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Education illusion
Learning poverty deepens as 77% of 10-year-olds fail basic reading tests
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Deepening cotton crisis
Pakistan’s cotton collapse forces $3bn imports, exposing deep policy failures in agriculture
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Seven days and counting
Iran war fallout spreads across the Gulf as oil prices surge, regional economies brace for shocks
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Students' mental health
A restless generation faces pressure, joblessness, stigma around mental health
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US crude jumps 10%, trades at $90 per barrel for first time since April 2024
Crude oil posts its strongest weekly gain since the extreme volatility during the Covid-19 pandemic in spring 2020
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Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces: report
Russia said it is in dialogue with Iran’s leadership but gave no details on possible help for Tehran
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Pakistan fully restores flight operations to Saudi Arabia: state media
Says partially restores flight operations on some routes from Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi to Dubai, Gulf countries
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FM Dar, Araghchi express concern over evolving regional situation as Middle East conflict grinds on
Agree to maintain contact and remain in touch
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Govt drops ‘fuel bomb’, hikes petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs55/litre as Gulf war chokes supplies
FM Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announce policy changes in light of Mideast conflict
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China’s tech boom: from AI robots to lunar missions
China is driving innovation, from kung-fu robots to viral AI videos, under Xi Jinping’s tech-focused vision
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Polio threat looms over Punjab
Punjab’s environmental polio detection once hit 43 per cent, with 117 plus cases recorded since 2015
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Pakistan qualify for Hockey World Cup 2026 after edging Japan in qualifiers
Team secures 4-3 victory over Japan to confirm their place in the global event
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Sri Lanka denounces war deaths, houses Iran sailors
'All our actions are aimed at saving lives and ensuring that humanity prevails,' President Dissanayake says
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Some wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears
Not all wealth managers, however, view the ongoing Middle East conflict as prompting immediate capital flight
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Qatar energy minister warns Iran war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks: report
Says oil could hit $150 a barrel within weeks if ships cannot pass the vital Strait of Hormuz
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ECC approves Rs3b gas supply schemes for villages near production fields
Also okays NDMA summary seeking Rs3.63b for reimbursement of flood operations expenditures and overseas assistance
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Suicide attack at checkpost in K-P's North Waziristan injures 14
Miranshah DHQ medical superintendent says four of the injured in critical condition
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‘Operation Epic Fury’ burns an estimated $5.82b in just 100 hours
US offensive costs rise rapidly as asset losses, munition consumption increase exponentially
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Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts
The Belarusian seed was really happy with the way she was serving
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527 Afghan Taliban killed, 237 checkposts destroyed as Operation Ghazab Lil Haq enters ninth day: Tarar
Tarar says 205 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns have also been destroyed during the operation
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'Super special' Allen can light up big occasion for New Zealand
He will be the key figure as New Zealand face India in the final
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LeBron James breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Lakers loss
He sailed past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 field goals
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Morocco coach Regragui quits post
Mohamed Ouahbi will take over as coach
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Seixas to take on Pogacar
The Tour de France champion will face stiff competition from the teenage sensation
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IBCC suspends verification of matric, inter certificates amid cyberattack threats
Portal being restored for local users, while overseas access remains read-only for time being, says executive director
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Piastri edges Antonelli in second Australian GP practice
He blasts round the Albert Park circuit in one minute 19.729secs
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Pakistani man says Iran forced him into plot to kill Trump, media say
US Justice Dept accused Asif Merchant of plotting to recruit people for attacks on Trump and other politicians
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Spurs slip deeper into relegation trouble
They suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat against Palace
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Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
The players came bearing gifts for Trump, including a No. 47 jersey
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Justice Department releases missing FBI interviews in Epstein files with woman who made claims against Trump
DOJ indicated that documents were not previously released because they had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative"
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Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets
They will face Mansfield and Wrexham respectively
