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The thinking mirror
The question is no longer what AI can do, It's what it might decide to do next
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A world of blocs: where Pakistan stands
Pakistan's foreign policy seems to be following the concept of strategic balancing and non-alignment
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The chasm between law and culture
This obsession with honour gives rise to the horrific practice of so-called honour killings
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Illegal organ trade
Criminal networks operate with chilling sophistication
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Perks for MPAs
Teachers, healthcare workers repeatedly protested for fair wages, timely payments, often met with indifference
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Terror spectre
Balochistan's terror mosaic, nonetheless, invites some introspection
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Khawaja Asif and opportune integrity
Pakistan has endured all this, often in name of national security, strategic culture, patriotism, democracy, religion
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Iran threatens planned Trump corridor envisaged by Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal
Iran welcomed the deal but warned against foreign intervention near its borders that could harm regional security.
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PCB chief curator Tony Hemming resigns after one year in role
Hemming, who joined PCB on a two-year contract in July 2024, brought international expertise to pitch preparation
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SpaceX capsule brings international crew safely home
After splashdown, a SpaceX ship recovered the capsule, letting astronauts breathe Earth's air for first time in months
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ECNEC greenlights 100MW solar project for Gilgit-Baltistan
The Executive Committee approves 100MW solar power project to be implemented across Gilgit-Baltistan’s districts
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Second phase of Hajj 2026 applications to begin on August 11
First phase of 2026 Hajj applications closes with 71,000 submissions
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UK police arrest 200 at protest supporting banned Palestine Action group
Protesters in Palestinian scarves chanted slogans and held signs opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action.
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Dar orders faster visas for overseas Pakistanis, investors
DPM urges cutting red tape, better visa access for diaspora, investors during review of facilitation initiatives
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Punjab govt clears Rs675b debt linked to wheat procurement
Provincial government hails it as ‘historic step’ to free up resources for public welfare
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Anti-graft drive gains pace as NAB recovers record Rs456b in Q2
NAB recovered Rs456.3b in Q2 2025—nearly 5 times more than the Rs91b recovered in the first quarter of the year
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Sudan paramilitaries kill 18 civilians in attack on villages west of Khartoum
Rights group says attack on two North Kordofan villages killed 18 civilians and wounded dozens during Sudan war
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Pakistan makes history at Asian Science Camp with three medals
Pakistani students win 2 golds and 1 silver, marking the country's biggest success in an international science contest
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Death toll in northwest China floods and mudslides rises to 13
Mudslides in Gansu killed 10 by Friday, with rescuers searching for 33 missing after torrents hit on Thursday
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Defence minister refutes IAF chief’s claim of shooting down Pakistani jets
Khawaja Asif says IAF chief’s belated claims of destroying Pakistani aircraft are 'implausible, ill-timed'
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Omar Ayub’s bail pleas rejected in Jinnah House, Askari Tower cases
Lahore ATC dismissed PTI leader’s interim bail petitions in three separate cases linked to the May 9 violence
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Iran arrests 20 suspected Mossad operatives, vows harsh punishment
Iran executes nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi for spying for Israel and sharing info on scientist killed in June
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Sherry Rehman condemns India’s ban on Kashmiri literature
She remarked that suppressing history does not erase facts
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PM Shehbaz receives Saudi Crown Prince’s invitation for Riyadh FII
DPM Ishaq Dar, along with advisers Tariq Fatemi, Dr Tauqir Shah, attended the meeting
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Zelensky cautions US, Russia against exclusion in talks
Kremlin has ruled out talks between the two leaders at this stage
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Security forces kill 14 more terrorists in sanitization operation near Afghan border
ISPR says number of terrorists killed in two-day anti-infiltration operation has now risen to 47
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PTV staff unpaid for months amid alleged plan to sell properties: Murtaza
PPP leader criticised privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills, other state-run enterprises
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Defence minister urges Trump to broker peace deal for Palestine
At least 14 Palestinians, including nine seeking aid, killed in Israeli attacks since dawn
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Gold prices drop in global, local markets
Rate for 10 grams declined by Rs257
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Singer Maanu drops first full-length album
Album includes thirteen star packed indie tracks
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Azerbaijan, Armenia sign US-brokered peace deal
PM Shehbaz welcomes the peace deal in a statement on X
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PSX closes in red as investors book profits
KSE-100 slips 264 points amid trade deficit, dip in forex reserves
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Timber traders urged to help grow forests
Only 1.9% of land comprises forest; far below national consumption needs
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Pakistan supplies seafood to Urumqi
First direct shipment cuts transit costs as inspection site reopens after 2 years
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SBP injects over Rs1tr liquidity
