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Hailstorm, rains ravage Bhakkar crops
Unseasonal weather damages gram harvest, disrupts power, floods low-lying areas
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CM stresses plastic elimination
Maryam Nawaz emphasises collective responsibility for environmental protection on International Day of Zero Waste
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Bird hunting banned in breeding season
Officials state that providing peaceful environment during this period is essential to support population growth
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Punjab reviews steps for Vaisakhi festival
Thousands of local, foreign Sikh pilgrims expected across key religious sites
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Rabies stalks Lahore as dog attacks surge
Over 436,000 dog bite cases have been reported across province in past two years
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Punjab braces for widespread rain
Heavy downpour likely around Dera Ghazi Khan
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Suspended doctors swiftly replaced
YDA terms punitive action over labour room video premature
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Spring bloom transforms Liaquat Bagh
Seasonal flowers create refreshing ambience; citizens welcome beautification initiatives
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Expert warns of measles surge in twin cities
Medical expert warns that disease is no longer confined to young children, is increasingly affecting adolescents
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Metro buses hit by flooding, poor maintenance
Passengers report water pouring inside the buses from the windows, other areas
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Industrial pollution linked to rising disease burden
Toxic emissions blamed for cancer and environmental damage
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Flawed probe leaves many cases pending
Only 1,512 charge sheets submitted out of 6,198 FIRs in two months
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Woman allegedly gang-raped in moving van
Police say suspects recorded assault, threatened to share videos on social media
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Rain brings relief as water levels rise
Dams replenish reserves; Rawal Dam can supply water for 6 months, Khanpur for 3
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Fair competition vital for growth: CCP
Chairman warns of regulatory action against abuse of dominant position
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PSX slumps over 3% amid rising oil prices
ME tensions continue to fuel losses as KSE-100 sheds 4,865 points
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Sugar surplus prompts export push
PSMA calls for deregulation, ethanol blending to cut import dependence
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Port Qasim cargo rises 8.2% despite fewer ships
Throughput hits 36.5m tonnes as larger vessel loads offset 1.3% drop in ship calls
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New oil pricing formula opposed
Industry players caution abrupt policy changes will severely disrupt supply chain
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Businesses oppose lockdown without talks
FPCCI warns 30% of businesses may shut under proposed plan, urges long-term policy clarity
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Oil reignites double-digit inflation
Composition shifts from food to energy, with 65% of monthly price hike
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Kuwait to use Pakistani ships for fuel supply
Iran clears way for 20 cargoes; vessels will bring diesel and jet fuel
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Gold surges to Rs476,000 amid US-Iran tensions
Safe-haven asset soars Rs3,900 per tola; rupee inches up to 279.16/$
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IMF seeks Rs15.6tr tax target
Govt resists as Fund proposes ending exemptions on fuel, housing and solar users
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Russell Brand's rape trial pushed to October
Comedian, actor faces much-publicised litigation on multiple sexual assault charges
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Development of 'Harry Potter' Season 2 gets underway
HBO aims to avoid long gap between seasons of popular series
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Spotify takes major step towards tackling misattributed music
Rolls out new 'Artist Profile Protection' feature to give musicians greater control over their identity
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Khuzdar by-election deferred over security
ECP postpones NA-256 vote at Balochistan govt request
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Gas pipeline blown up in Quetta
Blast occurred in the Akhtarabad area near the Western Bypass
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Gas supply disrupted in Balochistan as terrorists blow up pipeline in Harnai
Terrorists planted and detonated explosives beneath the pipeline near the western bypass
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Israel passes law mandating death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
Critics say bill targets West Bank Palestinians, pushing military courts to impose death penalty
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Independence - bestowal or blunder
Poverty festers like an open wound
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Ceremonial local governments
Even in developed world, empowered local governments wield immense economic power and fiscal authority
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No man's sea
In December 2025, Israel formally recognised Somaliland – self-governed state since 1991 without a UN seat
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Climate readiness
Climate risks intensify in Pakistan, with weak urban planning, poor readiness deepening vulnerability
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Poverty surge
Poverty surges to alarming levels as inflation, inequality, weak growth erode Pakistan’s economic stability
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Fence-mending move
Four-nation talks show promise, but ceasefire hopes hinge on trust, diplomacy, wider stakeholder consensus
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The storyteller's contribution
Tracy Kidder, American narrative journalist, told powerful stories of change in schools, Haiti’s TB wards, and Boston
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Indian govt planning false flag operation using Pakistani prisoners: sources
Hundreds of Pakistanis, including Kashmiris, in Indian custody may face forced exploitation against Pakistan
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3m Indian officials to begin counting world’s biggest population
Decade-long population survey to begin April 1; citizens can register online for a short window
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Lahore Qalandars imposes Rs1m fine on Shaheen Afridi for security protocol breach
Franchise appreciates security personnel's efforts for their crucial role in maintaining safe and secure environment
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NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century
Three US, one Canadian astronaut set for 10-day Orion mission, venturing deeper into space
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UK not 'getting dragged' into Middle East conflict, PM Starmer reiterates
Starmer says he will act in national interest, avoid Middle East war, and protect living standards
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Rana Sanaullah defends fuel price hike, links it to global crisis
Says the government is not responsible for the increase and introduced targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups
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Sindh govt announces monthly Rs2,000 subsidy for motorcyclists amid rising petrol prices
Punjab, Islamabad announce free of cost transport services for the next 30 days, starting from Saturday
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Fact check: Shahid Afridi did not back govt over fuel hike; viral clip is unrelated