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PM directs provinces to take legal action against petroleum hoarders
Orders establishment of a dashboard to monitor movement of petroleum products in real time
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Indian fighter jet crashes in Assam during training mission, IAF confirms
According to Indian media, aircraft took off from Jorhat air base before going down in Karbi Anglong district of Assam
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Pakistan vows to promote critical minerals for sustainable development at UN
Pakistan pledges responsible development of energy and mineral resources, says UN envoy Asim Iftikhar
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From 'Suno Chanda' to 'Tum Larkay Bhi Na' GenZ redefine this years Ramazan drama formula
As the audience evolves, so does the drama blueprint as it quietly sets out to cater to a more aware GenZ audience
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Asia struggles to find fuel oil as Middle East exports plummet, sources say
Bunker fuel prices surge over 40% as tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz down 90% from last week
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Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16, minister says
"The process will be done gradually until all platforms perform their obligations" said Indonesia's digital minister
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Nepal's vote count puts ex-rapper's party ahead in two-thirds of seats
Shah's party leads 52 of 65 available seats, outpacing former PM Oli even in his own home constituency
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PSX witnesses sixth straight weekly loss as KSE-100 plunges 3,715 points
Geopolitical tensions weigh heavy as benchmark index settles at 157,496
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India's tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
Karnataka bans social media for under-16s, citing rising concerns over children’s digital addiction
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PM Shehbaz expresses concern over attacks on Azerbaijan and Turkiye
Condemns attacks as “deplorable actions” that risk further escalation and undermine peace and stability in the region
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Capital on high alert, Red Zone access restricted ahead of protests
Over 2,000 police, traffic personnel deployed, with anti-riot forces stationed inside the Red Zone
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Global gold drops by $34 per ounce, silver edges higher
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs 3,400 in Pakistan
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Federal govt announces spring holidays for Islamabad schools
Spring holidays have been aligned with the Eidul-Fitr holidays
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Saheefa Jabbar Khattak faces backlash over staff hiring remarks
Some social media users demand that she issue an apology
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UNICEF raises alarm over rising child deaths in Iran conflict
UNICEF said 168 girls were killed when a strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ Elementary School in Minab
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Buddy Guy reflects on his blues legacy as 'Sinners' takes center stage at Oscars
Even after nine Grammys, including this year’s Best Traditional Blues Album, Guy is still stunned by the attention
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Financial strain from ME war force Gulf countries to rethink investments
FT says some Gulf states have started internal reviews whether force majeure clauses can be invoked
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Punjab to establish anti-drone units across all districts in country first
Move comes amid Section 144 restrictions on drone use, protests following Khamenei's assassination
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Internet memes portray Kim Jong Un as ‘spectator’ of global tensions
Kim Jong Un memes trend online as users joke about him watching global tensions from afar
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Trump heeds CDF Munir, PM's truce call
US president extends ceasefire with Iran until negotiations conclude Tehran terms move 'a ploy to buy time' fo
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Pakistan condemns Al Aqsa storming
FO describes illegal Israeli settlers' action as reprehensible
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Analysts praise Islamabad's balancing act
Hosting talks at such level has already given Islamabad a great reputational lift
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State Bank receives $1b Saudi tranche
State Bank receives $1b Saudi tranche
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Azerbaijan ready to supply LNG to Pakistan
Azerbaijan ready to supply LNG to Pakistan
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PM streamlines P3A to expedite projects
Says PPP schemes be included in ministries' KPIs
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FIA books suspects in Rs6.6b fraud case
Benami accounts used in massive tax evasion scam
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Nawaz questions K-P governance record
Cites lack of basic services despite 15 years of PTI rule
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Floods may have hit 3.3m jobs: ILO
Punjab, rural workers hardest hit; urgent livelihood recovery needed
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JI for united front against 'failed system'
Hafiz Naeem targets governance failures at Battagram gathering
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HEC cracks down on sub-campus sprawl
Orders halt to unapproved expansion by universities
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Strong dollar, rising yields push gold lower
Bullion slides as investors eye US-Iran talks; rupee inches up
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FinMin expects continuous progress under GSP+
Discusses economic ties, investment outlook in meeting with EU envoy
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PTCL returns to profit after four-year hiatus
Group earns Rs3.1b in Q1, plans to launch 5G services next month
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Freelancers fetch $856m in 9 months