Rupee gains for 3rd week; US gold futures hit record high on tariff jitters
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Govt poised to unveil Digital Bill
New law will regulate online marketing, shield consumers from fraud
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Pak envoy visits Gansu to boost cooperation
Shows interest in aligning Chinese expertise with Pakistan's development goals
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Overseas Pakistanis send record $3.2b
July remittances up 7% YoY; Saudi Arabia leads with $823.7m; US records 10% drop
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Govt body proposes credit scheme for sick industries
Plan includes tax-linked loans, easier financing, and national commission
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Food prices push inflation to 1.73% YoY
Weekly SPI edges up 0.05%; grocery price volatility offsets relief from fuel cuts
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IMF social spending goal missed
Sindh, K-P, Punjab miss key targets as infrastructure projects get preference
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Truce call triggered Modi-Trump fallout
Delhi claims US president sought credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire
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Flood washes away major portion of KKH
G-B CM orders immediate restoration; search for missing tourists continues in Skardu
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PTI loses top parliamentary positions after convictions
PTI loses top parliamentary positions after convictions
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33 terrorists killed as troops foil border breach attempt
Terrorists were trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan; Operation took place in Zhob's Sambaza area
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One martyred as Bannu check-post hit by quadcopter
One martyred as Bannu check-post hit by quadcopter
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Israel faces backlash over Gaza plan
Germany, Saudi Arabia and the UN condemn takeover move
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How to win Trump over
Solid gold, royal missives and Nobel noms
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Trump mulls military action against cartels
Rubio hints at army action; other officials see Navy operations at sea
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Imaan Mazari presses IHC over ‘inaction’ on harassment case against CJ Dogar
Controversy stems from courtroom clash during Mahrang Baloch ECL hearing
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Lawyers to protest 26th Amendment
Roundtable participants claim amendment has weakened judiciary
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SC outlines rules for judges' transfer
CB issues majority order in IHC judges transfer case
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Fatal road accident in Dera Ismail Khan claims 11 lives
Brake failure causes the crash; Rescue 1122 confirms recovery of seven bodies
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Jaadu ki Jhappi: Shehbaz’s handshakes go viral—as do his foreign policy wins
Pakistani diplomacy has grown more physical, and to everyone's surprise, a lot more successful
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White House rolls out red carpet for PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir
US rolls out red carpet for prime minister; Field Marshal Gen Asim also attends meeting
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Hafiz Naeem backs Gaza flotilla, slams US ‘deception’
'Aid workers are sending a powerful message to the entire world'
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Paying price of judicial independence: Jahangiri
Five-member CB to take up IHC judge's plea on Sept 29
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Minallah issues dissent in contempt case against SC additional registrar
Says no work pending before bench after discharge of contempt notice
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Govt drafts resilience plan for disasters
Officials say the upcoming plan seeks to avoid a repeat by identifying high-risk areas
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G-B traders reject tax deal, continue sit-in
Protesters have kept the port shut since July in opposition to new taxation measures, suspension of customs clearance
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Ravi buffer zones to expand in flood-prone areas
Hydraulic models indicate spillover during extremely high flows
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Trump hails PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir as 'great leaders'
Leaders to discuss mutual interests, regional stability, and strengthening Pakistan-US ties
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Electric buses to hit DG Khan roads
CM vows flood relief from Punjab's own resources
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HESCO, SEPCO lose Rs60b in a year
Members reviewed the issue of discriminatory load-shedding by HESCO and denial of basic utility rights
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FDI shift beyond energy trap urged
Businessmen, economists warn over-reliance on power sector is stifling growth
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FBR sets new system for Customs
Directorate will operate Cross-border Currency Movement Wing
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Reserves rise modestly by $22m
Gold prices drop Rs2,000 to Rs396,800/tola; PKR gains 0.01% to 281.41/$
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ILO unveils SME roadmap
Plan aims to reduce informality, boost exports and align small enterprises with global market standards
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No mini-budget needed, says minister
Announcement comes as govt plans flood levy on imported goods raising concerns over inconsistent taxation policies
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Govt prioritises Expo Centre in Islamabad
Nationwide plan aims to set up modern trade, display centres to energise industry, increase exports
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PSX hits another peak on robust interest
Power and banking stocks drive KSE-100 index past 159,000
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ADB, Pakistan plan Land Data Bank for federal assets
Housing secretary suggests lender act as technical partner, guarantor for private sector projects
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Govt to issue bonds for rail line
Tracks will be built for copper, gold transportation from mines
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Circular debt financing deal: Will it benefit ordinary Pakistanis?
