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Between relief and rule of law
Punjab’s anti–land grabbing law has triggered a constitutional clash over power, process, property rights
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India: a dystopia for minorities
Modi’s India reflects the rise of religious extremism at the expense of pluralism, rule of law
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How Doha learned to shape world without shouting
Rather than outshouting its neighbours, Qatar is investing in education, journalism, long-term diplomacy
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Strength in numbers?
Pakistan’s increasing population demands long-term planning, not short-term fixes
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Beyond the thumbprint
Broader biometric recognition marks a structural shift in Pakistan’s digital state
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The tax lacunae
FBR misses targets again, raising fears of fresh indirect taxes on an already strained middle class
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Pakistan's invisible climate casualties
Poor data masks the true human toll of climate disasters
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Seven dead, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says
The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care.
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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 record after Sixers’ BBL win
Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket
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Snow blankets Shogran and Kaghan, enchanting visitors and boosting local businesses
Authorities clear snow in Shogran; tourists advised to use snow chains and avoid unnecessary night travel
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Iran's Fars Agency Reports 3 More Killed In Fresh Clashes
Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station
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Electricity consumers given Rs8.35 per unit relief in 2025, Power Division claims
Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer
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Twin cities welcome 2026 under thick clouds, heavy rain
Rainfall ends four-month dry spell, makes New Year celebrations spectacular
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Performance is key to staying at PIA: Arif Habib
Says over 14 million Pakistanis live abroad, and 70 million rely on the airline domestically
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Punjab Bar suspends lawyer representing Faiz Hameed, Rajab Butt over 'professional misconduct'
Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq attended court proceedings at Karachi's City Court during a lawyers' strike
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Development endeavours clash with green spaces
Nasir Bagh parking plaza plan has ignited clashes between officials and conservationists
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Deadly blast near Sibi’s Chainak Chowk leaves one dead, five injured
Conditions of injured individuals are serious but stable, say doctors
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Traders declare 2025 'worst year' for businesses in country's history
AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026
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Beware of New Year messages: Scammers targeting mobile devices, warns NCCIA
Advises users to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or sharing WhatsApp verification codes with anyone
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Pakistan surpasses India in economic optimism, peace outlook for 2026
'End of Year Survey' by Gallup highlights stark contrast in sentiment across South Asia
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Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes
Hengaw said security forces fired on protesters in Lordegan, killing some and wounding others
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Peshawar makes taxi registration, QR code stickers mandatory
Also closes over 100 illegal transport services to address traffic congestion
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Dr Yasmin Rashid to challenge election tribunal's decision on NA-130 result
Lahore election tribunal declared Yasmin Rashid's election petition against Nawaz Sharif in NA-130 as non-maintainable
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20m children remain out of school: survey
Only 12% individuals have bank accounts in Pakistan, literacy rate up from 61 to 63%
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PM appoints Tahir Ashrafi as coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora in Muslim countries
Appointment comes at critical time amid shifts in Muslim world and Pakistan’s key ties with Gulf and Islamic states
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Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, Musk says
Neuralink implanted 12 paralyzed patients; users control tools by thought; raised $650M in June
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Australia keeping options open for Sydney Test
Spinner Todd Murphy’s inclusion will be decided just before the start of play
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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca
The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis
He was struggling with a serious back pain during 2025
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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso in AFCON
They are likely to face champions Senegal in the last 16
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Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon
Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast
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OGDCL announces major oil, gas discovery in KP’s Kohat district
Nashpa Block well yields 4,100 bpd oil, 10.5 mmcfd gas, boosting local energy output
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PTI files defection declaration against Senator Saifullah Abro over 27th Amendment vote
Party seeks action under Article 63-A, says senator violated policy by backing constitutional bill
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Pakistan, India exchange nuclear sites lists as FO flags water, regional concerns
Annual exchange held; Islamabad warns India on Chenab project, backs China on Taiwan
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Sultans journey with PSL comes to an end
