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Over 8k households registered in survey in Islamabad
Survey aims to strengthen planning and public service delivery
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Cold weather brings dengue season to an end
Hospitals discharge all dengue cases as campaign formally concludes
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Traffic e-challan system becomes operational today
The fine will be issued automatically and sent to the violator's home address
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Foreign boards funnel billions out of Pakistan annually
Educationists say dependence on foreign boards push local academic systems to the brink
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Two held in UNDP delegation fraud scam
The inquiry revealed the involvement of two suspects from Bahawalnagar
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Parents welcome crackdown on costly school items
CCP issues show-cause notices to 17 major private schools for selling logo-branded items at inflated prices
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When poetry speaks
Urdu poetry has always lived through the human voice. Its power lies not just in what is said, but in how it sounds
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Suicide Terrorism: then and now
An analysis of suicide terrorism in Pakistan, from its inception in 2002 through its peak and eventual decline.
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Takaichi invents a China crisis
Takaichi’s Taiwan doctrine edges Japan into a volatile new conflict zone
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COP 30 ends with promises on paper, heat on the planet
The world’s largest emitters stayed away, leaving rising emissions and vulnerable populations to bear the cost
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Viewing Middle East through four lenses
The future of Middle East is the only future of any region that is predictable
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Rafales, Tejas and us
Reactions to different crashes from Pakistanis, Indians tell a story that encapsulates the complicated relatioship
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Broken windows effect
Visible signs of disorder create more disorder and small, unchecked crimes lead to bigger ones
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Wasteful billions
Tens of thousands of incidents are reported each year and around a dozen types of snakes are poisonous
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Faisalabad factory blast
Commercial establishments, even those that pose serious danger, continue to operate in residential neighbourhoods
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Behave or perish
It is a foregone conclusion that trade and terrorism cannot go hand in hand
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Capture and corruption
Societies that count on collective strength from their people reap inclusive benefits for all
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Global Climate Pact passed without any mention of fossil fuels
The EU dropped fossil-fuel language after Saudi Arabia and others opposed any mention of a transition
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Punjab revises school admissions policy, updates syllabus and textbooks for 2026
New academic year to commence on April 1, 2026, with free textbooks in govt schools to be distributed from April 5
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Dumper Association chief Liaquat Mehsud denied bail in Karachi rioting, firing case
Court cites evidence of firing and acts aimed at spreading terror in Nov 3 incident
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K-P facing deep crisis due to PTI's incompetence: Sikandar Sherpao
QWP leader says provincial govt's focus is only on Imran Khan’s release and protest politics
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22 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli blasts hit homes and sites in eastern Rafah and Khan Younis, causing casualties in the yellow zone
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K-P becomes first province to introduce digital payments law
Initiative taken to encourage small, informal businesses to enter formal economy without fear of immediate taxation
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Faster internet, improved connectivity for users as new submarine cable lands in Pakistan
Offering more than 100 Tbps of total capacity, SEA-ME-WE 6 will provide one of the lowest-latency routes
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Chinese experts gather to explore space science development
Conference to host 50 sessions on space science, exploration, optics, materials and innovation
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“Raising a child is not an easy task,” says actor Sanam Saeed
UNICEF launches ‘Bachpan Bemisaal’ series with Bilal Maqsood
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Road crash, roof collapse claim eleven lives in K-P
Deadly Hiace-car collision on Karak–Indus Highway leaves six dead, nine injured; five die in Nowshera roof collapse
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PPP, PML-N reaffirm support for Sarfraz Bugti amid in-house change rumours in Balochistan
Swirling speculation emerged after claims that President Zardari expressed reservations over Bugti's performance
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Pakistan lose to Nepal after a brave fight in blind women's T20 cricket World Cup
India defeated Australia by nine wickets to book their place in the final
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Macron warns G20 is “at risk” as bloc struggles with global crises
G20 in South Africa adopts climate declaration without US input, a move Washington calls shameful
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New Zealand sweep West Indies ODI series
The hosts eased to 162-6 off 30.2 overs in the third ODI at Hamilton
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Eight terrorists killed during Bannu IBO: ISPR
President Asif Zardari, PM Shehbaz praised and saluted the courage of the security forces for successful operation
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Pakistan outclass Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the third T20 of the tri-series
Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten 80 helped Green Shirts successfully chase the target of 129 runs
