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Many Karachi areas to see 4-day water supply cut
Seven-foot diameter main line repair to cut 200 MGD from Dhabeji supply; several areas to face shortages
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American football embraces fashion to spur viewership
US's National Football League encourages players to adopt latest outfits to enhance profits
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Billie Eilish criticized over anti-ICE comments
Singer had slammed US law enforcement agents in her Grammy speech
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Ahmed Jahanzeb brings nostalgia, melody to Karachi concert
Famed pop singer's live performance draws enthusiastic response from a substantial audience
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'Dukhtar-e-Kashmir' steals spotlight on Day 16 of Awami Theatre Festival
Play's emotionally stirring content makes powerful impact on audience at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi
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Margalla Film Festival 2026 concludes in Islamabad
Celebration of independent cinema brings together filmmakers, cinephiles, creative voices
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14th Lahore Literary Festival comes to an end
Event highlights Punjab capital's role as a hub of literature, cultural dialogue
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KLF debate on Pakistani TV dramas emphasises story over stardom
'Strong script essential for success', says actor Ahmed Ali as Karachi Literature Festival ends on memorable note
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17th KLF concludes with cultural debates
KGS wins inter-school debate on 'Literature today: elitist or essential?'
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Girls shine at Thar sports festival
Festival aimed not only to provide entertainment but also to create sporting opportunities for local youth and girls
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'AI cannot replace teachers'
Speakers urge teachers to improve their skills to match changing technology
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Hyderabad HBL PSL team named Kingsmen
Some 700 drones fly making shapes of the team's name and logo
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My Karachi Expo shows resilience of the city: CM Murad
He said stalls from several countries showcased products, culture, adding to event's international character
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Electrical hazards threaten public hospitals
With meagre fire safety arrangements, healthcare facilities are at risk of deadly blazes
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'Politics of hatred' blamed for city's devastation
ANP calls for empowered local government, education reforms, transparent probe into plaza tragedy
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Korangi records six dog bite cases in a single day
MQM-P slams govt over surge in stray dog attacks
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Summer vegetable sowing advised
Department recommended using plastic germination trays with suitable media such as peat moss
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'Mechanisation key to food security amid shrinking farmland'
Former livestock minister urges modern farming practices during university team's visit to model farm
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Toxic water destroys agricultural land
Illegal stone mining, dam breach contaminate canal, kill livestock and devastate hundreds of acres
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Rampant deforestation threatens wildlife
Illegal tree cutting in Lashariwala jungle causes food shortage for animals
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Kite-flying incidents claim lives
Journalist dies after rooftop fall
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Encounters strain jail medical facilities
Gujranwala jail houses 160 injured inmates
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Elderly woman beaten to death
Victim's grandson discovers her lying injured, bleeding from head
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LLF concludes on reflective note
Sessions address women's rights, law, dissent, heritage
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City receives 900k vehicles during Basant
Govt transport serves record number of passengers
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Respiratory illnesses surge amidst cold weather
Low vaccination coverage has led to a surge in pneumonia cases among children and the elderly
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Two children fall prey to measles outbreak
Health emergency declared in the Shakai area of South Waziristan
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Mass evacuation from Tirah nears completion
Over 26,000 families registered as displacement hits 95% in Khyber district
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'Free gift'
We don’t write better by writing more; here’s how redundancy sneaks into our English, and how to cut it clean
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Deepening wealth gap
Recent data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reveals widening inequality between rich, poor
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Hounded
Dog bites, rabies aren’t just a municipal headache; they’re a constitutional duty that demands sustained policy
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Tree census
Trees can become vital infrastructure that cleans our air, cools our streets by 5 degrees Celsius, reduce energy costs
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Democratic backslide
Human Rights Watch says that about 72% of the world now lives under autocratic governments
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Solar setback
Proposed shift from net metering to net billing risks turning one of Pakistan's few consumer-led successes
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How Pakistan is winning back Bangladesh
In recent months, Bangladesh has taken symbolic, substantive steps that would have been unthinkable not long ago
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President thanks global community for solidarity, calls for collective resolve against terrorism
Zardari says Taliban-led Afghanistan, aided by an eastern neighbour, threatens Pakistan and global peace
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Fazl decries election rigging, Gaza atrocities at Rawalpindi youth convention
Says current government operates on fake mandate, which JUI-F does not recognise
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Police detain JI leaders, GDA workers over protests in Karachi
JI spokesperson terms arrests 'state repression', GDA terms it an attempt to suppress democratic voices
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Peshawar faces rising food prices ahead of Ramazan
Price of 20kg flour bag hits Rs3,300 in Peshawar; dealers warn it could soar to Rs4,000 if supply not restored
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Scientists make lunar chronology breakthrough with samples from far side of moon
The study found uniform lunar impacts and a gradual decline, not dramatic swings
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FC officer martyred in targeted killing in Miranshah
Police officials strongly condemn the assault, terming attacks on security personnel intolerable
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Indus Waters Treaty at the crossroads: Arbitration, obligations, and the rule of international law
At the heart of the Treaty lies a permanent and unqualified allocation of rivers
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Business as usual in Islamabad despite PTI strike call
TTAP also stages protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says
State media said an explosion occurred early Saturday in Shuoyang, Shanxi province
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021









































































































