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Bringing books back into focus
Pakistan's first literary thriller 'Vellichor' aims to spark conversations about reading in the digital age
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Snub to Israel apologists at the UN
Germany's failure to get a seat on the UNSC, Kyrgyzstan defeating Phillipines
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Economy and agency
We ostensibly do not have the required agency to mould our future
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From shock to pattern: Trump 1.0 and the meaning of Trump 2.0
In 2016, Trump did not emerge in a vacuum. He tapped into frustrations that had been building for years.
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Minimum wage
Pakistan's economic managers often point to improving macroeconomic indicators, easing inflation and signs of recovery
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Expanding settlements
Israel is going ahead with its ethnic cleansing exercise in the West Bank
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Looming food crisis
US-Iran conflict has taken a toll on the global economy and supply chain
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International degrees: a promise that must not become a privilege
Universities can no longer remain isolated from global academic trends
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Govt slashes petrol price by Rs4 per litre
Petrol price reduced to Rs377.78 per litre; diesel retained at Rs380.78 for next fortnight
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4.9 magnitude quake rattles Punjab, no damage reported
PDMA says no casualties reported, tremors felt across Punjab and parts of India
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Two sons of tribal elder gunned down in K-P's South Wazirsitan
Armed attack in Kari Kot Bazaar Wana, also injures one; police say attackers fled after indiscriminate shooting
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FIFA cancels mispriced free World Cup tickets after website error
The 48-team tournament runs from June 11 to July 19
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Water crisis triggers protest, traffic disruption in Karachi's Qayyumabad
Residents allege water diversion as Qayyumabad faces years-long shortage, blocking the key Karachi artery in protest
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Fact check: Has Hunza’s Attabad Lake dried into a desert? It’s not that simple
Claim was misleading as currently exposed areas may remain exposed, expand, or become submerged again in future
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Bilawal vows land and job rights for G-B, stresses value of digital connectivity
Seeks decisive mandate in G-B polls, says digital connectivity key to unlocking economic potential of region
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Celtic fans oppose potential Keane move
He is the leading contender to take charge of the Scottish champions
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Sooryavanshi in line for maiden call-up
The teenager had a stellar IPL for Rajasthan Royals
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New Zealand all out for 113
Robinson claimed fifer as England take lead
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Iran squad hand passports to US embassy
They participation in the World Cup remains uncertain
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Chwalinska bidding to take final
She will face Mirra Andreeva in the French Open final
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Shaheen Afridi defends pitch strategy
Pakistan clinched the three-match series 2-1 in Lahore
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PSX loses 700 points in range-bound trading
KSE-100 slips 0.41% to close around 170,480 as geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment
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Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies
Kingdom offering families about $105 a month for every third, subsequent child as births fall 26% since 2015
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'Albania is not for sale', protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland
Thousands march in Tirana against €1.4b resort project near protected wetland home to flamingos, sea turtles
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In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene
The power of social media trends means that for some, waiting for hours is an attraction in itself in New York
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Pakistan Embassy in Azerbaijan marks Jinnah’s 150th birth anniversary with essay competition
More than 30 Azerbaijani students took part in a competition honouring Jinnah’s leadership and legacy
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Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
Tehran demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as condition for any agreement with Washington to halt regional war
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Saira Peter set to make Royal Albert Hall debut
Known as the 'Karachi Girl', she debuts at Royal Albert Hall with a 500+ ensemble, blending Sufi and opera
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AJK govt bans Joint Awami Action Committee as tensions rise ahead of June 9 protest call
Government bans JAAC under anti-terror law, alleging involvement in terrorism and public intimidation
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US Senate passes $70b ICE funding; fails to ban Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund
Immigration, Customs Enforcement Border Patrol, have combined $100 billion in unspent funds
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Govt announces small trader scheme aiming to raise Rs50b annually
Small businesses with annual turnover of up to Rs200m to be brought into formal tax net under new initiative
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FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff
Players will be able to choose from all 48 teams competing in World Cup
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Saad Rafique vows to secure Gilgit-Baltistan's 'constitutional rights', NFC share
Says region needs long-term national consensus on political, economic future, proposes 'Charter of Gilgit-Baltistan'
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Hasan Raheem backs uncle’s G-B election bid, sharing posts and campaign clips
Singer's 'loyalty should be in the blood' remark went viral on social media after being reshared by multiple accounts
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Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
US-Israel differences 'now very public', says think-tank head
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UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs
UN says will launch fresh aid appeal with Lebanese government to seek $331.5 million to reach 1.4 million people
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US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases
Federal agency, Texas officials halt animal movement in 20-km area to stop parasite spread
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Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea's next big sector
Country is key Asian manufacturing powerhouse, home to major manufacturers of chips, electronics, cars, ships
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Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
WFP forecast as many as 45 million people could fall into acute food insecurity if oil prices remained $100/barrel
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Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress
Shares slump over 14% as weak AI chip demand wipes $315b value, chip peers fall
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Wind from Milky Way's supermassive black hole is finally discovered
Galaxies typically have supermassive black hole at core that pulls in gas and other material in surroundings
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Behroze Sabzwari's remark regarding wife sparks social media backlash
Veteran actor's comment during televised appearance draws criticism
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Lahore court grants interim bail to PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar in Momina Iqbal harassment case
Court bars Chadhar's arrest until June 24 as FIR alleges cyber harassment, blackmail and intimidation
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Faiza Hasan urges actors to guard their AI rights when signing contracts
Actor warns peers broad clauses could let production houses replicate their likeness, voice without consent
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Nadia Afgan stirs debate with repost on modesty, male gaze
