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Govt seals all theatres in Lahore over ‘vulgarity’
Theatres in Sheikhpura, Nankana Sahib, and Kasur will remain closed until further notice
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Wildlife department rescues 26 lizards in Lal Suhanra Park
Reptiles were ensnared in 300 illegal traps across various areas of Lal Suhanra National Park
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Lahore’s sanitation at risk due to ‘corruption’
Recurring ‘Saaf Lahore’ project indicative of crisis
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Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance
Kremlin declines to definitively confirm Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death, citing the need to wait for test results
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Pakistan welcomes Danish govt’s proposal of bill outlawing Holy Quran desecration
FO hopes other countries will emulate and undertake 'similar steps' to outlaw such hateful acts
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Stranded cable car highlights school accessibility crisis
Ordeal exposes challenges of remote education access and infrastructure gaps, calls for infrastructure improvements
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Khosa hints launching lawyer’s movement against humiliation
Lawyer says movement will be launched from Peshawar
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Pakistan reels from shockwaves of Ukrainian theatre
Pakistan's fortunes have been drastically impacted by Ukraine quagmire
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Christian community moves LHC against police pressure to reach compromise
Petition informs court of 'continuous threats' by some locals to lives of minority community
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Preventing 17,435 daily arrivals
Existing 25m children have no schools to go to, 12m of them are engaged in child labour
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What next for Insafians?
'One of the critical errors of Khan’s support base was outsourcing all thought to him'
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Indian teacher inviting students to slap Muslim kid sparks outrage
Uttar Pradesh schoolteacher calls for student's eviction due to his religion, reveals viral video
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PSX sheds some value in range-bound trading
KSE-100 index decreases 79.55 points, settles at 47,671.22
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Social order cannot be compromised for rule of law: Kakar
Interim PM stresses on finding balance between the two; expresses confidence about emerging out of economic quagmire
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Bahawalpur in ‘grave danger’ from Sutlej’s flow
Deluge of 143,000 cusecs of floodwater passing at Islam Headworks is expected to strike district in next 24 hours
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CAA team in Brussels for airline revival talks
Officials to discuss Pakistani airlines’ Europe flights resumption
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Imran’s sisters move IHC to meet brother
Announce staging sit-in outside Attock jail if not allowed to meet on Monday
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HRCP says Muslim leaders complicit in Jaranwala attacks
Fact-finding mission also reports weaknesses in the strategy employed to restrain crowd
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Sialkot Tannery Zone project reviewed
So far, Rs2b spent on zone where over 280 tanneries will be relocated
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Prominent services firms to take part in Beijing fair
NLC, PIA, NBP will set up stalls to highlight Pakistan’s investment-friendly environment
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No consensus yet on hemp policy
In absence of policy, country could not cultivate hemp for use in medical purposes
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Oil surges by 1% on supply cuts
Price rises despite strong dollar, economic concerns
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Rupee remains on record-breaking spree
Depreciates to Rs301 to a dollar in inter-bank market
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Weekly inflation rises 25.34%
Price hike driven by rupee’s free fall, increase in petroleum rates
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Pak Suzuki Motor reports Rs3.2b profit
Earnings surprisingly soar eight times in 2nd quarter of 2023
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Nawaz to galvanize party election drive
Shehbaz confirms former PM set to return home in October
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PPP, PML-N split on election timing
Former advocates 90-day deadline; latter favors delimitation
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Pakistan acting as ‘bulwark’ against terrorism: COAS
International community must acknowledge immense sacrifices given by the country, says Gen Munir
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Imran's lawyer Khosa, others rescued from IHC elevator mishap
Videos show lawyers left in cramped space without lights, fan; PTI condemns 'harassment'
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‘No law on meetings’ with army detainees
Hasaan Niazi’s father challenges ‘illegal arrest and detention’ in LHC
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ECP hints at timely polls
Issues clarification saying delimitation of constituencies, updation of voter lists to be carried out simultaneously
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Hacking attempt targets govt officials’ phones
Security agencies thwart effort to acquire sensitive data
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Cypher case: Qureshi's physical remand extended
PTI vice chairman handed over to FIA for three days
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IHC adjourns Toshakhana hearing as ECP lawyer a no show
High court postpones hearing until August 28 amid PTI lawyers' protest
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Putin offers 'condolences' after Russia plane crash kills Wagner boss
Putin addresses plane crash, expresses condolences for Prigozhin and Wagner members; doubts and speculation linger
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2,227 kids suffered sexual abuse in first half of 2023
Sahil report says 12 children subjected to gender-based violence every day from January to June
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Sutlej flooding renders thousands homeless in Vehari
Floodwater is rapidly approaching urban areas
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India's Modi highlighted concerns with China's Xi on border issue
Modi and Xi discuss India's border concerns during BRICS summit, seek disengagement and de-escalation efforts