The video predates the price hike and is part of a government austerity campaign
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PM orders suspension of 25% toll tax hike amid rising fuel prices
Pakistan Goods Transporters Association announces up to 65% increases in fares, affecting intercity travel and freight
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Five killed, several injured in suicide attack in Bannu
DPO says attack on Domel Police Station was foiled due to timely security measures
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Oil tanker contractors threaten to halt operations after sharp fuel price hike
OTCA says it is not possible to operate at current freight rates, there is a serious risk of financial losses
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Petrol price hike sparks NA protests, JI announces nationwide action
Opposition lawmakers create uproar in National Assembly, chant slogans against ruling coalition
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Karachi breaks 41-year rainfall record with 38.6mm downpour
Heavy rain with thunder, lightning unlikely in city next 24 hours, drizzle, showers continue overnight
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Pakistan debt hits Rs81 trillion
Fiscal deficit cited as major reason behind rising debt
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LPG mafia cashes in as price gap widens
Consumers forced to pay Rs146/kg extra amid soaring demand
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Govt defends web monitoring system
Denies infringing upon citizens' privacy
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NEPRA amends solar regulations to safeguard existing users
Amended provision to take effect on 9th February, 2026
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Pakistan sees steep fall in terror violence
Overall, terrorist incidents in Pakistan declined by 18% during the first three months of the year, according report
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Kharif: IRSA to finalise water distribution
Advisory body to meet on April 7 as rains boost water levels across major reservoirs
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PTI ups the ante ahead of April 9 rally
Warns of escalation if denied rally permission
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Gold gains Rs3,400 per tola, silver also moves higher
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs2,915
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KSE-100 drops over 1,000 points
Selling pressure persists as decliners dominate, index remains 12% down year-to-date
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FBR eyes Rs195 tax per 1,000 YouTube views
Special procedure targets non-resident Pakistani creators with over 50,000 annual users
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Govt to end currency controls
Gives assurances to IMF to clear way for disbursement of $1b loan tranche
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SBP's reserves up $6m to $16.38b
Total forex stands at $21.79b; gold dives Rs7,100 per tola as dollar strengthens
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Gwadar also enters transhipment arena
Karachi handles 11,000 containers in March alone, up from 8,300 in all of 2025
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Refinery output surges 13%
Production increase driven primarily by over 25% growth in motor spirit, high-speed diesel
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'Q2 growth jumps to 3.9%'
SBP questions missing wheat data at National Accounts Committee meeting
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Leghari links power use rise to policy success
Says the government is working to make electricity tariffs competitive to support key economic sectors
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US forum pitches tax reforms to Aurangzeb
Pharma sector eyes $5b exports without subsidies; IT firms seek forex retention
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Minister orders 30-day plan to clear ports
Authorities to shift containers off-dock, auction surplus cargo within a month
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PSX dips 3,500 points amid risk-off mood
Index slides 2.25% as oil surge, geopolitical fears rattle investors
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PSX nosedives 3,500 points in heavy sell-off
KSE-100 tumbles 2.25% as banking and energy stocks drag index down
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Gold prices slump as Trump threatens more attacks on Iran
The price of gold drops by Rs7,100 per tola, bringing it down to Rs486,962
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Carbon trading deal with Norway inked
Pact enables climate finance and investment in clean energy and agriculture
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Letter particularly noted a mid-March comment from Trump where he said US may conduct strikes on Iran 'just for fun'
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US Army chief of staff fired by Pete Hegseth
Pentagon confirms Randy George will retire immediately as 41st Army Chief of Staff, with over a year left in term
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Iranian missiles hit Israel's oil hub Haifa, injuring six
The city is home to 70% of Israel's oil refining capacity
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UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorisation of force
UN Security Council resolution requires at least nine votes in favour and no vetoes from the five permanent members
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Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Government offices will run from 9am to 4pm, while markets, shopping centres must shut by 6pm
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Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
Many officials, diplomats consider a 'NATO without America' to be the default expectation
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Organisations urge EU to act against Israeli law targeting Palestinian prisoners
UN experts condemned a new Israeli law allowing death penalty for Palestinians as discriminatory
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Macron hits back after Trump marriage jibe
US president mocks French counterpart over how his wife treats him
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European foreign ministers urge coordinated global action over Strait of Hormuz crisis
A UK-led virtual meeting discussed the blockade’s impact on trade, energy markets and economies
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Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'
Trump mocked the French president and his wife at a lunch, criticising NATO allies over Iran war
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US, Israeli aircraft strike key bridge in northern Iran
Fars said sites in Karaj’s Azimieh area were hit, including the Middle East’s highest B1 Bridge
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in HBL PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka
He defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4)
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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI
The 50-year-old escapes injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck
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Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run
They registered a 2-1 friendly victory
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free'
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform
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Ahmed Shehzad in trouble
The former batter has been summoned for questioning
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Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw
Ben White and Federico Valverde scored in 1-1 draw
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble
Investigation initiated under cybercrime law; he has been summoned for questioning
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Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP
Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform





































































































