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Punjab schools get Rs3.27b boost
Govt schools in Rawalpindi to receive Rs12m; Attock district Rs63.8m; Jhelum district Rs46.m; Chakwal district Rs70.5m
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Price control mechanism falters
Meat, fruit and vegetables sold at arbitrary rates in open market
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Digital stamp fiasco cripples courts
Sudden transition from old e-stamp system sparks frustration among lawyers, residents
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Pindi undergoes historic sewerage upgrade
82 kilometres of new sewerage lines to be installed; 2km-long drainage channel to be constructed
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Over 27k students take Grade VIII exams
PEF partner school students also participate; 190 centres set up across Rawalpindi
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Educators reject school closures
Say extended holidays threaten exams, admissions and learning progress
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Murree gets municipal corporation status
Will comprise of 17 union councils and has a total population of 132,005 residents
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Green bus service launched in Turbat
Initiative to provide residents with safe, comfortable, efficient travel facilities while improving urban mobility
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K-P mulls Rs60b second ring road in Peshawar
Project to help improve transportation in city's southern areas
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Balochistan, K-P brace for toxic smoke
Westerly winds pushing hazardous pollutants towards Pakistan
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Security plan rolled out for last days of Ramazan
Includes security, traffic arrangements with armoured vehicles, Ababeel Squad, continuously patrolling major highways
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Ramazan as a social reformist: ethical residue of a sacred month
By reducing bodily dominance, fasting refines intellect and conscience, making them more receptive to higher guidance
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A biased report
Civilian protection cannot be meaningfully defended if forces that endanger civilians are left unnamed or unexamined
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Hardened nationalism and nuclear neighbours
In a region of unresolved disputes, nuclear capability, symbolic hardening can raise probability of miscalculation
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Bridal burial
Such cases are a part of a larger pattern of under-investigated, often disregarded cases of crimes against women
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Perpetual emergency
A state that cannot discipline its own expenditure in calm times cannot summon that discipline in turbulent ones
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Fingers-crossed
A spokesperson for Syed Mojtaba Khamenei has made it clear that 'diplomacy is not on the cards'
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A noble death
To understand the true meaning of sacrifice, one must study the life of Imam Ali (AS)
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Israel says Iran hacked security cameras
Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel have long been common in their shadow conflict
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Five Pakistanis among 6 arrested in Bahrain over sharing videos linked to Iran attack
Accuses the suspects of expressing sympathy and glorifying those hostile acts in a manner that harms security
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WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
WHO says oil-tainted rain reported in Iran as refinery strike blankets Tehran in thick black smoke
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Putin reaffirms position on regional de-escalation in phone call with Iranian counterpart
FMs Sergey Lavrov, Abbas Araghchi hold call day after Putin, Trump discuss escalating situation in the Middle East
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Govt to absorb future fuel price hikes amid Middle East crisis: Ali Pervaiz Malik
Says he believes that within a reasonable time, there will not be much change in prices
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Elon Musk worth $839b in new Forbes list
Musk tops Forbes billionaires list again as wealth surges $500b on Tesla, SpaceX valuations
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Shrinking pastures threaten rural livelihoods
Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk
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SC adopts four-day work week under austerity plan
National Judicial Policy Making Committee approves judicial austerity and energy conservation plan
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Major UAE refinery shut as Saudi Aramco warns war spells catastrophe for oil
State-owned oil company Adnoc describes its Ruwais facility as 'the world's fourth-largest single-site refinery'
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At least 5 Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
US President Trump among those urging Australia to offer players asylum, citing grave fears for their safety
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IndiGo CEO resigns months after flight cancellation crisis
IndiGo parent InterGlobe Aviation says CEO Pieter Elbers will step down at close of business on March 10
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, pledges closer cooperation with Iran
President Asif Zardari also conveys his good wishes to Iran's new supreme leader
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FO warns Israeli aggression against Lebanon could worsen regional crises
UNHCR says over 667,000 people in Lebanon have registered on the government’s online platform as displaced
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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose
Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League last 16 first-leg
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Pakistan launches school-based plan to revive national hockey
The meeting was attended by directors of physical education from educational boards as well
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Govt expands austerity drive as fuel prices rise and global oil markets turn volatile
PM forms special committee headed by Dar to monitor progress; Friday declared weekly additional holiday
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Karachi to host six games, as PCB unveils PSL 11 schedule
Eight teams to compete across six venues
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Fuel supply fears ease as oil tankers arrive at Port Qasim
Port Qasim spokesperson says vessel from Fujairah has arrived, three more ships expected in coming days
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Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi
Many of the city's Hindus also observe Ramazan and Iftar has become a social gathering
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Shaheen names three ODI debutants for Bangladesh opener
The first ODI of the three-match series will be played tomorrow
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Japan knock out Vietnam
Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter against China
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K-P announces two-day weekly school closure for two months amid fuel crisis
Education department says public and private sectors shall remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays
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OGRA dismisses reports of Rs73 petrol, Rs84 diesel hike as 'completely baseless'
Says no such summary has been sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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North Korea, China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap
Tickets for first passenger train sold out ahead of March 12 departure, service restricted to business visa holders
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World Cup 'too big' to be postponed: COO
Officials were in Dallas for the announcement of fan festival
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Neymar injury doubt casts shadow over Brazil recall hopes
He will miss Santos' Brazilian Championship match against Mirassol
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Five Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
US President Donald Trump also urged Australia to offer the players asylum
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Andreeva crashes out of Indian Wells
Katerina Siniakova stunned the talented Russian teenager 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3
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Slot's Liverpool ready for Galatasaray cauldron
The Reds were beaten 1-0 by the Turkish side at Rams Park in the group stage
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Two dead, three injured as unidentified gunmen open fire in Quetta
CM Bugti condemns the attack, seeks a report of the incident
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FM Dar calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire commitment after talks end without agreement
Vance says it's bad news for Iran, much more than the United States of America
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President Zardari congratulates Iraqi President Nizar Amidi on winning election
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic
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THE GREAT GOLD SQUEEZE
Gold has long balanced sentiment and survival—but rising prices are reshaping that equation.
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Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
Polls will be held under Election Act 2017 and G-B Order 2018
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
Iranian delegation also left Islamabad, Mehr news agency reports
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Of means and memes
Can memes be harmless fun or propaganda as the US and Iran use real death and destruction
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Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
'Let’s see where this goes' is the new language of commitment.
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Where the sky bleeds henna
Ghalib, Faiz, and Hallaj echo through a contemporary English voice
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Return of the rising curve
Pakistan tops the Global Terrorism Index 2026, but the ranking tells a deeper story than numbers alone
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The weaponisation of the Internet
Attempts to restrict online access have increased across the world, making 2025 the highest on record for such curbs
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Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role
PTI said the talks should help 'advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah'
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NDMA issues rain forecast for northern regions
NDMA said Sindh and Balochistan are likely to experience hot and dry weather
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'War is not an option'
Bilawal calls 'Islamabad Talks' key to regional peace
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KSA, Qatar offer $5b assistance to Pakistan
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves remain under pressure due to rising import costs
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'
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Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader
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Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque again, seeking greater access
Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement
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Iran's Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite ‘goodwill, constructive proposals’
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US
Orban's defeat could unblock $105bn EU loan for Ukraine, strip Russia of its closest ally in bloc
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Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
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Israeli airstrikes kill 22 more in Lebanon
Tel Aviv rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah before Beirut talks next week
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UK pauses plan to cede Chagos Islands
London says will try to persuade Washington
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction











































































































