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Real fertility crisis in Pakistan
The concerns about fertility as an existential threat are largely overstated
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Should Iran have the bomb?
The world must believe in the value system which is rule-based and egalitarian
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Big powers need to reassess postures towards Pakistan, India
The impact of the unfolding great power competition has become particularly acute within South Asia
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Hasina's conviction
Revelations since Hasina's departure show that she held the courts in the same contempt that she held democracy
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Idle funds, stalled progress
Pakistan cannot afford to let development funds lie idle, especially in a time of economic recovery
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Regime change in K-P?
The seasoned men at the helm in Islamabad should desist from any such brinkmanship
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Middle power, major impact
Middle East remains a region where missteps by even peripheral actors can have oversized consequences
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Moscow accepts Taliban envoy, marking formal recognition of Afghan govt
Russia says recognising Taliban will boost productive bilateral ties across various fields
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NDMA issues new alert for heavy rain, storms across country
Flooding expected in several areas, with authorities on alert for possible flash floods and urban inundation
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Karachi traffic plan for Muharram processions
MA Jinnah road to be closed for security measures
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Construction along Swat River diverted water flow, leading tourists into danger: report
Inquiry also reveals tourists ignored security guard's warning before entering river
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Helmets made compulsory for motorcycle riders in Islamabad regardless of gender
ITP CTO Zeeshan Haider says after two weeks, fines would be imposed on those found violating the rule
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PM, military leadership played key role in brokering Iran-Israel ceasefire: Naqvi
Interior minister lauds the way PM negotiated with world leaders during Israel-Iran conflict, calling it proud moment
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Govt announces July 5-6 holidays on account of Ashura
PM Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure strict law and order during processions and majalis
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Putin tells Trump Russia will not 'give up' on aims in Ukraine: Kremlin
US paused key weapons shipments to Ukraine over low stockpiles, Reuters sources say
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Hamas seeks truce assurances amid deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza
Trump says Israel accepted 60-day ceasefire plan with Hamas to negotiate path toward ending the Gaza war
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PM arrives in Azerbaijan for 17th ECO Summit
The summit in Khankendi from July 3–4 will see the PM outline Pakistan’s stance on key regional and global issues
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Bomb threat briefly halts flights at Ottawa and Montreal airports
NAV Canada got bomb threats at several sites, evacuated staff safely, and warned travelers of possible delays
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Stocks continue bull-run, reach fresh peak
KSE-100 index rises 343 points, aided by forex reserves buildup
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Pakistan secures five medals at Asian Junior Squash Championship
Five of six Pakistani players emerged victorious in their respective matches at the ongoing event in South Korea
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Top Russian navy general killed in Ukraine, Moscow says
At least 10 senior Russian commanders killed or assassinated by Kyiv since war began, reports say
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Imran involved in May 9 conspiracy, rules LHC
Court dismisses former premier's post-arrest bail plea, noting sufficient grounds for criminal conspiracy, abetment
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s pledge to eliminate polio
Lauds health staff, provinces and police for driving the campaign forward
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PM pushes for cashless economy to boost transparency
Total volume of digital payments projected to grow from Rs7.5b to Rs12b
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India blocks Pakistani celebrities social media accounts again
Cites 'technical glitch' as reason for accounts being briefly accessible for Indian users
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India ramps up security in Pahalgam as month-long pilgrimage begins
45,000 troops deployed with surveillance tech to oversee gruelling trek to cave dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva
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Iran charges French pair of espionage for Israel
Both suspects, detained in 2022, accused of conspiring to overthrow regime
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French, Pakistani mountaineers pioneer new Golden Peak route
New 1,800 m route, named 'Zindabad', is expected to be one of this summer’s most notable climbs in country
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Four pro-Palestine protesters face charges for damaging planes at UK air base
Suspects aged between 22 and 35 due to appear in London court for offences linked to terrorism, say police
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Air chief marshal lauds parliament for support in face of Indian aggression
Expresses gratitude to legislators for fostering national unity, solidarity
