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Chicken meat hits Rs680 in markets despite fixed rates
Small cuts in onions, a few vegetables offered little relief as poultry garlic prices kept climbing
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Smog blanket over Punjab thickens
Hospitals swarmed by air pollution victims
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Locals demand recovery of UoP students
Protesters covered their mouths with black bands, held placards highlighting grievances
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Shopkeeper's fight against plastic bags
Fazal Rabbi sets a small but meaningful example by banning plastic shopping bags
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Cold wave tightens grip on mountainous districts
Residents struggle as temperatures plunge to sub-zero
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2025 leaves K-P scarred by terror
A year marked by suicide attacks, leadership changes, and deepening instability comes to a close
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APTA demands upgradation for primary schoolteachers
Calls on cabinet to approve regularisation of teachers, warns of protest being planned next year if demands unmet
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Zelenskiy meeting Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
The US president said he will call Putin again after meeting with Zelenskiy
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Three-year-old critically injured after being mauled by security guard's pet dog in Pattoki
Child shifted to Lahore as police register case against security guard
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Iran puts three satellites into orbit from Russian launch site
Paya, Iran’s 150kg AI imaging satellite, leads trio; Zafar-2 academic-built, Kowsar 1.5 private
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China's ancient opera finds a young heartbeat
From pre-dawn drills to subsidised stages, a new generation is rescuing six-century-old Kunqu from the brink
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Stellan Skarsgard says doesn't impress his son
Actor emphasises positive side of his relationships with his children
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Cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies
Actor breathed her last at the age of 91
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Saba Qamar rebuts case over police uniform
Actor describes plea as an attempt to gain publicity using her fame
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Mahira and Fahad wrap shooting of their new film
Fans eager to see the two major stars together on screen
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Whispers of a star wedding spur fan frenzy online
Social media speculation links Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail with a 2026 wedding
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'Screen Locked' sparks debate on digital fad
Creators warn Pakistan cannot ignore the mental health cost of screen dependence
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Why Gaza peace plan may collapse
Restraint is demanded from Gaza, while Israeli military behaviour faces no matching constraints
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China's impact on the global economy
Beijing uses rare earth export controls as leverage in tariff talks, tightening pressure on Europe, the US
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Students always on the receiving end
Unmarked question, under-credited answers expose weak checks inside the result tabulation process
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Jail weddings
Amongst joyous celebrations in Pakistan, aerial firing is one that is practised without concern for consequences
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Necessary reform
Scrapping rigid subject groupings at the matric and intermediate levels is a decisive step
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Peace troops in Gaza
Pakistan has drawn a clear line on Gaza, it deserves careful consideration by the international community
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When religion serves power, not people
Manipulation can make religion look irrational, oppressive or irrelevant to youth
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Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack in Suriname
Police officers opened fire when the suspect attempted to attack them during the arrest
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Blame game erupts between MQM factions over Dr Imran Farooq's murder
Kamal claims killing 'gift' on Altaf's birthday, Azizabadi says Kamal only speaks when 'his masters pull strings'
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Mayor Wahab inaugurates new lion enclosure, Reptile House at Karachi Zoo
Karachi Mayor seeks middle path on stray dogs, says parents demand culling after attacks, animal lovers oppose it
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Google rolls back portrait lock setting in Phone app beta
The two-column landscape call layout split caller details and controls, frustrating users on the move
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Air quality monitoring lacks scientific backing
Smog control policies still rely on outdated data as climate observatory plans remain unfinished
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Temperature may fall to 11°C as PMD forecasts light rain in Karachi on Dec 30
Rainfall, snowfall also predicted in several other parts of the country in the coming days
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PTI says dialogue hinges on 'level playing field,' signals continued street protests
Protest movement will continue until rulers come to table after recognising opposition as equal partner, says Afridi
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PCB appoints Wasim Akram as PSL brand ambassador
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi says Akram to actively work for promotion of PSL and attend auction of two new PSL franchises
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Security forces kill 12 terrorists in K-P, Balochistan operations
Four terrorists linked to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan were killed in an IBO in Balochistan's Kalat, said ISPR
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Low voter turnout marks Myanmar’s first election since 2021 military coup
UN, Western nations and rights groups say the vote lacks credibility as critics are banned
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Bilawal Bhutto urges PTI to shun 'extremist politics', return to democratic norms
PPP chairman calls on PTI to return to democratic politics, says it will benefit the party and its leaders
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Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza
Rising seas flooded hundreds of tents for displaced families along the Khan Younis beach in Gaza up
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No evidence of kite-string involvement in Lahore injury case, police clarify
Investigators say the victim issued differing accounts about how the wound occurred
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Vehicles without e-tags barred from entering Islamabad from Jan 1
Mohsin Naqvi has sought a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad Safe City into a Capital Smart City
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Bangladesh police confirm student leader killers fled to India
Report that suspects Faisal Karim Masud, Alamgir Sheikh fled to India via Haluaghat border, worsening diplomatic ties
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Shaheen Afridi ruled out of BBL
The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore
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Uganda and Tanzania settle for draw
Allan Okello missed a penalty in the AFCON thriller
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Odegaard leads Arsenal to top spot
The Gunners beat Brighton 2-1 at home
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Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw
Star strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane were on target for their sides
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Head backs Weatherald as opening partner
His batting average is a tick under 21 since his Test debut
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Aston Villa turn the tables again
They have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far this season
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Woman, three children found hanging in Karachi home; husband detained
Police probe suspected murder staged as suicide in Sohrab Goth family deaths
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Wirtz scores as Liverpool sink Wolves
The Reds secured a 2-1 victory at Anfield on a day both clubs paid tribute to Diogo Jota
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Shadab returns as Pakistan name T20 squad for Sri Lanka, Babar and Shaheen rested
Salman Ali Agha to lead young side as selectors test combinations ahead of T20 World Cup
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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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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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 tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
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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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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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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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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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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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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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











































































































