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K-P to protect 140,000 street vendors under landmark protection bill
Legislation includes financial measures such as microfinance, credit, insurance, and emergency support
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The house of affluents and the screens of hypocrisy
What does democracy mean in a country where power remains hereditary, where parliament is a hedged colony of capital?
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Higher direction of war
Why Pakistan's Joint Chiefs System failed
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History's lessons: when warnings go unheeded
A reflection on how Quranic narratives of justice, arrogance, moral decay mirror the crises, choices of our time
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Larger and denser
Experts warn Karachi’s infrastructure, services, safety are already stretched beyond capacity
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Preparing for floods
Authority projects 22–26% higher rainfall, urges provinces to act on early warnings to prevent displacement, losses
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Corruption dilemma
Global lender says corruption is “persistent and corrosive,” costing Pakistan growth
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Debt-for-nature swaps: turning climate liability into resilience
As rich nations fall short on Loss, Damage funding, vulnerable states see debt swaps as a path to relief, resilience
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COP30 fire contained in Belem, no injuries reported
Fire scare halts COP30 talks as sirens send delegates running; flames seen in venue footage
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JF-17 Thunder steals spotlight at Dubai Airshow
Pakistan signs MoU with friendly country for the procurement of the JF-17 Thunder
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Nine women sexually assaulted daily in Punjab, SSDO report reveals alarming data
Over 15,000 cases reported from Jan–Jun 2025, including 51 kidnappings and 24 incidents of domestic violence
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Trump signs bill forcing DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein files
Epstein Files Act requires DOJ to publish all unclassified records tied to the Epstein investigation
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PIA privatisation: four firms prequalify for bidding to acquire 75% stake
PIA's name and branding will remain unchanged; fleet will be expanded from 18 to 38 operational aircraft
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UN says Gaza conditions ‘extremely dire’ after heavy rains flood large areas
With winter nearing, OCHA warns shelter supplies entering Gaza are far too limited for people’s vast needs
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JPMC set for major upgrade as Sindh approves $15m grant for new emergency complex
New 12-storey emergency facility to feature 722 beds, 17 operating theatres equipped with modern machinery
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Erdogan warns of demographic ‘disaster’ as Turkiye’s fertility rate falls to 1.48
He said global capitalism, cultural imperialism and “digital encirclement” as pressures undermining values
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Four IHC judges prepare to challenge 27th Constitutional Amendment
According to sources, draft petition has been prepared and forwarded to the apex court for filing
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Pakistan faces risk of corruption-related money laundering
IMF reports says Pakistan's anti-money laundering enforcement compromised by political pressure, weak oversight
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PSX climbs further as steady investors lift sentiment
Buying spree in key sectors pushes KSE-100 index up by 710.66 points
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SA chase history in Ind as Gambhir feels the heat
The visitors are aiming for their first Test series victory
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Aus’s Weatherald, Doggett set to debut
They will earn their baggy green caps at a sold-out Perth Stadium on Friday
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'This is a trailer’: extortionists threaten Karachi traders via SMS
Gangs target Karachi car showrooms and traders via SMS
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Snow leopard spotted in Munoor Valley, Chitral
Snow leopards are found in the mountain ranges of Lower Garam Chashma, Gabor Valley, Arkari Valley, and Manur Valley
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Punjab launches province-wide satellite system to protect forests
System continuously records, analyzes changes within forest areas using remote sensing technology
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Two police personnel martyred, four injured in DI Khan IED
Security forces later cordon off area, launch a search operation
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UN adopts traditional, oft-ignored Olympics 'truce'
Debate highlighted tensions over Russia and Ukraine, with the resolution emphasizing sport as a platform for peace
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Ex-Spurs star Taricco banned for racist gesture in S. Korea
He was fined 20 million won ($13,600) and suspended for five games
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Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification
Haitians celebrated their team’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years
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Gold prices drop in domestic, global markets
10 grams also falls by Rs4,286
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PSG's Hakimi voted African player of the year
The 27-year-old beat former winners Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to lift the award for the first time
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ADB reviews BRT, urban transport, climate projects in Sindh
CM Murad informs delegation that all obstacles in the project have been removed, work would now accelerate
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Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Man Utd lose in Women's Champions League
Russo’s second half double gave the Gunners 2-1 victory over Real Madrid
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Italy cruise past Austria and into Davis Cup semi-finals
Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli claimed straight-sets victories
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Denmark warns UNSC of TTP threat in Central, South Asia
Sandra Jensen Landi highlights presence of approximately 6,000 TTP fighters in Afghanistan
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ADB approves $330m package to modernise Pakistan's power transmission network