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Third interstellar object detected racing through solar system
Designated 3I/Atlas, this is likely the largest yet detected and has been classified as a comet, or cosmic snowball
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Pakistan seeks immediate UNSC action to counter Haiti gang crisis
In first formal meeting after assuming presidency Pakistan stresses time for 'half measures' in Haiti is over
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At least four dead, dozens missing as ferry sinks off Bali
Rough seas and winds hamper rescue, no official word yet on passengers' nationalities
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Monsoon currents, westerly wave to bring more rain across Pakistan: PMD
Partly cloudy skies with chances of rain may affect the capital on Thursday, Friday
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Punjab forest department targets timber mafia in major crackdown
Officials apprehended multiple suspects, seized a vehicle filled with illegal timber in Rahim Yar Khan district
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Failing justice system breeds authoritarianism, graft: SC
Justice Minallah's ruling calls for sweeping reforms to uphold constitutional rights
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Israel kills over 139, injures 487 in Gaza today
UN urges countries to cut trade and financial ties with Israel
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PML-N emerges biggest beneficiary of CB ruling
ECP distribution of reserved seats complete parliament
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AC, Tehsildar among five martyred in Bajaur blast
Official vehicle targeted near Sadiqabad Phatak in Khar Tehsil
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Pahalgam: Quad avoids blaming Pakistan
Pahalgam: Quad avoids blaming Pakistan
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Gandapur throws down the gauntlet
CM warns against toppling K-P govt; Calls federal govt 'a disgraceful stain on state'; PTI to shield province, Imran
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PAF chief visits US to seek deeper defence ties
PAF chief visits US to seek deeper defence ties
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Hasina gets six months in jail
Sentenced in absentia for BD contempt of court
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SBBA denounces PBF's discriminatory attitude
Association polls in Karachi on July 19: Tariq Hussain
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Madrid oust Juve, BVB reach CWC quarters
Los Blancos will face Borussia Dortmund in the last eight
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Pakistani diplomats attend urs in Delhi
Lay chaddars at shrines of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, Amir Khusro
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Government establishes Pakistan Crypto Council to regulate digital assets
Chaudhry says regulation to prevent crypto misuse
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Imran disputes witness, calls gifts case 'fake'
Questions FIA's jurisdiction; Bushra cites contradictions in prosecution's timeline
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Gandapur's 'missing resignation' stalls K-P power transition
Imran backs Afridi, warns against interference
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FO presses Kabul on cross-border terrorism
Diplomatic observers believe the timing of the Afghan foreign minister's visit is significant
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DG ISPR blames K-P lapses for terror surge
Warns against politicising counterterror fight; Says weak governance fuels crime-terror nexus; 769 terrorists killed
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PIA fleet turning into scrapyard: engineers
Say number of operational aircraft reduced from 34 to 12 due to negligence
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PPP warns calm is temporary
Chan says 'guns silenced till CEC moot'; Gilani asserts party owes no loyalty to PML-N
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Lyari gangs now a thing of past: Lanjar
Home minister says gang lords trying to re-emerge are being 'eliminated'
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Widening trade deficit causes alarm
Industrialists demand timely measures to avert threat to stability
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PSX dips on sell-off, geopolitical concerns
Stocks slide for fifth session in a row; KSE-100 index sheds 1,433 points
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Weekly SPI rises 4.34% YoY on food price volatility
Index edges up 0.17% vs previous week as chicken, flour, onion prices climb
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PNSC to buy three vessels to expand fleet
Purchase of Aframax and MR-2-class oil tankers will cost $193m
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Punjab eyes hefty investment
Designs state-of-the-art complex for Chinese investors, expands industrial base
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Reference price for FWBL sale proposed
Transaction being negotiated with nominated entity of UAE govt
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Auto sales jump 67% year-on-year
Surge comes on low base; rise 22% MoM, reaching 17,174 units in September
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Pakistan, S Arabia explore new trade, investment avenues
FinMin says partnership entering strategic phase to deepen economic collaboration
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SBP pumps Rs3.45tr into market
Gold slips but silver soars to all-time high amid global supply crunch
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$30b gap found in import records
Govt reportedly admits data was incomplete, with some import figures missing
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PSX ends 5-week rally on profit-taking
KSE-100 plunges 1,433 points, dips below 164,000 in turbulent session
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PSX downtrend enters fourth day
