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Three brothers 'poisoned to death'
Murder case registered; family embroiled in property disputes
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Taxi stand contractor booked for extortion
Case registered under Sections 419, 420, 384 and 506 of the Pakistan Penal Code
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Barren land brought under vegetation
'hydroseeding' technique used to bring barren lands under vegetative cover
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Two gang-rape suspects killed
The suspects, who are relatives of the victim, had allegedly taken advantage of the absence of her family
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Wildlife crackdown sparks controversy
As authorities take action against illegal pet ownership, animal enthusiasts believe they are being indiscriminately t
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Wild boars invade densely populated neighbourhood
Residents of Jhanda Chichi report fear, worsening sanitary conditions
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Entries open for national art award
Biennial contest recognises young painters with cash prizes and exhibit opportunities
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Cantt residents decry water crisis
Residents slam RCB for failing to provide sufficient water despite dams being full
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Public hospitals to give all drugs, tests on-site
New policy mandates patients be given prescribed medicines before discharge
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Record surge in divorce reunions
Judicial complex hosts up to 40 reunions daily, but lack of facilities causes distress
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Swat drownings highlight rescue failure
Inquiry report paints a grim picture of the state of disaster mismanagement in K-P
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Chehlum: Section 144 imposed in 13 districts
Restrictions to remain in force from August 9 to August 15.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa ties local government polls to Punjab
K-P will hold LG elections if Punjab does
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Gandapur vows PTI's 'war for freedom'
K-P CM blasts mandate theft, touts record revenues amid political crackdown
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Blasts destroy school, bridge in Waziristan
Fourth such incident in the past three days
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Pakistan, India should talk before it is too late
State-centrism has been in perpetual confrontation since the Pahalgam calamity
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Religion becoming the governing philosophy in Pak neighborhood?
Religion was also behind the movement that pushed out the ruling monarch from power in Iran
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Lessons between the lines of life
The common thread that runs through all these stories is not grand philanthropy but human decency
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Emigrating nurses
This is essential to meet national needs instead of just keeping pace with brain drain
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Deepening water crisis
The country's water crisis is aggravated by climate shocks that are growing in frequency and intensity
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Walk the talk
Not a single major entity has been successfully and transparently privatised in recent years
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Advantage China, Pakistan
Trump returned to the White House with a thumping majority, sweeping swing states
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PTI removes Punjab media head over policy breach
Shayan Bashir made irresponsible statements causing irreparable damage to PTI’s reputation, says Aliya Hamza
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Crocodile attack reports whip up fear in Sukkur
Wildlife Dept launches probe after social media reports of reptile dragging woman into canal
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Minority Rights March in Karachi demands legal reforms, inclusivity
Civil society, community leaders and activists unite to press govt for safeguards against discrimination
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PTI made mistake granting Bajwa extension: Qaiser
Former NA speaker alleges country currently under 'de facto martial law'
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkey
AFAD says 6.1 quake hit Balikesir near Istanbul at 7:53 pm; no immediate reports of casualties or damage
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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding end to Gaza war
Gaza’s civil defence says Israeli fire killed 37 on Saturday, including 30 civilians waiting for aid
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PM congratulates Azerbaijan's Aliyev on peace deal with Armenia
Shehbaz Sharif commends Aliyev’s visionary leadership in resolving the three-decade-old conflict
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Wildlife crackdown in Punjab sparks controversy
Animal lovers say crackdown on illegal pet ownership is unfairly targeting them, despite authorities’ enforcement
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Field Marshal Munir warns of 'forceful response' to any Indian aggression
COAS says Pakistan has fought successful diplomatic battle against India’s discriminatory, hypocritical policies
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No proof of Pakistani jet losses, says Chinese expert
Prof Cheng Xizhong debunked IAF Chief Amar Singh’s claim of downing 5 Pakistani jets and a large aircraft as baseless
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Kallas warns against US-Russia deal on Ukraine without Kyiv and EU involvement
Kallas says any US-Russia deal must include Ukraine and the EU, calling it vital for Ukraine’s and Europe’s security
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Sindh ready for grand Independence Day celebrations: Memon
Festivities planned across Sindh, with major events scheduled in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur
