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Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds in largest prisoner deal since war began
Tomorrow we expect more," said Zelenskiy, as Russia’s defence ministry also confirmed the exchange
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Britney Spears slams flight attendant for 'invading space' after controversial airplane incident
Britney Spears laughs off airplane incident, calls it 'incredibly funny' despite concerns over her behavior.
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Pakistan Pavilion brings '(Fr)Agile Systems' to 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice
Climate change takes centre stage in Pakistan's offering at La Biennale di Venezia
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Nvidia to launch cheaper AI chip for China, mass production set for June
Nvidia lost $20B due to H20 ban, as new export rules limit GPU memory bandwidth crucial for AI data processing
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Israeli strike in Khan Younis kills nine children of doctor couple
Israel struck the home of Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar; the father and one son were also seriously injured in the attack.
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DJ Khaled teams up with Ashton Hall for hilarious fitness video ahead of new album release
DJ Khaled shares fitness collaboration with Ashton Hall, teasing upcoming album Aalam of God in viral video.
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At least 13 dead, 92 injured as rain wreaks havoc in Punjab
NDMA has warned of storms and hail in Punjab in next 2 to 6 hours, while rain emergency has been imposed in Rawalpindi
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UAE records scorching 51.6°C in Sweihan, highest temperature of the year
UAE heatwave breaks records with 50.4°C in May and hottest April average of 42.6°C, surpassing 2017 highs.
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X suffers global outage, users face major disruption
PTA confirmed the disruption, stating that platform X is currently facing a large-scale service outage in Pakistan
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At least eight dead as fire rips through Nairobi slum
Cause unknown, but fires are common in Nairobi’s crowded, poor settlements where safety measures are often lacking
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Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson welcomes 'final gang member' with wife Carrie, baby daughter Poppy
Carrie Johnson announces birth of fourth child, daughter Poppy, with Boris Johnson, says 'final gang member'.
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Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrims
Drones use AI and thermal imaging in a smart surveillance system to spot and stop Hajj rule violators in real time
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UN says 427 Rohingya feared dead in May shipwrecks
Persecuted Rohingya flee Myanmar by sea each year, risking death on makeshift boats to escape war and repression
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Shubman Gill appointed India’s Test captain, to lead in England series
The 25-year-old replaces Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket along with Virat Kohli.
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Severe dust storm, rain plunge Lahore into darkness
At least 3 injured in rain incidents, while heavy downpour caused waterlogging on main roads, disrupting traffic flow
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FIRs to be filed against deported Pakistanis, passports to be cancelled
FIRs to be filed, passports canceled, and 5-year travel ban imposed on deportees, says interior minister Naqvi
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Cannes Film Festival hit by major power outage, authorities suspect foul play
Cannes Film Festival hit by power outage on closing day, suspected sabotage linked to arson acts and damaged pylons.
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Gold prices rise in Pakistan amid global market surge
Gold price per tola rose to Rs354,100 in the local market, mirroring the upward trend in the global market
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Field marshal thanks ‘political leaders for their foresight’ during conflict with India
COAS Munir hosts dinner to honour civil-military leadership and citizens for unity during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
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Missing tourists found dead after vehicle falls near Skardu
Recovery underway for bodies of four young tourists from Punjab’s Gujrat, who were earlier reported missing.
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Bangladesh cancels $21m defence contract with India’s GRSE
India-Bangladesh relations have deteriorated in recent months
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Mithai or propaganda? India’s dessert names latest victim of 'Pak' tensions
Indian shopkeepers cite national pride as they rename desserts.
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International Day of the Markhor being observed today
Markhor is Pakistan's national animal as well
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Musk’s Grok AI use in US govt sparks privacy, ethics concerns
DOGE to deploy cutsomised version of Grok to analyse govt data, reproduce internal report
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Microsoft says new Aurora AI model can accurately forecast weather changes
Microsoft’s Aurora AI model forecasts typhoons, sandstorms, and air quality faster than traditional systems.
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Indian leadership's rhetoric reflects Hindutva mindset: Pakistan envoy to US
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh says India’s handling of IWT shows disregard for international law
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PCI report details 16 hours that shook South Asia
PCI describes recent confrontation as “India’s most serious setback since Nehru’s defeat in the 1962 war with China.”