Index falls for 4th straight day, sheds 736 points on selling by local, foreign players
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SBP sees recovery, analysts disagree
Governor projects stability while economists call optimism misplaced
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FX reserves up $20m despite debt payments
SBP's holdings increase to $14.42b; gold steady against global decline
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Programme unveiled to help banks manage climate risks
Fellowship will enable financial sector channel more investment into clean energy, resilient infrastructure
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Trump escalates trade war with China
US president threatens new tariffs, calls off meeting with Xi Jinping
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Israel ceases fire, begins troop pullback
Exhausted Gazans start returning home
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Russia strikes Ukraine's power lifelines
Child killed, dozens injured as over a million left without electricity
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US govt shutdown takes its toll
White House says 'substantial' layoffs have begun
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Aid agencies push for full access to Gaza
UNICEF appeals for urgent deliveries; WFP prepares 600-truck daily operation amid fragile ceasefire
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India upgrades ties with Afghanistan
India upgrades ties with Afghanistan
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Gaza civil defence reports return of 200,000 residents after truce begins
Rescue workers began retrieving bodies from vast stretches of debris after the ceasefire took effect
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Multiple dead, several missing after blast at US explosives plant
Accurate Energetic Systems develops, manufactures and stores explosives for several stakeholders
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White House slams Nobel committee for snubbing Trump in Peace Prize decision
obel Committee awards Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado for bravely resisting authoritarian rule
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Taiwan strengthens air defence with 'T-Dome' system
Existing air defence systems based around US-made Patriot and Taiwan-developed Sky Bow missiles
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7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines
Strikes Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ that experiences over 800 earthquakes annually
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Trump hopes dashed for Nobel Peace Prize as award goes to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado
Nobel jury describes Venezuela’s opposition leader María as ‘unifying’ figure in what has become a ‘brutal state’
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India to reopen embassy in Kabul after four years
Closer bilateral ties to benefit Afghanistan’s 'national devlopment, regional stability,' says Indian minister
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Israel ceases fire and Gazans begin trek home
US confirms first phase completed of truce as Israel halts fire
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Mariners fan catches Cal Raleigh home run, changes shirt to mark No. 62
Fan catches Cal Raleigh homer, updates ‘Dump Here’ shirt to No. 62
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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns play two sold-out pre-season games in Macau
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Visa delays cast doubt over Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup qualifier
Both football federations have referred the matter to the AFC for a final decision
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Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarters
He overcame fatigue and an ankle injury to outlast Spain’s Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2
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Gerrard brands failed England generation 'egotistical losers'
The former captain says the squad lacked unity off the pitch
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Lyon exact revenge on Arsenal in Women's Champions League
Barcelona thrashed Bayern Munich 7-1 on Tuesday
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England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
France, Spain, Croatia, and Switzerland could also secure early qualification
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UFC star McGregor suspended over missed drug tests
Former champion missed three tests last year
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NFL fines Cowboys owner Jones $250,000 over gesture to fans
Jones claims he was trying to show thumbs up
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McDavid signs two-year Oilers deal on eve of NHL season
Edmonton captain shows loyalty to franchise, opting for stability over a bigger payday elsewhere
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Goal-shy Salah seeks change as Egypt eye World Cup place
Egypt captain hopes to rediscover his scoring touch as Pharaohs close in on World Cup qualification
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Noor Zaman stuns Marche to reach Open Squash Classic quarterfinals
US U23 reigning World Champion defeated the fifth seed in a hard-fought 3–2 battle
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Salman Ali Agha’s T20I captaincy under review amid PCB concerns
Selectors oppose Babar Azam’s T20I return, prioritizing more chances for young players
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Pakistan, India set for high-stakes hockey clash on October 14
The Men in Green will play their opening match against Malaysia on October 11
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Labuschagne out as Renshaw returns to Australia squad for India ODIs
Selectors reward Matt’s domestic form as Aussies balance workloads ahead of busy home season