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Filtration plant closures spark water shortage
District admin transfers control of all water filtration plants to PSPA
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Relentless rain cripples civic services
Traffic collapses, markets shut amid downpour; power, gas cuts add to woes
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Pakistan, Eurasian bloc explore trade pact
Feasibility study to assess prospects of agreement with economic union
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PSX rises on hopes of peace talks success
KSE-100 index adds 466 points; late-session recovery lifts sentiment
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PBF seeks safeguards in 28th Amendment
Calls for fiscal discipline, currency stability as devolution of agriculture, industry fails to deliver
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ADB backs shift to indigenous power
Offers technical assistance for AMI meters, battery storage studies as minister seeks NGC restructuring support
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Green mobility faces barriers
Experts call for SME subsidies, battery localisation and consistent financing
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Minister orders faster highway work in Sindh
Aleem Khan issued clear directives to expedite pending projects, emphasising that delays will no longer be tolerated
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UK assures support to Pak energy sector
High commissioner commends uninterrupted fuel supply amid regional crisis
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Rs107b price differential claims remain unpaid
OMCs complain about frequently shifting documentation demands
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Gold retreats amid Hormuz tensions
Prices fall Rs3,000 per tola on global uncertainty; rupee inches up to 279.06/$
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PM pushes currency swap deals
Move aims to lessen dollar dependency as Pakistan repays $1.3b Eurobond debt
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SSGC ordered to pay Rs30m compensation
Utility held responsible for gas leak explosion killing consumers
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Skin disease outbreak sparks health alert in Sindh
Five deaths confirmed in Khairpur; health authorities seal affected facility, set up infectious disease wards
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Gang luring women with fake Gulf job offers busted
Agent connected to the gang arrested from Hyderabad
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Security measures finalised for HBL PSL matches in Karachi
5,000 security personnel to be deployed to ensure safety of teams, spectators
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New monkeypoxcase reported in city
Disease mostly affects adults and no specific treatment is currently available in Pakistan
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No letup in gunviolence in city
Citizens feel unsafe inside homes and outside as stray bullets continue to bring misfortune
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Scattered rains cause power outages
Residents welcome respite from rising heat
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Free transport in unserved districts likely
Punjab chief minister orders PERA to check LPG prices
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What will be the consequences of bombing Iran's power stations?
Experts say that bombing electricity plants would likely spur a humanitarian crisis and fierce retaliation from Tehran
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Ex-Prince Andrew continues to 'gripe' as royal fallout deepens
He is frustrated with his suffering public image, non-existent monarchy role
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'Wireless Festival' cancelled after Kanye denied entry to UK
London event determines his presence would not be 'conducive to the public good' because of antisemitic remarks
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'Held in Motion': Emerging artists explore identity
Karachi exhibition brings together diverse group of emerging artists
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Financial structure bolstering US power faces serious test
Dollar underpins how the United States finances its deficits, projects power, and controls access to capital
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Technology is only inclusive when people are
When design excludes users, exclusion becomes built into the system
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Saving water, securing futures - reviving community ponds
Disappearance of ponds has serious implications for environmental sustainability and rural livelihoods
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Risky experiment
Financial literacy is best taught through guidance from parents, teachers, public awareness
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To the moon
Artemis II's journey is a scientific breakthrough redefining the limits of human spaceflight
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Catastrophe in the making
Bourses in Manhattan plunged, oil prices soared on wayward assumptions from Trump's statements
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Enduring rivalry and the plight of divided families
Peace between Pakistan, India, fostering a culture of healthy inter-state relationships, was never a priority
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Fact check: Putin did not threaten West amid Mideast war; viral video is old, unrelated
A viral video traced to a 2023 Putin speech was misused, prompting fact-check amid high interest
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Artemis II crew snaps historic Earthset photo on way home
Crew described lunar surface, saw eclipse and meteor flashes striking the Moon during the mission
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Shops, markets in Islamabad begin shutting at 8pm as PM reviews austerity measures
PM Shehbaz warns of strict action against hoarders of petroleum products in austerity review meeting
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Pakistan urges 'restraint and diplomacy' at UNSC Hormuz vote as Mideast negotiations hit snag
Warns that if military escalation and disruptions in Hormuz persist, the suffering will extend far beyond the region
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China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favour of the resolution, with two against and two abstentions
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Timeline: Developments after Trump’s initial Hormuz deadline to Iran
Wave of attacks follows Trump’s Hormuz deadline, affecting military, energy, and infrastructure sites
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US-Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan continue: sources
Saudi strike fallout puts mediation at risk, hours before Trump’s deadline
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms solidarity in talks with Saudi crown prince after Iran attack on energy facilities
Says Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia, just as it supports Pakistan through thick and thin
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FM Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to regional peace in call with Araghchi
Araghchi appreciates Pakistan's support in advancing peace process, repatriating Iranian crew members
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Three injured as 5.2-magnitude quake jolts Balochistan's Barkhan, surrounding areas
Epicentre was located 58 kilometres northeast of Barkhan, with tremors felt also in Kohlu, Rakhni and Musa Khel areas
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India resorting to covert tactics, using proxies to destabilise Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker in comity of nations, sincere mediation efforts led to historic Islamabad MoU
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Petroleum minister rules out preferential treatment for any sector, says 'good news' likely in coming days
Says PM Shehbaz's top priority is the protection of consumer rights
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Eight terrorists, including suicide bomber, killed in two separate Balochistan IBOs: ISPR
President, PM pay tribute to security forces, reaffirm that the entire nation stands firmly alongside the armed forces
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Govt maintains fuel prices at current level for next week
Petrol remains Rs299.5 while high-speed diesel is Rs311.47
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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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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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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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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











































































































