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Japan fears Covid-19 variants are behind possible fourth wave
Variants appear to be more infectious and may be resistant to vaccines, which are still not widely available in Japan
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India grapples with rising Maoist violence, fuelled by pandemic
Maoist leaders during pandemic managed to recruit hundreds of new foot soldiers including women, says official
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Market watch: KSE-100 slumps as economic uncertainty rattles market
Benchmark KSE-100 index dives 752.74 points to settle at 43,548.21
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Contempt proceedings sought against PM Imran, others
Petition says PEMRA and PTV should be questioned in regards to the 'on-air contemptuous program'
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LHC grants pre-arrest bail to PML-N's Rana Sanaullah
NAB fails to establish its case against the PML-N leader
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Unwell Maryam Nawaz gets tested for Covid-19 again
PML-N leader was advised to get tested following complaints of severe throat pain
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Pakistani startup Out-Class is the alternative to tuition centres
Students get access to 13 courses that are designed using the latest neuroscience research
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Russia extends punitive Twitter slowdown until mid-May
Russia has impeded the speed of Twitter for not removing content it deems illegal and threatened to block it entirely
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Police round up 8 suspects in ATC judge’s murder
The SCBA president is also nominated in the FIR registered
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter dropped on Mars' surface ahead of flight
NASA's Ingenuity mini-helicopter has been dropped on the surface of Mars in preparation for its first flight
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Japan's central bank kicks off experiments on issuing digital currency
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) began experiments to study the feasibility of issuing its own digital currency
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PPP's Rabbani tables bill seeking equal powers for Senate, NA
Sanjrani promises to get spycam fiasco probed; PDM seeks separate opposition benches
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Singapore blogger crowdfunds $99,000 to pay PM damages in defamation case
A Singaporean blogger has raised $98,840 via crowdfunding on social media to cover damages
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South Korea's LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market
LG Electronics will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer
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India's daily Covid-19 cases surpass 100,000 mark for first time
The country added 478 new deaths, raising the total to 165,101
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ATC judge along with family gunned down near Swabi interchange
Aftab Afridi was targeted on Peshawar Motorway while travelling from Swat to Islamabad, says Swabi DPO
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Leaker says they are offering private details of 500 million Facebook users
Facebook users should be alert to ‘social engineering attacks', says tech expert
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Amid rifts in PDM, Bilawal says ready for solo fight against govt
Only PPP knows how to run anti-government movements, says PPP chairman
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Afghan leader proposes peace road map in three phases-document
Senior government official says Ashraf Ghani has already shared his road map with foreign capitals
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Inter-provincial transport to remain suspended for two days a week
Ban to come into effect on April 10, to last till April 25; goods, freight, medical other emergency services exempted
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Major General Saqib Mehmood promoted to rank of Lieutenant General
Newly appointed Lt Gen also named Chief of Logistics Staff, Pakistan Army, says ISPR
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Amazon acknowledges issue of drivers urinating in bottles
Amazon initially issued a denial, saying in a tweet: “You don’t really believe the peeing in bottles thing, do you?
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ByteDance says India's freeze on bank accounts is harassment
ByteDance in January reduced its Indian workforce after New Delhi maintained a ban on its popular video app TikTok
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PTI MPA Kareem Gabool quits assembly seat over 'unaddressed complaints'
PTI sources term lawmaker's submission of resignation to party's Sindh opposition leader as 'pressure tactic'
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Australia enjoys Easter with no new local coronavirus cases
Australians celebrated Easter Sunday in a relatively unrestricted manner
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At least 22 Indian security personnel killed in Maoist attack
The search operation is still underway and the exact figure will be known by Sunday evening, say police
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Hindu priest booked in India for blaspheming Prophet (PBUH)
New Delhi police registered case against Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati after Aam Aadmi Party member filed a complaint
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NCOC to discuss schools closure, exams on April 6
Mahmood says decision to be taken collectively by country’s health and education authorities
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Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid-19
Actor has requested everyone who was in close proximity to him to get tested as well
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PM Imran wishes Christian community a 'happy Easter'
Premier takes to Twitter to wish the community on its special occasion
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Can't thwart graft sans judiciary's help: PM
Imran cites examples of China and Malaysia on how they ended corruption, lifted economy
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PHE dept to complete 61 ADP schemes by year’s end, say officials
The execution of some of the projects is facing delays due to land issues
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Police nab ‘robbers involved in bank heist’
Suspects are accused of robbing Rs1.35 million from a private bank in North Karachi
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‘Activate standing committees, PFC in public interest’
