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Cold blood, warm attachments
A haunting murder in a quiet town is half the story. The other half lies in the mind of the author.
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The scorching new normal in Pakistan
Record-breaking heat is no longer a once-in-a-decade anomaly. It’s what experts now call a shifting climate baseline
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'Nullah Mafia' encroaches on govt-owned drainage land
At least 1,000 kanals of ravines and nullahs have been lost or blocked
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Photography workshop highlights Pakistan's beauty
The workshop brought together students and photography enthusiasts for an engaging and informative session.
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Pindi prepares uplift plan for FY26
RDA-proposed projects comprise three underpasses, flyover and parking plaza
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Prices soar ahead of budget announcement
Market sources claim traders stockpiling items
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Pindi bans illegal hide collection
The district administration has emphasised that having an NOC is mandatory
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Joint emergency operation launched after hailstorm
CDA, MCI start cleaning drive, alert disaster management teams
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ATC adjourns May 9 trials until May 31
The parties, lawyers, and accused were summoned to the jail's court at 9am.
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Water crisis deepens in Pindi amid heatwave
Protests erupt over soaring tanker prices, structural failures
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Triple murderer gets life in jail on 7 counts
The accused, Abid Ali Shah, son of Zulfiqar Shah, was found guilty.
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Amid rivalry with India, it's time to focus on geo-economics
Pakistan and India are both members of regional organisations such as SCO and SAARC
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What an incentivised or a punished Iran means for ME
A war in the Middle East would be bad news for the Chinese economy.
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The nation created by Jinnah
No external power can now diminish the worth and mettle of its people.
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Measles outbreak
Measles is not a new disease. Nor is its prevention a mystery.
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The rubble called Gaza
At least 94% of all hospitals in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed.
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Heads must roll
No excuses must be entertained at any level, and none should go off the hook.
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What's next for South Asia?
India alone has 140 million people living in the extreme poverty.
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India’s monsoon rains arrive 8 days early, earliest in 16 years
Monsoon delivers 70% of India’s rain, vital for farms and economy; half of farmland relies on June-Sept rains
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Incredulous India
To brand a nation that has lost countless lives to terrorism as a terrorist state, its a blatant twisting of the truth
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Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds in largest prisoner deal since war began
Tomorrow we expect more," said Zelenskiy, as Russia’s defence ministry also confirmed the exchange
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Britney Spears slams flight attendant for 'invading space' after controversial airplane incident
Britney Spears laughs off airplane incident, calls it 'incredibly funny' despite concerns over her behavior.
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Pakistan Pavilion brings '(Fr)Agile Systems' to 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice
Climate change takes centre stage in Pakistan's offering at La Biennale di Venezia
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Nvidia to launch cheaper AI chip for China, mass production set for June
Nvidia lost $20B due to H20 ban, as new export rules limit GPU memory bandwidth crucial for AI data processing
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Israeli strike in Khan Younis kills nine children of doctor couple
Israel struck the home of Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar; the father and one son were also seriously injured in the attack.
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DJ Khaled teams up with Ashton Hall for hilarious fitness video ahead of new album release
DJ Khaled shares fitness collaboration with Ashton Hall, teasing upcoming album Aalam of God in viral video.
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At least 13 dead, 92 injured as rain wreaks havoc in Punjab
NDMA has warned of storms and hail in Punjab in next 2 to 6 hours, while rain emergency has been imposed in Rawalpindi
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UAE records scorching 51.6°C in Sweihan, highest temperature of the year
UAE heatwave breaks records with 50.4°C in May and hottest April average of 42.6°C, surpassing 2017 highs.
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X suffers global outage, users face major disruption
PTA confirmed the disruption, stating that platform X is currently facing a large-scale service outage in Pakistan
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At least eight dead as fire rips through Nairobi slum
Cause unknown, but fires are common in Nairobi’s crowded, poor settlements where safety measures are often lacking
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Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson welcomes 'final gang member' with wife Carrie, baby daughter Poppy
Carrie Johnson announces birth of fourth child, daughter Poppy, with Boris Johnson, says 'final gang member'.
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Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrims
Drones use AI and thermal imaging in a smart surveillance system to spot and stop Hajj rule violators in real time
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UN says 427 Rohingya feared dead in May shipwrecks
Persecuted Rohingya flee Myanmar by sea each year, risking death on makeshift boats to escape war and repression
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Shubman Gill appointed India’s Test captain, to lead in England series
The 25-year-old replaces Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket along with Virat Kohli.
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Severe dust storm, rain plunge Lahore into darkness
At least 3 injured in rain incidents, while heavy downpour caused waterlogging on main roads, disrupting traffic flow
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FIRs to be filed against deported Pakistanis, passports to be cancelled
FIRs to be filed, passports canceled, and 5-year travel ban imposed on deportees, says interior minister Naqvi
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Cannes Film Festival hit by major power outage, authorities suspect foul play
Cannes Film Festival hit by power outage on closing day, suspected sabotage linked to arson acts and damaged pylons.
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Gold prices rise in Pakistan amid global market surge
Gold price per tola rose to Rs354,100 in the local market, mirroring the upward trend in the global market
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Field marshal thanks ‘political leaders for their foresight’ during conflict with India
COAS Munir hosts dinner to honour civil-military leadership and citizens for unity during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
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Missing tourists found dead after vehicle falls near Skardu
Recovery underway for bodies of four young tourists from Punjab’s Gujrat, who were earlier reported missing.
