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Notorious drug den busted, two held
Huge quantity of drugs and illegal weapons recovered
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Traffic police likely to have modified uniform
New uniforms to enhance aesthetics, comfort, weather resilience
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GDA, JUI-F, JI mark black day against ‘polls rigging’
Opposition stages protests outside press clubs across Sindh
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Current set-up won’t last more than five months: Haleem
Haleem even volunteers to return to jail if proven wrong
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Senior cop martyred in Mardan IBO
Head of TTP’s Mohsin Qadir group, his deputy also killed
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K-P Assembly holds crucial session today
Around 113 newly elected MPAs will take oath, elect speaker, his deputy
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DISCOs: govt to adopt Turkish model
Decides to outsource management to slash losses, draw investment
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Businessmen decry hike in terminal charges
Stress shipping lines, container terminals be put under strong regulatory body
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Daraz announces layoffs in memo
Alibaba’s South Asian e-commerce giant says will adopt more streamlined, agile structure
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Govt set to hike petrol prices by over Rs3/litre
HSD rates hold steady as oil market volatility continues
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PSX retreats as political noise rises
Benchmark KSE-100 index dips 86.83 points, settles at 63,219.10
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Businesses sound alarm over surge in power prices
Lament NEPRA’s unexpected hike will add Rs70b burden, threaten survival
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Rupee comes under some pressure
Drops nominally to Rs279.28 vs dollar in inter-bank network
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Oil refining sector sees $1 billion investment boost
Cnergyico Pk takes first step as new govt policy prompts investments in industry
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Pakistan, Saudis agree to increase investment
Discussions on importance of increasing cooperation in sectors such as oil, gas, construction, food, agriculture
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Moody’s holds Pakistan’s credit rating
Bank of America upgrades bonds despite doubts over govt’s IMF dealings
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PPP, PML-N sort out portfolios in Balochistan
No formal announcement on issue made after meeting
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Senators Bugti, Ahmedzai submit resignations
Move comes after they won Balochistan Assembly seats
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Mengal decries denial of reserved seats
Says ‘someone else reaping fruits of someone else’s hard work’
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US hits Iran with new sanctions targeting commanders, shipping
Deputy commander of Iran's IRGC-QF and a member of Yemen's Houthi militia were designated under the sanctions
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Tough road ahead for new govt as Afghan challenges loom large
FO officials prepare recommendations for incoming govt on how to tackle problems with neighbouring country
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SIC’s reserved seat claim challenged
Party admits no-one contested polls on its symbol; PML-N, PPP question seat allocation to non-winning party
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Rain, thunderstorm in Sindh including Karachi predicted from Thursday
PMD advises concerned authorities to take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation
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Kremlin warns of conflict with NATO if alliance troops fight in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door on Monday to European nations sending troops to Ukraine
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Fazl foresees collapse of ‘system’
JUI-F chief opposes arrest of politicians
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China’s ex-Foreign Minister Qin re-appears to resign from legislature
Qin Gang had mysteriously disappeared in June last year after being appointed top diplomat in late 2022
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Chinese FM stresses right to survival, development at UN human rights council
FM Wang calls on all to respect all countries' right to independently choose their paths to human rights development
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Vawda considers responding to 'Buzdar 2’s servant’ insult
Says if any credible individual raises political query concerning Buzdar 2, I will certainly address it
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Joint training exercise between Pakistan Army, Saudi forces concludes in Multan
The training programme encompassed both conventional and sub-conventional operations, says ISPR
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Imran hails Alvi's decision to not summon NA session
Letter to IMF will be sent after today's meeting, says Imran
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New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
Health minister committed to reducing smoking
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Imran, Bushra indicted in £190m corruption case
Both the accused deny charges against them
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US eyes Israel-Hamas ceasefire by next week
Truce deal could include release of several hundred Palestinian detainees held by Israel
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SP martyred, top TTP commanders killed in Mardan IBO
Three other cops including DSP injured in clash
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PM Kakar halts official duties
Says caretakers now only awaiting the oath-taking of elected government
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New charge d’ Affaires to India takes charge
Observers believe that the latest scenario diminished the chances of any rapprochement between the two neighbours
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NEC approves guidelines for PSDP allocations
Says special attention needed for underdeveloped districts
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SC seeks evidence of bias in Bhutto hanging case
Lengthy judgment in criminal case unprecedented in history, remarks CJ
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ECP to hear SIC reserved seats case today
Five-member bench led by the CEC to conduct open hearing
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Alvi under fire in Senate for ‘attack on Constitution’
Rabbani says president has violated Article 91 by not summoning NA session
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Murad’s election shows continuation of policies
Shah is the first lawmaker to be elected as the chief minister three times in a row
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Shattering glass ceiling: Maryam scripts history
Observers say the otherwise positive rise of the first woman CM still tinged with dynastic traditions
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Tribal clash claims 7 lives
Mahars and Jatois are at odds over a piece of land
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Traffic police shares PSL parking plan
Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to travel from Nipa to Sohrab Goth, Liaquatabad No10 to Hassan Square
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Four burglars arrested red-handed in DHA
Lock cutting tools, cash and other stolen goods recovered
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Polio vaccination drive kicks off
The authorities have planned to inoculate over 348,000 children
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Rangers restored peace in province, says Lt Gen Iftikhar
He noted that Sindh Rangers have performed in every field with courage and motivation
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Voters elected us, but officials changed results, says PTI Sindh chief
Haleem Adil Sheikh says the new government would hardly survive five months
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Use of mobile phones banned in K-P schools
Ban aims to reclaim students’ valuable time for academic pursuits
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K-P CM boasts Rs100b treasury surplus
Outgoing interim chief executive applauds election oversight, fiscal management
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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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Oil slips after Trump says US will assist ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $108.11 a barrel after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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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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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











































































































