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Rs264m health authority graft case faces delay
Officials yet to be held accountable; Covid-era procurement violated PPRA rules
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K-P CM hails Pakistan-brokered US-Iran talks
Demands end to IK's political victimisation, detention
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PHC declares NAB's asset freeze order illegal
It may be recalled that NAB had frozen the assets of Iftikhar Ahmed and Safia Parveen in Hayatabad, Peshawar
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Insulin prices double as medicine costs surge
Essential drugs, including life-saving treatments for diabetes, thyroid, and typhoid, see sharp hikes
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Robbers snatch Rs7m at gunpoint in Chakdara
Soon after receiving information, police reached spot, registered an FIR, collected evidence, launched investigation
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Man lands in lockup in domestic violence case
Victim said husband was also attempting to portray her as mentally ill, video evidence confirmed abuse
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Traditional rural fairs keep culture alive in South Punjab
Seasonal festivities blend sports, food, community spirit across region
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Man kills elder sibling over domestic dispute
Argument between two brothers leads to younger sibling allegedly opening fire, killing brother before fleeing
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Wanted criminal killed in encounter
Criminal involved in 44 cases, police constable injured in recent incident also linked to suspect
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CM orders weekly updates on development
Projects underway in 51 cities across Punjab
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Govt fails to vaccinate street dogs
Poor breeding control and gaps in rabies coverage leave residents exposed
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Sindh pushes China MoUs into fast lane
CM reviews MoUs signed following President Zardari's recent visit to China to accelerate finalisation efforts
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Lecturer arrested in student suicide case
Two-day road blockade over 'harassment-linked' death forces police action
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SHC disposes of petitions after missing persons recovered
Petitions had named IG Sindh, SSPs of East, Central, and Malir districts, CTD officials, others as respondents
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Aerial Surveillance Wing to be set up to curb crimes
Initiative also expected to improve traffic management, crowd control, monitoring of public gatherings
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Gang of school burglars busted
Suspects conducted reconnaissance of schools at night; would hold security guards hostage, steal valuable equipment
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Blackouts mar board exams day two
Total of 385,529 students appeared in the examinations across 521 centres in both morning and evening sessions
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Petrol drops, fares play catch-up
Rickshaw and bike fares fall by Rs10 to 50 after fuel price cut
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Diplomacy and Hobbesian world
Unchecked power politics and weak accountability keep the world trapped in cycles of war and injustice
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Mediation ecosystem as a strategic asset for investor confidence
Delayed justice deters investment; mandatory mediation could unlock Pakistan’s economic potential
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Teachers first
Teachers are praised in words but neglected in reality, weakening education and society’s moral foundation
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Balochistan's failing health
Balochistan’s healthcare crisis stems less from geography and more from poor management and weak accountability
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Another illegal annexation
Amid war, Israel accelerates settlements, deepening annexation as global powers fail to act
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Underutilised funds
Idle public funds expose uneven priorities, with political schemes fast-tracked while critical sectors lag
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When the search for truth yields to the comfort of silence
Public-funded academia is failing its duty as fear and ambition silence truth and erode intellectual courage
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 exceeds 2,000
In its latest statement, the ministry reported that 97 people were killed and 133 injured over the past 24 hours.
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London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
First gathering since London High Court ruled ban on pro-Palestinian group unlawful in February
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First Pakistan-bound container vessel reaches Karachi after Strait of Hormuz reopening
Trump says US begins the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz as a favour to countries around the world
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Govt fails to vaccinate street dogs in Punjab
Poor breeding control and gaps in rabies coverage leave residents exposed
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Lahore electric tram project stalled amid controversy
The tram is expected to carry more than 300 passengers across a 27-kilometer route
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Russia and Ukraine trade prisoners, drone strikes ahead of Easter truce
Exchange 175 prisoners of war each after the United Arab Emirates helps mediate the swap
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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











































































