AI, cybersecurity key to sustaining growth; 5G, satellite net solutions urged
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Skills, e-commerce key to boosting exports
Jam Kamal sees grassroots training as external trade engine with digital linkages
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Energy disruption to widen India deficit
Moody's flags inflation risks, fiscal pressures may strain policy flexibility and investor confidence
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PSX trims gains as profit-taking limits rally
Index still ends in green, supported by hopes for US-Iran talks, $1b Saudi inflow
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170 port personnel promoted after 24 years
Maritime minister calls move major administrative breakthrough, ends career stagnation
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IMF to vet auto policy before cabinet
Global lender pushes for tariff cut to 6% by 2030, end of protection for assemblers
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PSX gains trimmed as profit-taking limits early rally to 960 points
KSE-100 still closes in green, supported by US-Iran talk hopes, $1b Saudi inflow
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FinMin says Pakistan regaining macroeconomic stability, investor confidence
Says country recently re-entered international capital markets after 4-year hiatus through Eurobond transaction
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Gold, silver extend declines in international and domestic markets
Price of gold per tola decreases by Rs1,000 in Pakistan
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Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes
Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz
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SBP receives $1b from Saudi Arabia, second tranche of $3b deposit
Inflows expected to bolster foreign exchange reserves amid ongoing efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability
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Ukraine pipeline repair allows Russian oil flow to Europe
Druzhba pipeline fixed, Zelenskiy says it can restart
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Starmer teetering on the edge
Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
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Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel
Tel Aviv maintains Lebanese buffer zone
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EU says no support among members for proposals to suspend Association Agreement with Israel
Says discussions will continue
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Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
'If the UAE had a problem ... we would be there for them,' he says
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Many Americans question Trump’s temperament amid Iran war, pope spat: poll
Trump's approval remains at 36%, with 62% disapproving; few Americans support US strikes on Iran or a NATO exit
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Trump says he does not want to extend truce as expiry nears, US seizes tanker
Iran warns it seeks no attack but vows stronger response if targeted again, spokesperson says
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From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'
The pope warned humanity risks tragedy without political responsibility and respect for institutions
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Fact check: Viral video does not show US forces seizing Iranian ship amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
The Actual video showed a navy drill on US 250th anniversary posed first by a Spanish journalist
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West Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves
They are now 16 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham
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PSG and Enrique sweat on Vitinha ahead of UCL semis
The Portuguese central midfielder will miss PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Nantes
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Pre-season fixtures announced
City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve will be in action in Hong Kong
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Vital for faltering Chelsea to add experience’
Di Matteo backs Rosenior to still be in charge next season
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Sabalenka, Alcaraz sweep top honours
The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns
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Timberwolves stun Nuggets in playoffs
They staged a double-digit fightback for a series-leveling 119-114 upset
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F1 to make rule changes from next race
The sport started a new era with a 50-50 split between electric and combustion power
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West Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves
They are now 16 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham
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Leicester fairytale turns sour
They are on the brink of relegation to third tier
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PCB eyes Saudi stadium to take PSL beyond borders
Various venues in Saudi Arabia are currently being reviewed
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Babar Azam’s Smiling Face
The Peshawar Zalmi captain scored his third PSL ton against Quetta Gladiators
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City beat Arsenal to seize title race control
Haaland scored in 2-1 victory at the Emirates
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Man City beat Arsenal to seize title race control
Haaland scored in 2-1 victory at the Emirates
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Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title
Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign in 4-2 victory
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Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopes
He gave Lyon an early lead at the Parc des Princes in 2-1 victiry










































































