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Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case
Older adult from Grays Harbor with health issues dies; owned backyard flock of mixed domestic birds
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Head stars as Australia thrash England
The left-hander smashed a 69-ball century chasing 201 in Ashes Opener
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South Africa 247-6 after India's Kuldeep takes three
Tristan Stubbs missed out a well-deserved half-century by a run
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Master Paints reach main SQ Seagold Polo Cup final
HK Polo qualify for subsidiary final of the event
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Pakistan, EU pledge to deepen trade and investment ties via GSP plus scheme during Brussels talks
Dialogue also offered an opportunity to exchange views on regional, global developments, including South Asia, says FO
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Italy edge into Davis Cup final
They played an epic tie-break to beat Belgium 2-0
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F1 championship leader Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole
He clocked a fastest time of one minute 47.934 seconds in treacherous conditions
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Curiosity cultivates change in attitudes at T20 World Cup for blind women
Sri Lanka and India are co-hosting the inaugural event
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Lawyers, police clash outside SHC during protest against 27th Amendment
Officers' uniforms torn amid intense sloganeering; Bar assures action against those involved in violence
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E-challan system for traffic violations goes live in Rawalpindi
Automated ticketing linked to Safe City Command, Control Centre; over 2,000 cameras to monitor violations
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PM Shehbaz Sharif approves committee for the 2026 South Asian Games
The multi-discipline event is scheduled to take place in January 2026
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Special Olympics Winter Games winners' achievements celebrated in Islamabad
To encourage the players, the Pakistan Sports Board and Special Olympics distributed cash awards
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Federal government removes restrictions on gold trade
Federal Cabinet approves reinstatement of key trade regulations
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Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka A to reach the Asia Cup Rising Stars final
Shaheens will now face Bangladesh A in the final of the tournament on Sunday
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Stokes leads England's fightback
Australian captain Starc took seven as 19 wickets fall in Ashes
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Norris on top at Las Vegas GP practice
The track action was halted as a precautionary measure with 20 minutes to run
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Palmer's Chelsea return delayed
He broke his toe in home accident
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Govt under fire in NA over net-metering
PPP calls solar policy 'broad daylight robbery and fraud'
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Over 90% buildings in Sindh lack fire safety
Inspections carried out at 3,633 buildings; 889 buildings been declared high risk due to serious violations
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Sindh University pro-VC suspended
Viral videos show Prof Azhar Shah 'drunk' on campus; govt says formal inquiry pending
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Man falls from 6th floorafter 'holding woman hostage'
Case has been registered against deceased on complaint of Juma Bibi
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Fire engulfs 8-storey building
No casualties as more than 100 people safely evacuated from the high-rise
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Woman's gang-rape, murder: two suspects held, 11 at large
Saleswoman disappeared on Feb 1; SHO suspended for facilitating suspects
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment
Muhammad Ubaidur Rahman sentenced for rape of 8-year-old girl in October 2023
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PM calls for boosting agri ties with Türkiye
Says two countries can play key role in global food value chain
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Security delay stalls Nushki bridge repairs
Damaged rail links stay closed after Jan 31 attacks
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Free Wi-Fi service suspended at Lahore railway station
Internet provider withdraws facility over unpaid dues
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K-P cabinet approves wheat, relief package
Sanctions wheat purchase, deregulates sugar, expands Ramazan cash relief
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Islamia College bars female-male faculty contact
New rules require NOC for cross-gender meetings
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CTD arrests top terrorist commander in Bannu
During initial interrogation, suspect confesses to orchestrating at least nine major terrorist operations
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Weatherman forecasts light snowfall in northern areas
Capital, adjoining areas, weather expected to remain dry; cold temperatures during early morning, night hours
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2,200 feeders face prolonged outages
Govt admits 10-hour-plus load-shedding
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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SBP reserves inch up to $16.18b
Central bank deposits rise $21m; bullion steady over global cues
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Risk-averse capital drives hybrid deals
Startup funding hits $74m as debt-equity financing rises to 89%
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IFAD reviews rural transformation
Rana Tanveer held a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario to review progress on IFAD-funded projects
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PAVE Scheme rolls out EV subsidies, easy financing
Rs9b earmarked as govt begins transfers to 41,000 electric bike, rickshaw recipients
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PSX dives 2,537 points on blue-chip selling
Engro Fert results come in below expectations, triggering market rout
