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Moderna says updated COVID vaccine is effective against newer variant
Data shows Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine likely effective against BA.2.86 subvariant, boosters expected soon
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UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organisation
UK set to criminalise membership and support of Wagner Group, effective from Sept. 13, citing global security threat
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Iran detains Mahsa Amini's uncle as anniversary of her death, protests looms
Iran detains relative ahead of Amini's death anniversary, intensifying crackdown on dissent and protest threat
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Xi missing G20 summit not unusual, countries working on consensus, India says
China's President Xi Jinping skips G20 summit in New Delhi; Indian FM downplays impact
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Govt mulls selling stakes in three major power distribution companies
Secretary Power Division says companies are based in major urban centres of Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Islamabad
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India or Bharat? President's G20 dinner invitation sparks name-change row
Controversy over Indian President calling herself 'President of Bharat' in G20 invite instead of 'India'
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Subhan Karim – Balochistan’s rising football star
Footballer’s goals at ongoing SAFF Under-16 championship have led Pakistan to two victories
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Special courts to try electricity thieves
Caretaker govt announces its intent to amend Electricity Theft Control Act through an ordinance
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Govt initiates 'large-scale' crackdown on currency smuggling
Sources say major policy reforms underway, commodity and currency businesses will be 'transformed'
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LHC sets deadline for TV anchor’s recovery
Gives Punjab IG until Sept 13 to produce Imran Riaz
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Elahi remanded in police custody till 8th
LHC issues show cause notice to Islamabad chief commissioner for alleged contempt of court
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Rupee makes significant recovery in open market, interbank hovers around 307
Pakistani currency makes recovery of around Rs8 in the open market
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Kakar stresses unity with armed forces
President remembers 1965 war heroes, COAS Gen Munir lauds forces' resilience on Defence Day
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Caretaker PM sees polls within four months
Says even after expiry of term, president can continue in his office till election of his replacement
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President Alvi’s term nears completion
As per Constitution, Alvi can remain president until election of a new head of state
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Defence Day: How valiant armed forces defended their motherland
The day is a tribute to national armed forces and martyrs of the war
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PM calls for utilisation of natural resources
Orders establishing monitoring system at border crossings to prevent smuggling
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New power bills proposal sent to IMF
Global lender told additional money allocated for IPPs can be adjusted
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Food group imports fell 18.13% in July
PBS says no wheat imported in July 2023, compared to import of 211,597 metric valuing $107.142, in same month last FY
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Bloated power bills may trigger civil disobedience
Power Division officials tell Senate panel talks under way with IPPs, IMF to cut tariff
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China to launch $40b semiconductor fund
Aims to be self-sufficient, compete globally with rivals
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Businessmen hopeful about end to crisis
Seek representation in SIFC committees, task forces
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Rs77.8b connectivity projects planned
USF projects aim to provide internet, telecom access to remote areas
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Rupee crosses 307 on dollar scarcity
In retail, currency recovers significantly after action against smugglers
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Govt mulls increasing import taxes
Move comes following 21% increase in imports in August compared to July
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‘Innovation, investments must for power sector’
Experts discuss underlying reasons for high cost of electricity in Pakistan
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PSA calls for continued support of net metering
Says capacity charges of IPPs are driving factor behind the proposed alterations
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PDM govt borrowed Rs907b in just one month
Major surge in debt came on external front with release of blocked financing
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PNP merges with BNP
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, Syed Ehsan Shah join hands signifying a unified front in advocating for Balochistan's rights
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Woman murdered by estranged husband
Images of minor boy crying by the side of lifeless body circulate on social media
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UNDP ‘vital’ for tribal districts’ development
Interim Chief Minister Azam Khan calls for donor help in NMDs’ transformation
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Pakistani man held in India for illegal entry
Shangla resident Faiz was living with his in-laws in India after a 'secret' marriage
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Police recover three abductees in Kashmore
SSP also promised the recovery of other hostages from bandit gangs involved in rampant lawlessness in Kashmore
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JI offers LRN certificates in 15 IT disciplines to youth
