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Between relief and rule of law
Punjab’s anti–land grabbing law has triggered a constitutional clash over power, process, property rights
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India: a dystopia for minorities
Modi’s India reflects the rise of religious extremism at the expense of pluralism, rule of law
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How Doha learned to shape world without shouting
Rather than outshouting its neighbours, Qatar is investing in education, journalism, long-term diplomacy
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Strength in numbers?
Pakistan’s increasing population demands long-term planning, not short-term fixes
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Beyond the thumbprint
Broader biometric recognition marks a structural shift in Pakistan’s digital state
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The tax lacunae
FBR misses targets again, raising fears of fresh indirect taxes on an already strained middle class
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Pakistan's invisible climate casualties
Poor data masks the true human toll of climate disasters
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Seven dead, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says
The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care.
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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 record after Sixers’ BBL win
Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket
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Snow blankets Shogran and Kaghan, enchanting visitors and boosting local businesses
Authorities clear snow in Shogran; tourists advised to use snow chains and avoid unnecessary night travel
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Iran's Fars Agency Reports 3 More Killed In Fresh Clashes
Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station
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Electricity consumers given Rs8.35 per unit relief in 2025, Power Division claims
Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer
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Twin cities welcome 2026 under thick clouds, heavy rain
Rainfall ends four-month dry spell, makes New Year celebrations spectacular
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Performance is key to staying at PIA: Arif Habib
Says over 14 million Pakistanis live abroad, and 70 million rely on the airline domestically
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Punjab Bar suspends lawyer representing Faiz Hameed, Rajab Butt over 'professional misconduct'
Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq attended court proceedings at Karachi's City Court during a lawyers' strike
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Development endeavours clash with green spaces
Nasir Bagh parking plaza plan has ignited clashes between officials and conservationists
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Deadly blast near Sibi’s Chainak Chowk leaves one dead, five injured
Conditions of injured individuals are serious but stable, say doctors
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Traders declare 2025 'worst year' for businesses in country's history
AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026
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Beware of New Year messages: Scammers targeting mobile devices, warns NCCIA
Advises users to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or sharing WhatsApp verification codes with anyone
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Pakistan surpasses India in economic optimism, peace outlook for 2026
'End of Year Survey' by Gallup highlights stark contrast in sentiment across South Asia
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Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes
Hengaw said security forces fired on protesters in Lordegan, killing some and wounding others
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Peshawar makes taxi registration, QR code stickers mandatory
Also closes over 100 illegal transport services to address traffic congestion
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Dr Yasmin Rashid to challenge election tribunal's decision on NA-130 result
Lahore election tribunal declared Yasmin Rashid's election petition against Nawaz Sharif in NA-130 as non-maintainable
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20m children remain out of school: survey
Only 12% individuals have bank accounts in Pakistan, literacy rate up from 61 to 63%
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PM appoints Tahir Ashrafi as coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora in Muslim countries
Appointment comes at critical time amid shifts in Muslim world and Pakistan’s key ties with Gulf and Islamic states
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Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, Musk says
Neuralink implanted 12 paralyzed patients; users control tools by thought; raised $650M in June
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Australia keeping options open for Sydney Test
Spinner Todd Murphy’s inclusion will be decided just before the start of play
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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca
The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis
He was struggling with a serious back pain during 2025
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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso in AFCON
They are likely to face champions Senegal in the last 16
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Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon
Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast
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OGDCL announces major oil, gas discovery in KP’s Kohat district
Nashpa Block well yields 4,100 bpd oil, 10.5 mmcfd gas, boosting local energy output
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PTI files defection declaration against Senator Saifullah Abro over 27th Amendment vote
Party seeks action under Article 63-A, says senator violated policy by backing constitutional bill
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Pakistan, India exchange nuclear sites lists as FO flags water, regional concerns
Annual exchange held; Islamabad warns India on Chenab project, backs China on Taiwan
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Sultans journey with PSL comes to an end
