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Russia lifts Taliban ban after over 20 years to normalise ties with Afghanistan
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Heatwave continues in Karachi as Shaheed Benazirabad hits 49°C
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Mustafa Amir murder: FIA files new case against Armaghan
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Govt considers early budget session ahead of Eidul Adha
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PIA privatisation delayed again
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40,000 posts being axed to save Rs36 billion
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