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Action intensified against partridge poaching
Poacher fined Rs150,000 as patrols intensify across vulnerable zones in Attock
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Benazir Bhutto Memorial remains broken promise
Eighteen years after assassination, site at Liaquat Bagh lies in ruins, haven for addicts
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Road accidents see steep rise
Motorcycles involved in 75% of accidents as fatalities surge by 19% in 2025
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Pindi's 25 colleges slated for privatisation
Punjab has now moved to offer 71 public-sector colleges for sale to the private sector
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Health sector sinks deeper into crisis
Gynaecological patients share bed at HFH; critical vaccines vanish from hospital
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Overflowing gutter near Mazar-e-Quaid: KWSC officers suspended
Jinnah Town officers Ali Ahmed, Qamar, suspended with immediate effect, to report to managing director's office
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MUET dedicates less than one per cent to research
Varsity's senate approves Rs5.5b spending for fiscal 2025-26
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Foolproof security for BB's anniversary
8,500 police personnel deployed, additional manpower provided by Central Police Office, says SSP
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Larkana to get 600-bed hospital
CM says facility will improve state of healthcare in upper Sindh
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Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto: a life taken, a vision unfinished
Her martyrdom forced nation to ask why voices of reconciliation, reform are so often silenced violently
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SHC quashes corruption case against ex-SSGC MD
Allows FIA to initiate fresh inquiry, if warranted
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City's development goals remain unfulfilled
As yet another year ends, incomplete projects continue to cause pollution, health problems
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100 e-bus shelters approved to upgrade transit system
Monitoring cell launched under 'Hello Faisalabad' to address public issues
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Punjab Wildlife department rescues deer, species with declining populations
Wildlife Rangers Punjab rescue a sambar deer, arrest hunters, intensify efforts to curb illegal hunting
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Camouflaged inflation strangles daily living
Supply chain inefficiencies, hoarding and weak price regulation allowed the prices of bare necessities to skyrocket
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Swabi sets deadline for Afghan camps
Timely compliance will help avoid forced action by government
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ANP concerned for students stranded in Afghanistan
Border closures trap 2,500-3,000 Pakistani students; ANP urges special flights
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Panel will probe Radio Pakistan vandalism
Committee to assess causes, possible conspiracy behind May 2023 incident
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K-P to form KICH Board after upgrade
Original total cost of project was Rs2.2 billion, later revised in 2020 and 2021, ultimately reaching Rs9.7 billion
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PHC bench warns defiant PTI leaders
Extends bail for those who complied with procedure
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Additional SHO goes missing in Mir Ali
So far, no confirmed information has been received regarding his whereabouts
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Women bicyclists in F-9 reclaim public spaces
Female-led initiative crumbles barriers to women engaging in outdoor recreational activities
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Benazir: a symbol of democracy, resistance and people's politics
She withstood dictatorship, continued the struggle for democracy, giving up her life for the causes she lived for
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How to kill a language
You just spoke to your child in Urdu, so how is it dying? Evidence lies in the e-book market
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Life's reverse engineering
An obituary, barely 75 words, attempts to capture lived experience in terms of what will remain of us
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Drug trafficking
Sidrah Nosheen’s heroin operation reveals systemic drug trade issues in Pakistan
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Foreign medical degree mills
With just 20% passing, foreign medical schools' lack of standardisation endangers public health, deceives families
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Terror nexus
UN backs Pakistan’s anti-terror efforts, IS-K structure weakens, dismissing Kabul’s claims
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Fault lines in Pahalgam investigation
India’s delayed 1,597-page charge sheet on Pahalgam incident raises more doubts, unreliable confessions, weak evidence
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China imposes sanctions against US firms, executives over Taiwan arms sales
The Trump administration approved a record $11 billion-plus arms sale to Taiwan earlier this month
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Former Russian diplomat sentenced to 12 years for passing secrets to US intelligence
FSB said ex-diplomat Konovalov passed secret information to US intelligence for money
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Greek coastguard rescues nearly 400 migrants off Crete
About 365 migrants were rescued 35 nautical miles off Gavdos after a joint coastguard operation
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New UAE law tightens rules on digital platforms to safeguard children
The decree covers UAE and foreign digital platforms, including websites, apps, social media, gaming, and e-commerce
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Political tension grips Punjab Assembly amid K-P CM’s visit
Govt, opposition trade barbs over allegations of creating hurdles in Sohail Afridi’s visit to provincial assembly
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Camouflaged inflation strangles daily living
An 88 to 95 per cent increase was observed in prices of fruits and vegetables over the past one year
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Six terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat operation
Most wanted commander of terrorist group among those killed
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ANF seizes record 47kg of cocaine at Karachi Port
The seized shipment, worth millions of dollars, was hidden inside a container of imported scrap
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Cool nights, mornings to persist in Karachi over next three days
PMD says city temperatures may range from 12–14°C at night and 26–28°C during the day
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Five Indian proxy terrorists killed in Kohlu IBO: ISPR
Weapons, ammunition, explosives recovered from hideout of terrorists involved in numerous activities in the region
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PIA privatisation drives PSX past 172k mark
KSE-100 climbs 0.58% Arif Habib-led consortium secures 75% stake in 135b deal
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Pakistan summons British envoy, issues demarche on 'provocative' PTI protest in Bradford
UK High Commission asks Pakistan to provide evidence; police may review, military investigations possible if verified
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China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
New guidelines build on June rules easing STAR market listings for pre-profit innovative firms.
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Pakistan U19 begin tri-series campaign against Afghanistan
The series will be played at Harare Sports Club in Harare
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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











































































































