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Ancient wisdom and China's national power
These latest messages out of the Chinese capital should not be surprising at all
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Fifty shades of saffron
There is an opioid epidemic in US. Millions use fentanyl illicitly, tens of thousands die annually due to overdose
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Child nutrition in Sindh — progress, policy and path ahead
Statistical snapshot on IYCF in Sindh (2018-19) reveals critical gaps in early childhood nutrition practices
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Growing GBV
Treatment of women in our society remains a deep-seated ailment that pervades across all social classes
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Population growth concerns
Religious leaders opposed to family planning need to be silenced
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Dysfunctional tribunals
The electoral watchdog is primarily responsible for this ultra vires modus operandi
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Rethinking Russia-SA ties in global and African context
Conference emphasised shared intention of Russia, South Africa to strengthen mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation
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Punjab introduces drones for enhanced emergency response capabilities
Civil defence department showcases high-lift drones, bomb disposal robots
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Sindh MPAs award themselves hefty pay increase
Assembly passes bills on salary hike, education reforms, and anti-terrorism measures
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Tesla to streamline its AI chip design work, Musk says
Musk says Tesla’s AI5, AI6 and future chips will excel at inference, be decent at training, with all focus on them
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Authorities seal 10 'beauty clinics' in Karachi's DHA
Facilities were offering sensitive procedures without registered dermatologists on their panels
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At least 30 injured after train derails in southern Iran
Iran’s railway says rescue teams arrived promptly and all passengers safely evacuated after Kerman train derailment
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At least 10 dead, 33 missing after flash floods in China’s Gansu province
Heavy rains trapped 4,000 in Xinglong mountains and pushed garbage onto roads, CCTV reported Friday
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SHC extends injunction on K-Electric CEO's removal
Ombudsman says Moonis Alvi's petition inadmissible due to pending SC case; both sides submit written replies
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ECP directs political parties to submit financial statements by August 29
Statements must outline party’s annual income, expenditure, sources of funds, including audit report by a CA
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Airspace closure delays flights at Islamabad airport
FIA processes immigration of 2,847 passengers in three hours through swift measures, says spokesperson
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Rawalpindi loses another landmark as Nishat Cinema demolished after 75 years
Built in 1950, during the golden era of Lollywood, it primarily showcased Punjabi films
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Govt approves pension hike for post-July 2025 retirees
Finance ministry confirms all federal pensioners will receive pension increase on equal footing
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Sindh schools to remain closed from August 14 to 17
Sindh education department declares holiday on August 15 for Chehlum
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JD Vance rules out US recognition of Palestinian state
Vance says US and UK share goals in Gaza despite differences, speaking before talks with UK foreign secretary Lammy
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PM condemns Israel’s plan to seize Gaza as 'illegal, illegitimate'
Shehbaz says expansion of military operations will only worsen humanitarian crisis, derail any prospects for peace
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PSX pauses at 145k after seven-week rally
KSE-100 index falls modestly by 264 points on dip in SBP reserves
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India halts US arms talks after Trump tariffs strain ties
India paused plans to buy Stryker vehicles, Javelin missiles and Boeing aircraft, officials said
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Security forces kill 33 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghan border
PM lauds forces for successful operation, reaffirms commitment to eliminate all forms of terrorism from country
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Global outcry as Israel moves to take control of Gaza City
Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UN condemned Israel's Gaza takeover plan, citing rights and humanitarian concerns
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Empowering the diaspora: How Bank AL Habib’s Roshan Digital Account fuels overseas Pakistani investment
Invest in Pakistan with security, ease, and flexibility with Bank AL Habib's Roshan Digital Account
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Sanam Jung opens up about the challenges of raising children outside of Pakistan
Actor-host gets candid about what life is like when her husband is away for work
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ECP notifies Mishal Yousafzai as Senator
PTI legislator wins on reserved K-P seat vacated by fellow party member Sania Nishtar
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Mobile data services suspended in Balochistan over 'security concerns'
Services disrupted for over three weeks amid surge in separatist attacks
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NA removes three PTI leaders from key parliamentary posts
House to nominate new opposition leader to replace Omar Ayub
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Police identify eight prime suspects in SC lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam's murder case
Arrest warrants issued for perpetrators behind targeted killing
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT5
New model adds test-time compute for tougher queries, 'vibe coding'
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Neurologist Dr Nadir Ali Syed, Parkinson's treatment pioneer in Pakistan, passes away
Funeral tentatively scheduled for Sunday as family awaited from outside Pakistan
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PRL to buy Nigerian Bonny Light oil
Refinery makes first such purchase amid shift towards cheaper options
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Record-setting rally continues at PSX
KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive
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Self-meter reading app users rise to 1m
Initiative cuts power sector losses by Rs191b, prevents over-billing
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Panel proposes corporate tax cut, refund in 72 hours
Industrial Policy Committees suggest slashing tax rate to 26% in 3 years; call for export-friendly measures
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Pakistan risks losing investors: GSMA
IT minister skips key summit as GSMA flags high taxes, low spectrum access
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Cabinet exempts import of unregistered drugs
Allows import of essential medicines for use in hospitals, institutions only
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SBP reserves fall $72m on debt repayments
Total deposits stand at $19.5b; gold soars Rs2,900/tola
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ECNEC approves Rs1.5tr for 27 projects
Approvals in just 2-hour meeting raise questions over scrutiny, IMF compliance
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Global warming wreaks havoc
As in June, July showed a slight dip compared to the preceding two years
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Netanyahu eyes Gaza takeover
Says wants to control and not govern territory
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China conducts first moon lander test
Development comes as Beijing pushes for manned mission by 2030
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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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Security delay stalls Nushki bridge repairs
Damaged rail links stay closed after Jan 31 attacks
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Free Wi-Fi service suspended at Lahore railway station
Internet provider withdraws facility over unpaid dues
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K-P cabinet approves wheat, relief package
Sanctions wheat purchase, deregulates sugar, expands Ramazan cash relief
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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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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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Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Nearly half of sanctioned-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025 were China-made
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Risk of Nipah virus spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHO
Two Nipah cases were confirmed in India’s West Bengal, while one patient died from the virus in Bangladesh last week
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Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling centre
Two members of Bangladesh’s Ansar paramilitary force among those injured
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Macron calls Musk ‘over-subsidised,’ urges Europe to support domestic industry
French president says joint EU debt is essential to economically compete with US and China
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Turkiye’s foreign minister says US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports
Iran recognises need for deal, US understands Tehran’s limits, says Hakan Fidan
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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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