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PM reaffirms commitment to sports
Shehbaz says Pakistan backs global recognition of games' transformative power
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Hajj preparation in final stages: minister
Sardar Muhammad Yousuf confirms Hajj flight to begin from April 29
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Job offers used as bait to trap women on the rise
Increasing number of predators are luring women through employment offers made over WhatsApp
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No canals, says Khursheed Shah
PPP leader advises Punjab minister to avoid rhetoric
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JI announces protests against Israeli aggression
Hafiz Naeem condemns silence of international community, urges united voice for Al-Quds
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Hollywood eyes lucrative summer
Blockbuster season to include 'F1' and 'Mission: Impossible'
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Saboor Ali's daughter has Sajal Ali's eyes
'Aangan' actor dotes on niece in new post
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Gaza heritage goes on display in Paris institute
Exhibition highlights destruction since October 2023
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How Dananeer feels about being shipped with Ahad
Actor talks separating private life from stardom
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'I am nothing without my sister'
Sarah talks close bond with sister Noor
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Hollywood stars back Amazon's film frenzy
Actors support Prime Video at CinemaCon
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Finding David Lynch
A reflection on my strange connection with the surrealist master's work
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Gold rush: why prices are surging and what it means
If price hikes signal broad global inflation, Pakistan can face rising costs of essential commodities
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Will tariffs catalyse renaissance?
Trump's trade blitz offers harsh wake-up call, and golden opportunity
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How to navigate Pakistan's economy amid global tariff war
Policymakers must utilise savings from lower oil prices to invest in infrastructure, healthcare and education
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Reciprocal tariffs: a seismic shift in global trading system
To mitigate impact of levies, Pakistan must invite Chinese industries to relocate under CPEC phase-II
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The boom-bust fallacy
Policymakers must understand growth above 4% does not always lead to BOP crisis
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Task force reviews Peshawar uplift projects
Task Force will focus on improving sanitation, traffic management, beautification, execution of development projects
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Mosque and temple stand together in harmony
A small community in Peshawar is proving that coexistence is still possible
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Idle hospital equipment to be reallocated
A final report on the matter is to be submitted to the health department by April 8
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Local bodies threaten province-wide protest
Demand release of funds after years of delay
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Derajat Festival attracts crowds with traditional sports
The tent pegging event was a major attraction, with over 70 rider clubs demonstrating their skills
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Suparco calls scientists for experiment proposals ahead of first manned mission to CSS
SUPARCO invites Pakistanis to submit space experiment proposals by 30 April for various fields of space technology
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IPL 2025: Siraj stars as GT dominate SRH to claim third consecutive victory
Siraj's 4-wicket haul restricted SRH to 152/8, as Gujarat Titans chased it down in 16.4 overs despite early losses.
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An anguished, frustrated and dejected IAF chief
There is a general fear amongst the decision-making tier of the IAF
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Examples of the revival of the Islamic state
Mustafa Kamal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, had moved the country towards the West
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Missing algorithm of parental care
Willing suspension of disbelief isn't going to work in the digital world.
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Even worse
Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mehmood were the last of the genuine all-rounders that our team had.
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Gaza's water crisis
Water scarcity has allowed people the luxury of a bath only once every 10 days
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Misplaced debt optimism
The average time to maturity for domestic debt has improved.
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Year after year, Sindh's exam boards fail our children
No other province in Pakistan suffers this scale of examination mismanagement year after year.
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Power Division clarifies rumours about changes in electricity tariffs
Recently, PM Shehbaz had announced reduction in electricity prices
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At least 22 dead as floods devastate Congo’s capital, Kinshasa
Dozens killed as heavy rains trigger floods in Kinshasa, cutting off roads and access to Congo’s main airport
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Saudi stocks lose $133b as global markets react to US tariffs
Saudi index drops 6.78% as US tariffs spark global stock rout, fueling fears of a trade war and recession.
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Saudi Arabia announces completion of largest ever Arabic film
Saudi Entertainment Authority head announces filming of 7Dogs took place at Riyadh's "Big Time" studio in Al-Husn.
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Fatal road accident in Jaranwala leaves eight dead
According to police, the deceased were travelling in a loader rickshaw, and all belonged to the same family
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Political row after Labour MPs deported by Israel over anti-Israel claims
Israeli immigration suspected MPs of planning to document security forces' activities and spread anti-Israel hatred
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Saudi oil prices fall to four-month low after OPEC+ increases output
OPEC+ nations' surprise move to increase output by 411,000 bpd in May prompts Saudi Arabia to cut oil prices.
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MS Dhoni breaks silence on retirement plans amid CSK’s IPL slump
Former captain's recent form fuels retirement rumors, with many speculating this could be his final season with CSK.
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WhatsApp trials new privacy tools to give Android users greater control
Advanced Chat Privacy is being tested in WhatsApp's Android beta version 2.25.10.4 to enhance user control
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Watch: Indian college student, 20, dies after heart attack during speech
The woman was delivering a speech in Marathi when she laughed with the audience, then slowed down and collapsed.
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JI announces march towards US embassy over Gaza aggression
There is a graveyard-like silence on the issue of Palestine across the world: Hafiz Naeem
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SC declares married daughter eligible for job under deceased employee’s quota
Justice Shah declared that a woman’s rights and autonomy are not dependent on her marital status.
