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Europe swelters as surprise early summer heatwave spreads
Tens of thousands of people have died in Europe during past heatwaves
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Senators seek arms licences
Senator Palwasha Khan raised the issue of halted arms license issuance to parliamentarians
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PPP endorses need for dialogue with PTI
Supports action against ex-ruling party lawmakers in Punjab
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PTI leaders link talks with Imran meeting
Incarcerated leaders urge dialogue to resolve crisis
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PA speaker moves to de-seat 26 MPAs
The directive came during a meeting between the speaker and legal experts
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Pak, India exchange prisoner lists
Uphold 2008 consular access deal with July 1 exchange
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N Waziristan polio case takes tally to 14
Polio is a highly infectious and incurable disease that can cause lifelong paralysis
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Knitwear exports to China rise 11%
Growth reflects Pakistan's increasing presence in Chinese market
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PSX reaches new peak above 128,000
KSE-100 index surges 2.05% on positive macroeconomic indicators
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Govt pledges sustainable agriculture at FAO floor
Rana Tanveer presents national reforms, food security agenda aimed at modernising agricultural sector
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Farmers demand end to GST on local cotton
Declining production, rising input prices, and tax burden push growers toward crisis point
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Import duties on food, auto cut
Food chains, vehicle importers, and sugar millers will benefit from reduction
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Customs Appraisement collects Rs3.3tr on imports
Chief Collector said that major reforms introduced on the appraisement side have been successfully implemented
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PSX tops Asian markets with 60% return
Analysts credit macro stability, investor confidence, and low valuations for best regional performance in FY25
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Govt unveils plans to expand Gwadar port
Maritime minister announces new ferry routes, shipping lines to expand regional connectivity
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Gold up Rs6,600 on global jitters
Trump tariffs, weaker dollar lift safe-haven asset demand
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Govt rules out power surcharge
Consumers fear Rs3.23-per-unit surcharge to recover cost of bank loans
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US to revoke Bob Vylan's visas after Glastonbury chants
Band's anti-Israel stance causes international furore
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Wimbledon's top strawberry faces juicy competition
New crop rivals fan favourite Malling Centenary
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Netflix, NASA team up for space content
Viewers to enjoy space exploration from home
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Is AI a scheming liar?
Researchers warn unchecked technology may thwart creators
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Valentino CEO calls in sick amid profit cuts
Italian luxury brand takes hit amid sector slowdown
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Mehar Bano slams the dark side of showbiz
Actor criticised industry-wide harassment
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Pakistani art under siege
Indian government seeks to eradicate influence of Pakistani artists – again
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Rs50b uplift fund released with start of new fiscal
The funds will be directed toward key sectors including health, education, irrigation, road infrastructure, and energy
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Sudden water surge caused Swat tragedy
Report cites river rising from 6,738 to 77,782 cusecs, leaving family stranded
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Shrinking glaciers: a threat to ecological balance
However, their rapid retreat due to global warming is posing a grave threat
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Next quarter to see massive projects: Sharjeel
He mentioned that funds are being released on a priority basis
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Mystery deepens in Rs130m PECHS heist
Victim, suspects acquaintances, go to same gym, hang out together
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Govt's ban on plastic bags goes unnoticed
Grocery stores, general shops, franchises openly violate the ban
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Sindh completes country's largest hiring of teachers
Sardar Shah informed that offer letters were issued to 93,118 teachers
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Karachi's water supply from Dhabeji resumes
The repair work was delayed due to the stagnant rainwater
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KMC ends charged parking at 32 roads
This move is part of a decision announced earlier this year by Mayor Murtaza Wahab
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Gas utility says not at fault for dug up roads
Paid over Rs11b to KMC and towns for repair works
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Summer water crisis hits Murree
Citizens are urging the Deputy Commissioner to ensure uninterrupted water delivery
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Woman jailed for 'poisoning' three kids
Police say children's mysterious deaths sparked registration of case against mother
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Seven of a family hurt in gas explosion
The incident occurred at the house of Hussain Shah early morning.
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Life sentence overturned in child rape case
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani issued a detailed verdict nullifying the trial court's decision
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Commuting costlier after fuel shock
Disputes between passengers, transporters become common after new fares unveiled
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Kids tortured for mango 'theft'
Police book orchard owner, two others
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Pakistan Army hits back after night of Afghan fire across multiple fronts
At least 19 Afghan posts that allegedly facilitated terrorist groups were successfully targeted, say security sources
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Pakistan 107-1 at lunch in first South Africa Test
Haq was unbeaten on 59 while skipper Shan Masood was 44 not out
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Speeding dumper kills one, injures three outside Karachi's Edhi Centre
Enraged bystanders pelt stones at dumper, smash windows
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PM Shehbaz praises army for ‘strong and effective’ response to Afghan aggression
'Our defence lies in capable hands, and we know well how to safeguard every inch of our homeland,' he said
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Traffic paralysis grips Rawalpindi following major route closures
M1, M2, M3, M4 motorways operate normally with traffic flowing toward Peshawar, Lahore, Multan
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Gilgit housewife loses Rs500,000 in online scam
Stay alert, stay informed, protect your digital wallet before it’s too late
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Seventh-grader commits suicide over academic stress in Karachi
Police state incident appears suicide; further investigations to determine exact circumstances surrounding death
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Sindh gears up for anti-polio drive
Sindh Chief Secretary instructs all deputy commissioners to submit daily reports on vaccine refusals
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Saudi investors offered 10-year tax waiver
Punjab CM expresses desire to form joint working groups between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in priority sectors
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English Linguistics Is Not Linguistics: why HEC postgraduate policy concerns?
