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SC transport policy defines vehicle, security entitlements for judges
New policy applies to incumbent, retired judges
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Sindh braces for rain, thunderstorms as monsoon intensifies
Strong monsoon to hit province; PMD forecasts moderate rain Monday, heavy downpours and thunderstorms on Tuesday
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Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
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The rot in the Ravi
Immortalised in poetry for its splendour, the river now runs foul with sewage
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Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
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Missiles and memes
From dark humour to outrage, social media turned the conflicts of 2025 into viral theatre
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Degrees in dysfunction
Higher education in Pakistan still suffers from structural challenges that limit its competitiveness & impact
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Scrolling through polarisation
Gone are the days when politics was confined to fiery debates & ballot boxes. Today, the battleground is virtual
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Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
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A terror tag and a diplomatic turn
US terror listing of BLA & Majeed Brigade marks a major win for Pakistan with regional ripples
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Punjab wildlife department lodges over 125 FIRs against illegal hunting
Almost 300 wild birds rescued from poachers, released back into natural habitats
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Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as ‘new wave of genocide’
The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say
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Journalist Khawar Hussain found shot dead in Sanghar
Eyewitnesses saw no commotion near journalist’s car; high-level committee formed to probe mysterious death
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Putin’s offer for Ukraine war peace deal takes shape
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
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US-India trade talks scheduled for August delayed
Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline
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Pogba watches as Monaco start Ligue 1 season with a win
Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France
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Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup
Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season
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Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City
Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley
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Alcaraz to face Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season
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Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win
The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury
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Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic
The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds
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Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
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PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
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Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
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Canadian govt moves to end Air Canada strike
Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat
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PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
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Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
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ECC for phasing out govt guarantee for Skill Bond
Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training
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New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
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Curfew imposed in parts of Bajaur
The order bars residents from leaving their homes or moving on roads during the period
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39 killed in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
61,000 Palestinians killed since October
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Trump changes tack on Ukraine after Putin meet
US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit
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Locals in Balochistan helping identify terrorists: DG ISPR
Dispels misperceptions about security forces' operations
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Rescuers race against time as K-P flood death toll tops 340
Six districts declared disaster-hit; 2,000 personnel to pull bodies from wreckage
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Libyans vote in local elections
Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities
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West Virginia to deploy National Guard troops to DC
Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation
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Wang Yi to visit India for border talks
Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants
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Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
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US 'proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv'
Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine
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Sabalenka and Gauff crash out in Cincinnati
Alcaraz survives Rublev scare to reach semis
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Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth
Jota remembered in the Premier League opener
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Solano lands in Pakistan to prepare U23 team
Former Newcastle Utd player's first task is to take the squad for U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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Pakistan Combat Night 2025 to feature int'l fighters
The three-day MMA Showdown will kick off on August 22
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Arsenal 'digging for gold'
The Premier League title bid starts at new-look Man Utd
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Hafeez slams Naqvi over cricket decline
He says the PCB Chairman's repeated mistakes show he is unfit to lead cricket affairs
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Pak judokas to compete at Amman Asian Open
The competitions will take place in Open, Junior and Cadet categories
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Govt says will afford no negligence in Imran's eye examination and medical treatment
Aleema Khanum slams 'clear conspiracy' by govt to treat Imran at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, Rawalpindi
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TTAP begins sit-in outside Parliament, seeks Imran Khan's transfer to Al-Shifa hospital
Protest follows SC-mandated report saying PTI founder has only 15% vision remaining in his right eye
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Citywide security boosted in Rawalpindi
Picketing activated on highways and link roads, with strict checking and snap checks at all city entry and exit points
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Mosques, markets prioritised as Punjab outlines Ramazan security plan
Plan mandates strict city checks, biometric screening, increased patrols, and CCTV, walk-through gates, searchlights
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Bomb-laden pickup defused in Kohat
Separately, security forces kill at least three terrorists during a search operation in Dera Ismail Khan
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5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Khuzdar
Several districts in Sindh and Balochistan experienced tremors, says PMD
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Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism, Pakistan tells UN
