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Illegal Afghans face intensified action
Police say only those with valid visas will be permitted to stay in the country
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Property tax hike sparks outcry
Traders in Rawalpindi slam record tax increase, threaten legal action
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Man drowns in River Indus
Meanwhile, in a separate incident last night, a man also drowned in the river near Dandai
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Commercial waste pollutes water bodies in K-P
Unregulated construction of hotels alongside rivers has increased the concentration of harmful chemicals in water
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Local govts still without funds
The issue is even more pronounced in the newly merged tribal districts
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Kurram highway reopens after 9 months
In an effort to mitigate the crisis during the blockade, the government launched a limited helicopter service
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K-P to hire medical officers on fixed pay
Contract recruitment to ease staff shortage in four district hospitals; locals to get preference
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Gun battle in Waziristan leaves several dead
Reliable sources claim multiple militants were also killed
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At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks off Yemen coast in rough weather
Over 60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen last year via one of the world's busiest and most dangerous migration routes
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Neglecting a key pollution control tool
The media often avoids fully covering environmental violations, mainly for financial reasons
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Global weather change
The burning of coal, gas and oil are not the only sources of emissions of climate-altering gases
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Frailty, thy name is marriage now
We can't pass a blanket judgement on any one gender for souring the matrimonial bliss
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First female train driver
Traditional gender norms and cultural barriers have long confined women to household chores
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Unsafe drinking water
Tasked by the government to monitor and publicise bottled water quality on a quarterly basis
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Fortifying ties
Pakistan and Iran have been embedded in regional alliances
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India's double game with US
US and its allies continue to advance this narrative that China
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Hajj dues collection for 2026 to start from Monday
Hajj applications can be submitted through designated banks or via the online portal
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Apple builds ChatGPT-Style search tool as it rethinks Siri and Spotlight
Apple is hiring for over a dozen AI roles in the US and China to boost its Siri and search capabilities
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Trump aide accuses India of funding Russia’s war through oil purchases
India to keep buying Russian oil despite US threats, say officials; embassy in Washington gave no immediate comment
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US tariff plan set with little wiggle room, Trump aide says
Trump sets August 7 deadline for new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, targeting dozens of economies including the EU
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Nursing exodus deepens healthcare crisis
As medics seek greener pastures abroad, local hospitals suffer shortage of clinical staff
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Ex-AJK premier, PTI president Abdul Qayyum Niazi arrested
PTI legal spokesperson Naeem Haider Panjutha strongly condemns arrest
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UK to jail people smugglers using social media under new crackdown
UK says 80% of migrants using small boats relied on social media to find or contact people smugglers during journey.
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Pakistan to dispatch 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza on PM’s directive
DPM Ishaq Dar says Pakistan stands with people of Palestine in this difficult time
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PCB slams WCL ‘hypocrisy’, bans players from future events
PCB denounces WCL for awarding points to forfeiting team, says sport is being held hostage to political expediency
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Israeli threats persist, says Iran’s military chief Hatami
A 1% threat must be treated as 100%, warns Hatami, urging against underestimating the enemy or ignoring its threats
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Holder’s last-ball heroics level series as West Indies stun Pakistan
Batting first, Pakistan posted 133/9; West Indies chased target on last ball to seal dramatic two-wicket win
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Israel's Ben-Gvir says he prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Jews can visit but not pray at Al-Aqsa under a long-standing deal with Muslim authorities over the sensitive holy site
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K-P govt rejects reports of Imran seeking Gandapur’s resignation
CM will step down whenever PTI founder desires, says K-P govt, insisting no verified source confirms Imran's statement
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PMD forecasts heavy rains across country from Aug 4
Authorities alerted on landslide, flooding risks especially between Aug 6-7 in Punjab, K-P
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Food inflation hits Punjab as price-control mechanisms prove ineffective
Consumers pay well above official rates as vegetable and poultry prices remain significantly high across markets
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Karachi's Malir gets new football stadium
Local government minister inaugurates two more projects, including community center
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Minor stunt rider Fatima Noor dreams of meeting CM
14-year-old performs across Punjab with father, drawing crowds with unique riding skills
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Flash floods killed 299 across Pakistan since June 26: NDMA
Crisis affects multiple regions, joint relief ops ongoing by provincial, federal agencies
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Rawalpindi gears up for emergencies as next monsoon spell nears
All leaves cancelled for rescue personnel, 24-hour emergency control room set up for real-time weather monitoring
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Israel renews calls for Gaza occupation
Israeli attacks across besieged enclave kill 22 Gazans today
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CSS 2026 exam schedule announced
Applicants qualifying MPT eligible to apply for written CSS examination
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PM Shehbaz backs Iran's right to 'pursue nuclear technology for peaceful purposes'
Pakistan, Iran set annual $8b bilateral trade target, aimed at enhancing economic cooperation, regional connectivity
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The Incredibly Complicated Hulk
Hulk Hogan leaves behind a complex legacy, reflecting his monumental impact & personal controversies
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'Uraan Pakistan aims for $1tr economy by 2035'
Planning ministry reaches agreement with China's development research center to enhance economic cooperation
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The art of the simple hello
In a world where we are increasingly isolated by technology and fast-paced living, a simple greeting can bridge gaps.