In an attempt to standardise English studies, the HEC’s recent policy has blurred essential disciplinary boundaries
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A wall that speaks: Lahore Fort’s unending mosaic
In his book, Prof Dr Kanwal Khalid tries to decode the mysteries of Lahore Fort’s Picture Wall.
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Sip by Sip on the New Silk Road
BRI’s real infrastructure runs through tea cups, railways, bridges and the quiet work of friendships
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The illusion of peace in Gaza
Even as Trump and other leaders convene in the Middle East, analysts warn that the ceasefire will remain fragile
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Steve review: everybody wants to be saved
Cillian Murphy’s portrait of emotional exhaustion is restrained yet haunting in Netflix's newly released film
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The great COP out?
Leading experts share why they have lost hope in international action on climate change
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Pakistan's pension reform leaves out armed forces—70% of total costs
Experts warn new scheme may collapse without armed forces' inclusion, safeguards
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US retailers pull Chinese electronics
FCC to vote on Oct 28 to block approval of devices with Covered List parts, revoke authorisations
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Profit-taking ends five-week rally at PSX
KSE-100 index plunges 5,892 points, or 3.5%, as market correction deepens
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FinMin to attend IMF, World Bank meetings
Departs for US where he will meet officials of multilateral lenders
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China, Pakistan sign RMB 5b water deal
Cyclon Tech, Shaanxi Water Group to develop smart irrigation, flood management projects enhancing climate resilience
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Commerce minister stresses citrus quality enhancement
Says regaining competitive advantage in global markets key priority
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Coastal tourism brings in $300m
Maritime minister urges stronger regional cooperation, eco-tourism to protect habitats along Indus Flyway
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FBR collects record Rs2b in wedding taxes
Tax revenue jumps 19% in FY25 as authorities move to document event management sector
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia explore downstream projects
KCCI, Saudi delegation discuss petrochemical, industrial investment opportunities
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Palm oil central to food security
Pakistan's reliance on edible oil reflects deep trade connection with Indonesia
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Gold prices rise in global, local markets
Price of gold per tola increases by Rs 2,100
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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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Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs
Beijing cites US blacklisting Chinese firms, imposing port fees on Chinese ships
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Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
Hundreds of trucks per day expected to surge into Gaza carrying food, medical aid
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Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal
Araqchi said Tehran will not give up its 'right to enrich uranium'
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North Korea holds military parade
Shows off new intercontinental missile
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Biden undergoing radiation therapy
Biden had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that spread to his bones
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Hamas warns tough talks ahead
Returning Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins
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The great COP out?
Leading experts share why they have lost hope in international action on climate change
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No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast leaves 18 missing
last leveled a building at Accurate Energetic Systems’ Bucksnort site, west of Nashville, on Friday
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Hamas ready to fight if Gaza war resumes, denies disarmament
US president says Hamas disarmament will be addressed in the second phase of the peace plan
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Trump blames Democrats as he lays off thousands of federal workers amid shutdown
About 300,000 federal workers were already set to leave jobs this year in downsizing process
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Drone, artillery strike kill at least 60 in Sudan’s El-Fasher
the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces intensifies its assault on the besieged western city
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Qatar to build Air Force training facility at US base in Idaho
Initial deployment includes about a dozen aircraft and roughly 300 personnel from both countries over next decade
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Nobel Peace Prize chair addresses Trump’s campaign for the award
Nobel Committee chair addresses Trump’s push for Peace Prize amid Machado’s win
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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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Pakistan crush Malaysia 7-2 in Sultan of Johor Cup opener
Sufyan led the charge with a superb hat-trick, while Nadeem scored twice in Pakistan's emphatic win in Johor Bahru
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Key moments defining Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Rising stars, record crowds, and thrilling performances are shaping a memorable tournament so far
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Spinners keep India in command
Captain Gill scored an unbeaten ton as India reach 518/5d
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England's Brook wary of Australia despite Cummins injury concern
The vice-captain warns the side to stay alert as opponents remain a formidable challenge
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Balogun equalises as US held 1-1 by Ecuador
Pochettino’s side display fighting spirit in Austin, bouncing back strongly after an early setback
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Gauff outclasses Paolini in straight sets to reach Wuhan final
The French Open Champion had lost all three meetings she had with the Italian in 2025, previously
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Pakistan set to begin new ICC WTC cycle
They will host defending champions South Africa in two-match series
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Unwell Djokovic defeated in Shanghai semis by qualifier Vacherot
The Serb former world number one began having issues in his left leg at the start of the seventh game
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Messi-less Argentina down Venezuela in friendly
Inter Miami star Messi looked on from the stands as the Albiceleste eased to victory
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Captain Mbappe out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland with sore ankle
The superstar's absence adds to the long list of forwards unavailable for October's World Cup qualifiers
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World champion Bol excited to swap from 400m hurdles to 800m
The Dutchwoman has collected five straight Diamond League titles in her signature 400m event
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England World Cup spots available for top characters: Tuchel
The German retained the squad from last month's qualifying wins against Andorra and Serbia for Thursday's friendly
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Kimmich brace sinks Luxembourg in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
Germany showed the poise and swagger that had abandoned them so far in their World Cup qualifying campaign
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Shadab Khan back in action after recovering from shoulder injury
The all-rounder shares glimpses of his intense training sessions
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Mbappe scores and assists in France's 3-0 win over Azerbaijan in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
France miss key players but maintain unbeaten qualifier streak