UN Security Council unanimously renews Taliban sanctions Monitoring Team mandate for another 12 months
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Govt under fire in NA over net-metering
PPP calls solar policy 'broad daylight robbery and fraud'
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Over 90% buildings in Sindh lack fire safety
Inspections carried out at 3,633 buildings; 889 buildings been declared high risk due to serious violations
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Sindh University pro-VC suspended
Viral videos show Prof Azhar Shah 'drunk' on campus; govt says formal inquiry pending
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Man falls from 6th floorafter 'holding woman hostage'
Case has been registered against deceased on complaint of Juma Bibi
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Fire engulfs 8-storey building
No casualties as more than 100 people safely evacuated from the high-rise
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Woman's gang-rape, murder: two suspects held, 11 at large
Saleswoman disappeared on Feb 1; SHO suspended for facilitating suspects
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment
Muhammad Ubaidur Rahman sentenced for rape of 8-year-old girl in October 2023
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PM calls for boosting agri ties with Türkiye
Says two countries can play key role in global food value chain
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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SBP reserves inch up to $16.18b
Central bank deposits rise $21m; bullion steady over global cues
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Risk-averse capital drives hybrid deals
Startup funding hits $74m as debt-equity financing rises to 89%
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IFAD reviews rural transformation
Rana Tanveer held a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario to review progress on IFAD-funded projects
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PAVE Scheme rolls out EV subsidies, easy financing
Rs9b earmarked as govt begins transfers to 41,000 electric bike, rickshaw recipients
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PSX dives 2,537 points on blue-chip selling
Engro Fert results come in below expectations, triggering market rout
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PHMA seeks fast-track immigration counters
Exporters complain about prolonged delays in name of security checks
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Carmaker fails to refund millions in customer deposits
PM aide prods company to either deliver cars or return money
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PSX tumbles 2,537 points as selling pressure mounts
KSE-100 index succumbs to relentless selling as recovery hopes dash investor sentiment
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Gold steady in global, local markets as silver gains
Price of silver per tola rises by Rs90 in Pakistan
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‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’
Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force
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FinMin solicits global investors
Cites improved reserves, tariff reforms and plans to return to global markets
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Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing
Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$
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Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial
Landmark US trial tests whether social media firms can be held liable for harm to young users
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BNP's manifesto priorities after landslide election victory
Two-thirds majority win expected to stabilise nation after months of tumult following ex-PM's ouster
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Turkiye detains 16 in OnlyFans probe, seizes $6.9m in assets
Probe targets 25 suspects across eight provinces for alleged money laundering through content on banned platform
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Second US aircraft carrier to head to Middle East amid Iran tensions, US media reports
The first aircraft carrier along with several guided-missile destroyers, arrived in the Middle East in January
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France sets record for egg demand
Each French resident ate an average of 237 eggs in 2025
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China orders milk toxin tests
Manufacturers are to be strict in accepting raw materials and quality control
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Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
Legal challenges are expected to follow swiftly
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Official says drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week
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Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Local TV shows BNP wins 151 seats in 300-member House of the Nation, JI secures 42 seats
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US charges 2 Pakistanis for alleged involvement in $10m health care scheme fraud
Burhan Mirza, Kashif Iqbal and others submitted false Medicare and private health claims in 2023-24
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz review country's prevailing political, economic and security situation
Various senior officials present as regional and global environment also discussed
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Farmers protest over US-India trade framework as govt defends pact
Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards
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India backs $40b military upgrade with more Rafale fighters, Boeing P-8Is
Defence ministry source says India to buy 114 more French Rafale fighter jets
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Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report
The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls
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Marsh to miss Australia opener
Steve Smith has been called as his backup
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Aouar leads Al-Ittihad into ACL knockout
The Saudi outfit thrashed Qatar's Al-Gharafa 7-0
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Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener
He fought off a stiff test from Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1)
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Spurs sack Frank after miserable reign
The London based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle
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HBL PSL XI player auction: Naseem Shah joins Rawalpindi for Rs86.5m
Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was bought by Islamabad United for Rs85 million
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
The Blues missed a chance to move close to fourth-place United
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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan were 187 all out after South Africa scored 187-6 in Ahmedabad
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Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
He second half goal at the London Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw
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De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' He has been linked with a return to the Premier League
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F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli crashes limited-edition Mercedes AMG GT days after receiving it
Mercedes' F1 pilot escaped injury after crashing his $240,000 AMG GT near his San Marino home
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All-round Pakistan outclass USA by 32 runs in T20 World Cup showdown
Win avenged Pakistan's shock defeat at the hands of USA in the T20 World Cup two years ago
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India call Pakistan 'quality side' ahead of T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan's decision to go ahead with the match was hailed as an outbreak of 'good sense' and 'good for cricket'
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Ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The trial was sparked by explosive claims three years ago by two gymnasts
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh

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