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Wagner boss presumed dead in Russia plane crash
The plane was flying from Moscow to Saint Petersburg, where Wagner's headquarters are based
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LHC seeks replies on plea challenging ECP's delimitation notification
Petitioner argues move could potentially extend election timeline beyond mandated 90-day period
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Ukraine says it launched 'special operation' in Russian-occupied Crimea
Says special units on watercraft landed on shore in the area of the Olenivka and Mayak settlements
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China vows 'powerful' measures against US arms sale to Taiwan
US approves potential $500M sale of F-16 infrared systems to Taiwan, Beijing wants Washington to cancel plan
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Iran calls BRICS membership 'strategic victory' amid tensions with US
‘Iran becomes permanent member of BRICS. A strategic victory for Iran's foreign policy,' says supreme leader's office
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‘Meesaq Centres to promote inter-faith harmony’
These centers will be established at district, sub-division levels
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BRICS invites Saudi, Iran and others to join developing world bloc
New candidates will be formally admitted as members on Jan. 1, 2024
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Sugar price keeps rising in Punjab
No respite for consumers despite ample stock, nearing crushing time
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IT corruption scandal plagues IUB
Anti-graft watchdog shifted accused to an undisclosed location
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JITs formed to investigate Jarawanwala incident
Punjab govt forms multiple bodies to probe into attack on 19 churches by a violent mob
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CEC refuses to meet Alvi citing changes to Election Act
Sikandar Sultan Raja says electoral body exclusively empowered to finalize, announce poll date
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Balochistan CM unveils green bus fleet expansion
Domki extends daily bus operation hours to 8pm
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Zilhaj moon sighted, Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27
Zonal committees will meet in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar
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HEC allows students to pursue two degrees at a time
Says this policy has been prepared keeping in mind modern educational needs and global trends
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Naqvi holds high-level talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian
Iranian state media says both discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to consolidate fragile US ceasefire
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Arbitration court upholds Pakistan's stance on Indus Waters Treaty
India dismisses proceedings, says its position on holding the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged
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‘Who will run the province?’ Kundi asks K-P CM to focus on governance instead of Adiala
Governor advises CM Afridi to prioritise law and order and governance challenges in the province
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US official Paul Kapur concludes Pakistan visit after high-level meetings
He participates in cultural artefact repatriation event, also visits Margalla Hills
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ISPR condemns Indian army chief’s remarks questioning Pakistan’s place in ‘geography and history’
'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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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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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
80 dead, 246 suspected cases in DRC; agency warns neighbouring countries to activate emergency mechanisms
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UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
Drone struck a generator near Barakah Nuclear Plant; no radiation impact or injuries reported
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UK deploys low-cost anti-drone missile system to Middle East
New laser-guided weapon fitted to Typhoon jets after rapid testing programme, says British Ministry of Defence
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to ease Mideast tension
In phone call, Qatari and Saudi FMs also review bilateral ties, ways to strengthen them, Qatari Foreign Ministry says
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US outlines 5 conditions for Iran deal: report
Seeks no damages payout, transfer of 400kg uranium, retention of frozen assets and war-linked talks
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North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike
250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York's Long Island Rail Road
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ICC denies it issued new warrants against Israeli officials, calls report inaccurate
Haaretz report claims ICC issued secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials
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Iran's Baghaei says US, Israel ‘manufacture crises’ to justify escalation and war claims
Iranian military warns US any repeat “miscalculation” will trigger stronger, more decisive retaliation
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Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant
Passenger restrained by fellow travellers, banned from all future Qantas flights
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US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse
As of early afternoon Washington time on Saturday, no renewal notice had been posted on the Treasury website
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At least eight injured as car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena
Driver previously treated for psychiatric disorders, arrested as pedestrians stopped his escape
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Large blast near Beit Shemesh part of pre-planned test: Israeli defence firm
Israel's Tomer defence company causes a stir with a rocket engine experiment near Beit Shemesh
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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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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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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











































































































