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Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in second Test to seal series
The hosts completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory
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Dates for Asia Cup 2025 revealed
UAE and Sri Lanka are likely to co-host the event
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Agri sector: solving the implementation impasse
Agriculture sector this year has been poor with a fall in production of most major crops and overall growth of 0.56%
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Israel-Iran conflict — how the world will change post-war
There is all the likelihood of another sovereign state being bullied and attacked by a ruthless power
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Kashmore's criminality: a way forward?
The citizens of Kashmore recently travelled to Islamabad to protest the rampant criminality
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Climate brunt on Asia
Asia's increased vulnerability to climate change also puts some of the world's most vast mountainous areas at risk
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Heavier gas burden
The lack of a progressive taxation model and repeated reliance on indirect levies do not show fiscal prudence
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Reserved seats
This was fait accompli for PTI, as its logic and argument on the reserved seats was found untenable
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Pakistan's poverty is political
A middle-aged bakery salesman I know was earning Rs7,500 until recently
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Ginny & Georgia review: a story as messy as life itself
Ginny & Georgia is a raw, unfiltered look at the ties that bind us, break us, and redeem us
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Pakistan’s financial inclusion test: a tap away but still out of reach?
Mobile wallets are rising, but trust, gender gap & low usage reveal deeper challenges
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The Iran-Israel War: lessons learnt & unlearnt
The war carries profound geostrategic, political & military implications for the broader region & the world
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AI breakthrough helps detect hidden apps on smartphones
Study finds machine learning can detect hidden vault apps on Android with up to 98% accuracy, aiding digital forensics
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G7 agrees on tax exemption framework for US, UK companies
The group has created a 'side-by-side' system after the US agreed to scrap Section 899 from Trump's tax bill
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President, PM condemn North Waziristan attack, vow to defeat terrorism
Both leaders paid tribute to the martyred soldiers and lauded security forces for killing 14 terrorists in exchange
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At least 31 dead in rain-related incidents across Punjab, K-P
PMD warns initial monsoon spell bringing heavy rain from Islamabad to Karachi, with more expected in coming days
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Birthright citizenship challenge still looms for Trump
Ruling leaves room for class actions against Trump policy challenging birthright citizenship for those born in the US
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US sanctions Sudan over alleged use of chemical weapons
Since April 2023, Sudan war sparked war crimes claims; US says RSF committed genocide in January
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ECP rejects criticism after SC ruling on reserved seats
Commission says it doesn’t alter decisions due to political pressure or for cheap popularity
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Tollinton Market revamp sparks controversy
Pet traders face uncertainty as the government orders relocation without providing an alternative site for business
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Pakistan records largest drop in default risk among emerging markets
Bloomberg names Pakistan most improved emerging market economy as default risk falls from 59% to 47% in 12 months
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Guizhou province hit again as flood submerges riverside city
Rongjiang hit by record rains twice June’s average; 6 dead, 80,000 displaced in city of 300,000 at river confluence
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13 troops martyred in suicide attack on military convoy in North Waziristan
Army chief vows to unmask the ‘true perpetrator of terrorism in the region’
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What India calls 'terrorism' is a legal struggle for rights: field marshal
Asim Munir says India is escalating tensions deliberately as Pakistan nears success in fight against terrorism
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PM extends olive branch to PTI amid reserve seats setback
Shehbaz Sharif approached PTI’s Gohar Ali Khan, extending a formal invitation for direct talks earlier this week
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Govt denies setting $100m price for Roosevelt Hotel sale
The Privatisation Commission called the valuation claim misleading, stating that no price has been fixed for the hotel
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UK distances new MI6 chief from Nazi spy grandfather
UK distances MI6's first female chief from grandfather accused of being Nazi spy known as "the butcher"
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CDA to be dissolved, all powers to shift to Metropolitan Corporation: IHC
Court directs refund of illegally collected charges
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Five IHC judges challenge SC ruling on judicial transfers, seniority
Seek stay on judicial, administrative functions of three judges transferred to IHC
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PM Shehbaz hails arbitration court ruling over IWT
PM praised Law Minister and Attorney General for their legal contributions to the case
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Swat Flash Flood: K-P announces compensation for victim's families
The Chief Secretary stated that several officials were suspended for negligence
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Trump denies reports of $30bn nuclear offer to Iran
Trump says no such deal was discussed, blasting the media for misinformation.