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When family becomes fatal
Despite legal reform, the deadly tradition of honour killing continues to silence countless women across Pakistan
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No space to nurse
Lack of nursing arrangements mean mothers find formula feeding more convenient
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The new trade colonialism
Trump’s new deals revive the 19th century unequal treaty, with profound consequences
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The missed diagnosis
Without reliable diagnostics, even the best treatment plans in Pakistan often start with guesswork.
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From hymn books to hashtags
In Punjab, church music constitutes a space where colonial form intersects with local expression
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Doctrine of spectacle, optics of defeat
With Operation Sindoor, Modi promised dominance. Instead, it exposed the limits his hard-power theatrics
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Trump wins his deal, Pakistan eyes the future
The tough deal may favour US, but Pakistan can still spin a win out of market access & political clout
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New push to reach plastic pollution pact
Plastic pollution is so ubiquitous that microplastics have been found on the highest mountain peak
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Pakistan rejects India's UNSC remarks on IWT, terrorism as 'futile attempt' to distort facts
Iftikhar urges UNSC to remain vigilant against the exploitation or weaponisation of natural resources
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'We must not let this opportunity slip through our hands': Dar on US-Iran peace efforts
Says Pakistan did 'everything within its capacity', urges continued regional stability efforts at ASEAN forum
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FO expresses 'disappointment' over EU GSP+ report, says it fails to present 'balanced picture of progress'
Condemns Houthi attacks, warns any act against Pakistani vessels will be regarded as grave threat to national security
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President Zardari orders intensified monsoon preparedness nationwide
Urges public to follow official advisories, avoid unnecessary travel
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PM condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, assures Riyadh of full support in call with MBS
Reiterates Pakistan's unwavering support for Kingdom's security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and prosperity
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US welcomes Pakistan's reforms, backs market return
Facility could provide crucial support to Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves
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Pakistan vows force against Houthi maritime threats
FO condemns militia's actions against Saudi Arabia Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure Houthis block Red
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Regional situation sparks fresh sell-off at PSX
KSE-100 index loses 1,704 points; confidence dented by rising oil, US-Iran war
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Exports to China soar over 50%
Exporters capitalise on demand for sugar, bagasse, other products
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Gold up as international market hits two-week high
Jumps Rs4,600/tola amid global rally on soft dollar, ME tensions; rupee edges up to 277.91/$
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Bank profits sink on provisions
Report shows higher bad debt charges, narrowing margins squeeze earnings
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PSW launches mobile app for traders
App offers more than just declaration tracking
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S&P upgrades credit rating to B
Rating agency cites reforms, political stability and fiscal consolidation
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High flood levels in River Chenab amid rainfall
PMD warns of high flows as rains threaten rivers surge
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Malaika, Balochistan 1st female summiteer
Alpine Club of Pakistan congratulates Balochistan's 'proud daughter' Malaika, her family on historic accomplishment
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FinMin reviews reform progress with IMF leadership, reaffirms commitment to economic transformation
Discussions focus on reform agenda, including tax, energy sector reforms, privatisation, debt management
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PSX remains in the green as KSE-100 gains over 100 points
KSE-100 stays range-bound, advances 0.06% to 174,533 in cautious trade
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Oil prices hover at six-week high as Middle East shipping risks escalate
Brent crude futures rise $2.20, or 2.3%, to $96.27
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Farmers raise alarm over wheat crisis
MKL says govt was warned months ago, prices may rise to Rs6,000/maund making bread unaffordable
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Regional situation sparks fresh sell-off at PSX
KSE-100 index loses 1,704 points; confidence dented by rising oil, US-Iran war
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Samsung invited to make Pakistan export hub
Tax changes reduced local phone competitiveness, company tells commerce minister
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Gold up as international market hits two-week high
Jumps Rs4,600/tola amid global rally on soft dollar, ME tensions; rupee edges up to 277.91/$