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PHMA seeks fast-track immigration counters
Exporters complain about prolonged delays in name of security checks
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Carmaker fails to refund millions in customer deposits
PM aide prods company to either deliver cars or return money
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PSX tumbles 2,537 points as selling pressure mounts
KSE-100 index succumbs to relentless selling as recovery hopes dash investor sentiment
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Gold steady in global, local markets as silver gains
Price of silver per tola rises by Rs90 in Pakistan
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‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’
Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force
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FinMin solicits global investors
Cites improved reserves, tariff reforms and plans to return to global markets
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Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing
Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$
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France sets record for egg demand
Each French resident ate an average of 237 eggs in 2025
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China orders milk toxin tests
Manufacturers are to be strict in accepting raw materials and quality control
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Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
Legal challenges are expected to follow swiftly
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Official says drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week
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Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Local TV shows BNP wins 151 seats in 300-member House of the Nation, JI secures 42 seats
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US charges 2 Pakistanis for alleged involvement in $10m health care scheme fraud
Burhan Mirza, Kashif Iqbal and others submitted false Medicare and private health claims in 2023-24
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz review country's prevailing political, economic and security situation
Various senior officials present as regional and global environment also discussed
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Farmers protest over US-India trade framework as govt defends pact
Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards
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India backs $40b military upgrade with more Rafale fighters, Boeing P-8Is
Defence ministry source says India to buy 114 more French Rafale fighter jets
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Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Nearly half of sanctioned-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025 were China-made
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Risk of Nipah virus spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHO
Two Nipah cases were confirmed in India’s West Bengal, while one patient died from the virus in Bangladesh last week
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Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling centre
Two members of Bangladesh’s Ansar paramilitary force among those injured
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Macron calls Musk ‘over-subsidised,’ urges Europe to support domestic industry
French president says joint EU debt is essential to economically compete with US and China
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Turkiye’s foreign minister says US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports
Iran recognises need for deal, US understands Tehran’s limits, says Hakan Fidan
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Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report
The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls
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Marsh to miss Australia opener
Steve Smith has been called as his backup
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Aouar leads Al-Ittihad into ACL knockout
The Saudi outfit thrashed Qatar's Al-Gharafa 7-0
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Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener
He fought off a stiff test from Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1)
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Spurs sack Frank after miserable reign
The London based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle
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HBL PSL XI player auction: Naseem Shah joins Rawalpindi for Rs86.5m
Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was bought by Islamabad United for Rs85 million
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
The Blues missed a chance to move close to fourth-place United
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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan were 187 all out after South Africa scored 187-6 in Ahmedabad
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Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
He second half goal at the London Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw
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De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' He has been linked with a return to the Premier League
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F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli crashes limited-edition Mercedes AMG GT days after receiving it
Mercedes' F1 pilot escaped injury after crashing his $240,000 AMG GT near his San Marino home
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All-round Pakistan outclass USA by 32 runs in T20 World Cup showdown
Win avenged Pakistan's shock defeat at the hands of USA in the T20 World Cup two years ago
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India call Pakistan 'quality side' ahead of T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan's decision to go ahead with the match was hailed as an outbreak of 'good sense' and 'good for cricket'
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Ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The trial was sparked by explosive claims three years ago by two gymnasts
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh








































































































