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History's lessons: when warnings go unheeded
A reflection on how Quranic narratives of justice, arrogance, moral decay mirror the crises, choices of our time
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Larger and denser
Experts warn Karachi’s infrastructure, services, safety are already stretched beyond capacity
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Preparing for floods
Authority projects 22–26% higher rainfall, urges provinces to act on early warnings to prevent displacement, losses
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Corruption dilemma
Global lender says corruption is “persistent and corrosive,” costing Pakistan growth
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Debt-for-nature swaps: turning climate liability into resilience
As rich nations fall short on Loss, Damage funding, vulnerable states see debt swaps as a path to relief, resilience
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COP30 fire contained in Belem, no injuries reported
Fire scare halts COP30 talks as sirens send delegates running; flames seen in venue footage
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JF-17 Thunder steals spotlight at Dubai Airshow
Pakistan signs MoU with friendly country for the procurement of the JF-17 Thunder
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Nine women sexually assaulted daily in Punjab, SSDO report reveals alarming data
Over 15,000 cases reported from Jan–Jun 2025, including 51 kidnappings and 24 incidents of domestic violence
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Trump signs bill forcing DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein files
Epstein Files Act requires DOJ to publish all unclassified records tied to the Epstein investigation
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PIA privatisation: four firms prequalify for bidding to acquire 75% stake
PIA's name and branding will remain unchanged; fleet will be expanded from 18 to 38 operational aircraft
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UN says Gaza conditions ‘extremely dire’ after heavy rains flood large areas
With winter nearing, OCHA warns shelter supplies entering Gaza are far too limited for people’s vast needs
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JPMC set for major upgrade as Sindh approves $15m grant for new emergency complex
New 12-storey emergency facility to feature 722 beds, 17 operating theatres equipped with modern machinery
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Erdogan warns of demographic ‘disaster’ as Turkiye’s fertility rate falls to 1.48
He said global capitalism, cultural imperialism and “digital encirclement” as pressures undermining values
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Four IHC judges prepare to challenge 27th Constitutional Amendment
According to sources, draft petition has been prepared and forwarded to the apex court for filing
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Pakistan faces risk of corruption-related money laundering
IMF reports says Pakistan's anti-money laundering enforcement compromised by political pressure, weak oversight
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PSX climbs further as steady investors lift sentiment
Buying spree in key sectors pushes KSE-100 index up by 710.66 points
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SA chase history in Ind as Gambhir feels the heat
The visitors are aiming for their first Test series victory
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Aus’s Weatherald, Doggett set to debut
They will earn their baggy green caps at a sold-out Perth Stadium on Friday
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'This is a trailer’: extortionists threaten Karachi traders via SMS
Gangs target Karachi car showrooms and traders via SMS
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Snow leopard spotted in Munoor Valley, Chitral
Snow leopards are found in the mountain ranges of Lower Garam Chashma, Gabor Valley, Arkari Valley, and Manur Valley
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Punjab launches province-wide satellite system to protect forests
System continuously records, analyzes changes within forest areas using remote sensing technology
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Two police personnel martyred, four injured in DI Khan IED
Security forces later cordon off area, launch a search operation
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UN adopts traditional, oft-ignored Olympics 'truce'
Debate highlighted tensions over Russia and Ukraine, with the resolution emphasizing sport as a platform for peace
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Ex-Spurs star Taricco banned for racist gesture in S. Korea
He was fined 20 million won ($13,600) and suspended for five games
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Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification
Haitians celebrated their team’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years
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Gold prices drop in domestic, global markets
10 grams also falls by Rs4,286
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PSG's Hakimi voted African player of the year
The 27-year-old beat former winners Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to lift the award for the first time
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ADB reviews BRT, urban transport, climate projects in Sindh
CM Murad informs delegation that all obstacles in the project have been removed, work would now accelerate
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Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Man Utd lose in Women's Champions League
Russo’s second half double gave the Gunners 2-1 victory over Real Madrid
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Italy cruise past Austria and into Davis Cup semi-finals
Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli claimed straight-sets victories
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Denmark warns UNSC of TTP threat in Central, South Asia
Sandra Jensen Landi highlights presence of approximately 6,000 TTP fighters in Afghanistan
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ADB approves $330m package to modernise Pakistan's power transmission network
Energy experts warn spiralling capacity payments, underutilised plants remain core crisis
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FCC probes K-P govts policy to dismiss caretaker-appointed workers
K-P employees hired by caretakers challenge dismissal
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Stokes tells England to 'write our own history' in Ashes
They have not won a series in Australia for 15 years
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Norris eyeing big step towards maiden world title in Vegas
The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers' standings over teammate Oscar Piastri
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Saba Qamar goes blue for World Children’s Day
The UN ambassador highlights nationwide children’s issues
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Kacha bandits kidnap trackers, dog for Rs10m ransom
Bandits demand Rs10m per abductee but offer to release the tracker dog for a smaller sum
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Court considers merging PECA cases against Shandana Gulzar
Request for consolidation forwarded to chief justice
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Talha Anjum served legal notice for waving Indian flag at concert
The notice claims that the singer hurt ‘national sentiment’
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To preempt state AI laws, Trump considering executive order
Likely to face state pushback, the move shows Trump willing to help overcome laws they say stifle AI innovation
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Security forces kill 30 terrorists in K-P IBOs: ISPR
23 terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in Kurram, seven more killed in separate operations
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FIA stops Afghan national using fake Greek ID to reach Europe
Immigration authorities offload suspect from flight, take into custody
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Cold, dry weather grips most parts of country
Temperatures continue to drop across different areas
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Punjab surpasses 2025 monsoon plantation target despite record flooding
Plantation activities covered 21,667 acres across province
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Bottlenose dolphins spotted in Gwadar’s West Bay
WWF-Pakistan calls for protection of fragile marine ecosystem
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Aleema Khan appears in ATC after 11 non-bailable arrest warrants
11 arrest warrants cancelled, 15 frozen accounts to be restored, property seizures halted.