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Pi network surges 40% amid flat crypto market as Bitcoin holds $83K
Bitcoin steadies above $83K with 59.8% market share and $1.65T market cap after weekend volatility
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CM Punjab approves construction of Kulsoom Nawaz hospital in Rawalpindi
The project’s funding will be approved under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)
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Dubai police honours Pakistani officers with global leadership diploma
Colonels Kamran Ali, Umar Farooq, both participants in programme, expressed admiration for Dubai Police
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Pakistan rejects India’s 'Operation Sindoor' claims as baseless, provocative
Islamabad condemns India’s unilateral actions after Pahalgam attack as 'judge, jury, and executioner' behaviour
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Military's anti-terrorism operations eroding public trust: Gandapur
K-P CM stands by APC decisions on security but seeks 'consultations' instead of imposition
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Sindh CM announces 14-Day Independence celebrations
Pakistan's decisive May response drives celebrations under “Marka-e-Haq”
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QAU students shifted to judicial lockup
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha denied access to detained students
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LHC suspends by-poll schedule for NA-175
PTI's Jamshed Dasti's challenged disqualification by ECP before court's Multan bench
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Heavy rainfall disrupts daily life in twin cities
Local authorities, WASA remain on high alert
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Field Marshal reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism, uplifting Balochistan
COAS stresses unified national anti-terrorism efforts as 'terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity'
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Chahan Dam breach sparks fresh fears
Four days ago, intense rainfall led to the breach, triggering flash floods that damaged six homes
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SC adjourns Imran bail case till August 12
Raja requested the court to reschedule the hearing for the following week
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Kundi exchanges pleasantries with Iran, Afghan envoys
Iranian Consul General also spoke about the expected visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan
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PO nabbed in Bannu
DPO praised the successful operation and commended the SHO and his team
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Three killed in car ambush
Deceased include Fazal Amin alias Yarbash
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Government appoints acting HEC chief
Nadeem Mahbub will be chairman of HEC for three months or until the appointment of a permanent chairman
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PAC lambasts govt's faulty sugar policies
Gets list of mills that exported sugar worth Rs111 billion to 21 countries last year
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PTI to plan strategy for August 5 protest
Meeting to decide whether to stage march on Islamabad or record protest at provincial level
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PSX closes up as State Bank leaves rate unchanged
KSE-100 index gains 447 points, aided by interest in bank stocks
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SBP keeps interest rate at 11%
Economic growth forecast at 3.25% to 4.25% for ongoing fiscal year
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Pakistan top supplier of boiled beef to China
Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity
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Central bank likely to reduce rate by 50 bps
Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut
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PSX dips on monetary policy uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points
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Initiative taken to expand shipping fleet by 600%
The deals were finalised days after a high-level policy meeting
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Farmers suffer Rs1.26tr blow
Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures
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Power consumers to get Rs53b refund
NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges
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Crackdown pushes dollar trade online
Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits
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Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion
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SBP bought $7.2b from Jun'24-Apr'25
Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260
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IMF puts growth below govt target
Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns
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Local beverage maker introduces industry-first sustainable PET bottle
Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles
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Petrol price likely to drop by up to Rs10
Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1
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Govt to offer electric bikes on two-year instalments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day
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No YouTube for under-16s as Australia broadens social media ban
Australian government reversed course after survey found 37% of minors reported harmful content on video-sharing site
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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1
US President says India will also face unspecified penalty on August 1
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At least 16 Palestinians, including 13 aid seekers, killed in Israeli attacks
France, 14 other countries issue joint appeal for the recognition of Palestine as sovereign state
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Sindh govt sets minimum wage at Rs40,000
New wage policy guarantees Rs192 per hour for hourly workers
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Hawaii updates tsunami alert after Russia’s Kuril Islands earthquake
Hawaii revised its alert after a major Pacific quake near Russia’s Kuril Islands prompted widespread response.
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Trump to India: Trade deal by Aug 1 or face tariffs
India plans broader trade talks with US mid-August, aims for deal by October
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8.8-magnitude quake strikes Russia’s Far East
Japan, Hawaii order evacuations, Tsunami warnings issued in Mexico, Ecuador, China, Chile, Costa Rica
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Oprah Winfrey responds to backlash over alleged claims of private Maui road closure
Reports suggest Oprah Winfrey opened private Maui road after backlash over closure amid Hawaii tsunami warning.
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California under tsunami advisory after Russia quake
A powerful earthquake near Russia has prompted tsunami alerts along California’s coast and across the Pacific.
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Rain, landslides kill over 30 in China
The death toll was highest in Miyun, a northeastern subu
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NY mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
The attacker shot a police officer outside the tower on Park Avenue
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Lebanon sentences six Hezbollah men
Hezbollah's media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UK unveils plan to recognise Palestine
Starmer says to go ahead unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
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Global monitor seeks to avert Gaza famine
Death toll hits 60,000 as Israel resists ceasefire calls
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18 migrants die in Libya shipwreck
The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home
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Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
The former world champion moved six seconds ahead of Mauritius' Kim
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Nasir Academy wins boys' title
SSWMB Intra-Academy B'ball concludes
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Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid
The football referee says a lack of clean water is causing the rapid spread of diseases
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Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
The Olympic champion almost pulled out of the contest, but claimed it in 1min 43.53 sec
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London parade welcome Eng after Euro win
They defeated Spain on penalties to secure their second straight European title
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NZ suffer Latham blow ahead of first Zim Test
White-ball skipper Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the series opener
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Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
He expressed disappointment over his side's inability to produce a complete performance
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Australia sweep WI in T20Is
They chased a 171-run target with three overs to spare
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Pak to oppose ICC's new Test system
The proposal seeks to divide the current nine-team format into two divisions
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep
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Pakistan begin training in Lauderhill for T20I series against West Indies
The squad landed in USA ahead of first T20I scheduled for July 31
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Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko emerge as Manchester United's striker targets
The two-man shortlist comes about after United missed out on signing Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres