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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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ANP to protest outside provincial assembly
Aimal says his party is striving for the supremacy of democracy
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Balochistan’s 2nd snowfall of season
Plummeting temperatures led to surge in demand for both utilities, exacerbating persistent issue of load shedding
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Lakki Marwat, DI Khan launch polio drive
Nationwide effort, spanning from Feb 26 to March 3, is set to vaccinate over 45.8 million children across country
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Bank financing hits record high
Reaches 93% of total deposits as banks continue to lend freely to govt
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Pakistan, UAE eye date palm cultivation
Sign MoU to promote cooperation, sharing of expertise
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Rupee at 4-month high as inflows rise
Currency propped up by reports saying govt may seek larger IMF package
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Chinese solar firm eyes growth in Pakistan
Trina Solar head says surge in power prices propelled demand for solar energy
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EFP introduces code of conduct for domestic workers’ rights
Supported by ILO, initiative highlights need for fair treatment, decent working conditions
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WTO meeting seeks modest outcomes
Aims to set new global commerce rules with world trade at ‘critical juncture’
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China to import 5,000 tons of sesame in FY24
Will ramp up investment in sesame contract farming project
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Bulgarian envoy urges deeper collaboration
Calls on business community to fully utilise potential, improve bilateral trade
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Rupee, yuan to join UAE payment system Buna
It aims to improve cross-border currency transactions, deepen international cooperation
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Stocks surge on political clarity
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 490.11 points, settles at 63,305.93
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Notices issued to FIA, NAB in Toshakhana, cypher cases
Court seeks responses by Feb 29
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NAB issues offer letters to 13 assistant directors
IHC disposes of NAB hiring case; offer letters issued to aggrieved candidates after court intervention
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Video of Maryam 'snubbing' Uzma Kardar goes viral
Kardar says her hand was ‘oily’ which prompted the reaction from newly-elected Punjab CM
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Arab states, Turkey ask World Court to declare Israeli occupation illegal
ICJ has been hearing arguments from more than 50 states following a request by the UN General Assembly in 2022
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Google aims to relaunch Gemini AI image tool in a few weeks
Bard was renamed Gemini earlier this month
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Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon after Hezbollah downs drone
Israeli army says its fighter jets had struck Hezbollah air defences in the Bekaa Valley in response to downing drone
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Japan's SLIM moon probe unexpectedly survives lunar night
SLIM touched down on the lunar surface last month, making Japan the fifth country to put a probe on the moon
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Lahore cop hailed as hero
Punjab CM Maryam honours ASP Shehr Bano for preventing situation from spiralling into tragedy
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Israel’s war on Gaza: How has the US extended military support to its biggest recipient
Since Oct. 7, US has dispatched military equipment, provided intelligence support, sent warships to support Israel
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Navalny was close to being freed in prisoner swap, says ally
Navalny, 47, died at an Arctic penal colony on Feb. 16, the Kremlin denies Russian state involvement in his death
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Bhutto case: SC judge says detailed verdict suggests disagreement among judges
If judiciary was independent at that time, ex-PM would not have been hanged, says judicial assistance Khalid Khan
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Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh resigns
Fatah and Hamas are making efforts to reach an agreement over a unity government, due to meet in Moscow on Wednesday
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Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says
Washington-based research group, India Hate Lab, documented 668 hate speech incidents targeting Muslims in 2023
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Murad Ali Shah becomes chief minister Sindh for third time
Murad secures 112 votes against 36 of MQM-P's Ali Khurshidi
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US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
The man remains in critical condition
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ECP to issue interim order regarding stay on NA-15 Mansehra results today
CEC tells Nawaz’s lawyer ‘cannot continue stay indefinitely’, asks to prepare for arguments for tomorrow’s hearing
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Maryam, Murad seal top slots in Punjab, Sindh
Maryam becomes nation's first CM, Murad scores hat-trick with third consecutive term as Sindh CM
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Controversy engulfs convening of NA session
President reluctant to greenlight inaugural session over reserved seats as PML-N and PPP decry hold-up
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PML-N agrees on names for Balochistan key slots
Party to nominate Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail for governor’s post, Rahila Durrani for PA speaker
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Unity needed for economic stability: Shehbaz
Expresses resolve to treat path of happiness and progress under Nawaz’s leadership
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PML-N to initiate ‘grand dialogue’ with all parties
Ayaz Sadiq says he and Saad Rafique will meet with political leaders
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Vacant NA seats can’t delay presidential poll
Experts say Dr Alvi should summon session instead of waiting for allocation of reserved seats
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Extension sought in Faizabad sit-in case probe
Senior govt official confirms one-month extension sought from SC
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MQM-P insists on Sindh governorship for Tessori
Party leaders optimistic about outcome of coalition talks with PML-N
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High stakes as Punjab readies for CM vote today
PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz vies with PTI’s Rana Aftab for position of provincial chief minister
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IHC takes up Imran’s appeals today
Division benches scheduled to take up applications seeking bail in Toshakhana, cipher, £190m cases
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Gauging caretaker govt’s economic impact
Some key members in finance, energy and IT must be retained for their good work
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100-day agenda for new govt
It will provide trigger for economic growth without any major investments
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OIC calls for 'unconditional ceasefire' to prevent further loss of life in Gaza
In communique, information ministers condemn Israeli military aggression against Palestinians
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Probe blames ‘human error’ in PIA’s Karachi plane crash
Report finds poor communication between pilots, traffic controllers
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Opposition determined to not give SIC walkover in K-P Assembly
Parties prepare to win coveted slots including CM and speaker despite numerical disadvantage
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China's Honor globally launches AI-enhanced Magic 6 Pro smartphone
Makers of smartphones hope the excitement around AI will help boost a sluggish market for smartphones
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PTI's intra-party poll nomination deadline closes
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, nominated by PTI founding chairman for the slot of chairman, files nomination papers
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Xiaomi launches new photo-geared 14 Series smartphone
New Xiaomi 14 Ultra phone includes a quad-camera configuration
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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












































































































