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Citizens protest new 'garbage tax'
Residents of the garrison city question charges as streets remain filled with waste
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Focus on flood relief urged
Bacha said recent cloudbursts, floods and heavy rains have devastated Swabi, Buner, Shangla, Swat
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Public schools produce abysmal results
Lack of monitoring and training of teachers has allowed student performance to deteriorate
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Municipal staff face salary standoff
They pointed out that the property transfer fee had been reduced from 2% to 1%
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Forces clear five Bajaur villages, families return
Administration begins phased repatriation of displaced residents
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Flood bill drowns hopes of pay hike
K-P government shelves 30% disparity allowance bid as relief, rehabilitation expenses mount
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Teachers protest privatization plan
Post of Director of Education fell vacant after the retirement of Samina Altaf on March 12
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Tax opacity and GDP disconnect: feudal immunity, sectoral aversion
SOEs are not alone in bleeding public funds
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India and the United States
India has benefited from the punishing relationship that has developed between China and the United States
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Ethics of power
Mrs Jones responds not with punishment but with compassion when the street boy
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Cost of reading
Multiple factors, including social decline and rote education, affect Pakistan's already poor reading culture
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Climate-hit cotton crop
Erratic weather patterns have devastated crops in some areas
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Irregularities and mismanagement
Given the already tiny share of the budget dedicated to the people, the AGP report is even more worrying
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China's deft diplomacy
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Beijing's special representative on border issues, visited New Delhi
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Minister hails Pakistan’s emerging role in global Crypto economy
Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto diplomacy is turning Pakistan from a beneficiary into a builder in global digital economy
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Typhoon Kajiki prompts mass evacuations in Vietnam, closures in southern China
Typhoon Kajiki may hit 180 kph; Vietnam to evacuate 586,000, ground flights, and ban boats ahead of landfall.
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WhatsApp tests voicemail-style feature for missed calls
WhatsApp to test feature letting users leave instant voice messages after missed calls, similar to voicemail
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Pakistan Railways unveils Karachi-Lahore bullet train plan
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi described the bullet train project as visionary, cutting travel time from 20 to 5 hours
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Gold smuggling foiled as PIA staff nabbed at Peshawar Airport
FIA, ASF jointly conducted operation and took two PIA employees into custody with 7.7 kg of gold
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Torrential rains trigger flooding across Pakistan, dam levels near capacity
Sutlej, Indus rivers swell as floods submerge farmland, destroy crops and displace thousands across country
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Ukraine drone strike cuts output at Russian biggest nuclear plant
Drone downed near Kursk nuclear plant damages transformer, cutting reactor 3’s output by 50%
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Garbage tax imposed across Punjab
Levy initially applies to residential and commercial areas, with collection in Lahore carried out by LWMC
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Dar to attend extraordinary OIC meeting on Gaza in Jeddah
DPM to travel from Dhaka to Jeddah to attend Extraordinary Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Aug 25-26
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Rabiul Awwal moon not sighted, Eid Milad un Nabi on September 6
First day of Rabiul Awwal to fall on Tuesday, August 26, says Maulana Abdul Khabir
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Iran’s Khamenei says will not bow down to US
Khamenei says Iran grew stronger after June war, dealt a blow to US-Israel, and warns against foreign-fueled divisions
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Beijing terms Pakistan Army ‘steadfast guardian’ of Pak–China friendship
China’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement after a high-level meeting between FM Wang Yi and COAS Syed Asim Munir
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PM Shehbaz to honour Gilgit-Baltistan men who saved 300 lives
Declaring trio national heroes, Shehbaz said they had 'set remarkable example of duty and responsibility'
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Three young sisters drown in migrant boat tragedy near Italy
RESQSHIP rescued 65 people, including children and three pregnant women, but one person remains missing
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Rain fatalities toll mounts in K-P with 11 more die in DI Khan, Lower Dir
Of the 11 casualties, eight were reported in Dera Ismail Khan and three in Lower Dir
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SpaceX eyes Starship reusability milestones in rocket's tenth flight test
SpaceX faced multiple Starship failures this year, yet continues rapid production and test launches at Starbase
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‘No role in Babar, Rizwan’s exclusion’
Naqvi reiterates selection committee and advisory body responsible for team selection
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Pujara announces retirement
He represented India in 103 Tests and five ODIs
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Record-breaking Australia crush South Africa
They registered a massive 276 runs victory
