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China becomes first country to surpass 5 million valid invention patents
ech transfer is rising, with enterprise patent industrialization climbing from 44.9% in 2020 to 53.3% in 2024
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Mawra Hocane puts purpose at the heart of her work
Actor chooses stories that lift women's voices and impact their lives
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Soul of Lahore reawakened at Alhamra
Sufi Festival 2025 draws thousands of visitors, blending spirituality, art, and music to reclaim the city's cultural
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Poliovirus detected in 10 out of 12 sewage samples in Karachi
Sindh CM orders intensified, strictly monitored vaccination drive across province
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Suicide note reveals Rs15m debt drove Karachi family to tragic end
Police recovered a handwritten letter by deceased, the family head and son are central figures in the case
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Residents choke as SSWMB turns open plot into dumping site in Karachi
Fire erupts for second time at garbage dump in densely populated area of Liaquatabad
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Green Compact: new era of Pak-UK climate leadership
COP30, Pakistan and the UK join forces to accelerate climate action, sharing expertise
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OIC nations' need for fairer investor-state dispute reforms
UN prepares for key ISDS reforms, OIC countries strive for balance between investor protection and sovereignty
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Between equations and expectations
Just as physics tests assumptions, students need to step outside their worldview despite societal expectations
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Manhole fund
Murtuza Wahab announces fund for streetlight and manhole cover repairs, skepticism remains over real change
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Stabilisation sans reform
IMF approves $1.3 billion for Pakistan, easing pressure, highlighting need for real structural reforms
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America's 'flexible realism'
Trump’s new National Security Strategy shifts foreign policy towards neutrality, focuses on national interests
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Iqbal's duel with Hafiz as interpreted by Bijnori
Bijnori's critique of Asrar-e-Khudi and Rumuz-e-Bekhudi, a luminous literary reflection of Iqbal's metaphysics
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Bilawal urges consensus-based approach on new provinces
Stresses decentralised economic planning, warns economy 'cannot be run with sticks'
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Pakistan releases national assessment on air pollution
Report explains documented impact on human health using clear, accessible scientific evidence
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Russia says no survivors in military cargo plane crash
Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a probe into possible violations of flight preparation rules
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Microsoft announces $17.5b investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia
Microsoft said the move follows Nadella’s earlier pledge of $3b for India’s AI and cloud buildout
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Negotiations underway as PTI sit-in continues outside Adiala jail
Sisters denied meeting PTI chief; despite police's persistent requests, Aleema refused to leave
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YouTuber Rajab Butt deported from UK after visa cancellation
He was put on a morning flight to Pakistan following his removal from the country
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At least 22 killed as fire engulfs seven-storey office block in Jakarta
At least 100 firefighters and 29 trucks battled the blaze in Kemayoran, a busy Jakarta district
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US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China, Trump says
US ends chip-sale debate, but China's push to avoid American tech clouds prospects for new deals
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Nepra approves concessional tariffs to facilitate industrial, agri sectors
Industries will be charged Rs22.98 per unit for consumption above their previous levels
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PSX smashes another record
KSE-100 ends at 169,456 as IMF tranche lands
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Three Act Murder: Plot unravels in Karachi's Gulshan Iqbal with father, son held for homicide
Father says he poisoned wife, daughter, daughter-in-law for planned suicide over mounting debt, then backed out
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SA Noori opens ‘Guardians of the Spirit’ exhibition at Artciti Gallery
Solo show features 40 paintings inspired by Sufi shrines and spiritual spaces across Karachi
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PHC refers bail pleas of CM Afridi, Asad Qaiser to larger bench
Court also extends protective bail for PTI leaders
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Murree launches crackdown on encroachments under forest land recovery policy
Action part of broader strategy aimed at eliminating long-standing encroachments, restoring forested landscapes
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Gold prices fall in global, domestic markets
10-gram gold price drops by Rs1,629
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Salah's omission from Inter game is a consequence of his actions, says Becker
He was not included in the 19-man squad for the UCL clash
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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi touch down in Australia for BBL 15
The tournament is set to begin from December 14
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Mbappe face Haaland in UCL showdown
Fractures have emerged in Xabi Alonso's Madrid project following defeat in La Liga
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Waseem vows fearless World Cup push
He says if they play good cricket on the day, they can beat any team
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Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes
England lose Mark Wood for the remainder of the series
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Veteran Lyceum teacher Hamida Osman passes away
She joined Lyceum in 1998, held a Bachelor's from Kinnaird College in English Literature
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Depleted NZ to meet upbeat WI in Wellington
The visitors put on a mammoth effort to draw the first Test in Christchurch
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Pakistan aims to export 300,000 tonnes of oranges after record harvest
Shrinking orchards, outdated varieties continue to hold back citrus potential
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Election Commission schedules Islamabad local polls for Feb 15
Election symbols will be allotted to candidates on January 16
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Pakistani celebrities stand with Ducky Bhai
Vlog garners 11 million views on YouTube, gains widespread attention on social media
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Pakistan, Indonesia sign seven MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation
Decide to promote their relations in diverse fields, including trade, culture, health, education, vocational training
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Punjab alerts public to widespread fake e-challan SMS scam
Safe City urges people to ignore suspicious links, contact 15, FIA cyber wing
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IHC issues notices in Jehangiri degree scandal
HEC, Karachi University detail alleged forgery and dual enrollment irregularities
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FCC sends Evacuee Trust Property case back to LHC for rehearing
Court observes that this was not dispute between federal, provincial governments
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Israeli forces raid UN Palestinian refugee agency building in East Jerusalem
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s move creates dangerous precedent for UN worldwide
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IHC issues stay order against CDA's operations in Muslim colony
Counsel tells court that authorities are demolishing houses without prior notice or intimation, calls it unjustified
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Three things to watch ahead of the 2026 F1 season
Mercedes, Ferrari, and newcomers like Audi and Cadillac prepare for a radical shake-up
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Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout
Fernandes, Mbeumo and Mount on target in 4–1 triumph at Molineux
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Pulisic quick-fire double sends AC Milan top of Serie A
He scored twice in 10 minutes to beat Torino 3-2
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Palmer misses Chelsea's Champions League clash with Atalanta
Maresca choosing not to risk the forward as he continues his comeback from injury
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Slot has 'no clue' whether Salah has played last Liverpool game
Head coach also insisted he is not ‘weak’ amid row
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Three brothers among four dead as shop tenancy dispute turns deadly in Nushki
Deceased were close relatives from same tribe, police say dispute between them had been ongoing for some time
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Passport department launches 24/7 digital monitoring system
Framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal












































































































