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Pakistan highlights anti-corruption reforms at UN convention
These include strengthened accountability laws, implementation of RTI legislation, whistleblower protection
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Islamabad glows in autumn hues
Parks come alive as residents and tourists savour the season's charm
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Christmas festivities gain momentum in twin cities
Shopping peaks, security tightened and preparations begin at parks and churches
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Scenic areas to open homes to tourists
K-P's Mezban scheme offers interest-free loans to turn private homes into tourist accommodation
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Terrorism turned into business, alleges ANP
Mian Iftikhar said terrorism is currently at its peak, government writ is absent in the tribal districts
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Swat flood probe widened, PHC told
Court informed more investigation needed to fix responsibility for 17 tourist deaths
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Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
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Melania Trump steps into spotlight in Amazon film trailer
Melania Trump steps into spotlight in Amazon film trailer
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Taylor Swift eyes break amid wedding plans with Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift eyes break amid wedding plans with Travis Kelce
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Reiner's son appears in court
Nick is charged with stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home
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Historic Afghan cinema torn down for a mall
Historic Afghan cinema torn down for a mall
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3 Russia-themed anti-war films make Oscar shortlist
Critics say move sent a clear anti-war, anti-authoritarian message
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Javed Akhtar seeks 'unconditional apology' from Bihar CM
Says Kumar's act of pulling the niqab deserves condemnation 'in the strongest possible terms'
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China's CEWC shows planning over panic
Charts a stable economic course as it prepares for the next growth phase
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K-P's case for a fair share in 11th NFC award
K-P's struggle for a fair NFC share highlights grave developmental deficits
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Blueprint for a stable and secure Pakistan
Pakistan's focus on AI, Crypto, and Mining, unrealistic given its growing unskilled labour force
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Punitive Jirgas and the crisis of state justice
Musakhel's burning ordeal highlights how informal justice fills gaps left by weak courts, delayed legal processes
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Extortion capital?
Karachi's builders threaten shutdown over rampant extortion, criminal networks targeting businesses for billions
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Desperate tactics
Charging 400 PTI supporters, including Imran Khan’s sisters, with terrorism worsens political divide
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Offloaded or offhanded?
FIA's crackdown on illegal migration, 66,154 passengers offloaded, raises concerns over legitimate travellers' rights
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Security as a pretext for exclusion?
US travel ban targets 39 countries, highlights growing biases in treating nationality as a security risk
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Teenage woman bludgeoned to death by ex-fiancé in Karachi
Police launch manhunt for cousin accused of luring, assaulting, killing 19-year-old Komal
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Karachi police set to launch crackdown on fancy, green number plates
In each district, teams will conduct checks, consisting of officers from CPLC, excise, traffic and district police
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Astronomers discover lemon-shaped exoplanet with bizarre atmosphere
Molecular carbon detected in the planet’s atmosphere, possibly extending to a diamond-rich core
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Pakistan arrests IS-K spokesperson, UN hails move as major setback to group
UN report says Pakistan's actions have weakened Daesh-K's global structure, foiled several planned attacks
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NEPRA introduces new regulations for net metering users
Separate meters required for purchase, supply of electricity; users won't sell excess electricity to other consumers
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China test network transmits 699 days of data in just 1.6 hours
FAST telescope’s 72 TB of data reached Huazhong University in 1.6 hours in China test
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Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for CM Afridi over misleading remarks against state institutions
ATC Islamabad began proclaimed offender proceedings against Sohail Afridi and several other accused persons
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ECC approves Rs200b power subsidy to keep circular debt within IMF-agreed limits
Circular debt stood at Rs1.817 trillion in October, up from Rs1.614 trillion in June this year
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PUBG MOBILE and the rise of Gen Z’s esports economy
PUBG MOBILE is actively shaping a generation of talent to succeed on the world stage
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‘Karachi World Book Fair’ opens at Expo Centre
The five-day fair features 329 stalls, 180 local and foreign exhibitors, and strong participation from students
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Conway, Latham opening stand batters hapless West Indies
The duo made a 323 opening stand in the third Test
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Man booked for assaulting domestic worker in Karachi's Buffer Zone
Accused locks house and flees, police conduct raids as investigation continues
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TikTok launches self-service advertising platform for small businesses in Pakistan
'TikTok for Business Ads Manager' gives businesses of all sizes the resources and flexibility to engage new audiences
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Verstappen to take Ricciardo's racing number
He raced with the 33 until his first title in 2021
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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Morocco hosting AFCON will help Algeria
"We're eagerly waiting for this Cup says the Frankfurt player
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India rule white ball amid geopolitical issues
They won the ICC Champions Trophy this year after securing T20 World Cup in 2024
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England Ashes dreams on life-support
The visitors had ground to 213-8, trailing by 158
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Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim
Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations
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PSX nears 172,000 points milestone
KSE-100 surges 1,646 points to all-time high on strong current account data
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together
Spaniard sets his sights on surpassing Rafa Nadal and completing a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open
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An dominates, Yamaguchi battles through in season finale
World number one beat Tomoka Miyazaki 21-9 21-6 to continue her chase for a second title
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DGK school roof collapse kills four children
DGK school roof collapse kills four children
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Armed forces vow swift response to any aggression
DG ISPR warns against testing Pak resolve AVM Ghazi says PAF-IAF tally stands at 8-0
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PM vows sustained push for G-B, AJK development
Sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
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Federal govt loses key tax case
FCC strikes down Section 7E of Income Tax Ordinance
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AJKHC stays POS system for hotels
AJKHC stays POS system order on hotels
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PTI leaders denied meeting with Imran in Adiala
Govt defends medical care for PTI founder, wife
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CIE cancels leaked AS Maths paper
Replacement exam set for June 9 in affected regions
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PBC opposes ex-judges' reappointment
Seeks local replacement for transferred judges
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SBP purchases $27b in 3.5 years
Governor defends rate hike; economy seen growing over 4% in third quarter
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Foreign reserves rise by $23m
Gold climbs to Rs496,762 per tola amid global rally
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Saudi assures continued energy support
Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress
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Telecom sector seeks budget tax relief
Proposals include lower withholding tax, customs duty abolition on 5G equipment
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Cannabis control body plans Rs200m renovation
Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry
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LCCI presents budget proposals to FinMin
Chamber urges end to policy instability, restoration of final tax regime
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PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000
KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions
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'Illicit cigarettes cost Rs350b a year'
Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, fuels informal trade, minister told
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Gold price rises by Rs7,800 per tola in local market
Price of 10 grams of gold in Pakistan increases by Rs6,687
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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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World awaits Iran response to peace deal
World awaits Iran response to peace deal
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BJP political aide killed in West Bengal
At least five people have been killed since announcement of state election results
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IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial system
Highlights risks posed by highly interconnected nature of global financial system
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Disney cruise staff among 28 arrested in child exploitation investigation
Disney cruise staff among 28 arrested in child exploitation probe during U.S. Customs operation at sea ports
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Pakistan, Qatar reaffirm commitment to facilitate ongoing efforts to ensure lasting regional peace
Qatar premier expresses 'deep appreciation' for Pakistan’s continued efforts to bring peace and stability to region
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Iran says no final decision yet on US proposal conveyed through Pakistan
Spokesperson says Iran will communicate its conclusions to Pakistan after internal assessments
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Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15: US
Israeli strike kills top Hamas official's son in Gaza
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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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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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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four
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Williamson named in NZ squad for Ireland, England Tests
Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich
They will face undefeated Arsenal in the Champions League final
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Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 1st Test from tomorrow
The two-match series will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka
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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










































































































