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City rain inundates low-lying areas
The downpour led to water accumulation in low-lying areas
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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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Newlywed couple murdered in Battagram
In a separate incident, youth loses his life to celebratory gunfire
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Prices continue to soar in open market
Bakeries, sweet shops raise prices; essential goods far exceed official rates
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Theatrical production breaks convention
Presents artistically potent, raw interpretation of Kane's '4.8 Psychosis'
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Soan River's legacy now a monsoon nightmare
Once pristine and fit for drinking, the river now claims lives every monsoon
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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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Wasim, Waqar, Amir advise Pak bowlers for India final
Legends feel Indian batters can be restricted in Dubai today
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700 households powered as 500kW micro-hydro plant inaugurated in Ghizer
“This electricity gives us a new beginning,” said Fatima, a resident of Darkut
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The geography of Pakistan’s destiny
Game Plan suggests the country’s position makes it an indispensable in a shifting world order
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Noor Zaman crowned champion at NASH Cup 2025 in Canada
The World U23 champion overcame Egypt's Moustafa Elsirty 3-0 in the final
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PMD forecasts light to moderate rain, thunderstorms in Karachi
Most areas of Sindh are expected to remain hot and humid
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Jaffer Express resumes service after track blast repairs
Terrorists blew up a railway track near Spezand, injuring passengers, disrupting operations
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Purity of intent, power of persistence
Khawar Masud Butt’s memoir reminds us that true leadership is measured by the values that outlast the leader
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TikTok and fight for algorithmic hegemony
Washington’s push to take over short-video app is about narrative, not data security
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Running beyond limits
Having completed 7 major marathons on the world stage, Faisal Shafi also set a world record this month in Sydney
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Pakistan rebuffs India’s effort to malign it during UNGA session
Indian FM Jaishankar calls Pakistan the ‘epicentre of global terrorism,’ citing the Pahalgam attack
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Recognition of a Palestinian state will not end the genocide
Meaningful action requires cutting off weapons supplies to & imposing sanctions on Israel
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China pledges additional ¥100m flood aid for Pakistan
Floods impacted more than 4.7 million people, including 2.6 million directly, losses of over 2.1 million livestock
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Saving the songs of the Kalasha
Kalasha hymns are the living archives. To hear them is to witness a culture resisting disappearance
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Port of dreams, port of thirst
Amid promises of prosperity, Gwadar and its surrounding towns are trapped in an escalating water crisis
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The shot they fear: HPV vaccine & the uphill battle
In a country where every new vaccine sparks rumours of infertility, the HPV shot faces the same mistrust
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Global travel giants eye Pakistan
Rising middle class, surging outbound journeys draw digital platforms
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Pakistan seeks Chinese waiver, refuses Rs220bn interest payment to IPPs
Govt assures IMF despite Beijing pushing for timely power payments
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Port Qasim ranks in global top 20 ports
World Bank places Pakistani facility 9th in global index; maritime minister eyes regional shipping hub status
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Ban on inter-provincial movement hurts sugar sale
A week ago, the PSMA in a statement said that the FBR had halted the sale of sugar across the country
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New officers briefed on trade, industry dynamics
Civil servants explore textile sector’s role in national economy
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Trump mulls over tariffs on foreign electronics
Duties will be based on number of chips; move aimed at shifting manufacturing to US
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Pakistan, Bangladesh step up trade talks
Commerce coordinator holds meetings with chambers, banks in Dhaka
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PSX skyrockets 4,220 points, hits historic high
Circular debt deal, diplomatic engagements fuel rally in KSE-100 index
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Pakistan seeks to deepen economic ties with Riyadh
High-level Saudi delegation due to arrive early next month
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Trade with Central Asia, Kabul surges to $2.4b
Trade with Central Asia, Kabul surges to $2.4b