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Napoli clinch Serie A title on final day with win over Cagliari
Napoli clinch 4th Serie A title with 2-0 win over Cagliari, finishing 1 point ahead of Inter Milan on final matchday.
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Joe Root becomes 5th highest run-scorer in Test history
Joe Root becomes the first English batter to score 13,000 Test runs, joining Tendulkar, Ponting, Dravid, and Kallis.
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Netflix turns LA's Fonda Theatre into haunted prom for 'Fear Street: Prom Queen'
Netflix recreated a haunted 1988 prom to celebrate its new slasher film, Fear Street: Prom Queen.
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Mexican singer Julión Álvarez cancels concerts after US revokes his visa
Mexican singer Julión Álvarez cancels Texas concert after US revokes his and his band’s visas, he announced.
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New footage released captures sound of OceanGate's Titan imploding
US Coast Guard release footage capturing sound of Titan's implosion before final message during doomed Titanic voyage.
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Shadab Khan expresses disappointment with Islamabad United's HBL PSL X exit
Shadab Khan commits to returning stronger next HBL PSL season after Islamabad United’s defeat in the playoffs.
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Ryan McMahon clutch as Colorado Rockies stun New York Yankees
Rockies rally past Yankees 3-2 at Coors Field as Ryan McMahon’s two-run double seals Colorado’s 1st Friday night win.
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Australia launches clean-up after floods kill five and damage over 10,000 homes
Damage assessments begin in NSW after floods destroy homes, cut off towns, and damage 10,000+ properties
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'Wheel of Time' cancellation leaves fans furious over unfinished story
Amazon cancels The Wheel of Time after Season 3, prompting severe backlash on social media from the series' fans.
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Pascal Siakam destroys Knicks in MSG as Fever take 2-0 lead in East finals
Pascal Siakam scores playoff career-high 39 as Pacers defeat Knicks 114-109 to take 2-0 lead in East finals.
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Times Square screens 'Love Guru' trailer in historic moment for Pakistani cinema
Love Guru to hit cinemas this Eid.
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Teoscar Hernández leads Dodgers to 7-5 win against Mets in chaotic game
Teoscar Hernández’s 13th-inning RBI double seals 7–5 win for Dodgers in wild, rain-delayed game at Citi Field.
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Sheinelle Jones speaks publicly after husband Uche Ojeh's death
Today’s Sheinelle Jones speaks publicly after the death of husband Uche Ojeh, who died of glioblastoma at age 45.
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Dozens of miners rescued after shaft collapse at Sibanye gold mine in South Africa
Health officials confirm all miners are in stable condition.
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Trump slashes National Security Council staff in major restructuring
Move follows Trump's earlier removal of former NS adviser Mike Waltz with Rubio serving as interim head of NSC instead
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Woman killed by husband
Solangi disclosed that Ayesha had married Ismail six months ago
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Injured protestor dies; dozens arrested outside hospital
Hundreds of political workers gathered outside the hospital
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Cavalcade attacked; all remain safe
The police later booked more than six dozen people in an FIR besides arresting a few of them.
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WB team, first lady visit houses for flood victims
The delegation toured the Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Jam Sahib
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City safe from 'Shakti'
The system is expected to move northwards towards India
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Orangi no more a slum, PA told
CM's advisor on settlements says regularisation of katchi abadis underway
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LG members march to Sindh Assembly
On the occasion, he demanded Rs500 billion funds immediately for the progress and development of Karachi.
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Measles claims territory in District East
With no vaccination drive conducted this year, the latest outbreak continues to threaten the safety of children
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President confers awards on military, political leadership for roles in Marka-e-Haq
Field Marshal received Hilal-e-Jurat, Air Chief Hilal-e-Imtiaz, while CJCSC and Naval Chief conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz
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Police roll out comprehensive security plans for Chehlum processions
Islamabad, Karachi police finalise security plans; thousands deployed to ensure safe and smooth Friday processions
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PM Shehbaz calls for fast-tracking of Islamabad Technology Park project
PM expressed displeasure over slow progress, directing authorities to ensure completion within the original timeframe
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Top court's revised rules 2025 embrace digital technology
SC bar association decries lack of consultation
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World leaders congratulate Pakistan on Independence Day
Felicitations pour in from US, China, UAE, Russia and others
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President, PM underscore unity, justice in Independence Day messages
Victory over India boosted public confidence, elevated Pakistan’s standing on the global stage: Zardari
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Armed forces congratulate nation on Independence Day
Evoke Quaid's message of faith, unity and discipline for a resilient, progressive Pakistan
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Explainer: Is Pakistan celebrating its 78th or 79th Independence Day?
