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The right to peace - for everyone
A brief truce reminds us: safety and dignity should not be selective rights
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Canadian PM hails Pakistan's peace efforts in call with PM Shehbaz
Both leaders also exchange views on bilateral relations, express desire to enhance cooperation
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Trump post depicting him as Jesus removed after backlash
Trump posted an AI image of himself as Jesus, drew criticism, and deleted it Monday
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UN urges US, Iran to continue dialogue, says no military solution to Middle East conflict
Thanks Pakistan, for facilitating the dialogue process
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China says Islamabad US-Iran talks a step towards de-escalation, hopes ceasefire holds
Foreign ministry spokesman says all parties need to remain calm and exercise restraint
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Trump says Iran reached out 'this morning', wants a deal
Reiterates US will not agree to any deal unless Iran abandons its pursuit of nuclear weapons
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Pakistan's envoy says ties with US not merely optional but necessity for present, future
Ambassador thanks US, Iran for their strong expression of confidence in Pakistan
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Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments
Talks also covered a Pakistan-mediated round between Washington and Tehran, officials said
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ILT20 Season 5 to kick off on Nov 22
The final will be played in Dubai
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Fact check: Erdogan did not say Turkiye would have attacked Israel if Pakistan wasn't mediating US-Iran talks
A fact-check found no credible reports of Erdogan backing that claim or stance publicly
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Rs200m worth of liquor seized in joint maritime operation
Intercepts stateless vessel carrying large quantity of illicit liquor intended for unlawful distribution
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Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump's Iran naval blockade
Says Iran violated terms of talks, prompting Trump to impose naval blockade
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PM Shehbaz says Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve US-Iran dispute
Also informs cabinet about his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia
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Next round of US-Iran talks expected soon, says Khawaja Asif
Says there is sense of satisfaction after first round of talks, with no negative developments reported so far
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'Draft was ready': how US-Iran talks narrowly missed historic deal in Islamabad
Last-minute 'hiccup' resulted in breakdown of Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks, say sources
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Price eyes legacy bout
Open to multiple-fight deal
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Inter extend Serie A lead
Inzaghi’s side move nine points clear of Napoli after late 4-3 win
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Bengaluru beat Mumbai in IPL
Salt smashed 78 off 36 as Kohli anchored a fifty
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Sinner sinks Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo
He also regained the world number one ranking
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De Zerbi suffers Spurs defeat
The 1-0 blow at Sunderland leaves Tottenham in bottom three
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Iran warns 'no port in Gulf, Sea of Oman will be safe' after US blockade
Security of ports in Gulf and Sea of Oman is 'either for everyone or for no one,' IRGC says
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Pak journalist honoured with AIPS membership
Amjad Aziz Malik has become the first Pakistani sports journalist to receive this honour
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Fitch retains Pakistan's rating at B-
Says role in US-Iran ceasefire to ease external pressures
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No player is bigger than the game
The fall of gifted players is a lesson for the next generation
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McIlroy wins Masters title
World number one Scheffler finishes second
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Restoring traffic in Strait of Hormuz is of 'paramount' importance, von der Leyen says
Her remarks followed Trump saying US would blockade maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports
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Fact check: Viral video of former diplomat Deepak Vohra criticising Indian FM is doctored
iVerfiy conducts forensic analysis of the audio, concludes video is doctored and has been dubbed over through AI
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Israel seeks to declare Turkiye ‘new enemy’, says FM Fidan
Turkiye-Israel tensions have risen steadily since Gaza war began after Hamas's Oct 7 attacks in 2023
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Chinese FM Wang Yi felicitates Dar over peace efforts
Both leaders discuss Pak–China five-point peace initiative aimed at facilitating peaceful resolution of issues
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Three 'Indian spies' working in Pakistan handed down sentences
Individuals confess to luring others via social media with money offers for access to sensitive information
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Fahad Mustafa, Mehwish Hayat's 'Zombeid' drops first teaser ahead of Eidul Azha release
Much-anticipated zombie thriller sees 'Actor in Law' duo back on-screen together
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China rejects accusations of supplying weapons to Iran
Asserts commitment to responsible arms exports as tensions rise over US trade, military policies
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Sindh outlines welfare schemes as Memon details housing, subsidies
Minister says over 300,000 small farmers given financial assistance of Rs1,500 per acre ahead of wheat harvesting
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
UK refuses to be drawn into Iran war, prioritises reopening Strait of Hormuz, PM says
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IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffic controllers amid airspace disruptions
Letter states country saw surge in air traffic due to US-Iran war, as diverted flights used its key aviation corridor
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What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?
Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world's markets
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PSX plunges over 6,600 points as US-Iran talks end without deal
Oil prices surge past $104 per barrel as Trump announces blockade on Strait of Hormuz
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Quratulain Balouch calls marriage 'waste of time', sparks debate on social media
Singer cites research suggesting men benefit more from marriage than women, drawing mixed reactions online
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Japanese PM praises Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran talks in Islamabad
In a telephone conversation, both PMs express desire to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan
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Pope Leo rejects 'abuse' of Gospel, doubles down on anti-war message after Trump's tirade
Trump shares AI image of himself as Christ-like figure healing man after criticising Pope Leo XIV
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American journalist praises Pakistan's hospitality, cuisine during Islamabad visit
Caitlin Doornbos calls Pakistani breakfast her favourite, halwa her new guilty pleasure
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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
Péter Magyar’s win sparks global reactions, mixed reactions from Trump allies
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Three killed as passenger vehicle falls into ravine in Lower Dir
Rescue 1122 says a child, woman, and man were killed in the accident, while 10 others were injured
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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Sánchez says Europe must do more as US pulls back, urging China to expand its global role
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Iran accuses US of derailing Islamabad talks after near agreement
FM Abbas Araghchi says 'Islamabad MoU' was close but US "maximalism and shifting goalposts" blocked the deal
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Trump says he’s ‘fine’ if Iran skips talks after negotiations fail, says ceasefire holding well
Initially says Iran would “come to the table,” but later states he didn’t care if a “desperate” Iran returned to talks
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Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
IRGC says any military vessel approaching strait would be 'dealt with harshly'
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Ramsha Khan breaks silence on viral wedding rumours with Khushhal Khan
Actor demands private pictures be taken down, says 'this is our life, not your headlines'
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'Mera Lyari' takes on stereotypes as it heads to UK Asian Film Festival
Movie to premiere in London on May 2, presenting Lyari as hub of culture and football
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Sequels, superheroes and nostalgia: What to watch at the cinemas this summer
Five films promising laughs, scares, adventure, to be released between May and July 2026
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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FM Dar announces arrival of 22 more Iranian sailors aboard vessel intercepted by US forces
Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70
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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance
Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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7 abducted policemen recovered
All recovered personnel returned safely to the Sararogha Police Lines, reported to be in satisfactory condition
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CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
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Pakistan emerging as global peacemaker: Dar
Says mediation role elevated Pak diplomatic standing
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Govt lodges protest over BBC report
Rejects unverified claims in BBC Urdu's AJK coverage
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Pakistan, Iran move to boost rail, road connectivity
Agree to address transport bottlenecks, strengthen trade links
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days
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Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days
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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000
Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night
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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members
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Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation
Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say
Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million
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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say
Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave
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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Even as the administration has emphasised unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface
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Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Brent crude futures fell $1.50, 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49,2.07%, to $70.43
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L












































































