PTI MPA stresses inclusion of opposition in Public Accounts Committee for real-time monitoring of govt audit reports
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Court indicts Haleem, others
PTI leader maintains he is targeted as an act of ‘political revenge’, denies charges
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Metal pieces rain down in Sher Shah as machine explodes
Blast was so intense, the roof of the factory blows up
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Activists call for payment of minimum wage to janitors
Refer to SHC ruling issued on March 10, 2021, demand its implementation
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Asad Umar backs Sindh’s Covid restrictions
Minister says such measures are needed to keep number of patients lower
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Capital police launch SMS service to keep complainants informed
Initiative would ensure constant coordination between an investigation officer and the plaintiff
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Fire-hit traders warn of protest
Demand compensation, rehabilitation for Urdu Bazaar victims
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6 shops sealed, 7 held for lockdown violations
29 more public vehicles impounded for flouting SOPs
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Jhelum reports 29 cases
There have been nine deaths amid the third wave of coronavirus
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‘Third wave extremely dangerous’
All decisions of the NCOC had to be implemented without question
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Abbottabad Covid-19 positive rate hits alarming 7.8 per cent
335 positive cases reported in the district, 45 patients were hospitalised
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Six, including warden die, of Covid
Another 97 children test positive in federal capital in 24 hours
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‘Pandemic has opened new dimensions of thinking’
Prof Choudhry says science and technology have delivered beyond our expectations
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NACTA announces short film contest
Rs100,000 is first prize, deadline for movie submission is April 30
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Training held on modern investigative sciences
CPO says efforts afoot to overcome shortcomings in investigation processes
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Govt reviews essential items supply for Ramadan
Warns strict action against those who did not display price
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Punjab to upgrade 27,000 schools
CM says project will save Rs245 billion
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Chair in hand, woman stands up to mob in Karachi
Viral footage captures harassment incident as police probe alleged attack on music academy
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At a crossroads: Pakistan’s soda ash industry
As rising costs and cheaper imports squeeze local producers, one of Pakistan's oldest industries faces a defining test
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PVARA chief and Mufti Taqi Usmani discuss crypto, Shariah considerations in ‘constructive’ meeting
Saqib says digital asset policy should follow Islamic principles while embracing emerging technologies
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Pakistan welcomes delegates of 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women from July 12-13
The conference is expected to host around 190 delegates from the 57 OIC member states
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Total HIV cases at Karachi’s KBV hospital rise to 80 as preteen, toddler test positive
Parents demand justice, treatment for children
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia urge restraint amid renewed US-Iran tensions
FM Dar, Faisal bin Farhan voice concern over escalating hostilities, back dialogue and mediation despite Islamabad MoU
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64 terrorists neutralised in Balochistan's Operation Shabaan so far: security sources
102 terrorists killed in Operation Shabaan, other IBO's since July 5
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BESS key to Pakistan's energy transition, grid stability: power minister
Says battery storage technology offered immense potential to strengthen isolated grids in G-B
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PMD issues advisory over GLOFs, flash floods and landslides in northern areas
Advises residents, visitors in snow-bound and glaciated valleys to stay away from riverbanks
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Five killed in family feud shootout in K-P's Lakki Marwat
Rescue 1122 spokesperson says longstanding murder dispute between families triggered incident
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FM Dar stresses improved port connectivity to maximise Pakistan's economic benefits
Says Pakistan's strategic location an 'asset' for regional connectivity
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Pakistan's ambassador to US gifts 'Trionda' football to World Bank president
Pakistan-made World Cup ball underscores country's global sports manufacturing prowess
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POL prices jacked up by nearly Rs14 after brief respite
Petrol up Rs13.18, diesel Rs13.80 per litre as global oil rally returns
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PM calls on stakeholders to recognize urgency of population rise, promote sustainable development
Says responsible, prudent population planning and management form the foundation of a welfare-oriented society
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NDC claims Qureshi unhappy with PTI leadership
PTI, TTAP reject account but senior leaders admit wider concern
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PSX rebounds over 980 points on geopolitical hopes
KSE-100 closes at 182,242 amid oil price ease; banking stocks lead rally
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Gold prices fall after rise, silver remains on upward trend
On Thursday, gold prices rose by Rs3,600 locally
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World Bank approves $375.9m for Pakistan’s grid stability project
Project is first phase of 10-year programme to modernise electricity transmission network, reduce power outages
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PM task force rules out new ports
Committee implements 84 reforms in two years to unlock blue economy
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Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist
Brent futures are up 19 cents, or 0.25%, at $76.49 a barrel
