rs2.5 million on convict, who will face an added 15 month imprisonment in case of non-payment
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Officer suspended for overflowing gutters in Karachi
Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah took serious notice of the accumulation of sewage water, ordered suspension
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7,613 cops to oversee polio vaccination drive
2,527 personnel will be deployed in East Zone, 2,732 in West Zone, 2,354 in South Zone
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Anti-polio drive targets 10.6m children in Sindh
CM says nine cases in Sindh in a year is a grave matter
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Grand Jirga reaches Tirah for talks
Terrorists demand Sharia rule, reversal of ex-FATA merger in first round of talks
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Chaman border reopens for stranded refugees
Crossing opened temporarily on humanitarian grounds
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PHC seeks governor's response on Afridi oath
Court directs confirmation of summary's receipt before next hearing
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Theatre speaks, society listens
From pantomime to debate, Punjab Maas International Theatre Festival celebrates art's power
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Sharmeen joins Nathaniel's stirring new short
'Don't Be Late, Myra' tells a deeply personal story of fear and survival
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Faith, rhythm, and the road ahead
Faith, rhythm, and the road ahead
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'Neelofar' celebrates love beyond sight
Mahira's portrayal of a blind woman and Fawad's introspective writer promise a story of empathy
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Trump’s China tariff talk clouds IMF, World Bank meetings
Former IMF official warns Fund risks being pushed to enforce Trump’s geopolitical goals, pressure China
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Several killed as Hamas clashes with armed clan in Gaza after ceasefire
A source within Gaza’s Hamas-run Interior Ministry acknowledged that there had been fatalities on both sides.
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Trump singles out PM Shehbaz, ‘favourite’ Field Marshal Asim Munir for Gaza peace efforts
Sharif says US president is "the leader the world needs the most"
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At least 42 dead as bus plunges down embankment in South Africa
Bus to Zimbabwe crashes in South Africa’s Limpopo province, killing passengers after driver loses control
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Tax filing deadline: Another 15-day extension sought
FPCCI urges FBR to move due date to October 31 citing portal glitches, document delays, and ERP integration issues
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Qatar, Turkiye join Egypt, Trump in signing Gaza ceasefire deal
Trump calls it a “tremendous day for the Middle East” as leaders sign Gaza ceasefire declaration
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At least 64 dead, 65 missing as floods devastate Mexico
Floods in Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla kill dozens, destroy villages as toll rises amid heavy rains
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Pakistan Army wins gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2025 in UK
137 teams from 36 countries took part in this year’s competition
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Undersea cable repair to disrupt internet in Pakistan
Work expected to last up to 18 hours, resulting in possible service degradation or delay in international connectivity
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OpenAI announces Broadcom partnership to build AI chips
OpenAI says custom chips could make its AI models faster and more powerful than off-the-shelf processors
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Punjab's grassroots democracy stalls again as new law delays local govt polls
Fourth instance in roughly a decade Punjab’s local elections have been derailed by legislative changes
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Lahore court dismisses Gogi Butt’s bail plea in Ameer Balaj murder case
Gogi’s cousin Teefi, an accomplice in the same case, was shot dead in a police encounter last week
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West Indies fightback 'sign of good things', says Campbell
The opener believes the team’s renewed resilience with the bat could spark a positive turnaround
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Hamas frees last Israeli hostages as Trump declares Gaza war over
Freed Palestinian prisoners return to Gaza and West Bank, greeted with joy before Egypt ceasefire summit
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India close in on Test series sweep despite West Indies fightback
Campbell and Hope’s resilient centuries gave the visitors a rare moment of pride on a tough tour
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K-P power vacuum deepens as PHC seeks governor's opinion on CM's oath
Kundi calls new CM’s election unconstitutional, says Gandapur’s resignation not approved so 'vote invalid'
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Noman derails South Africa to 216-6 in first Pakistan Test
Left-arm spinner shines with a decisive spell, leaving the visitors struggling after early resistance
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PTI terms 27th Amendment attempt to undermine Constitution
Punjab leaders describe tweaks as ‘theft’ rather than reforms
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Three killed, seven injured as gas explosion collapses house in Lahore
Explosion causes extensive structural damage, bringing down walls, ceilings and scattering debris across narrow street
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PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui passes away
Veteran politician was admitted in ICU due to breathing difficulties
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Floods worsen girls' education crisis
As K-P reels from the August tragedy, widespread school destruction cuts off access to schooling for millions of girls
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K-P revokes ban on recruitment, transfers
Ban was initially imposed when Chief Minister Afridi took oath but was unable to form his cabinet
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No breakthrough in govt-TTP Tirah talks as both sides refuse to budge
Tribal elders reject evacuation as jirgas collapse, warning they'll resist displacement
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Report paints grim picture of child safety in the capital
Despite the gravity and rising number of violence against children, only seven cases resulted in convictions
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Two terrorists killed as security forces foil suicide attack at Cadet College Wana
ISPR says Fitna al Khwarij once again tried to repeat barbaric act of terrorism carried out in APS Peshawar
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Senate approves 27th Amendment with two-thirds majority
Opposition members protest, tear up copies of bill, raise slogans against government
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Revered academic Dr Arfa Syeda Zehra passes away
Literary icons and colleagues remember late scholar, term her death an 'irreplaceable loss'
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Security forces kill 20 'Khwarij terrorists' in K-P IBOs: ISPR
Military media wing says 12 terrorists neutralised in Dara Adam Khel, eight in Shawal
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Two injured, truck set ablaze as Customs raid on Karachi's Maymar Plaza descends into chaos
Shopkeepers told to bring valid receipts to retrieve confiscated items or pay duties
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Gunmen open fire at Naseem Shah’s home in Lower Dir, five arrested
Shooting at national cricketer’s home damages gate, windows, and a parked vehicle
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FDI: big market, small confidence
Pakistan resets rules faster than investment cycles can adjust, eroding confidence
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Is the economy suffocating under red tape?