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CERT warns 39 ministries of imminent cyber threat
BlueLocker ransomware risks permanent data loss, leakage of sensitive information, operational disruption
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Money just went digital, Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins and CBDCs, Pakistan’s moment
Bitcoin has fortified its place as digital gold
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Israel’s far right urges Netanyahu to intensify offensive against Hamas
Israel’s offensive has killed over 61,430 Palestinians, Gaza health ministry says; UN deems figures credible
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PAA denies Islamabad airport to be shut for eight days
Flights to only be suspended for two-hour intervals on specific days to facilitate rehearsals for Independence Day
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Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised after chlorine leak in Iraq
Health ministry says all patients discharged in stable condition
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Riding on empty
With a player exiting and user confidence eroding, Pakistan’s ride-hailing space is struggling to stay on track
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Book review: Apes’ Assembly & the politics of the jungle
Dr Zahoor Hussain's novella uses the world of wild animals to explore themes of power & rebellion
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A mirror to the nation’s young
The State of Children in Pakistan 2024 maps child rights across four UNCRC pillars
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Amjad Islam Amjad: the man behind the metaphors
Marking his 81st birthday, those who knew him speak of the profound presence that made him unforgettable
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The other way to be a parent
In a country where infertility is stigmatised & orphans neglected, adoption stands as an overlooked solution
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When the body turns on itself
Autoimmune diseases in Pakistan are frequently sidelined in diagnosis & in public health conversations
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The race to rule AI
US & China’s reveal AI action plans around starkly different visions, both for technology & the world order
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MQM-P demands disaster-hit status for Karachi, exemption from taxes
Dr Farooq Sattar says PPP must admit failure, asks how long Karachi will be misled with lame excuses
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At least seven injured as building collapses in Karachi's Orangi Town
Initial probe suggests blast occurred due to gas leak
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King Charles grieved over Pakistan's flood casualties
Says thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all those who have lost loved ones
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Traffic resumes in Karachi after drainage efforts
Several major routes reopened, Korangi and EBM causeways remain shut
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NDMA issues travel advisory for Gilgit-Baltistan
NEOC warns multiple roads in northern region severely damaged by persistent rainfall and glacial activity
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Sindh extends school closure as rain continues in Karachi
NDMA warns more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rain could fall in a short span of time
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PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir visit flood-hit K-P, vow support for victims
Premier warns illegal encroachments, timber smuggling and mining worsened floods, urging strict action
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Chinese FM arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit
Sixth Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue scheduled to be held on August 21
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Pak to hold training camp in Dubai
The training camp is scheduled to conclude on August 27
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Game must go on: Akram on Ind-Pak clash
He addressed the controversy surrounding the tournament schedule
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Imran picks Achakzai as NA opposition leader, Swati for Senate role
Move follows disqualification of Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz after conviction in May 9 cases
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PSX notches another record close above 150.5k
Bulls show no sign of fatigue as KSE-100 index advances 820 points
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Asia Cup will go on without Pakistan, as they refuse to play in India
Bangladesh replaced the three-time Asia Cup hockey champions as AHF issued new schedule
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Wahab pins Karachi torrential rain damage on climate change
Heavy downpour inevitably causes flooding, says mayor referring to destruction in K-P, G-B
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Karachi goes underwater
Heavy rain spell unleashes urban flooding, catches authorities ill-prepared; triggers traffic chaos; eight killed
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SBP upgrades PRISM system
New PRISM+ to boost transparency, security and efficiency in financial markets
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Senator denounces rich nations for climate change
Experts advocate rapid shift to clean energy, increase in forest cover
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Govt moves to cut port delays, speed up clearance
Committee proposes 24/7 customs operations, digital tools, and stricter timelines
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PSX breaks 150k barrier, hits another record
Fitch, Moody's upbeat economic outlook propels index higher by 1,574 points
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S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US
Expects tariff revenue to offset fiscal impact of tax-cut, spending bill
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Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