Actor shares satirical clip arguing that responsibility for modesty should not fall on women alone
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Fact-check: Viral video of snow avalanche in Gilgit-Baltistan is from March 2026
Video shows an avalanche blocking a road in G-B as people in the background can be heard screaming in panic
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Gold prices fall in local market as international rates decline
Price of gold falls by Rs1,469 per tola in Pakistan
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Hadiqa Kiani shares Kenya family trip photos with son, niece
Singer calls herself 'unbelievably blessed', visits Nairobi's Giraffe Centre to support conservation work
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Social media welcomes SC verdict upholding Zahir Jaffer's death sentence
Apex court dismissed review petition filed by Jaffer's counsel in Noor Mukadam murder case
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90s actor Sami Sani makes social media comeback
Trending for dramatically different appearance, actor shares videos on kindness, perseverance and personal growth
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Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
Pak team in Switzerland for peace deal signing
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Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
Shehbaz woos Bilawal on budget backing
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What's in the MOU
What's in the MOU
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Rs3.562tr Sindh budget focuses on development
7% increase in salaries and pensions proposed Rs720b earmarked for uplift schemes Exemption threshold for agr
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Verbal slugfest breaks out in NA budget debate
PML-N, PTI lawmakers exchange insults; chair expunges remarks
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Balochistan prioritises relief
Unveils Rs1,089b budget Achieves Rs45.56b fiscal surplus Rs90b earmarked for healthcare Education sees 15%
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Nawaz seeks end to AJK sit-ins, urges talk
PML-N supremo stresses national unity, brotherhood
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NEPRA moved to raise tariff under FCA
CPPA seeks Rs0.82 per unit hike; regulator to hear petition on 30th
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PPP begins outreach to form G-B govt
Contacts made with MWM as polls body finalises results
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Current account surplus shrinks
Trade deficit widens as economic recovery lifts imports
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Oil, gas production falls short of target in FY26
Local coal beats expectations with output of 21.15 million tonnes
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IT exports hit record at $4.18b
Growth attributed to Pakistan's youth; 99% of skilled workforce in IT consists of young people
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New model to shield taxpayers from harassment
Faceless system to be launched in Oct to create blind between taxpayers and taxmen
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Sindh eyes Rs450b in sales tax
Bets on services tax to drive Rs690b provincial revenue in fiscal 2026-27
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DISCOs introduce simplified electricity bills
Energy ministry calls it step towards consumer-centric reforms
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Sindh's green push continues despite cuts
Solar, waste-to-energy projects power FY27 agenda
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PSX ends nearly flat after record rally
KSE-100 index adds 118 points in volatile session as investors seek clarity
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Footwear sector opposes Third Schedule inclusion
Says budget move will discourage documentation, put pressure on labour-intensive sector
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PSX ends flat after record rally
KSE-100 adds 118 points in a volatile session as investors seek clarity on all fronts
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Tech exports hit record $4.2b as current account returns to surplus
Adviser to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says country posts a $459m current account surplus in May
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ECC overrules objections to EVTL lease extension
Investment minister's protest rejected; inquiry ordered into lack of competitive bidding
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Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz
Brent crude futures dip 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.80 a barrel
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Punjab budget raises tax rates
Loader vehicle taxes triple; sales tax input claims capped at 12 instalments
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques
Incident comes during period of increased attacks against Palestinians
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command
Removes ‘Indo’ from title, says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques: Palestinian officials
Israel's military confirms the arson and graffiti on the mosques
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
Defends US-Iran deal, says he does not want an economic catastrophe triggered by continued Middle East war
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Clinton says Netanyahu is 'obsessed' with Iran, Saudi normalisation
Says issue of attacking Iran was a recurring topic
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name after removing 'Indo' from title
says decision reflects command's long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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China offers humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon as warring sides move to end war
Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support
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Exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali Jinnah opens in Istanbul
'The Founding Memory of a Nation' exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah's birth
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'Turkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis is worrying,' says Israeli cabinet minister
'We are witnessing the rise of a new axis,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli amid Netanyahu criticism
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Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
Domestic critics say Netanyahu focused security away from the Gaza border and disregarded Hamas as a real threat
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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US Open practice begins in Shinnecock
Scottie Scheffler is seeking a career Grand Slam
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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
He agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club
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England ready to take final step: Saka
They reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar
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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Both teams settled with a 1-1 draw
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener
Goals from Rezaeian and Mohebbi secured a point for Iran
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Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief
The NBA title was secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday
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Serena to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
She will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022
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Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
The former Liverpool coach was critical of Nagelsmann'sstarting line-up
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Iran head coach says team was ordered to leave US just after World Cup opener
Iranian national team head coach says his team is 'most repressed team in the whole World Cup'
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World Cup teams blast UEFA chief
A group of 13 World Cup teams complained about uninteresting matches
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row
Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter
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Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal
Coach says team hopes to bring joy to Iranians everywhere
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Blood sport at the White House
Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship












































































