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China expands compensation for flood-hit communities
Central government will now bear 70% of all compensation funds, with local governments responsible for the rest
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance tech collaboration
Discuss the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Corridor to China and Central Asia
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Iran slams Trump over 'disrespectful' remarks on Supreme Leader
Iranian FM warned that such language would not help efforts to restart negotiations
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Karachi weather update: Rainfall brings a break from heat
Residents are advised to remain cautious on the roads
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Iran holds mass funeral for top brass assassinated by Israeli strikes
State funeral began in Enghelab Square; procession moving towards symbolic Azadi Square
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Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible next week
At least 14 people killed in Gaza since dawn: Medical sources
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PNSC eyes $700m freight earnings in 3 years
Plan to expand fleet, grow cargo handling, build local vessels unveiled, and push for green, digital transformation
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Role of youth stressed to tackle climate challenges
Key feature of the event was the Youth-Led Action (YLA) Showcasing Event
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CM distributes Rs400m to specially-abled people
Says 12 rehabilitation centres will be functional by end of year, one in each district
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SHC stays reversion of BPS 18 officer to 30-year-old post
LUMHS officer tells court he was stripped of years of promotions on CM's orders
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Pre-monsoon showers sweep through Sindh
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recording up to 53 millimeters rain by 5.30 pm in Tharparkar
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Two children killed, 11 injured in seminary roof collapse
Roof of only one part of the seminary caved in, children in another room remained safe
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SBCA declares 740 buildings hazardous ahead of monsoon
588 of these buildings are in the metropolis alone
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Low-cost housing projects hit dead end
Bureaucratic hindrances, lack of political will have prevented many deserving families from living
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JI riles provincial, federal govts for ignoring Karachi
The JI leader expressed these views while addressing a post budget press briefing
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Women among robbers remanded to police custody
The complainant identified the accused in the courtroom
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Gang robs car showroom owner's house
Five robbers loot Rs130m cash, cellphones, wristwatches, designer perfumes
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Downpour, flooded tracks delay trains
The Millat Express bound for Lala Musa departed at around 6:30pm instead of 4:45pm
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Four killed, 56 injured as police disperse TLP supporters in Muridke
Protesters set fire to around 40 government, private vehicles, causing extensive damage
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Border clashes rattle stocks and PSX suffers major sell-off
Investor jitters deepen amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, TLP protests, ongoing IMF talks
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Countrywide protests as TLP claims Saad Rizvi shot, injured
Schools, universities close citing security concerns
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Pakistan's top judges face dilemma judging the system that chose them
36 petitions challenge the 26th Constitutional Amendment
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TLP protest disrupts traffic, damages vehicles in Karachi
Police deploy to affected areas, restore order, disperse protesters
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PTI's Sohail Afridi elected new K-P CM
K-P CM wins with 90 votes in 145-member house, 73 needed for majority
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One man voyages into Quetta's culinary scene with seafood from Makran Coast
Makran Sea Food caters to seafood lovers in Quetta, offering fresh kingfish, prawns straight from the coast
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Pakistan warns of direct strikes on Afghan soil after cross-border attacks
Future terrorist attacks to prompt strikes inside Afghanistan
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Cotton crash pushes ginners to brink
Pakistan highest power tariffs, interest rates in region compared to rival countries
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Nationwide polio drive begins today
400,000 health workers will go door-to-door to ensure that every eligible child receives vaccine
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Caucus stresses action on child protection
Lawmakers review rising abuse cases, urge stronger safeguards
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India isn't your friend: JI chief tells Kabul
Hafiz Naeem urges Afghanistan not to allow soil to be used against Pakistan
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Rana Sanaullah urges PTI to 'stand with army'
PML-N leader says such solidarity can open a path forward for Imran's party
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Shehbaz, Nawaz discuss politics, security
PML-N leaders pore over K-P strategy, border tensions
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PTI seeks opposition support for K-P CM
Meets ANP, PML-N for getting Afridi elected unopposed
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Gold, silver hit record highs as safe-haven demand surges
Trump’s tariff warning, Fed rate cut hopes lift bullion; local gold tops Rs428,200 per tola
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Gold hits record highs as international prices surge
Price per tola rises by Rs5,500
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CPEC-II: action, not rhetoric, will deliver
Pakistan must prioritise agriculture, industrial cooperation, tech innovation and merit-based execution
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Widening inequality a source of social distress
Inflation, though showing signs of easing, continues to erode living standards of millions, threatens developmental pr
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Is the global trade order dead?
As Trump upends multilateral trade order, Global South fights back
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Pakistan's VPN conundrum may impact digital economy
Every friction point country introduces tilts competitive advantage toward rivals
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Implications of high real rate and primary surplus
With high interest rate and surplus, income-GDP growth falls, tax collection shrinks while taxes are increased
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Direct link between taxes and FDI
Pakistan's highest 29% corporate tax, plus 10% super tax, deters investors
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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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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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Imam shines as Pakistan posts 313-5 against South Africa in first Test
Pakistan slumped to 199-5, but a 114-run stand between Rizwan and Agha rebuilt the innings
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Mario Andretti wants Charles Leclerc to join Cadillac amid Ferrari uncertainty
Mario Andretti says he would sign Charles Leclerc to Cadillac immediately as Ferrari faces growing struggles
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Pakistan athletics body bans Salman Butt for lifetime
They also suspended Habib Shah for 10 years over constitutional breaches
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Pak arrive in Kuwait for AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan
Both teams are part of Group E, which also includes Myanmar and Syria
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Woods undergoes lower back disc replacement surgery
The 15-time major winner gave no timeline for his return to golf following his latest setback
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Walsh wins World Cup 50m fly in short course world record
Shaine Casas set an American record of 1:49.43 in the 200m medley ahead of Leon Marchand
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Stojkovic quits as Serbia coach after World Cup qualifier defeat
His team lost to Albania 0-1 at home
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Haq misses out on century as South Africa strike on stroke of tea
Babar Azam was unbeaten on 23
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Vacherot beats Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters
World number 204 defeated his cousin 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to capture his maiden ATP title
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Jeeno wins LPGA Shanghai after five-hole playoff
World number one carded nine-under 63 to reel in overnight Katsu at 24-under
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Schauffele ends title drought in Japan
The Olympic champion fired a dazzling seven-under 64 to hit 19-under and capture his first title of the year
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Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup as Italy stay in hunt
The 25-year-old becomes fastest player to reach 50 international goals for his country
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Messi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps
The Argentine superstar scored his 25th and 26th goals of the season
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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