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Current account posts $254 million deficit in July
REER index appreciates to 98.6 in July 2025 while rupee extends winning streak
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Moody's upgrades deposit ratings of Pak banks
Assigns Caa1 rating, changes outlook on long-term deposits to stable
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Tribunal upholds decision in LDI case
Reduces penalty from 7.5% to 2% of turnover for LDI operators
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Rs40b fine on mills termed 'wrong'
PM aide defends sugar millers, saying price hike stems from low cane output
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Internet outage hits Pakistan as connectivity drops to 20%
Disruption hindered business operations and banking transactions, triggering widespread frustration on social media
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PSX breaks 150k barrier in intra-day trading, hits another record
Fitch, Moody’s upbeat economic outlook, circular debt reforms propel KSE-100 index higher by 1,574 points
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Pharma giants compete to release the first weight-loss pill
Weight-loss drug sales may top $150B by early 2030s, driven by rising demand for Zepbound and Wegovy drugs
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Gold prices decline in local market as global rates fall
10 grams of gold dropped by Rs943
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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US sanctions four ICC judges, prosecutors over war crimes investigations
Move drew ire from France, UN; ICC called it “a flagrant attack” on the independence of impartial justice
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India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile amid US tariff tensions
Test-fire came a week before US tariffs are set to double from 25 per cent to 50 per cent
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78 killed in Afghanistan bus crash
Accident occurred Tuesday night as passenger bus hit a motorcycle, then fuel truck, triggering explosive fire
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US Treasury official slams India for 'profiteering' off cheap Russian oil
Top official claims Indian refiners reaping $16bn in excess profits
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Trump rules out US troops for Ukraine
Europeans begin hashing out security guarantees
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India, China agree to resume direct flights
Troop pullback, border delimitation discussed in latest talks
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Pak, UK agree to boost strategic ties, trade
Development comes as Dar meets Rayner in London
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Israel reviews Hamas proposal for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Proposal calls for partial Israeli pullback and more aid into Gaza, where 2.2m people face growing famine
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Trump hopes for end to Ukraine war but admits Putin might reject any proposal
Trump pledged security guarantees to end the war, but doubts remain over Russia’s cooperation, allies cautious
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Pakistan, China, Afghanistan forge deeper alliance with CPEC extension
DPM presses Afghan acting FM to take ‘concrete, verifiable’ steps against terrorists carrying out cross-border attacks
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Boxer Chavez Jr jailed in Mexico
The former WBC middleweight champion was deported from the U.S. and arrested in Sonora
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PGA Tour releases 2026 schedule
The season will feature 35 FedEx Cup events, nine signature tournaments, and a notable return to Trump National Doral
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Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles competition
World number one withdrew after illness forced him to retire in the Cincinnati Open final
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Al-Nassr edge Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong thriller
Mane opened the scoring in the 10th minute
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Isak claims Newcastle broke promises amid Liverpool interest
The 25-year-old striker said he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave a long time ago
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Spurs' Tel says he won't let racial abuse bring him down
The 20-year-old missed a spot-kick during their penalty shootout defeat by PSG last Wednesday
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Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award
Liverpool forward wins honour for the third time
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Mbappe penalty earns Real 1-0 win over stubborn Osasuna
A second-half penalty from the French star secured 1-0 win over Osasuna
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Vuelta stage winner Woods to retire at end of season
The 38-year-old spoke of the toll his career has taken on his health and family life
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German FA opens investigation after racist abuse in Cup matches
Schalke’s Antwi-Adjei and a Kaiserslautern player were targeted
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Sports Round up
Simeone rues mistakes in Atletico’s shock loss, Thompson out of Lausanne meet and Forest land Kalimuendo
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New faces, new hopes: Why Pak’s young guns can light up Asia Cup
The Men in Green are heading into the tournament without Babar and Rizwan
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Alonso promises action over words ahead of LaLiga debut
Real Madrid manager begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna
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Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on Premier League return
Tarkowski's handball gave the hosts the opportunity to snatch 1-0 victory over Everton
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Messi leads revamped Argentine squad
The squad features several young talents, including Claudio Echeverri, Alan Varela, and Franco Mastantuono