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China condemns US capture of Maduro, says countries cannot act as 'world judge'
'We have never believed that any country can act as the world's police,' says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Pakistan, China agree to align development plans, launch CPEC 2.0
Talks in Beijing reaffirm mutual support, expand cooperation in security, counterterrorism and finance
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'PTV' once led Pakistan’s drama industry. What changed?
Veterans of the industry debate whether the state broadcaster is struggling with decline — or resisting change
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Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19, Eidul Fitr on March 21
Forecast based on astronomical calculations, final announcement rests with Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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Factory worker killed, eight hurt in Lakki Marwat blast on cement company bus
Explosion near Nawarkhel Mor comes amid rising militant attacks in southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Second strike in Venezuela possible if govt does not cooperate: Trump
Top officials call Maduro's capture criminal; Trump says Cuba 'ready to fall' without US intervention
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Iran protests enter 2nd week
At least 12, including security personnel, killed since unrest began
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114 killed in week of Darfur attacks
Two of the Daglo family were killed, Moussa Saleh Daglo and Awad Moussa Saleh Daglo
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30 killed in central Nigeria
26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers
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Moscow airports shut amid drone threat
The restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety
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UK's embattled Starmer vows to see out five-year term
I was elected in 2024 with a five-year mandate to change the country, and that's what I intend to do
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles in first test of 2026
Trump's Saturday military operation against Venezuela likely played a role in the decision to carry out the launch
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Lightning kills two, injures 150 in South Africa
Storms are frequent in this part of South Africa during the current summer
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Crans-Montana ski season continues after tragedy
He said many tourists had decided to stay on, and he had no information
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What drove Trump's outrageous Venezuela gamble?
Analysts warn message not limited to South American state
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Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists call for defiance
Venezuelan president awaits court appearance in New York; UNSC convenes today
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Pak-China dialogue overshadowed by Venezuela crisis
Beijing slams use of force; Islamabad urges restraint; CPEC, trade ties under spotlight at 7th Strategic Dialogue
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US economy braces for slow, uneven growth in 2026
Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy
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Islamabad's smog is homegrown
Lessons from global megacities show data-driven transport and air-quality reforms can reverse trend
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Why investors only sign MoUs
Promises on paper will not build factories or jobs; Pakistan needs systems, not headlines
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Pakistani investors face hard choices in 2026
From zero-yield accounts to crypto and pensions, asset selection will now define outcomes
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Financial investment and capital gains
Short-term capital gains do not bode well for developing economy where millions are underemployed or unemployed
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2026: Pakistan must choose growth
Central challenge is to turn fragile stability into broad-based prosperity
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BLA terror bid foiled in Karachi; 2,000kg explosives seized
Prepared vehicle contained 60 plastic drums filled with explosives together with five explosive LPG cylinders
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BLA suffers major blow towards year-end
Killing of two key commanders disrupts suicide wing, shakes command structure
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CM: Will follow Imran's instruction to the letter
Sohail Afridi says his position on PTI street movement remains unchanged
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TTAP to stay away from NDC confab
Says PTI, the biggest party in opposition alliance, has reservations about the invite
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Woes of Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan
From students to lorry drivers, ordinary people are trapped across border
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Balochistan sees transparency gains
FAFEN report reveals that public bodies are proactively disclosing 48% information required under law
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PTI wants talks, but Imran blocks the way: Kaira
He maintained that the party needs to create political space for dialogue with other political parties
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JI chief: LG system crippled by politics, corruption
Hafiz Naeem accuses provinces of sabotaging Article 140-A
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President, PM stress Kashmir issue resolution for lasting peace
We urge international community to urgently call upon India to halt its widespread human rights violations in IIOJK
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Govt orders crackdown on money launderers
Interior minister visits FIA Karachi Zone, warns against hawala-hundi business
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'Battlefield 6' faces claim of copying 'Call of Duty' artwork
Players allege use of AI-generated artwork in paid cosmetic bundle
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Angelina Jolie plans to leave Los Angeles for private life abroad
She is reported to be selling her Los Feliz home as she plans to live abroad after her children turn 18
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Djo ends Swift's 78-day Spotify rule
Joe Keery's 2022 track finds new life after 'Stranger Things' finale sends streams surging
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Greed takes over in Mahira and Fahad's new thriller
First look at 'Aag Lagay Basti Mein' promises crisis, confusion, and chaos
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YouTube refreshes TV app design
New-look player promises smoother navigation on big screens; viewers complain of glitches
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Cameron becomes first director to deliver four straight $1b films
He sets a new benchmark after 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' crosses the coveted mark at the global box office
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ANP rejects Hazara province resolution
Calls for provinces on nationality basis, Pashtun unity, constitutional supremacy
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CM orders completion of K-P transmission line
Cheap electricity for industries to boost economic stability; 800MW to be added in four years
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'Counters more powerful than voters'
Former National Assembly Speaker also raised concerns over the violation of people's right to vote
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PML-F youth booked for tearing down PPP flags
PML-F Sindh general secretary condemns registration of case against around 80 youth activists
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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FBR to collect levies on petroleum products
Govt designates authority as collection agent of Petroleum Division for PDL, CSL
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Pakistan earns global trust, respect: PM
Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of 'Greatest Victorious General of the Century' to CDF Asim Munir
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SC sets rules for probe in narcotics case
Says complainant should not act as investigation officer
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Pak efforts keep ceasefire alive
Pakistani mediators burnt the proverbial midnight oil to ensure that diplomacy did not falter
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PMDC registrar faces misconduct allegations
Registrar allegedly secured council approval for fee increases by concealing key facts
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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Gaza healthofficials say Israelistrikes kill six
Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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US forces disable Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker amid blockade: CENTCOM
Vessel M/T Hasna is seen transiting international waters en route to an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman, says CENTCOM
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UAE vows self-defense following reported Iranian missile attacks
'SC cannot remain a forum for repeating platitudes while violations continue in plain sight,' says UN envoy
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay
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PCB tightens grip on HBL PSL stakeholders
Payment delays cast uncertainty over final revenue shares












































































































