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What is Pakistan getting into with Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’?
Ministers frame it as diplomacy, while critics warn the plan centralises control and sidelines Palestinian agency
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Gul Plaza sealed as Sindh cabinet approves Rs10m compensation for each victim
Cabinet okays alternative commercial spaces within two months, plus Rs500,000 immediate support for bills, home costs
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One dead, several injured as heavy snow, rain disrupt Balochistan
Rain causes 24 feeders of QESCO to trip; ice disrupts traffic on key routes including N-50
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'Aik Aur Pakeezah' reveals how quickly privacy collapses in Pakistan’s digital age
The drama follows leads Pakeezah and Faraz as they become victims of cybercrime after a private video is leaked
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Azerbaijan arrests three over planned attack on foreign embassy in Baku
Suspects had been arrested on charges of 'preparation for terrorism' on basis of religious hostility, say authorities
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Karachi walls call for federal, military control as tensions rise after Gul Plaza fire
MQM-P steps up criticism of Sindh govt as security is withdrawn from party leaders
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PMD forecasts temperature rise in Karachi from Wednesday
Weather in other districts of the province is expected to remain cold to very cold
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Law must prevail over force, Pakistan tells UNSC
Envoy says selective application of legal norms deepening global instability, weakening multilateral system
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HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally
Framework will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, plans to extend to all public universities
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Punjab prohibits kites with religious, political imagery ahead of Basant
Move comes amid reports that kites bearing number 804 being prepared for the festival
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Security withdrawn from MQM-P leaders as political tensions rise in Karachi
Party links move to criticism of PPP govt after Gul Plaza fire; emergency presser called
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China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand
Clean energy expansion offsets rising demand and higher US coal use
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India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says
Modi hails agreement after years of talks as both sides seek alternatives to US-led trade ties
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Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans
ONE Data report finds debt payments now exceed fresh financing for many low-income countries
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
Attal says ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts facing deactivation by year's end
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TTAP, JUI-F announce separate Feb 8 protests
Nationwide strike to mark the 'rigged' elections of 2024
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PCB keeps options open on T20 World Cup participation
Naqvi says final decision delayed by a week
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K-P sounds alarm on 'withheld' NFC funds
In letter to PM, CM Afridi flags Rs54.4b, says merged districts hit hardest
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‘One law for all’: Lawmakers move to end dual citizenship for top bureaucrats
Parliamentary panel backs ban, questions why officials enjoy privileges denied to elected
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Timely promotion is a right, says SC
Court holds that administrative inefficiency, poor governance, or inaction cannot be used to deny lawful rights
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PMD forecasts more rain, snowfall
Thunderstorm expected in K-P, Kashmir, G-B, Islamabad
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Bill proposes voluntary student drug screening
Positive drug test result alone cannot be used as grounds to deny admission
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President approves domestic violence bill
Zardari also signs six other parliamentary laws
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Minister rolls out SHUKRA for passport services
A state-of-the-art monitoring system designed to track passport applications, printing
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PM orders tapping gemstone reserves
Shehbaz urges full policy implementation with help of global experts
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Panel recommends annual hajj quota for MNAs
Suggests sending delegation to offer salutations to Holy Prophet (PBUH
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Heirs automatically inherit tenancy: SC
However, payments made in name of deceased do not fulfill legal obligations
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Pakistan, Myanmar agree to deepen ties
Dar, Than Swe sign MoU on political consultations
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PSX edges lower amid policy rate concern
KSE-100 index sheds 579 points as investor caution erases early gains
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KE exits Al Jomaih Power lawsuit
SECP directive and ongoing court stay continue to bar changes to board composition
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Gold surges past Rs532,000 on global rally
Silver rockets 15% in one day, outshines yellow metal in international market
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IMF growth target in doubt as exports, investment, agriculture lag
Business leaders question IMF's 3.2% growth projection despite easing inflation
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'Seasonal factors caused circular debt hike'
Circular debt declined significantly during fiscal year 2024-25 to Rs1,614 billion
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Govt shelves proposal to revoke APL agreement
Decides to opt for alternative use of strategic petroleum pipelines
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Railways sets up one-window facility for investors
Aims to streamline freight, logistics and speed up commercial decisions
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Business community slams SBP for Holding Policy Rate at 10.5%
Industry in uproar, says SBP is overly cautious when businesses need single digits for revival, survival
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Rate held at 10.5% despite macro gains
SBP defies rate-cut expectations, cites inflation risks, external vulnerabilities
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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
Iran's foreign ministry warned of a comprehensive and regret-inducing response to any aggression
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EU, India conclude major trade deal
60 billion euros ($69 billion) in trade in services
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Bangladesh probes India power overpricing
Finds 'egregious anomalies' in cross-border supply deal with Adani
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Bitter cold grips millions in US
Sweeping snowstorm knocks out power, paralyses transportation
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Trump in bid to quell Minneapolis ICE unrest
US president sends border czar to Minnesota
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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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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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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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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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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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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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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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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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Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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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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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy













































































