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Pakistan tells IMF it will miss tax goal
Govt banks on inflation, growth and solar imports to recoup Rs190b losses
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Maritime ministry picks priority projects
Adviser proposes new schemes with Riyadh such as Karachi, Gwadar gateway terminals
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Staples, utilities push SPI higher by 3.95% YoY
Tomato, sugar, wheat flour, fuel prices spike; onions, chicken provide relief
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Govt approves major regulatory reform package
Cabinet body backs business registry, foreign investor clearance system and Companies Act review
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Sri Lanka expects ties to reach new heights
Envoy says Colombo on path to stability, invites businesses to form JVs
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Vietnam shuts airports, evacuates thousands as Typhoon Bualoi nears landfall
Typhoon expected to make landfall in central Vietnam late Sunday, earlier than previous forecasts
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TikTok and fight for algorithmic hegemony
Washington’s push to take over short-video app is about narrative, not data security
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Recognition of a Palestinian state will not end the genocide
Meaningful action requires cutting off weapons supplies to & imposing sanctions on Israel
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Nepal protests: a generation in revolt
Gen Z turned online fury into the fall of a govt, forcing the old guard to reckon with a new kind of power
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Hamas denies receiving Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
Four health facilities in Gaza City shut down this month, more than 65,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023
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Trump moves to deploy troops to Portland, ICE sites
Deploying troops to protect Portland, ICE facilities from Antifa attacks: Trump
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At least 36 dead in India stampede at actor Vijay's rally
Eight children and 16 women were among killed in Karur, Tamil Nadu, during a rally of actor Vijay’s party
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Pentagon plans global commanders’ gathering on ‘warrior ethos’
Hegseth calls US generals and admirals to Quantico for rare gathering of top military leadership Tuesday
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UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails
Russia-China bid to delay Iran sanctions fails at UN, with only 4 of 15 members backing draft
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Max Verstappen wins GT3 debut at Nordschleife in Ferrari with Chris Lulham
Max Verstappen triumphs in Ferrari with Chris Lulham at Nordschleife GT3 debut,ahead of Singapore Grand Prix.
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Wallabies record-holder Slipper hints Perth could be final Test
Australian prop became third player to reach the milestone of 150 Test appearances
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Women's cricket set for 'seismic' breakthrough at World Cup
Pakistan will play all matches in Colombo under the neutral venue arrangement
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Emotional Marquez win seventh MotoGP world championship
Bagnaia took the race win, but the Spanish Ducati rider sealed the crown with five rounds to spare
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Messi, Miami frustrated in Toronto stalemate
Mihailovic scored his first goal for Toronto in the 60th minute to equalize
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San Siro's fate in balance as Milan decides on sale to Serie A giants
A vote in favour would allow the two clubs to build a brand new ground
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Injury-hit PSG reclaim Ligue 1 top spot ahead of Barcelona clash
Enrique's side move three points clear at the top of table
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Palhinha rescues point for Tottenham against winless Wolves
Palhinha’s 94th-minute stunner saved Spurs as they drew 1-1 with Wolves after Santiago Bueno’s opener
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Liverpool's perfect start ended by Crystal Palace
Nketiah scores last-gasp winner after Federico Chiesa cancelled out Ismaila Sarr's opener
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Juve miss out on Serie A summit, Inter see off Cagliari
McKennie misses a last-minute winner, Atalanta hold on with 10 men
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Atletico thrash Liga leaders Real Madrid in gripping derby
Alonso’s side suffer their first setback of the campaign
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Dortmund keep heat on Bayern with Mainz win
Kovac's side remain just two points behind Bayern
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Pakistani boxer smashes Indian rival to win YWB title in Thailand
Even before the bout began, Sameer Khan set the tone with a 'jet celebration' — a gesture that riled his Indian rival
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Handshake spat bad for cricket, says Pakistan captain ahead of India final
Captain Salman Agha condemned India’s refusal to shake hands, calling it 'not good for cricket' ahead of today's final
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Path to Grand Slam glory goes through Alcaraz, Sinner
Fritz says can't count on making it happen