IT-based exports have remained below $3b, while the sector's potential exceeds $30b annually: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman
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Court grants physical remand of principal
School sealed, students to be accommodated in nearby institutions
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Police stations to get compact cars
Decision meant to enable police respond immediately to any reported incident
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ECP gives go ahead to Sindh bureaucratic reshuffle
Khadim Hussain Rind appointed as new Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Karachi
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Interim govt to raise HR awareness in Sindh
Open forums, seminars to be held across the province to raise awareness about human rights
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Massive money laundering uncovered
Two fictitious companies transferred huge amount in solar panel imports
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Staff protest causes closure of govt offices, schools
Protesters vow not to relent until demands on pension regulation, energy bills are met
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‘Elusive’ bear caught after three days
Residents heave sigh of relief after safe rescue
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Thundershowers batter twin cities
Citizens face power outages, waterlogging and traffic disruption
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Bilawal urges adherence to 90-day poll timeline
Instructs party to prepare vigorously for general elections, mobilizing youth nationwide
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Historic whitewash
7th-ranked Pakistan women’s cricket team delivered a spectacular performance by whitewashing fifth-seeded South Africa
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UN on Manipur violence
UN experts have slammed New Delhi’s failure to appropriately respond to deadly ethnic clashes in the state of Manipur
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PTI condemns Elahi’s rearrest
Says Pakistan has descended into complete lawlessness
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SIFC task
Pakistan is thinking big, and mulling an out-of-the-box solution as economic woes are piling on
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1965 War — their finest hour
‘Cometh the hour, cometh the man’ is an apt phrase that personifies the indomitable spirit of those doughty warriors
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Impact of internal instability is comprehensive
India-Pakistan relationship is the most complex and deep-rooted
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Departure of skilled professionals
Pakistan is facing a severe brain drain crisis
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ISPR says Indian COAS remarks reflect ‘jingoistic and myopic mindset’
'India needs to reconcile with Pakistan’s salience and learn to peacefully co-exist with it,' military says
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Should you trust AI for everything?
Artificial intelligence fails not from flaws, but because it cannot step in or take responsibility
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The Pitt and the Pendulum
In emergency rooms, death is witnessed everywhere—but not always held the same way
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When words go rogue
Between Eliot’s wasteland and Pound’s precision, Mina crafts poetry of grief, desire and modern dissonance
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Not your father's matlock
Kathy Bates anchors a revival that finds its own voice
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The fruits of a warming valley
Rising heat and untimely rains are destroying Chitral’s fruit harvests and threatening livelihoods
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Red is the colour of sacrifice
With coercion masked as culture and consent reduced to formality, forced marriages still strip women of agency today
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The lost art of letter writing
Handwritten letters were not just a bit of information to be dispatched; they spoke of possession by depth of emotion
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Too sheer, too short, too much
The demand for fashionable yet modest clothing is growing faster than many brands are willing to acknowledge
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UN experts raise alarm over military immunity in India
Armed Forces Special Powers Act has enabled impunity and arbitrary killings across the country, including in Kashmir
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Kundi offers talks with Sindh
Conference was attended by religious scholars, political and social leaders from across the country
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'Govt committed to digital access'
Reliable and affordable connectivity will remain essential for economic growth, public services
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Congressman hails Pak role in advancing peace
He commended Pakistan's leadership for facilitating engagement at a critical juncture
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Attack on LEAs constitutes terrorism: SC
Court noted that the review petition was filed after an extraordinary delay of 1,598 days
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K-P cabinet expanded to 31 members
Six new ministers, four advisors and eight special assistants sworn in today
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UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move
Energy minister says exit rooted in long-term economic vision, evolving energy capabilities
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FinMin calls Panda Bond 'transformational step' for Pakistan economy
Says successful issuance reflects growing confidence of Chinese institutions, global investors
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Fuel, flour prices push SPI to 14.5%
WoW also jumps 0.47% on transport, food costs; raises fears for interest rates
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Gold declines further in local, global markets