PCB will take over the franchise for the upcoming season
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Serie A title race enters New Year
Five clubs are in the mix for close contest for the title
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Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital
He was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria
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Australia name squad for T20 World Cup
Cummins and Hazlewood return to the side
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Explosion in Swiss ski resort bar leaves around 40 dead, 100 injured
Police sources say the blast and fire occurred around 1.30am
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in on the Holy Quran as New York’s first Muslim mayor
A subway station swearing-in ceremony reflects Mamdani’s working-class roots
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Aerial firing injures 25 in Karachi on New Year’s Eve, police arrest 59
Stray bullets hit women and children across city; police recover weapons, warn of zero tolerance
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Gasperini awaits emotional return to Atalanta
Roma travel to Bergamo aiming to keep pace with Serie A’s title contenders
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Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland
Their return would boost a City side missing several players during a packed January schedule
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Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
He could also miss the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid
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Pakistan foreign policy 2025: From strategic margins to global relevance
Pakistan ends 2025 not as a state reacting to events, but as one increasingly shaping them
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PM Shehbaz, MBS reaffirm strong bilateral ties
Prime minister emphasises need for maintaining unity within the Muslim Ummah amid various challenges
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PM rolls out governance reforms under IMF lens
Finance Ministry releases 240-page Economic Governance Reforms report, detailing poor governance, critical corruption
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Dhaka handshake chips at the freeze
Jaishankar and Ayaz Sadiq hold brief conversation; Analysts caution against reading too much into episode
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Balochistan govt suspends Ziarat SP after deadly Mangi Dam attack
CM Bugti directs authorities to investigate circumstances surrounding the attack, identify any security lapses
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11 soldiers martyred, 14 terrorists killed in army convoy attack in Balochistan's Bela-Winder: DG ISPR
Briefing covers the latest developments related to the security situation in the province
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K2 Airways says cooperating with authorities as search continues for missing cargo plane
PM Shehbaz expresses grief over missing plane, orders intensified search
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Flash floods strand hundreds in Lower Chitral, over 200 rescued
Rescue operation continued for six hours across affected areas of Kalkatak, Kaldam Gol, Soir, Ashirat
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Naqvi, Chinese minister pledge closer counterterrorism cooperation
Also met his Sri Lankan counterpart, agree to strengthen coordination in combating narcotics trafficking
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PM, president pay tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi on 10th death anniversary
Zardari describes him as not only a monumental humanitarian but also an enduring symbol of national pride
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LHC disposes of plea against Naqvi’s appointment as PCB chairman after petitioner withdraws case
Courts suggests that the petitioner should challenge Naqvi’s Senate membership
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ECP again warns K-P, ICT over LG polls delay
Tenure of the LGs in the K-P ended on March 15 this year
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JI calls countrywide protests on July 10
Says demonstrations would continue until the government provided meaningful relief to the public
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Laws bestowing perks on K-P legislators spark backlash
Social media posts revive debate over official passports, VIP access
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FCC curbs registrar's powers on petitions
Says deciding maintainability of constitutional petition requires interpretation of Constitution
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Cabinet approves 4-year Hajj policy
Cabinet approves 4-year Hajj policy
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15 Khawarij neutralised as forces avenge 9 cops
Terrorists ambush police in Kach Mangi area of Ziarat Two SHOs, ATF in-charge among martyrs Police, FC and CTD
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Cargo plane disappears at sea near Karachi
Five crew members were on board; PAF aircraft, PN ATR take part in search operation
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Imran solitary confinement claims can't be ignored: IHC
Jail superintendent directed to explain legal basis for ex-PM's isolation
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PSX crashes by 4,600 points as war fears trigger panic
KSE-100 index sinks to 181,629 after collapse amid mounting geopolitical tensions
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Gold prices fall Rs4,700 per tola as decline continues for fourth day
On Tuesday, gold prices declined by Rs2,500 to Rs434,936
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Oil rises as US strikes on Iran raise fears over shaky truce
Brent crude futures gain $1.92, or 2.6%, to $76.08 a barrel
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PSX falls nearly 1,200 points on profit-taking
Selling in bank & energy stocks, weak Asian markets drag KSE-100 lower
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Engro eyes expansion of LPG infrastructure
Feasibility study with S&P Global to evaluate Pakistan's first refrigerated terminal
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Global LNG trade hit record in 2025
Fastest rate of growth since 2022, IGU warns Middle East conflict clouds outlook
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Businessmen asked to cash in on opportunities in Africa