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Epic, Unity strike partnership to bring Unity-made games into Fortnite
A step in Epic’s long-term goal of transforming Fortnite from a battle-royale to a wider social, entertainment hub
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Pakistan-Indonesia trade climbs to $2.9b
CG cites potential expansion in Halal industry, IT, agribusiness
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Fertiliser sector leads gains at PSX
With mutual fund support, KSE-100 index jumps 1,291 points
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Gold prices rise ahead of key US data
Metal jumps nearly Rs8,000 as safe-haven demand persists; rupee edges up
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Karachi district administration issues 28-condition NOC for Aurat March
Ban on 'objectionable clothing', LGBTQ content, anti-state slogans; organisers call it suppression of women's voice
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India misjudged Islamabad’s desire for peace, says Pakistan's envoy to US on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts ceremony, pays tribute to armed forces for protecting country's sovereignty
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HEC approves policy on dual, double and joint degree programmes
Policy will benefit students by expanding access to international learning opportunities
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Transparency, accountability and reforms essential for sustainable economic growth: DPM Dar
Says Pakistan possessed 'immense economic potential'
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Pakistan, Bangladesh sign MoU to combat drug smuggling, agree to boost security ties
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in bilateral relations, internal security, and training of civil armed forces
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Violence against women rattles MPs
Sherry says conviction rate remains just 5%
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Bushra health row resurfaces in Senate
JUI-F expresses serious concern over K-P law and order
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Bar leaders demand abolition of FCC
Legal community slams 26th, 27th amendments, delayed Karachi bar polls
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PML-N begins ticket deliberations for AJK polls
Nawaz-led parliamentary board reviews candidates for 45 assembly seats
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POL price surge sparks fresh inflation fears
Petrol, diesel prices rise by Rs15 to stand at around Rs415 per litre
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Pakistan rejects UAE deportation claims
Govt says UAE enforcing routine immigration laws
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Australia sanctions BLA, affiliates
Wong said the BLA has carried violent terror attacks across Pakistan
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LHC allows women to become lumberdars
Court noted that the petitioner was not a stranger to village administration
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IMF approves $1.2b lifeline with new strings attached
Govt pledges adherence to pre-war targets, money will be disbursed early next week
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Weekly inflation surges 15.16% YoY
War spillover effects push SPI up by 0.79% WoW; fuel, power prices soar
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Govt set to scrap tax on oil machinery imports
May adopt 'stability clause' to avoid policy shift during $6b refinery upgrades
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Payment delays squeeze processors
Export slowdown extends settlement cycles to four months
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US stocks climb to all-time highs
Tech heavyweights Nvidia and Apple rose 2.3% and 1.8%, respectively
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LCCI, Australian chamber sign trade MoU
Agreement promotes joint ventures, SME cooperation and arbitration
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Gold drops Rs2,700 per tola
Falls to Rs494,062 despite international prices edging higher
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IMF flags ZTBL privatisation risks
Bank reduces bad loans by 25% to Rs50b, but credit access concerns remain
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PSX plunges over 1,700 points as investors book gains
KSE-100 index closes at 171,115 points as market witnessed typical profit-taking session on Friday after recent rally
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Gold prices decline by Rs2,700 in local market as silver rises
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs80 to Rs8,525 in Pakistan
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Oil prices jump on renewed US-Iran hostilities
Brent crude futures were up $1.20, or 1.2%, at $101.26 a barrel
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Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, destroys homes in new strikes
Shelling targets towns of Braashit, Safad al-Battikh, Touline, as Tel Aviv continues truce violations
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Pakistan raises red flag over illegal settlements in West Bank, calls for Israel accountability
Says Israeli policies, illegal actions undermining prospects for viable Palestinian state
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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Israel committed 'brutal violations' against aid flotilla activists: ICBSG
A total of 177 activists were detained and reportedly subjected to ill-treatment
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Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Rift widened when Trump announced he was withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 troops the US has stationed in Germany
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US intelligence sees Iran's new supreme leader influencing war strategy
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly helping shape Tehran’s negotiations with Washington despite injuries
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Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha
Latest reports involve a man who fell ill, and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger
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US-Iran deal hangs in balance
CIA report shows Tehran could withstand blockade for four months as fighting flares
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Rubio urged to end silence on Israel's N-capability
Intervention comes as President Donald Trump has joined Israel in military operations against Iran
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US court torpedoes Democrats' redistricting win
Referendum, narrowly approved by voters in a special election last month
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Trump releases previously classified UFO files
Apollo 17 mission pilot Ronald Evans reported "a few very bright particles or fragments
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BJP names Adhikari as West Bengal CM
BJP claimed a landmark 207 out of 294 seats in the legislative assembly in Monday's results
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Russia, Ukraine agree on three-day ceasefire
Trump announces May 9-11 break in war, prisoner swap
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Labour loses power in Wales setback
With all 96 seats declared, Plaid Cymru won 43 -- falling short of a majority
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US revises UN resolution on Iran
China, Russia still expected to veto
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1
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Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico
Hansi Flick's side only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions
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Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern
Wolfsburg need to beat the Bundesliga champions to keep alive their slim hopes
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Why Arsenal became Africa's club
The Gunners have qualified for UCL final after 20 years
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No plans for Babar’s T20 captaincy return: sources
Sources say preference will be given to aggressive young players
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Irish footballers urge boycott of Israel match
An open letter sent to FAI from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine
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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four










































































