Energy experts warn spiralling capacity payments, underutilised plants remain core crisis
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FCC probes K-P govts policy to dismiss caretaker-appointed workers
K-P employees hired by caretakers challenge dismissal
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Stokes tells England to 'write our own history' in Ashes
They have not won a series in Australia for 15 years
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Norris eyeing big step towards maiden world title in Vegas
The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers' standings over teammate Oscar Piastri
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Saba Qamar goes blue for World Children’s Day
The UN ambassador highlights nationwide children’s issues
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Kacha bandits kidnap trackers, dog for Rs10m ransom
Bandits demand Rs10m per abductee but offer to release the tracker dog for a smaller sum
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Court considers merging PECA cases against Shandana Gulzar
Request for consolidation forwarded to chief justice
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Talha Anjum served legal notice for waving Indian flag at concert
The notice claims that the singer hurt ‘national sentiment’
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To preempt state AI laws, Trump considering executive order
Likely to face state pushback, the move shows Trump willing to help overcome laws they say stifle AI innovation
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Security forces kill 30 terrorists in K-P IBOs: ISPR
23 terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in Kurram, seven more killed in separate operations
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FIA stops Afghan national using fake Greek ID to reach Europe
Immigration authorities offload suspect from flight, take into custody
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Cold, dry weather grips most parts of country
Temperatures continue to drop across different areas
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Punjab surpasses 2025 monsoon plantation target despite record flooding
Plantation activities covered 21,667 acres across province
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Bottlenose dolphins spotted in Gwadar’s West Bay
WWF-Pakistan calls for protection of fragile marine ecosystem
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Aleema Khan appears in ATC after 11 non-bailable arrest warrants
11 arrest warrants cancelled, 15 frozen accounts to be restored, property seizures halted.
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Epic, Unity strike partnership to bring Unity-made games into Fortnite
A step in Epic’s long-term goal of transforming Fortnite from a battle-royale to a wider social, entertainment hub
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Chair in hand, woman stands up to mob in Karachi
Viral footage captures harassment incident as police probe alleged attack on music academy
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At a crossroads: Pakistan’s soda ash industry
As rising costs and cheaper imports squeeze local producers, one of Pakistan's oldest industries faces a defining test
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PVARA chief and Mufti Taqi Usmani discuss crypto, Shariah considerations in ‘constructive’ meeting
Saqib says digital asset policy should follow Islamic principles while embracing emerging technologies
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Pakistan welcomes delegates of 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women from July 12-13
The conference is expected to host around 190 delegates from the 57 OIC member states
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Total HIV cases at Karachi’s KBV hospital rise to 80 as preteen, toddler test positive
Parents demand justice, treatment for children
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia urge restraint amid renewed US-Iran tensions
FM Dar, Faisal bin Farhan voice concern over escalating hostilities, back dialogue and mediation despite Islamabad MoU
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64 terrorists neutralised in Balochistan's Operation Shabaan so far: security sources
102 terrorists killed in Operation Shabaan, other IBO's since July 5
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BESS key to Pakistan's energy transition, grid stability: power minister
Says battery storage technology offered immense potential to strengthen isolated grids in G-B
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PMD issues advisory over GLOFs, flash floods and landslides in northern areas
Advises residents, visitors in snow-bound and glaciated valleys to stay away from riverbanks
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Five killed in family feud shootout in K-P's Lakki Marwat
Rescue 1122 spokesperson says longstanding murder dispute between families triggered incident
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FM Dar stresses improved port connectivity to maximise Pakistan's economic benefits
Says Pakistan's strategic location an 'asset' for regional connectivity
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Pakistan's ambassador to US gifts 'Trionda' football to World Bank president
Pakistan-made World Cup ball underscores country's global sports manufacturing prowess
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POL prices jacked up by nearly Rs14 after brief respite
Petrol up Rs13.18, diesel Rs13.80 per litre as global oil rally returns
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PM calls on stakeholders to recognize urgency of population rise, promote sustainable development
Says responsible, prudent population planning and management form the foundation of a welfare-oriented society
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NDC claims Qureshi unhappy with PTI leadership
PTI, TTAP reject account but senior leaders admit wider concern
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PSX rebounds over 980 points on geopolitical hopes
KSE-100 closes at 182,242 amid oil price ease; banking stocks lead rally
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Gold prices fall after rise, silver remains on upward trend
On Thursday, gold prices rose by Rs3,600 locally
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World Bank approves $375.9m for Pakistan’s grid stability project
Project is first phase of 10-year programme to modernise electricity transmission network, reduce power outages
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PM task force rules out new ports
Committee implements 84 reforms in two years to unlock blue economy
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Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist
Brent futures are up 19 cents, or 0.25%, at $76.49 a barrel
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Pakistan, Turkey target trade of $5b
Current annual trade at $1.236b, ECO CCI president proposes joint business meeting
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IT sector exports could reach $15b in five to ten years, seminar told
Panelists at the seminar highlighted specific sectors with export potential
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Persistent selling caps PSX near 180,000
KSE-100 index falls 370 points, or 0.20%, amid geopolitical jitters
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Envoy, FinMin explore capital market avenues
Discussions also focused on strengthening engagement with international investors
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Seafood exports jump to $568m
Despite disruptions, shipments grow on better compliance with food safety standards
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Trade with Russia to cross $1b
Energy minister underlines need for deeper economic, transport connectivity
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Manufacturing recovery to be narrow-based
Textiles, autos, cement to lead as lower interest rates revive activity, say analysts
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Remittances hit $41.5b without structured support
Inflows up 8.6% despite Middle East tensions, but experts warn of policy gaps
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ADB cuts growth forecast to 3.7%
Raises inflation to 8.3%, warns of 10% US tariff risk
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PSX extends losing streak as KSE-100 sheds nearly 370 points
Market activity remained healthy despite the subdued performance, with 471 million shares traded in the KSE-100 Index
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Israel targets more than 500 acres in occupied West Bank with military orders
Palestinian commission says 49 orders issued since January impose restrictions on use of privately owned land
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US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit
Iran says it closes strait after firing warning shot that strikes a vessel traveling on an unapproved route
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Pivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
He was a vocal critic of US President Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill
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Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain
Nearly two million evacuated as flights, trains cancelled
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Toronto active shooter incident leaves 5 people injured, 2 dead, police say
Shooting strikes annual Latin festival, PM Carney expresses grief
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Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
Ruled from 1995 to 2013 before abdicating to son Tamim
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US lawmaker detained by settlers
Khanna makes three-day visit to Palestinian West Bank
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Nearly 2 million people flee in China
Typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
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44 dead, over a million stranded in Bangladesh deluge
Floods disrupted life in seven districts of the country
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US, Iran dial up war rhetoric as tension rises
Supreme leader vows revenge for Khamenei's killing US president warns against bid to assassinate him Iran, O
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Qatar joins Iran-Oman talks on possible reopening of Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran talks set to resume after Tehran reportedly admitted firing on Strait of Hormuz ships was a 'mistake'
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Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
Flooding across seven districts strands 267,918 households; Power outages, broken communications slow relief efforts
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Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for slain father and predecessor, calls it 'the nation's demand'
An exchange of attacks between US and Iranian forces this week has raised doubts over the truce
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Argentina beats Switzerland in extra time to reach World Cup semis
Alvarez, Martinez score late as defending champions survive another scare to set up England clash
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway
He scored a brace in a 2-1 extra-time victory
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
Adams started vs Mexico and Czech Republic, helping his team reach the knockouts before losing to Canada
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African results justify World Cup slots
Morocco were defeated in the quarter-final against France
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Jordan humbled to break try record
He achieved the feat after scoring a hat-trick for the All Blacks
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France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26
They roared back with four second-half tries
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Marquez claims pole at Germany MotoGP
Bezzecchi will miss the rest of the season after the crash
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Djokovic eyes Wimbledon return next year
The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner
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Deschamps-led France in familiar territory
He had to cope with personal tragedy during the FIFA World Cup
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Merino’s late goal sends Spain into Wrold Cup semis
He broke Belgian hearts with a late winner
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Sinner salutes 'true inspiration' Djokovic
He clinched the Wimbledon semifinal 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against the Serb
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Mandhana stars in inaugural Lord's Test
She made 83 as India reached 285 on the opening day
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Fact check: Viral clips don't show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris after losing to France in FIFA World Cup
Viral videos do not show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris; they are old clips from unrelated incidents
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Egypt team gets heroes' welcome
They were eliminated in the Round of 16
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Can Messi keep delivering for Argentina?
The 39-year-old will face Switzerland in the quarter-final










































































