Malawi consul proposes direct linkages, cites potential for significantly higher profits
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Punjab revenue up 36% to Rs368b
No new taxes in FY26, digitalisation push as PRA hits record collection
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Oil prices jump over 2% on geopolitical fears
Brent crude futures gained $1.86, or 2.58%, to $73.85 a barrel
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Govt mulls IFRS exemption for energy SOEs
CMU opposes five-year relief, warns of hidden fiscal risks and Rs500b losses
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CCP clears Treet Ltd's rights issue in Loads Ltd
Transaction won't affect market competition, regulator says after Phase-I review
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Gold markets reel from ME tensions
Local prices down Rs2,500 to Rs434,936/tola; rupee holds steady at 278.10/$
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SMEs an industry-wide priority
Aurangzeb announces finance task force, AI tax model & privatisation
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FinMin Aurangzeb says tax notices to be issued through AI-led system
Believes that foreign exchange reserves will close at about $18.4b for this fiscal year
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PSX tumbles nearly 1,200 points on broad-based profit-taking
Selling in banks, cement, energy and auto stocks, coupled with weak Asian markets drags KSE-100 lower at 186,255.55
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US will probably hit Iran again tonight: Trump
Iran condemns US air strikes and warns neighbours against aiding 'aggression against Iran'
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Fact check: Viral video of Lionel Messi winking at referee is not from July 7 match with Egypt
The video is from the Argentina-Cape Verde July 4 contest
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Trump turns on Spain and demands Greenland as NATO summit exposes cracks
Calls Madrid a 'terrible partner' in NATO as he rails against allies for not supporting the war on Iran
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Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey
Turkey, a NATO member, has long criticised Israeli operations in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
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Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones
Kyiv's 'mid-strike' drones, flown via Starlink, can hit targets dozens of kilometres behind front lines accurately
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Israeli army launches fresh raids amid intensified operations in occupied West Bank
Military tightens measures at checkpoints, detains Palestinians during raids across several cities
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US, Japan, South Korea sign cooperation agreement for deployment of small modular reactors
MOC advances mutual security interests, helps partner countries meet energy security needs, says US State Department
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NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters
Trump revives Greenland dispute, criticises Meloni as Washington resumes strikes on Tehran
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Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
Diversions follow damage to Qatari LNG tanker and Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker near Strait
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UK far-right leader to quit parliament
Farage to seek re-election after gift allegations
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Tornadoes wreak havoc in China
At least 11 people killed, 1 remains missing
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Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up
LNG carrier at risk of explosion, sources say
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De Minaur gutted after Wimbledon exit
His run ended with a 7-5 7-6(4) 6-3 defeat against Cobolli
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Messi inspires Argentina in stunning late comeback to see off Egypt
Egypt came close to a World Cup upset after goals by Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, despite Messi missing a penalty
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Argentina fightback to beat Egypt
They came from behind to secure a stunning 3-2 victory
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Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
He insists that the champions should be given more rest in the final stages
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream
Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace in 4-1 victory
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Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov
He clinched the game with a 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10/7) win
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Huzaifa, Huzaima clinch Padel Ranking Cup
Meheq and Asfa clinch the title in women’s category
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Close to tears and on his own
Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the FIFA World Cup for the final time
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Cooling down a 'logistical nightmare' at Tour de France: Pogacar
The riders were taking different precautions to keep their body temperatures down
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FIFA backs referee after Trump criticism
Balogun was sent off by Claus after a VAR check
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Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory
Kylian Mbappé slams Paraguayan senator as 'despicable' after a racist tirade following France's World Cup win
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Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo
Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put them in the quarter-finals
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Djokovic not happy to win ugly
He battles to a 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Roman Safiullin
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FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: Uefa
His suspension was lifted after Donald Trump’s intervention
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Relaxed Ronaldo admits time is up ahead of Spain clash
He has scored three goals at the tournament










































































