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Bank profits sink on provisions
Report shows higher bad debt charges, narrowing margins squeeze earnings
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PSW launches mobile app for traders
App offers more than just declaration tracking
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No fertiliser shortage in Pakistan, says minister
Federal, Punjab govts to coordinate closely on price stability, adequate availability
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S&P upgrades credit rating to B
Rating agency cites reforms, political stability and fiscal consolidation
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S&P Global upgrades Pakistan's credit rating to 'B'
Agency cites stronger institutional capacity, sustained implementation of IMF reforms for move
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PSX plunges 1,700 points as US-Iran tensions rattle investors
Banking, cement and fertiliser stocks lead decline as Brent crude nears $96 per barrel
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Gold rises for second consecutive day, reaches Rs433,836 per tola
On Tuesday, the price per tola rose by Rs4,700 to Rs429,236
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Oil extends gains to near six-week highs on new Middle East supply risks
Brent crude futures rise $1.84, or 2.0%, to $92.85 a barrel
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Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race
US, Saudi Arabia sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
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Iran warns US troops against carrying out ‘manifestly unlawful’ orders
Price Iran is paying will get higher ‘until they come to their senses,’ says Rubio; Tehran ‘not ready to make a deal’
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Modi promises fast-track courts on exam leaks, protesters want minister to quit
More than 10,000 people gather at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site
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Around 1,300 Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli police impose restrictions on Palestinian worshippers; occupiers mark 'anniversary' of 'destruction of Temple'
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Wildfire near Boston Bar community in Canada grows more than fourfold overnight
'Based on today's weather forecast, we are expecting another challenging day,' says British Columbia Wildfire Service
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Death toll from flooding in India's Assam rises to 41
State chief minister says 700,000 people affected and three remain missing
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US, Saudi Arabia sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
'The agreement will now be transmitted to Congress for review,' says US Energy Department
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US, KSA reach nuclear cooperation deal
Deal will last for 30 years, WSJ says
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OpenAI models 'go rogue'
OpenAI models 'go rogue'
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Trump attends dignified transfer of four US troops killed in Middle East
Says Iran is 'gonna pay a big price'
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics argue the team is FIFA's darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents
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Pro-Palestine Spain beat pro-Israel Argentina to become Fifa World Cup 2026 champions
Spain passed, probed, protected, and pampered the ball as if it were national treasure
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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game
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World Cup moments: Viking row, minnows sparkle
The race for the Golden Boot caught fire early
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Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended
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Burns leads British Open
He fired a 65 to seize two-shot lead
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Antonelli takes Belgium GP pole
He beat Verstappen by 0.317 seconds
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Brook urges England to follow Root's example
He wants his side to add a touch of Root’s magic to their batting
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Pak football gets UN recognition
PFF’s innovative mental health programme receives international praise
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How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final?
World champions will receive $50 million, while the losing finalists will collect $33 million
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France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer
Mbappe leads Golden Boot standings with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi
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England beat France in historic 6-4 victory to claim 3rd place at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Saka scored a hat-trick in 6-4 victory
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Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine
World Cup final is South America vs Europe, passion vs precision, a match threaded with curious personal history
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Morocco, Spain battle to host 2030 WC final
The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco
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France cruise past Japan 42-15
They scored six tries against a Japan side




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