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Turkey says US Patriot system deployed to boost air defence amid Iran war
Ankara has warned Tehran against firing any more missiles towards it during a phone call between the two presidents
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Iran says missile attacks to continue, US talks 'not on agenda'
Shipping disruption in Hormuz deepens as Iran war enters its 11th day
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Iraq PM tells US Rubio Iraqi airspace must not be used against neighbours
Within hours of the start of the war, fighter jets, missiles coming from every direction filled Iraq's airspace
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Indian restaurants warn of shutdowns as Iran war makes cooking gas scarce
Gulf shipping disruption squeezes gas supply to India’s hospitality sector
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Indian cricket team receive $14.2 million bonus for historic T20 World Cup win
India secured their historic third men’s T20 World Cup crown with a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand
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India invokes force majeure, prioritises gas sales to key sectors
Top priority supply for households, automobiles, will receive 100% natural gas
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JFK Jr lookalike contest draws crowd in NYC’s Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park filled with JFK Jr. lookalikes chasing $250 prize after buzz from Murphy’s TV hit
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PAC questions Rs101.4m of secret spending by information ministry
Audit report questions a payment of more than Rs50m made to a private advertising company by PPP
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US says UN aid to Afghanistan needs evaluation
Food shortages hit 17 million Afghans as debate grows over UN mission funding
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Rajab Butt sends divorce notice to wife Eman Fatima after year-long marriage
His wife shares divorce papers on Instagram after Rajab ends their marriage months after son’s birth
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NBA pulls plug on Hawks' strip club promotional night
Commissioner Adam Silver stated that pulling the plug was 'the right decision for the broader NBA community'
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Six Middle East airlines cancel 23,810 flights in 10 days amid Iran war
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad suspend flights; 100 daily Pakistan flights grounded during peak Umrah, Eid season
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Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting over AI use restrictions
Says the actions are unprecedented, unlawful according to the US Constitution
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Conflicting claims emerge over Bahrain blast as video challenges US military account
CENTCOM blames an Iranian drone strike, but online footage shows Patriot missile falling in residential area
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PSX rebounds after sell-off, KSE-100 gains nearly 9,700 points
Pakistan stocks recover as investors return after sharp decline a day earlier
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Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach
Financing positions tests LeCun's belief that today's large language models fall short of human-level reasoning
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Sarsabz Tabeer campaign honors rural women powering Pakistan’s agriculture
Fatima Fertilizer’s Sarsabz Tabeer campaign honors women farmers driving Pakistan’s agriculture growth today
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Pakistan auctions 5G spectrum for $507m to boost internet speeds
Telecom operators likely to launch 5G services initially in Islamabad and the provincial capitals
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US deploying HIMARS from Gulf bases against Iran, CENTCOM post reveals
Iran's FM thanks CENTCOM for proving they are using 'our neighbours territory' to attack them
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Traffic plan announced for Youm-e-Ali procession in Karachi
Procession to start from Nishtar Park at 1pm; MA Jinnah Road and parts of Saddar closed for security
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Pakistan rebukes India, Afghan envoys at UNSC over cross-border militancy claims
Envoy Asim Iftikhar says criticism ignored terror threats from Afghan soil, defends Pakistan’s counter-terror actions
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Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets
Did not specify any country or provide details on which sanctions would be lifted
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South Korea says it cannot stop US forces from redeploying weapons to Middle East
Reports on shifting key US military assets have sparked concern in Asia about potential gaps in regional defences
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Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
Announcement comes after US President Trump said he spoke to Australian PM Albanese about Iranian women's soccer team
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White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia
Police in Indonesia are monitoring nearly 100 youths radicalised online by white supremacist content
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Taiwan says US drone orders not impacted by Middle East war
US is Taiwan's main source of weapons, and Taipei has repeatedly complained of delivery delays
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability
North says the display of military force could 'lead to terrible consequences that are unimaginable'
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60 civilians among hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes: Human Rights Watch
1200 people dead as Haitian security forces ramp up targeting of gangs
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Trump crackdown on protests and immigration led to Islamophobia, Muslim group says
Group says it recorded 8,683 anti-Muslim, anti-Arab complaints in 2025, the highest since it began publishing in 1996
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Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
'Involvement is purely defensive', says Australian PM Albanese
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AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of US-Israel war on Iran
'Even little changes can end up telling a very different story'
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US designates Afghanistan as 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'
Secretary Rubio demands release of all US citizens in Afghanistan, including Mahmood Habibi, Dennis Coyle
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Iranian official says 'not seeking ceasefire' as fresh missile attack targets Israel's Haifa
'The aggressor must be punished and taught a lesson that will deter them,' says parliamentary speaker
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Erdogan tells Iran violation of Turkey's airspace ‘cannot be excused for any reason’
Targeting regional countries 'is not in anyone's interest’ and ‘these actions must end,' Erdogan tells Pezeshkian
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Navy acts to shield maritime routes
Escorts and patrols deployed under Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr
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Iran rules out diplomacy as Trump says war is 'pretty much' over
Gulf energy sites hit as Tehran warns of consequences for civilian attacks
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Economy stable despite war jitters, IMF told
Govt projects 4% growth and limited inflation impact amid oil price surge
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Punjab and Balochistan close schools
Punjab and Balochistan close schools
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PM rolls out sweeping belt-tightening plan
Announces fuel conservation measures for two months Govt vehicles' fuel allocation cut 50% Departmental expend
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Trump says war could be over soon as Iran rallies behind new supreme leader
'I think the war is very complete, pretty much,' US president says
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Two UAE military personnel killed
Emirate slams 'unwarranted' Iran attacks
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Hezbollah targets Israel satellite station
Fires long-range rockets deep inside Jewish state
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Govt urged not to take 'sides' in Iran conflict
'It is time for Pakistan to play its role because we are a nuclear power,' Raja said
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Uproar in NA over fuel price surge
Govt and opp trade barbs over inflation and security
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Taliban arms depot destroyed in Paktika
Army destroyed the ammunition depots at their Shaheen Base
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First Lady Aseefa urges cooperation ahead of nationwide polio campaign's rollout
Says years of sustained efforts have brought the country closer to eradication
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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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Trump thanks Pakistan for hosting talks, announces US Navy blockade of Hormuz
IRGC threatens to trap enemies in ‘deadly whirlpools’ of Hormuz as Iranian adviser claims firm control over strait
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
The Iranian delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, also departs from Pakistan after holding talks
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The art of the table: Pakistan’s history of making adversaries talk
Fifty years of brokering peace for others, can the 'Islamabad Talks' mark a turning point for Pakistan’s diplomacy?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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UK will not join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration
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Tehran ready to reach ‘balanced' deal that guarantees lasting regional peace: Pezeshkian
Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire breach
Say it is open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest
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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel
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Iran says it identified 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli attacks
Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead
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Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite 'goodwill, forward-looking initiatives'
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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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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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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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













































































