Over 100 regulators, overlapping rules, repeated paperwork and high taxes continue to deter investment
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Pakistan's stock market needs depth, not drama
With most gains driven by financials and energy giants, PSX lacks broad participation needed for durable bull run
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Diversification of Muslim economies over the years
To accelerate growth, they must invest heavily in human capital and digital skills, harmonise regulatory frameworks
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Diverging trade strategies at ASEAN
As CAFTA 3.0 promotes multilateral growth, US pushes for bilateral deals
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Policy framework and structural change
Successive govts have ignored traditional economic fundamentals such as high aggregate demand, real exchange rate
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Sugar cargo delay causes port congestion
Importers of other goods forced to pay high demurrages
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Google begins manufacturing Chromebooks in Haripur
Shaza says tech giant will employ 600 workers and produce 600,000 Chromebooks
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Govt to borrow $1b for reforms
World Bank to provide $600m for FBR, PBS, others; ADB to lend $400m for SOEs
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FBR faces backlash over social media surveillance for tax evasion
Influencers call policy ‘futile’, claim social media posts create ‘fabricated’ wealth images
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Chambers join hands to prop up economy
Voice fear poor policies, neglect of private sector can worsen situation
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Inflation, fiscal strains weigh on PSX
Profit-taking owing to weak sentiment drags KSE-100 down by 2,039 points WoW
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International Investment to acquire Novartis Pharma
International Investment to acquire Novartis Pharma
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Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US
Dubai hookah maker AIR to go public in US
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Digital economy stumbles on internet slowdown
IT, e-commerce, freelancers hit hard as poor network management compounds cable faults
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US Senate advances bill to end 40-day government shutdown
December vote on extending ACA subsidies that help low-income Americans afford health insurance
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Beijing pushes consumer loans, China's internet firms cautiously revive lending
Internet platforms read move as a green light to cautiously expand in consumer lending
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Four dead, dozens injured in Ecuadoran prison clash
Four dead, dozens injured in Ecuadoran prison clash
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Ukraine scrambles for energy after Russian attacks
Scheduled power cuts, implemented by state grid operator Ukrenergo to balance the system
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Malian woman who posted on TikTok abducted, executed
News of her death has shocked the country, which is ruled by a military junta
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BBC chief resigns after row over Trump documentary
Like all public organisations, the BBC is not perfect
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Protests suspend opening of Nigeria heritage museum
After around two hours, guests were escorted away in buses to a nearby hotel
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At COP30, the planet waits for reprieve
Global temperatures are rising, political will is shifting, and many countries are sidelining the climate agenda
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Over a million military personnel, thousands of IDPs cast early ballots in Iraq
Over 7,700 candidates vie for 329 parliamentary seats as 21 million Iraqis prepare to vote
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Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll in Philippines rises to 224
Philippines declares national calamity as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits; Super Typhoon Fung-wong follows
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Hundreds missing after boat sinks near Thailand-Malaysia border
More victims may still be missing three days after the Myanmar boat sank with about 300 people on board
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Trump rings in dawn of multipolar world
US president’s ‘G2’ overture to Xi shows US can no longer ignore China’s equal standing
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Israel army chief vows to return remains of officer slain in 2014 Gaza war
Israel's military chief pledged Saturday to bring home the remains of an officer killed
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Russian attack hits Ukraine energy infrastructure: Kyiv
Experts have said Ukraine risks heating outages ahead of the winter months
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Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength
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League of Legends World Championship 2026 to be held in United States across two cities
Riot Games confirms that the 2026 League of Legends World Championship will take place in Texas and New York
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Pakistan name squads for Sri Lanka ODIs, tri series
Right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz has been released from the Pakistan men’s squad
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National Inter-School Padel Championship 2025 continues
The three-day event featured 14 schools
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Vingegaard says back to his best after Japan win
The 28-year-old Dane bounced back from injuries to claim a season-ending victory in Saitama despite a mid-race fall
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Kane saves Bayern but record streak ends at Union
The Bavarians sit six clear atop the table, with Leipzig and Dortmund also slipping up
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Chelsea down Wolves to ease criticism of Maresca's rotation policy
Malo Gusto scored his first professional goal as the Blues cruised to a 3-0 win over Wolves
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Messi leads Miami into MLS playoff matchup with Cincinnati
Argentine star scored twice and set up two assists in a 4-0 rout of Nashville
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Djokovic edges Musetti to win 101st career title in Athens
He became one of only three men ever to surpass 100 career titles
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Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals with shoulder injury
The 38-year-old will be replaced in the Jimmy Connors Group by Lorenzo Musetti
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Rybakina outguns Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
She beat world number one 6-3, 7-6 (7/0) to become the first Asian player to win year-end singles trophy
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Norris survives a slip to seize Sao Paulo pole
The championship leader edged Mercedes’ rookie by 0.174 seconds after a tense finish at Interlagos
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New Zealand edge West Indies by nine runs in tense third T20
Kyle Jamieson defended 12 runs in the final over
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Abrar, Saim ensure Pakistan clinch series against South Africa
They defeated the visitors in the third ODI by seven wickets
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Pakistani boxer Qudratullah reaches semifinals at Islamic Solidarity Games
Quetta-based pugilist defeats Sudan's Mohamed Othman in 55 kg quarterfinal, secures bronze medal
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Kareem Kerai Academy wins Singa Cup bronze medal
They showcased Pakistani talent at the global youth tournament











































































