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Bangladesh cancels $21m defence contract with India’s GRSE
India-Bangladesh relations have deteriorated in recent months
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Mithai or propaganda? India’s dessert names latest victim of 'Pak' tensions
Indian shopkeepers cite national pride as they rename desserts.
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International Day of the Markhor being observed today
Markhor is Pakistan's national animal as well
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Musk’s Grok AI use in US govt sparks privacy, ethics concerns
DOGE to deploy cutsomised version of Grok to analyse govt data, reproduce internal report
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Microsoft says new Aurora AI model can accurately forecast weather changes
Microsoft’s Aurora AI model forecasts typhoons, sandstorms, and air quality faster than traditional systems.
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Indian leadership's rhetoric reflects Hindutva mindset: Pakistan envoy to US
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says India’s handling of IWT shows disregard for international law
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PCI report details 16 hours that shook South Asia
PCI describes recent confrontation as “India’s most serious setback since Nehru’s defeat in the 1962 war with China.”
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Napoli clinch Serie A title on final day with win over Cagliari
Napoli clinch 4th Serie A title with 2-0 win over Cagliari, finishing 1 point ahead of Inter Milan on final matchday.
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Joe Root becomes 5th highest run-scorer in Test history
Joe Root becomes the first English batter to score 13,000 Test runs, joining Tendulkar, Ponting, Dravid, and Kallis.
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Woman shot dead in Wah Cantt in suspected honour killing
Investigators named multiple relatives in the case after the woman was shot dead inside the Wah Cantt house
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ZAB's birth anniversary on Jan 5
PPP vows to protect 18th Amendment, NFC share
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City rings in 2026 with grand celebrations
Fireworks light up the sky as thousands gather at Seaview; police enforce strict measures
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Rs663m worth of banned chew seized in 2025
'Weak implementation' of law allows minors access to Gutka and Mainpuri
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Street food boom fuels Sindh's public health crisis
Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings of popular food hubs have driven a spike in foodborne diseases
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PTI renews push for NA opposition leader
Says legal hurdles for Achakzai cleared after Omar Ayub case withdrawn
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Afridi set for Karachi leg of street drive
K-P CM says he will carry Imran Khan's message on Jan 9
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Faisalabad rolls out mass transport, urban uplift projects
Rs81b metro bus, e-buses plans to ease traffic woes
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Punjab ban triggers K-P flour crisis
Only 27 days of wheat stocks left; 20kg bag price jumps to Rs2,700
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446 lawmakers miss ECP asset deadline
ECP warns of suspension if disclosures not submitted by Jan 15
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K-P revenue authority records 30% jump in sales tax collection
Sales tax on services hits Rs23.26b in July-December
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Snow, fog disrupt transport nationwide
Rail services delayed as winter weather intensifies
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Ring Road, Murree Road expansion ‘on track’
RDA DG says Ring Road project is expected to complete by April this year
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Punjab's Education Department buried under inquiry backlog
Political interference, unlawful practices blamed for delays
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Woman ‘kidnapped’ for Rs200m traced to Dubai
Probe on to find out who sent threatening messages, orchestrated false kidnapping claim
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Pakistan proposes 5% levy on mobile imports to fund local manufacturing effort
Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy
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CCP imposes Rs2.36b penalties in 2025
Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices
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Energy sector sees mixed results in 2025 amid circular debt, reform efforts
Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed
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State Bank's reserves edge up to $15.91b
Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices
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PSX kicks off new year on bullish note
KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high
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DGPC delays action on ownership change
Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance
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Will we see upgraded Railways fleets by the end of 2026?
Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk
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Government urged to sue India over 'water war'
Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses
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Families see relief from falling food prices, but urban cost pressures persist
Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025
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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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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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Power tariff likely to be cut by Rs0.72
Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision
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Wheat sowing in full swing
Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing
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Gold soars Rs184,000/tola in 2025
De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run
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Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro plea
Brazil's Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to stay in power after narrowly losing 2022 elections
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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians in past month
M23 has seized swathes of the mineral-rich Congolese east with Rwanda's backing
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Fresh clashes kill 6 in Iran cost-of-living protests
Fars reported that the buildings were "severely damaged" and that police arrested several people
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Drone strike in Kherson kills 20
More than 100 revellers gathered at the hotel the night of the attack
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'IS planned New Year's Eve church attacks'
IS planned suicide operations and attacks targeting celebrations
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
Around 4,000 ticketed guests are expected to attend the event outside City Hall
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Swiss authorities begin identifying victims of bar fire that killed 40, injured 115
Investigators in Crans-Montana using dental, DNA samples due to heavy burns on the bodies
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BD's Jamaat-e-Islami open to unity govt
Surveys suggest JI will finish a close second to BNP
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos undergoes emergency heart surgery
He visited the hospital for a routine medical check-up
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Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential
Manager says the Red Devils will click once the squad is fit again
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Senegal top AFCON group
DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16










































































