Price of gold falls by $6 per ounce to $4,539
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International furniture goods expos proposed
Products gaining prominence over quality craftsmanship, durable material
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Stocks end lower for fifth straight day
KSE-100 falls over 900 points; weekly losses mount to 3.2%
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FinMin highlights Pakistan, China ties at bond launch
Proceeds of first sustainable Panda Bond earmarked for water, energy, health sectors
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External account healthier despite global turmoil: SBP
Governor says remittances set to cross $41b, new currency notes sent to cabinet for approval
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Engineering drives Punjab growth
Electrical sectors expand steadily as bicycle, diesel engine industries decline
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Renewable sector seeks tax cut
Pakistan imported 26,000 MW of solar panels during 2022-2024
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IMF sets Rs1.73tr petroleum levy target for FY27
Global lender releases staff level report
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APBUMA seeks govt backing for LA textile show
Minister assures facilitation for SME exporters as association proposes Heimtextil event
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Gold drops sharply on global selloff
Precious metal falls Rs15,500 per tola amid stronger dollar, rising bond yields
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ADB, AIIB back Pakistan’s first Panda bond for green infrastructure project
ADB says development is a 'milestone', AIIB says its partial debt guarantee helped enable the transaction
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Oil prices up 3% after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3%, to $109.19 a barrel
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Malaysia calls off search, rescue operation for victims of migrant boat tragedy
Sixteen migrants dead off Malaysia's Pulau Pangkor as smuggling routes claim more lives at sea
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Iran vows ‘enemy’ weapons shipments cannot cross Strait of Hormuz
Russia shares China's position on Hormuz, calls for permanent ceasefire to reopen Strait
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Xi-Trump summit marks 'new era' in ties, says Wang
He said the two leaders reached 'a number of important common understandings'
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8 killed in Thailand accident
Firefighters and rescue workers cordoned off the collision site
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Israel kills Hamas armed wing leader
Hamas confirmed in a later statement that Haddad, who was born in 1970, was killed along with his wife and daughter
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing IS second-in-command
Trump said in a post on Truth Social announcing the killing, that "at my direction, brave American forces
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Trump says Iran has interest in reaching deal
US president hints at possible resumption of strikes
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US aircraft carrier returns to naval base in Virginia after protracted 11 months of operations
Destroyers USS Bainbridge and USS Mahan also return home
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Xi-Trump summit marks ‘new era’ in China-US ties, says FM
Wang Yi calls Beijing talks historic; outlines strategic stability ,cooperation and managed competition
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Trump says Iran has 'interest in reaching an agreement'
'If they don't, they're going to have a very bad time,' US president tells French media
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Tens of thousands march in London in separate anti-immigration, pro Palestinian protests
PM Keir Starmer accuses Unite the Kingdom march organisers of peddling hate and division
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French judge opens inquiry into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
The French inquiry adds a new legal front in a case that has seen limited judicial follow-up to date
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At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul orders investigation into the incident
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Turkish president says Israel's 'provocations' must end for Middle East peace
Calls for regional stability, says lasting peace requires abandoning 'short-term calculations'
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US energy chief says Hormuz could reopen by end of summer
A deal with Iran could come in days, Wright says, ceasefire is already under strain
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Wood urges NZ to 'create some history' at World Cup
Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament
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'City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip'
They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown
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US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Five counties required to pay visa bonds
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Canadian football ready for World Cup
They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup
This is their second title this season
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Young tennis star honoured after ending 25-year ITF title drought for Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket
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Alaves end Barca's bid for 100-point
Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game
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N Korean team ventures into South
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis
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Mohsin Nawaz makes history: First time in Pakistan, a sports shooter awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory










































































































