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Ramazan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
Holy month of Ramazan begins on Monday in the kingdom
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Weather turns pleasant as Karachi receives light rain
PMD forecasts persistent cloud cover over the city in the days ahead
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Profile - Asif Ali Zardari: Pakistan's new president
Zardari, widower of slain Premier Benazir Bhutto, is country's only president to serve for 2nd term
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Death toll from Indonesia flash floods, landslides jumps to 21
7 still missing, as tens of thousands of people flee to temporary government shelters on Sumatra, say officials
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PTI nationwide protests met with arrests
Punjab Police round up dozens of party leaders including Latif Khosa and Salman Akram Raja
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India election official quits before vote-date announcement
Arun Goel's resignation leaves ECI with only one of its three mandated officials in their posts to conduct election
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Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet tomorrow for Ramazan moon
Meeting to be chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad in Peshawar
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Zardari’s sworn in for unprecedented second term
CJ Faez Isa administers oath at an impressive ceremony in Aiwan-e-Sadr
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PM ups Ramzan relief package by Rs5b
Premier Shehbaz takes it to Rs12.5b from Rs7.5b
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Pope says Ukraine should have 'courage of the white flag' of negotiations
"Do not be ashamed of negotiating, before things get worse," said Francis
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India says Europe trade group commits to $100b 15-year deal
India is the EFTA grouping's fifth-largest trading partner after EU, US, Britain and China
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Alarming rise in cases of violence against women
Faisalabad tops the list as the worst-affected district with 728 reported cases of rape in 2023
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Naqvi getting cabinet post turns thorny
Dar also not in good books of PM Shehbaz
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Vawda censures newly elected govt
The former senator questioned why elections were not held in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa last year
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PM sends thank-you notes to world leaders
Assures Pakistan’s unwavering commitment and support for the just struggle of the Palestinian people
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Jubilant jiyalas kick off festivities
Distribute sweets and perform folk dances across country
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How Zardari outsmarted judicial system
Zardari is a man of many parts, he is a constitutional reformer who empowered parliament and the federating units
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Govt mulls help to expand tax base
Will approach Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to seek financial assistance
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Abu Dhabi-owned firm eyes growth
The company has reached a deal to buy both AvoAmerica Peru and Bomarea from US-based Solum Partners and Alpine Fresh
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Cnergyico likely to ink plant upgrade deal soon
Anticipated investment of $1b will boost petrol, diesel output
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‘China’s opening conducive to foreign businesses’
A major driver of growth will be renewable energy and related industries and infrastructure
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Industrialists demand security plan for Ramazan
Ask Sindh govt to control street crimes as workers are becoming jobless
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With political calm, PSX advances modestly
KSE-100 index rises 468 points, or 0.7% WoW, settles at 65,794
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Customs unearths Rs1b tax fraud
Company imports tax-free raw material for sale in local market
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Kyrgyz envoy stresses deep economic cooperation
Says Kyrgyzstan has made liberal laws to woo investors, facilitate mega projects
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European firms oppose LNG permit extension
Believe Venture Global LNG has completed plant but has failed to provide cargoes
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Legal issues hinder projects’ transfer
Provinces reluctant to take over 357 schemes due to legal, contractual challenges
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‘Dance Junction’ enthrals Karachiites
Almost a hundred dancers auditioned for Dance Junction, Dancer Wahab Shah
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‘Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities’
The United Nations estimates that 80 per cent of the people displaced by climate change are women
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Official rates of beef, mutton notified
Some citizens argue that the government's pricing strategy appears more symbolic than practical
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Dates business thrives in Sindh as Ramazan approaches
Surge in date sales underscores cultural significance and nutritional value of this fruit in holy month of Ramazan
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Illegal Afghan jailed, fined
More than five witnesses testified against the accused, who failed to mount a defence.
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Sahil police yet to solve murder mystery
The car of the deceased was found abandoned near Sukkur, which was taken by his wife after the incident
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Zardari polls 58 electoral votes from Sindh Assembly
Sindh election commissioner, other staff facilitated polling
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Admin, traders spar over prices
Traders suggest price stability at wholesale level to control inflation in Ramazan
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Vendors asked to register stocks before Ramazan
Any stock items found more than the data provided by suppliers will be confiscated
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Allied hospitals’ staff await salaries
The delay in payment is attributed to the alleged negligence of the accounts staff at both healthcare facilities
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Court jails drug dealer for nine years
Police arrested suspect after hashish was found in his possession
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Kite association for lifting ban in Haripur
Ban despite the submission of bonds worth hundreds of thousands of rupees with the administration as security.
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Women embark on entrepreneurial journeys
US-backed initiative set to empower 150 entrepreneurs from across Pakistan
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Kite-flyers grounded in crackdown
Over 300 netted by teams from different police stations
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‘Suthra Punjab campaign to transform cities’
Aims for clean streets, functional sewerage systems, park beautification, and efficient streetlights.
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Couriers booked for stealing shipment
Aggrieved citizen kept visiting the offices of the courier company for three years yet couldn't retrieve his shipment
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Plan sought to rid Punjab of smog
Senior minister eyes collaboration with private sector
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Zardari secures 246 votes in Punjab PA
352 of 352 MPA exercised their right to vote
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CM orders rain contingency measures
Province braces for likely downpour, cold wave from March 11 to 14
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People braced for food price surge
Fruit, vegetable rates hit the roof as people fear worse yet to come
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Spring festival kicks off in Multan
Over 20,000 flower pots in the exhibition at Ibn-e-Qasim Park
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Combatting Katcha dacoits
Menace poses a serious threat to people by luring them into certain traps
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The Second Presidency
Zardari has come at the helm at a difficult and divisive phase of Pakistan’s history
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli











































































































