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Fare frenzy fuelled by pricey petrol
Inflation-hit commuters seek cheaper alternatives, regulator’s intervention
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Key TTP splinter group commander killed in Afghanistan
Former shadow governor of DI Khan was killed in an airstrike in Lalpura
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Punjab govt to restore churches, homes after Jaranwala violence
Police arrest over 100 suspected rioters; govt orders inquiry into incident
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IHC again seeks Centre's response on legality of audio leaks
Secretaries to PM, interior and defence ministers directed to clarify grounds for citizens' surveillance
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LHC orders to produce Hassan Niazi by Aug 18
Right to a fair trial is a cardinal requirement of the rule of law, states petition
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Reko Diq case officers nominated for award
Hilal-e-Imtiaz to be conferred on Raja Naeem Akbar, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, Brigadier Atif Rafique for $5b
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IHC to take up Imran’s appeal on 22nd
Record of Imran’s trial at Islamabad’s District and Sessions Court (West) sought
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Bizenjo declines to sign caretaker CM letter
Insists on personal choices; issue referred to parliamentary committee
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Multan court convicts man of sexual harassment
Sentences Arshad to five years in prison for blackmailing a woman
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ECP to decide on delimitations soon
'Federal electoral body to engage in further consultations to finalise boundaries of constituencies'
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Will CJP Bandial ensure elections within 90 days?
Professional Lawyers Group files a petition in apex court
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Kakar sees SIFC as engine of prosperity
PM reiterates commitment to foreign investment drive via SIFC
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CJ-led bench to hear plea against NAB tweaks
PTI chief’s plea claims that the new NAB laws are a 'violation of fundamental rights', 47 hearings held till date
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Rehman laments weaponisation of fake news
'Violent extremism is a struggle for power, many redlines have been crossed by proliferation of hateful narratives'
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Qureshi urges interim PM to ensure timely elections
Move comes as ECP continuously fails to announce final date
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SCBA seeks SC’s role for timely elections
Also challenges approval of digital census 2023 by CCI
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Child maid dies of ‘torture’
Fatima passed away on August 14 at the residence of an influential person in Ranipur
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Overseas Pakistanis willing to invest billions
Chaudhry says Pakistan-US relations improving, need to increase trade by removing obstacles
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Battling endemic rape
Pakistan has faced a growing crisis of sexual violence, with cases of rape and assault becoming shockingly commonplace
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Another fuel shock
Increase in petroleum dealers’ margin on petrol, diesel will be spread out over next four fortnightly price reviews
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A pitiful day
Jaranwala tehsil carnage must be probed, and no stone left unturned to apprehend each and every culprit
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Climate governance: frameworks, institutions and actors
19th century marks beginning of a struggle to understand composition, mechanics and behaviour of Earth’s atmosphere
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Afghanistan — the limits of intelligence and the way forward
Pakistan’s uneasiness is natural after the recent spike in TTP/Da’esh-sponsored attacks
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AI: the primacy of machine?
“AI now exceeds our performance in many activities once held to be too complex for any machine to master.”
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The ‘feels like’ is usually right
Americans today feeling the pressure of empty bank accounts and maxed-out credit cards
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US stresses fair polls in Pakistan
Blinken congratulates Kakar on assuming office
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Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls
Critics accuse recent movie releases of peddling lies and amplifying divisive narratives ahead of national elections
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'Missing cipher' stokes legal troubles for Imran
FIA counter-terrorism wing books PTI chief over US cable
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Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct flights to Pakistan from Sept 20
New routes to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi to foster tourism and strengthen diplomatic relations
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US beefs up Gulf deployment over Iran oil tanker threat
Escalating concerns over ship seizures prompt reinforcements in the Strait of Hormuz as US bolsters alliances
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Quran comes under yet another act of desecration in Sweden
Iraqi origin Salwan Momika steps on Islam's holy book, burn copy of it in front of parliament building
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Over 100 held for vandalising churches
Scores of protesters go on rampage in Jaranwala; caretaker PM, other politicians order action against culprits
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Politicians shouldn’t drag conflicts to courts: SC
Three-member bench orders LHC to decide Punjab govt intra-court appeal in Elahi’s case on 21st
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Rupee slides by another 2.99 against greenback in interbank
Downward trend expected to continue in light of IMF $3b tranche
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US looks forward to working with PM Kakar, his team
Washington says it is ready to work with Pakistan for 'regional stability' and combat militant and terrorist groups
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PTI’s Afridi, Gulzar set free on IHC order
Court initiates contempt proceedings against judicial magistrate, cop
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Guidelines issued for caretaker govts
ECP directives come as nation gears up for polls with an exceptionally empowered caretaker government taking reins
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Domki named as Balochistan interim CM
JUI-F agreed on Domki’s name after it was promised that they would be accommodated in caretaker setup, say sources
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16 names shortlisted for cabinet posts
Shahid Afridi, Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema, Gohar Ejaz, Shoaib Suddle, Sarfaraz Bugti, Dr Waqar Masood among names floated
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President returns 13 bills unsigned
Alvi gives his seal of approval to PEMRA Amendment Bill
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Kakar vows to complete IMF programme
Emphasises upon meeting IMF condition on increasing health, education spending
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16 nominated in journalist’s killing
Brother identifies six assailants out of nine suspected persons who shot at deceased
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Three women among 15 drug peddlers held
Six-member gang involved in tampering with papers of stolen bikes busted
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Tax reforms commission unceremoniously sent packing
Body could not complete final report; its earlier recommendations also ignored
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UNESCO delegate picked in violation of merit
Ex-PM approved appointment of permanent delegate a day before NA dissolution
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‘Artificial rain system being launched in Cholistan’
Official says South Punjab plays key role in agricultural production
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Celebratory firing
Bullets fired eventually make their way back to the ground, leaving a trail of casualties
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Abuse and harassment
Even in countries with extremely liberal free speech law there are restrictions on conduct
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Rupee debacle
Monday’s rupee downslide was seen through the prism of anxiety
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Upcoming elections and the need to focus on economy
Parties in opposition will most likely blame PDM for its incompetence and its decision to accept the IMF’s conditions
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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



































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