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Pakistan, Turkey target trade of $5b
Current annual trade at $1.236b, ECO CCI president proposes joint business meeting
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IT sector exports could reach $15b in five to ten years, seminar told
Panelists at the seminar highlighted specific sectors with export potential
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Persistent selling caps PSX near 180,000
KSE-100 index falls 370 points, or 0.20%, amid geopolitical jitters
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Envoy, FinMin explore capital market avenues
Discussions also focused on strengthening engagement with international investors
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Seafood exports jump to $568m
Despite disruptions, shipments grow on better compliance with food safety standards
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Trade with Russia to cross $1b
Energy minister underlines need for deeper economic, transport connectivity
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Manufacturing recovery to be narrow-based
Textiles, autos, cement to lead as lower interest rates revive activity, say analysts
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Remittances hit $41.5b without structured support
Inflows up 8.6% despite Middle East tensions, but experts warn of policy gaps
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ADB cuts growth forecast to 3.7%
Raises inflation to 8.3%, warns of 10% US tariff risk
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PSX extends losing streak as KSE-100 sheds nearly 370 points
Market activity remained healthy despite the subdued performance, with 471 million shares traded in the KSE-100 Index
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Lindsey Graham, US Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71
Trump orders US flags lowered to half-mast until Saturday evening to honour senator
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Former JAAC member urges leadership to withdraw Rawalakot long march, sit-in
Raja Amjad Khan says Rawalakot protest caused hardship and claimed several lives during prolonged unrest
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US conducts strikes on Iran missile systems around Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
Targets small speed boats of IRGC at several locations
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko after only a year
Zelenskiy signalled government reshuffle, with new leadership and changes in top law enforcement posts
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Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says
Ukraine produces millions of drones yearly, carrying out thousands of drone strikes against Russia each day
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Israeli attacks in Gaza kill five people, including a girl, say medics
Israeli fire killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar in central Gaza, medics said; military gave no immediate comment
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Israel targets more than 500 acres in occupied West Bank with military orders
Palestinian commission says 49 orders issued since January impose restrictions on use of privately owned land
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Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain
Nearly two million evacuated as flights, trains cancelled
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Toronto active shooter incident leaves 5 people injured, 2 dead, police say
Shooting strikes annual Latin festival, PM Carney expresses grief
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Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
Ruled from 1995 to 2013 before abdicating to son Tamim
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US lawmaker detained by settlers
Khanna makes three-day visit to Palestinian West Bank
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Nearly 2 million people flee in China
Typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
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44 dead, over a million stranded in Bangladesh deluge
Floods disrupted life in seven districts of the country
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Argentina beats Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semis
Alvarez, Martinez score late as defending champions survive another scare to set up England clash
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway
He scored a brace in a 2-1 extra-time victory
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
Adams started vs Mexico and Czech Republic, helping his team reach the knockouts before losing to Canada
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African results justify World Cup slots
Morocco were defeated in the quarter-final against France
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Jordan humbled to break try record
He achieved the feat after scoring a hat-trick for the All Blacks
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France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26
They roared back with four second-half tries
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Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP
Bezzecchi will miss the rest of the season after the crash
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Djokovic eyes Wimbledon return next year
The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner
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Deschamps-led France in familiar territory
He had to cope with personal tragedy during the FIFA World Cup
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Merino’s late goal sends Spain into Wrold Cup semis
He broke Belgian hearts with a late winner
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Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic
He clinched the Wimbledon semifinal 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against the Serb
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Mandhana stars in inaugural Lord's Test
She made 83 as India reached 285 on the opening day
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Fact check: Viral clips don't show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris after losing to France in FIFA World Cup
Viral videos do not show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris; they are old clips from unrelated incidents
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Egypt team gets heroes' welcome
They were eliminated in the Round of 16
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Can Messi keep delivering for Argentina?
The 39-year-old will face Switzerland in the quarter-final












































































































