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Peshawar launches desk to end blood feuds
Enmity Resolution Desk aims to curb gun culture, inherited rivalries
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Canada’s Carney links Trump’s new tariff threat to North American trade deal review
Says North American free trade deal is up for review this year and 'the president is a strong negotiator'
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Rs12.5m in gold stolen in Karachi robbery
Criminals fled with 25 tola of gold, Rs360,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and other household items
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Karachi reports first rabies case of 2026
8-year-old girl was given inadequate treatment at govt hospital after stray dog bit her six weeks ago
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UAE will not allow attacks on Iran from its soil: foreign ministry
Says dialogue, de-escalation, adherence to international law are best way to address 'current crises'
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CM Afridi warns PM delays in NFC transfers pushing K-P into 'acute fiscal, governance crisis'
CM Sohail Afridi flags constitutional breach as federal funds for K-P remain unpaid
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Saudi Arabia wants 'strong, positive' relationship with UAE after Yemen row: FM
Says UAE has decided to leave Yemen and if that indeed is the case, Saudi Arabia 'will take responsibility'
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Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage, military says
The military said the identified remains of police officer Ran Gvili will be returned for burial
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Two terrorists killed after attack on police van in K-P's Bannu
Arms recovered, entire area near Company Road cordoned off
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Basant celebrations restricted to Lahore only, Punjab govt informs LHC
Walled city has been declared a red zone, while areas such as Harbanspura fall into yellow zones
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PHC seeks replies on petitions related to missing persons
Chief justice warns of action against negligent police officers regardless of ranks
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‘Here people and cats live side by side’: Istanbul’s feline love affair lives on
Istanbul has over 160,000 street cats, regularly fed and fussed over by the city’s 16 million residents
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Bangladesh court sentences ex-police chief, 2 others to death for 2024 protest crackdown
Verdict comes before Feb 12 polls, the first since Hasina’s August 2024 overthrow in nation of 170m
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Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US
At least 20 states and capital Washington have declared states of emergency
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Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets from France, official says
Jakarta, France’s top arms buyer in Southeast Asia, has ordered up to 42 Rafale jets plus frigates and subs
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Minneapolis locals protest ‘inhumane’ US agents after second killing
Violence adds scrutiny to Trump deportation drive as protests spill onto Midwestern streets
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Roads to Karachi Press Club blocked as protesters demonstrate against Imaan, Hadi conviction
Lawyer Jibran Nasir criticises Sindh govt for blocking protest, KPC President calls it violation of democratic rights
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Musk’s X investigated by EU over Grok sexualised images after public outcry
Probe follows Ofcom inquiry and temporary Grok bans in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
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Karachi police form 5-member special team to probe Gul Plaza tragedy, arrest culprits
South DIG directs team to utilise all available resources to identify, apprehend those responsible for the incident
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President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
Gives assent to six other bills
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EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says
The new partnership comes at a time when Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US
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PSX edges lower amid interest rate concern
KSE-100 index drops 579 points as investors weigh developments affecting macroeconomic direction
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TikToker Alina Amir urges CM Maryam to act against circulating deepfake video
Announces cash reward for anyone who provides information about the suspect behind the video
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State Bank holds monetary policy rate at 10.5%
Announces inflation outlook will stay between 5-7%; industry says stance disconnected from economic realities
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Lawyer’s request to celebrate Basant on Lahore court rooftop denied
Judge says such celebrations on court premises could pose serious security risks
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T20 World Cup: Naqvi says final decision on 'ICC matter' soon amid reports of boycotting India clash
PCB chief says PM Shehbaz directed him to resolve issue while 'keeping all options on the table'
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Rosenior praises 'special talent' Estevao
He starred in a 3-1 win over Palace
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Two children injured in Karachi fires as warehouse blaze causes major losses
CM orders inquiry after school fire; no casualties in Landhi warehouse incident
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Anisimova silences Chinese fans
She swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu
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Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
He breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi
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Musetti blitzes Fritz to set up Djokovic showdown in Melbourne
The Italian eased past American Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 6-4
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Yamal stars as Barca beat Oviedo
They reclaimed top spot on the LaLiga table
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jessica Pegula stunned the defending champion 6-3, 6-4
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Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli
AC Milan were held by spirited Roma
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Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal
The Red Devils staged a stunning comeback to snatch a 3-2 victory
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Gold hits $5,097 an ounce as bullion markets surge
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs9,345
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Smew duck spotted for first time at Head Marala in Sialkot
Smew is typically found in colder regions of Europe, northern Asia, migrates south in limited numbers during winter
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Taiwan monitors 'abnormal' changes in China's military leadership amid heightened threat
Taiwan’s defence minister vows to maintain high alert, citing daily military activities
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Restored Loh Temple, Sikh-era hammam inaugurated at Lahore Fort
Conservation and restoration of the Sikh-era hammam and adjacent Athdara in Shahi Qila were also completed
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China holds talks with OIC chief amid rising Middle East tensions
Wang Yi urges regional security cooperation as US and Iran trade warnings
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Pakistan, Myanmar vow cooperation in religious tourism, cultural exchanges
Ishaq Dar, Myanmar FM agree to boost multi-sector engagement
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Punjab bans playing of 132 Punjabi songs until further notice
Govt warns of legal action over ‘objectionable’ lyrics at public, private events
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President Zardari lands in UAE for 4-day official visit
Will hold meetings with leadership to review bilateral relations with focus on trade, defence, security
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Lahore court extends interim bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala
NCCIA submitted the case record and informed the court that the investigation had not yet been completed
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Karachi to seal fire-hit Gul Plaza after search nears completion, deaths hit 74
DC says final inspection underway; 79 people still listed as missing
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Lawyers begin three-day strike over arrest, sentencing of Imaan Mazari, husband
Islamabad Bar bans police entry to courts as lawyers boycott hearings in protest
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China's Xi calls India ‘friend and partner’ on Republic Day
Chinese president says bilateral relations had continued to improve over the past year
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Israel to reopen Rafah crossing after operation to recover hostage’s body
Border was supposed to have opened during the initial phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war
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Trump administration defends Minneapolis killing, disputes video
Pretti is the second American fatally shot by ICE this month in the state
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Private jet crashes in flames during takeoff at Maine airport
FAA says eight were aboard the Bombardier Challenger 600; fate of passengers not immediately known
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Bhutto Expressway projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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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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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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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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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












































































































