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Law must prevail over force, Pakistan tells UNSC
Envoy says selective application of legal norms deepening global instability, weakening multilateral system
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HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally
Framework will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, plans to extend to all public universities
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Punjab prohibits kites with religious, political imagery ahead of Basant
Move comes amid reports that kites bearing number 804 being prepared for the festival
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Security withdrawn from MQM-P leaders as political tensions rise in Karachi
Party links move to criticism of PPP govt after Gul Plaza fire; emergency presser called
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China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand
Clean energy expansion offsets rising demand and higher US coal use
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India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says
Modi hails agreement after years of talks as both sides seek alternatives to US-led trade ties
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Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans
ONE Data report finds debt payments now exceed fresh financing for many low-income countries
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
Attal says ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts facing deactivation by year's end
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TTAP, JUI-F announce separate Feb 8 protests
Nationwide strike to mark the 'rigged' elections of 2024
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PCB keeps options open on T20 World Cup participation
Naqvi says final decision delayed by a week
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K-P sounds alarm on 'withheld' NFC funds
In letter to PM, CM Afridi flags Rs54.4b, says merged districts hit hardest
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‘One law for all’: Lawmakers move to end dual citizenship for top bureaucrats
Parliamentary panel backs ban, questions why officials enjoy privileges denied to elected
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Timely promotion is a right, says SC
Court holds that administrative inefficiency, poor governance, or inaction cannot be used to deny lawful rights
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PMD forecasts more rain, snowfall
Thunderstorm expected in K-P, Kashmir, G-B, Islamabad
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Bill proposes voluntary student drug screening
Positive drug test result alone cannot be used as grounds to deny admission
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President approves domestic violence bill
Zardari also signs six other parliamentary laws
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Minister rolls out SHUKRA for passport services
A state-of-the-art monitoring system designed to track passport applications, printing
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PM orders tapping gemstone reserves
Shehbaz urges full policy implementation with help of global experts
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Panel recommends annual hajj quota for MNAs
Suggests sending delegation to offer salutations to Holy Prophet (PBUH
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Heirs automatically inherit tenancy: SC
However, payments made in name of deceased do not fulfill legal obligations
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Pakistan, Myanmar agree to deepen ties
Dar, Than Swe sign MoU on political consultations
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PSX edges lower amid policy rate concern
KSE-100 index sheds 579 points as investor caution erases early gains
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KE exits Al Jomaih Power lawsuit
SECP directive and ongoing court stay continue to bar changes to board composition
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Gold surges past Rs532,000 on global rally
Silver rockets 15% in one day, outshines yellow metal in international market
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IMF growth target in doubt as exports, investment, agriculture lag
Business leaders question IMF's 3.2% growth projection despite easing inflation
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'Seasonal factors caused circular debt hike'
Circular debt declined significantly during fiscal year 2024-25 to Rs1,614 billion
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Govt shelves proposal to revoke APL agreement
Decides to opt for alternative use of strategic petroleum pipelines
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Railways sets up one-window facility for investors
Aims to streamline freight, logistics and speed up commercial decisions
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Business community slams SBP for Holding Policy Rate at 10.5%
Industry in uproar, says SBP is overly cautious when businesses need single digits for revival, survival
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Rate held at 10.5% despite macro gains
SBP defies rate-cut expectations, cites inflation risks, external vulnerabilities
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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
Iran's foreign ministry warned of a comprehensive and regret-inducing response to any aggression
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EU, India conclude major trade deal
60 billion euros ($69 billion) in trade in services
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Bangladesh probes India power overpricing
Finds 'egregious anomalies' in cross-border supply deal with Adani
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Bitter cold grips millions in US
Sweeping snowstorm knocks out power, paralyses transportation
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Trump in bid to quell Minneapolis ICE unrest
US president sends border czar to Minnesota
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RCB begins relocation of over 700 trees
Plantation to be shifted before construction of three underpasses
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Loudspeaker vending banned in Rawalpindi
Court cites disturbance to patients, elderly citizens and students
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Inflation spirals as Ramazan nears
Price of a 79-kg bag of flour, refined flour increased by Rs1,350
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Belgian photographer unveils Kashmir series
Photo exhibit by Cédric Gerbehaye explores memory, human rights & condition
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Aunt held for killing infant
Investigators say accused confessed to committing crime out of jealousy
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Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates urge govt to form committee for their release
Father of one of hostages says he was going from place to place in distress in search of his son's safe recovery
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FM Dar, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, peace efforts
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties
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Iranian crew members from seized MV Touska return home, state media says
Dar says Pakistan expresses its appreciation to US, Iran and remains committed to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy
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HRCP flags shrinking civic space, judicial concerns in annual report
Report highlights use of legal and institutional mechanisms to curb dissent, including cybercrime and anti-terror laws
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10 found dead in Karachi due to intense heat
CM Murad expresses deep sorrow over deaths, urges citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity
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Rising medicine costs push patients to brink
Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures
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16 Pakistani entrepreneurs, business leaders join SelectUSA Investment Summit
US Chargé d’Affaires welcomes Pakistani delegates, calling summit a premier event promoting foreign investment in US
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IHC issues detailed verdict in One Constitution Avenue case, rules buyers have no legal claim to ownership
Court directs investors to seek redress from the appropriate forum
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Fact check: Videos of spectators chanting slogans in favour of Imran during HBL PSL 11 final are old, doctored
Analysis found mismatched audio and video, with unsynced lip movements and facial expressions in clip
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£190m case: IHC disposes of Imran, Bushra's sentence suspension appeals, sets May 7 for main appeals
Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous
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Bilawal hails national unity, armed forces' role against India during Marka-e-Haq
Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but will never compromise on its defence
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Tremors felt in Islamabad after 5.2-magnitude quake near Tajikistan border: PMD
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed
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One year on, military courts convicts await right to appeal
May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency
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IHC to hear Imran X account plea today
Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician
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Achakzai links Imran access to deescalation
Says those controlling jail meetings hold key to easing tensions
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Oil up as US-Iran deal remains elusive
Brent crude futures were up $1.22, or 1.1%, to $109.39 a barrel at 0909 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Bulls take centre stage as KSE-100 up 3,000 points
Hopes of US–Iran peace pact, stable oil prices keep market in green territory
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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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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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City in US injures 10, more feared
No suspects were in custody following the shooting just after 9pm at a party at Arcadia Lake
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Iran reviewing US peace proposal, says foreign ministry spokesperson
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
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Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted
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Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius
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Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack
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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC
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King Charles grasped 'opportunity' on US trip, palace says
King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
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Detention of two flotilla activists extended
Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning
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Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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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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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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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












































































