This confusion arises almost every year, and 2025 is no exception
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Pakistan celebrates Independence Day in spirit
Flag hoisting ceremonies, fireworks, festivities held across country
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Over 500 social media accounts 'linked to banned militant groups' banned in Pakistan
Facebook, TikTok complied with 90% of Islamabad's removal requests while X and Whatsapp catered to 30%
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At least four cops martyred, seven injured in multiple militant attacks in K-P
Security forces launch search operation to catch perpetrators behind attacks on police checkpoints
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Google doodle commemorates Pakistan's Independence Day
New doodle shows green and white flying high with 'Google' written in the sky
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Azadi Train chugs off with great fanfare
Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon and Culture and Tourism Minister Zulfiqar Ali green-flagged the train at a ceremony
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US CG tours Hyd, Jamshoro
Urbom also visited the National Incubation Center, where he participated in a US Lincoln Corner-hosted event
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Bilawal hits out at PM for K-IV delay
PPP chairperson inaugurates New Hub Canal
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Rupee extends rally with gains of 20 paisa
Rises to 282.22/$ in inter-bank; gold slips Rs200 despite global hike
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Industrial zone on PSM land planned
ECC also diverts Rs2.9b publicity funds to upgrade PTV World for global outreach
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SBP warns of significant risks
MPC report flags inflationary pressures, urges fiscal discipline and reforms
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Stocks give up early gains, succumb to profit-booking
KSE-100 index loses 476 points in ongoing consolidation phase
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Gold continues downward trend
Silver prices rose, per tola up Rs59
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Trade deficit widens 44% in July
Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports
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Sindh unveils SEPRA plan for cheaper power
Provincial authority to set independent tariffs
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Bourse enters consolidation phase
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view
Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd
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Pak-China conference to target $1.2b momentum
Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties
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Sesame project targets 5,000-tonne exports
Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab
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Auto sales plunge 49% post-budget
June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise
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Penalties on rice exporters waived
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks
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NTC seeks zero duty on iron, steel raw material
On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs
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OICCI proposes more climate finance, business role
Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap
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26 migrants dead in two shipwrecks off Italy
Two boats left Tripoli, Libya, earlier in day, according to the Italian coastguard
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US HR report says India acts minimally
Pakistan rarely acts against rights abuses
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Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
European Union and 26 countries condemned the “unimaginable levels” of suffering
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At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Boat with 97 migrants wrecks 14 miles off Lampedusa; up to 17 missing, 60 survivors rescued and brought to island
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Russian forces pierce Ukraine lines
Situation seen as quite chaotic along front lines
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US, China extend tariff truce, calming tensions
Truce offers a reprieve for global markets and businesses
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic in Cincinnati
The Spaniard reaches the Cincinnati Open last 16
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Barca aim to add steel to youthful flair
The Liga champions look to improve their defence in the new season
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Hameed-ul-Haq asks PTF to hunt fresh talent
The former Davis Cupper has been a critic of the federation's policies
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Gul blames weak captaincy for ODI defeat
WI ended 34-year wait to win ODI series against Pak
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Pak bowlers climb in ICC rankings
Pace spearhead Haris Rauf also jumps two places
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Shaheens gear up for Darwin challenge
Muhammad Irfan Khan's men will begin their campaign today
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Akhtar slams Pak team after ODI disappointment
He blames Pakistan's failures on flawed policies rather than individual players
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Bring on Eng sledging during Ashes: Boland
He enjoyed watching England and India battle it out
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Rizwan praises WI execution
The visitors were humbled in the series decider at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy
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Pakistani athlete wins 3 gold medals at 2025 Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia
Tayiba Ashraf says this achievement is a gift to Pakistan for Independence Day
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on Wirtz, Ekitike, Kerkez and Frimpong
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Gavaskar questions Tendulkar, Anderson snub
He says both legends should have been invited for Test finale
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Prendergast seals top spot in ICC rankings
She was rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan
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Brevis stars as SA level T20 series
The right-hander smashes 125 not out off just 56 balls