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Shehbaz takes the helm with G20 dreams
New PM shoots for G20 membership by 2030; vows to make nation 'self-sufficient'
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How is the prime minister elected?
In case of two or more candidates, if none secure majority in first poll, a second poll will be held
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Ignorance and intolerance is a deadly mix
Lahore’s Icchra incident has highlighted how unchecked extremism and rampant illiteracy creates dangerous flashpoints
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Maulana arrives in Karachi on eve of PM vote
Fazl dashes PML-N’s hopes of winning his support
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Justice Masood to doff his robes on March 8
Senior judge will hear 50 criminal cases until his last working day
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2nd plane secured from Jakarta joins PIA fleet
Airbus 320 flies form Karachi to Lahore
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Rain spell to have positive impact on crops
Rain beneficial for standing crops of wheat, Barseem, fodder, especially in arid areas
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PML-N claims Imran seeking NRO from US, IMF
Ahsan Iqbal says PTI founder must prove his innocence in court of law
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Kakar vacates PM House
After taking oath of office new premier will move to PM House
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Shehbaz on course to easy win in PM vote
NA speaker rejects SIC’s Omar Ayub objection to alliance’s candidate for premiership
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Less invasive kidney treatment launched
This enables precise identification and removal of kidney stones, which can be fragmented and drained effectively
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CM promises better medical care
Five-year health dept upgrade plan reviewed
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Coordinated rain response stressed
Nabil Javed urged swift restoration of traffic flow during snow and rain
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DIG transferred amidst murder probe
There are concerns that the incident could reignite a wave of violent gang warfare in the city
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Arrangements for floral festival reviewed
Sargodha PHA also plans to launch spring plantation campaign
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South Punjab’s biggest bus stand in a shambles
Unsanitary conditions, noise, encroachment irk passengers
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Petition regarding missing youth disposed of
Public prosecutor states most wanted people go into hiding to avoid arrest, petitions are filed on their behalf
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Smuggled goods worth millions of rupees confiscated
Goods were stored at a private warehouse in Mauripur
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Shah upbeat about Zardari’s victory
PPP to seek votes from all parties for presidential poll
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Over 90% of rainwater drained, says CBC
More than 150 pumps, ranging from 5.5 to 75hp were used during the operation
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'Theives' cannot decide country’s fate: Haleem
PTI questions about stolen mandate, authorities have to answer voters
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Call for setting minimum monthly wage at Rs32,000
Stakeholders unite to push for improved conditions for workers, combat human trafficking
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Eleven new bird species spotted in Sindh
Total of 639,122 birds have been recorded at almost 30 spots
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AGP objects to Rs15b lent to PIA without approval
Finance ministry under scrutiny as auditors highlight oversight failures, call for accountability
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Malaysia looks for increase in rice imports
Consul general says traders’ delegation will visit Hyderabad
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Pakistan Single Window to take over WeBOC
Officials will meet regularly to remove hurdles in way of providing access to PSW
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Kaspersky reveals 30% rise in ransomware attacks
Spike is mirrored by 70% rise in number of victims targeted globally from 2022-2023
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IT experts stress on empowering women
Highlight female workforce participation in driving productivity, exports
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Ejaz urges 9-cent energy rate for industries
Says industrial sector shouldn’t shoulder burden of subsidising other sectors
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Govt to divert Rs10b from provincial projects
Will pour funds into digital information infrastructure
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Millers oppose ban on molasses export
Export of molasses has been source of cash generation for mills for timely payments to sugarcane growers
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Petroleum demand hits 5-month low
Research house predicts challenges in IMF negotiations, oil market volatility
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Counterfeit: Spain busts Pak origin gang
Based in Naples, Rome and Barcelona, gang distributed the bank notes in Italy, France, Greece and Spain, police said
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Flight operation suspended at Gwadar airport
A new notice has been issued, confirming the suspension of flight operations at Gwadar airport until Tuesday
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IMF pushes for broader tax increases
If the proposal is implemented it is estimated that an additional revenue of Rs4 trillion will be obtained
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India to build new naval base on Lakshadweep archipelago to boost security
Indian Navy will announce on March 6 plans to build INS Jatayu on Minicoy island
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Three terrorists killed in Karak IBO
Weapons, ammunition and explosives recovered from killed terrorists, says ISPR
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Run over to death
Even bulletproof cases can collapse when economic and power imbalances exist between crime suspects and victims
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Combatting human trafficking
Addressing underlying causes needs a holistic approach including law enforcement, poverty alleviation, and education
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Nuking Europe?
Amid warmongering, only solace was Putin’s assurance that Russia does not intend to walk over other European states
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Iran election turnout around 40%, reports say
Heavyweight moderates and conservatives stayed away from Friday's election and reformists called it unfree and unfair
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Blast at cafe in India's Bengaluru injures 8, authorities say
Investigators suspect improvised explosive device, CCTV footage handed to police for investigation
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India to procure nuclear-capable missiles worth $2.36b
Five major capital acquisition contracts signed by Indian Defence Ministry
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New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
Green anaconda snakes are very similar visually, there is genetic difference of 5.5%
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PPP to seek votes for Zardari's presidential election from all parties, says Murad
Murad highlights positive working relationship between the PPP and the MQM-P
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Sindh records 11 new bird species
SWD’s provincial head says new species confirm conservation efforts by the department
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Shehbaz, Ayub submit nomination papers for PM election
Election for the PM would be conducted through the division of members in the house
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Two ‘White Car Gang’ members killed
Gang has been linked to more than 50 robberies besides various crimes
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S Punjab education dept focuses on transgender empowerment
This initiative aims to equip them with the necessary skills for employment opportunities in the modern era
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Rain finds city ready and waiting
PMD issues forecast of sunny Saturday with gusts of cold winds
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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

















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