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Indonesian President to make first official visit to Pakistan on December 8–9
Plans to hold meetings with PM Shehbaz, President Zardari, Field Marshal Asim Munir
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Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
More than 75,000 homes were damaged, including close to 5,000 that were completely destroyed
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12 Indian-backed terrorists killed in Kalat IBO: ISPR
Weapons, ammunition, explosives, recovered; PM, president laud security forces
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Australia imposes sanctions, travel bans on Afghan Taliban officials
Due to 'oppression of women and girls, in undermining good governance or rule of law' in Taliban-run country
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Punjab designates 80 hunting grounds for partridges amid community pushback
Initiative offers 80% revenue to communities, Salt Range elders impose complete hunting ban in their areas
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CM Bugti slams 'parties spreading anti-state propaganda'
Announces surrender of 100 militants weapons in Dera Bugti, calls development 'a welcome and positive step'
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ECP refuses to recognise Barrister Gohar as PTI chairperson
He holds no legal authority in regard: Election commission
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Spillovers of the patriarchal paradise
Misogyny and a weak gender justice system keep the link between women, patriarchy, and mental health hidden today, yet
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World fisheries day: Balochistan’s vanishing catch
Illegal trawling, unchecked nets, and weak regulation have driven Balochistan’s rich waters to the brink
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The big themes of 2026 cinema
As early predictions are coming for March Oscars 2026, some of the strong frontrunners have earned impressive reviews
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How not to make a comeback film
Six years, countless promises, and one undercooked film. The disappointment is louder than the applause.
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The YouTube show that sparked a nation
A YouTube reality series, Lazawal Ishq ignited a debate on identity, visibility, and became a cultural flashpoint
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Balochi in the digital age: Inside the struggle to preserve a language
Millions speak Balochi, but without preservation, it risks vanishing from formal, intellectual, and digital spaces
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The brains we build and lose
We have skilled minds, but no system for them. The disconnect between academia, industry and policy is now existential
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Scammed by the System
As Karachi goes digital, fraudsters exploit every gap — from traffic challans to delivery apps
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55 May 9 cases to be scrapped in K-P
Total of 319 cases were registered across province relating to May 9–10 incident
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Zabihullah’s statement on TTP: a lesson in hypocrisy and evasion
TTP leadership, including its top commanders and decision-making Shura, reside comfortably in Afghanistan
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Qatar, Egypt call for Israeli troop withdrawal
Mediators say next steps in Gaza truce necessary
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Flood toll passes 900 in Indonesia
Starvation fears as island of Sumatra hit hard
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Trump takes aim at Europe in new security strategy
Says Europe faces 'civilizational erasure' due to immigration
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Confusion mars FCC's early weeks
Lawyers, observers question court impact after three weeks
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PM foresees historic win for PML-N in next polls
Attends groundbreaking for Gujranwala mass transit system
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PTI says Imran 'not a security threat'
Party leaders warn 'minus-Imran could become minus-everyone'
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Nine terrorists killed in K-P IBO
Nine terrorists killed in K-P IBO
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Over 100 Baloch militants surrender in 'big blow to BRA'
Militants from Chakrani tribe pledge loyalty to Pakistan; Five terrorists killed in Dera Bugti IBO, says ISPR
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Creatives demand Barghouti's freedom
Open letters urge world to intervene over Palestinian leader's detention
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Sanctions hit Venezuelan star over gang links
US accuses actor Jimena Araya of laundering funds for Tren de Aragua network
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Discord launches first 'Checkpoint' year-end recap
Platform reveals 744 billion messages sent in 2025
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Folk icon Joan Baez returns to studio at 85
Legendary singer channels political frustration into music once again
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One musician, many worlds
From Lahore to Karachi, Portuguese multi-instrumentalist Ricardo Passos weaves a tapestry of global music
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Qatar hopeful EU will address concerns
Dispute centres around sustainability directive that will fine violators
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India caps airfares over IndiGo crisis
Country's biggest airline cancels flights due to pilots' shortage following new rules
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Volkswagen to invest $186b through 2030
Spending plan reflects belt-tightening as automaker faces crisis in key markets
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Govt plans AI Centre to modernise industry
Institutions will establish funding mechanism for AI development, machinery upgrade
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PSX stays quiet amid mixed macros
Saudi deposit rollover lifts sentiment; KSE-100 index holds 167,000 level
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Meta strikes multiple AI deals with publishers
Move comes as the social media giant looks to attract more users
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Govt asks State Bank to address SME credit crisis
Small enterprises demand easy access to funding, simpler tax framework
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Traders complain about delay in goods clearance
Say procedural hurdles, lack of communication cause losses
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'Climate finance a fundamental right'
Experts urge rights-based climate governance at energy transition summit
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Pakistan to fiberise 10m homes
Sets 2029 target; fragmented networks, low FTTH threaten broadband ambitions
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Lawyers say Pakistan 'in its darkest place'
APLC unanimously passes resolution rejecting 26th and 27th amendments
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Chaman closed after border clashes
A large number of travellers, traders, and families get stranded in cold weather
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Sindh Assembly passes amended Thar Coal Energy Board Bill
Lawmakers extend greetings to the Christian community as the House adopts Christmas resolution
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Rickshaws banned on 25 major roads in Karachi to alleviate traffic congestion
Besides Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Korangi Road, areas surrounding commercial districts also included
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LHC upholds custody of 12-year-old girl with maternal grandmother, says child’s voice is decisive
Court held that the 'voice of the child' is central to custody determinations, cannot be treated as mere formality
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K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations
Areas in summer zone to observe holidays from Jan 1 to 15, while vacations in winter zones to be from Dec 23 to Feb 28
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44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes
22.9m children received polio drops in Punjab, 10.6m in Sindh, 7.15m in K-P, and 2.58m in Balochistan
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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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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Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed
Court expresses concerns over lack of response from ECP and seeks commission's stance
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PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player
Premier hosts luncheon for victorious squad at Prime Minister's House, hails team for making the nation proud
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Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final
Sarfaraz Ahmed praises his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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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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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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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












































































































