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RCB reduces utility charges after protest
Water, conservancy fee hikes cut by up to 60% following elected members' walkout
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Employees protest abolition of 17,000 posts
Employee unions have reacted sharply, terming the move "oppressive"
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BYC denounces terror, seeks dialogue
Leader says group submits to Constitution, respects all state institutions
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PHC dismisses contempt plea against police
Court finds no proof police defied bail order
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Rising mercury exposes gaps in hospital systems
Emergency facilities have no special arrangements for dealing with heatstroke cases
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Bhutto's paradoxes
Bhutto rose to prominence during the waning years of Ayub Khan's "technocratic" dictatorship
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Gaza, Israel and the infinite game
This is something we experience in real life, in business and in politics — players come and go, and the game goes on
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Of 'unblossomed flowers' and some woodwork
A kind of stillness usually pervades your works, a silence that shouts
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ICJ's climate ruling
ICJ opens the door for affected states to seek restitution, compensation, restoration of their ecosystems
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Solar progress undone
Pakistan's installed generation capacity may have crossed 46,000 MW
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Peace with India
slamabad also appreciated London's efforts in scaling down tensions between the arch-rivals
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How the attack on Iran has damaged NPT
Iran has other sources of energy, it wants to reduce reliance on fast-depleting oil and gas reserves
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Madrassa teacher held for beating six-year-old in Swabi
Teacher allegedly beat a six-year-old boy for arriving late to class days after a child died in a similar case in Swat
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Imran Khan urges PTI unity for August 5 rally
PTI founder says Nawaz Sharif was granted every possible comfort in prison while he is enduring harshest prison term
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Syria arms depot blasts kill 12, wounds more than 100: monitor
Multiple explosions occurred at a weapons and ammunition warehouse belonging to the Turkistan Islamic Party
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Soviet-era passenger plane crashes in Russia's far east killing all 48 on board
50 year old plane crashes in dense forest on landing approach, Russia opens investigation
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Over 400 employees at Sindh Govt Children's Hospital unpaid for 4 months
Staff members threaten protests if salaries not paid by August
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Double cabin vehicle sinks at Sea View in Karachi
Rescue 1122 member injured during recovery of overturned vehicle; occupants unharmed as police investigates incident
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Mirza, Farhan star in Pakistan win but Bangladesh take T20 series
Sahibzada Farhan struck aggressive fifty as Pakistan earn consolation 74-run win in third T20
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Senate slams 'honour killing' in Balochistan, urges swift justice
Upper House passes resolution, calls on govt to ensure transparent probe, bringing all those involved to justice
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FO rejects reports of Afghan Taliban recognition as 'speculative'
Shafqat Ali Khan says any misadventure by India would be met with "robust posture" from Pakistan
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Opposition alliance announces two-day APC in Islamabad
TTAP leaders vow to campaign against govt 'street to street, town to town' — from Gilgit-Baltistan to Gwadar
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S&P upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating to 'B negative'
This move comes due to the implementation of reforms and the abating risks of sovereign default
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Punjab records highest death toll in monsoon-related incidents, NDMA confirms
Since onset of season in late June, total of 266 people have died and 628 have been injured nationwide
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Locally designed PNS Sahiwal launched at Karachi shipyard
Gun Boat developed under Navy’s indigenisation policy, designed by Navy’s Platform Design Wing to boost self-reliance
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Army major, soldier martyred during Mastung IBO
During intense exchange of fire, three terrorists belonging to Indian proxy 'Fitna al Hindustan' were killed: ISPR
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UBG chief urges SBP to cut interest rate to 6%
Prevailing interest rate of 11% disproportionately high given average inflation hovering around 4%, says S M Tanveer
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Profit-taking pulls PSX down after strong opening
KSE-100 index falls 562 points as investors exercise caution over futures rollover
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Another tri-series on cards involving Pakistan
The series is likely to be played ahead of the T20 World Cup next year
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US to impose $250 visa fee for foreign nationals
New charge applicable for nearly all international visitors on non-immigrant visa
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BYD to begin EV assembly in Pakistan by mid-2026
BYD, Mega Motor joint plant near Karachi has been under development since April
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Karan Aujla spots Pakistan flag at concert, says ‘We are one nation, one blood’
Singer gives shoutout to Pakistani fan in overseas concert
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I was missing the squirrel: James Gunn on the ‘Superman’ moment he fought to keep
Director reveals test screen audience did not enjoy the superhero’s furry rescue scene
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Taliban committing 'rights violations' against Afghan returnees: UN
Over 1.9m Afghans returned in 2025 amid mass deportation from Iran, Pakistan
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Komal Meer’s changing face isn’t the problem, our obsession with it is
In a new interview, the actor responds to the scrutiny sparked by recent clips of her appearance.
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Retired colonel's body found, search for daughter swept away in Islamabad floods continues
PMD forecasts rain, wind, heavy thundershowers in K-P, Punjab, other regions
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PM Shehbaz hails World Bank position on IWT
In talks with Ousmane Dione, Shehbaz stressed peaceful progress
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I have a bittersweet relationship with social media: Aashir Wajahat
Actor talks internet trolls, film career and what he has learned
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I am being harassed in my own home: Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta breaks down in disturbing video
Former actor details years of harassment, abuse in a now viral video
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Thai F‑16 strikes Cambodian military target
Foreign ministry says Cambodian troops fired 'heavy artillery' on Thai military base
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Russian aircraft goes missing with nearly 50 aboard
Airline vanishes from radar near Tynda, close to China border
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Wildlife Rangers recover captive bear, halt boar hunt in Punjab
Wildlife Department confirms 13 rescued bears now safe in secure facilities
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Columbia University, Trump reach $200m settlement
Trump admin cut $400M funding to Columbia over its handling of last year's protests
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Pakistan hails ICJ advisory on states' climate obligations
ICJ says climate treaties do not override broader environmental obligations
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International media organisations raise alarm as journalists in Gaza face starvation
Over 110 Palestinians starved to death in besieged enclave, say medics
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UK launches first sanctions to deter migrant crossings
A landmark moment in the government's work to tackle organised immigration crime
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Families received wrong remains of Air India crash victims
Several people on the ground also died while only one passenger survived the crash
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Taliban say detained British couple receiving medical care
They are being provided with medical care. They are in occasional contact with their families
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Iran agrees to visit by IAEA team
Tehran denies seeking a nuclear weapon and says its nuclear programme is solely meant for civilian purposes
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Heavy security deployed outside Parliament House amid TTAP protest
Protest follows 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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Security delay stalls Nushki bridge repairs
Damaged rail links stay closed after Jan 31 attacks
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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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