Finance Minister describes Rs1.225tr financing agreement as the largest restructuring deal in country’s history
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KSE-100 hits record 159,280 points on strong investor confidence
Key sectors driving the gains included power and banking, which collectively contributed 890 points to the index
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Gold prices fall in global, local markets
Gold price per tola falls Rs2,000
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'US desire for nuclear diplomacy is deception'
He said the return of international sanctions would be "unpleasant, but not the end of the road
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Trump vows West Bank annexation by Israel will not happen
Netanyahu currently in US to deliver an address to the United Nations
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Microsoft suspends services to Israeli military unit over probe into monitoring of Palestinians
Investigation found Israeli military agency using Microsoft's Azure to store recordings of Palestinian phone calls
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Trump imposes fresh tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture
Tariffs including 100% duties on branded drugs, 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, set to come into force next week
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Sarkozy prepares for five-year prison term
He was also fined 100,000 euros ($117,000) and banned from holding public office
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Trump hints at lifting sanctions on Turkey
US president presses Erdogan on Russian oil
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India signs $7b deal for 97 Tejas fighter jets
The delivery of these aircraft would commence during 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years
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Abbas pledges to work with Trump on Gaza
Palestinian leader rejects Hamas actions, calls for disarmament and governance by PA
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Global debt soars to nearly $338tr, says IIF
China, France, US, Germany, UK and Japan register largest increases in debt levels
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Taliban bans women from being treated by male dentists in Kandahar
Taliban restricts internet and bans women from higher and medical education, cutting off access to learning
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Abbas vows to work with Trump, UN and allies on Gaza peace plan
Palestinian President rejects Hamas role, calls for global support against Israeli annexation threats
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Nicolas Sarkozy handed 5-year jail term for raising funds from Libya
Sarkozy’s 5-year jail term enforceable within a month; he will be summoned on Oct 13 to report to prison
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India signs $7b deal for 97 domestically made ‘Tejas’ fighter jets
One of the largest arms importers wants to retire Russian MiG-21 fleet after decades
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Lewis Hamilton reveals dog Roscoe in coma after pneumonia health scare
Lewis Hamilton shares emotional update as beloved bulldog Roscoe placed in coma following pneumonia complications.
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Wrestling legend Lopez calls for Cuban sport to 'open up' to the world
Cuban Olympic hero says change is needed to bring back the lost glory of the nation’s sport
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Fiery Ryder Cup start expected with Trump set to attend
Crowd energy and fiery pairings set the stage for a dramatic Ryder Cup opener at Bethpage Black
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FIFA unveils trio of mascots for 2026 World Cup — an eagle, a jaguar and a moose
Three new characters mark a rare move away from the single-mascot tradition
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Argentina choose Carreras over Albornoz at fly-half
Carreras leads Argentina’s charge as Contepomi makes key forward changes for Durban showdown
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Liga champions Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo
Lewandowski and Araujo struck late as Barcelona overcame Oviedo to stay close behind Real Madrid
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Trump suggests World Cup games could be moved from unsafe cities
US President vows to ensure fan safety at 2026 World Cup, hinting at venue shifts if risks arise
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Coach urges Pakistan to 'focus on cricket' for India Asia Cup final
Hesson said his team needs to be relentless against unbeaten rivals on Sunday
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Atletico face early Real reckoning in Madrid derby
Simeone’s side host their unbeaten rivals in a high-pressure clash on Saturday
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Red-hot Liverpool face Palace test as Arsenal try to keep pace
Premier League leaders will face a stern examination at Selhurst Park
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Old glories Modric and De Bruyne clash as AC Milan welcome Napoli
The duo moved to the Italian top-flight from Real Madrid and Manchester City respectively
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England seek end to Women's Rugby World Cup pain as Canada try to 'burst their aura'
Maple Leafs unchanged for Twickenham showdown
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Pogacar and Prevot-Ferrand primed for Kigali cycling world title challenges
The men's race on Sunday is extremely long at 267.5km
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Aston Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid
Watkins’ penalty miss showed Emery’s side still lack full confidence
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DeChambeau-Thomas to face Rahm-Hatton in Ryder Cup opener
More than 50,000 spectators are anticipated