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Afghanistan name squad for Tri-series, Asia Cup
Rashid Khan will lead the side in both competitions
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Siddiqullah defeats Asghar to take bantamweight title at Pak MMA Open
Siddiq will compete at the IMMAF World Championships in Georgia
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Over 120 dead in six weeks in torrential rains across Punjab
Ongoing monsoon spell to persist intermittently till Aug 27: PDMA
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289 Palestinians, including 115 children, die of starvation: Gaza health ministry
At least 16 Palestinians killed, including seven aid seekers who were seeking aid
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Rizwan ‘The Haider’ Ali ready for Egypt’s Adham at Road to Brave 100 fight
The star MMA fighter will look to remain undefeated in his impeccable pro career
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Norway pledges $700m air defence package for Ukraine
Aid aimed at protecting Ukrainians against Russian air strikes
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China says US protectionism undermines agricultural ties
Former imposed up to 15% levies on $21b US farm, food goods in March
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Son scores first MLS goal as LAFC draw 1-1 with Dallas
South Korean star opened his MLS account with a free-kick strike
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Pakistan’s Firasat, Ejaz win bodybuilding golds in Thailand
Firasat Ali and Ejaz Ahmed clinch two gold medals, defeating top athletes from across Asia
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Pakistan's Haroon to officiate at the Tour de l’Avenir in France
It is the first time any Pakistani has been selected for this role
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Dar, Yunus discuss revival of old ties, boosting trade and economic cooperation
Pakistan, Bangladesh signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral relations
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Pak team departs for ATF final
The tournament begins from August 25-30
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Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut
Dortmund suffered a late meltdown to draw 3-3 with St Pauli
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Where the dead speak & mountains keep secrets
Woman of the Dead plunges viewers into a cold, snow-drenched world where a funeral director hunts down killers
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Roots of a forgotten ritual
One of Mohenjo-Daro’s most striking seals likely depicts religious practices that foreshadow Hindu traditions
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What’s at stake at the Tianjin summit?
As leaders gather, the SCO seeks to project multipolar strength amid global turbulence and rivalry
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What sets Karachi flooding apart?
Lack of historic identity & responsibility, & the climate crisis will kill this city – once we are done milking it
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K-P hospitals overwhelmed amid seasonal influenza surge
Health department sends suspected H3N2 'super flu' samples to Islamabad as pediatric wards face severe overcrowding
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PTI seeks extension in nomination papers deadline for Islamabad LG polls
Request follows Islamabad declaring a public holiday on Dec 26 ahead of UAE President’s visit
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Fauji Fertilizer board approves joining Arif Habib-led consortium
Decision to become part of new PIA managemnt was made at a meeting held on Wednesday
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Achakzai, Senator Nasir Abbas given mandate for talks, protest: K-P CM
PTI leader Asad Qaiser calls for observing 'Black Day' on February 8
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34 arrested, including 15 foreigners, in Karachi cyber fraud crackdown
More than 10,000 foreign SIM cards, six illegal gateway exchange setups recovered from suspects
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Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms
Agreements cover a $330m Second Power Transmission project and $400m Accelerating SOE Transformation programme
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, including kharji ringleader, in K-P, Balochistan operations: ISPR
According to ISPR, eight terrorists were killed in Kalat, while two were neutralised in Dera Ismail Khan IBO
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SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action
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Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack
The assailant repeatedly punched Akbar in the face, leaving him with broken nose and fractured jaw
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Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP’s Tank district
Police probe source as protest paused after talks with district officials
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Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security
Churches hold prayers as leaders send messages and cities mark the occasion
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Pakistan observes 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
Gun salutes, prayers held nationwide as leaders reaffirm commitment to faith, unity and discipline
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Xmas: PM and President extend greetings to Christian community
Shehbaz says Christmas conveys a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity
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'Judges are bound to protect Constitution'
Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar says freedom of expression is essential for the rule of law to prevail
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Army pledges zero tolerance for terrorism, political interference
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference, describes national unity, security as sacrosanct, lauds special up
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world
From solemn worship to festive street scenes, communities mark the holiday in diverse cultural styles
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal











































































