PCB will take over the franchise for the upcoming season
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Serie A title race enters New Year
Five clubs are in the mix for close contest for the title
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Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital
He was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria
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Australia name squad for T20 World Cup
Cummins and Hazlewood return to the side
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Explosion in Swiss ski resort bar leaves around 40 dead, 100 injured
Police sources say the blast and fire occurred around 1.30am
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in on the Holy Quran as New York’s first Muslim mayor
A subway station swearing-in ceremony reflects Mamdani’s working-class roots
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Aerial firing injures 25 in Karachi on New Year’s Eve, police arrest 59
Stray bullets hit women and children across city; police recover weapons, warn of zero tolerance
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Gasperini awaits emotional return to Atalanta
Roma travel to Bergamo aiming to keep pace with Serie A’s title contenders
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Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland
Their return would boost a City side missing several players during a packed January schedule
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Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
He could also miss the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid
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Pakistan foreign policy 2025: From strategic margins to global relevance
Pakistan ends 2025 not as a state reacting to events, but as one increasingly shaping them
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PM Shehbaz, MBS reaffirm strong bilateral ties
Prime minister emphasises need for maintaining unity within the Muslim Ummah amid various challenges
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PM rolls out governance reforms under IMF lens
Finance Ministry releases 240-page Economic Governance Reforms report, detailing poor governance, critical corruption
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Dhaka handshake chips at the freeze
Jaishankar and Ayaz Sadiq hold brief conversation; Analysts caution against reading too much into episode
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Traveller offloaded over 'illegal transit'
Recovered voice notes and chat records indicated that the passenger had planned to remain in Saudi Arabia
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Senate opp leader files privilege motion against Barakahu SHO
Motion was filed in the upper house of parliament a day after a high-level delegation of the TTAP
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Experts push 'One Health' framework
Say integrated governance is vital to tackling pandemics and health threats
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IHC reserves verdict on Imran's jail plea
Says verdicts of accountability courts do not provide for solitary confinement
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PM Shehbaz calls for urgent population planning to ease pressure on resources
Says population planning must be aligned with national development
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Gohar seeks 'conducive environment' for talks
Welcomes decision to allow Bushra Bibi's family to meet her
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Power consumers brace for tariff hike
CPPA seeks Rs0.82 increase under fuel cost adjustment
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India warned against weaponising water
DPM, PPP chief, reject Delhi's suspension of IWT Ministers vow to defend country's water rights Experts urge w
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Four Afghan drones shot down over Balochistan
Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully vigilant and capable of defending every inch of the motherland
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FCC faults SHC for judicial overreach
Sets aside suo motu orders against police officials
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Lahore roof collapse claims 14 young lives
Construction work was underway on roof of tuition centre at time of accident
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PM urges population-resource balance
Shehbaz says population planning must be aligned with national development
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Terrorists must not be called 'militants': Tarar
Says terrorists are terrorists, they have no caste, colour, creed or religion
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KSE-100 index gains over 2,000 points amid improving sentiment
Rally driven by broad-based buying in cement, banks, power generation stocks
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Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
US president reports another $635 million from the sale of his Trump meme coins
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Oil prices rise as breakdown in Iran-US talks raises supply concerns
Brent futures rise 33 cents, or 0.45%, to $73.28 a barrel
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UN warns vulnerable states still at risk
Food, fuel costs to persist for 61 economies despite Strait reopening
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Investor optimism powers PSX above 180k
Index advances 1,887 points over notable buying in key sectors, falling oil prices
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Senate briefed on alternative sourcing amid turmoil
PSO details contingency measures; committee seeks accountability over Multan LPG tanker explosion
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Sindh motor insurance surges 1,374% after mandate
Policies jump to 165,064 in three months from 11,200 in March
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Uzbekistan offers tax incentives
Envoy eyes $2b trade; LCCI, Karakalpakstan region ink business cooperation MoU
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Sanghar well starts production
During production test, Chak 63-05 produced 600 barrels of bpd, 10.5m standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscfd)
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GDP growth hits 3.7%, highest in four years
Fiscal deficit narrows, primary surplus 3.5% of GDP; remittances hit record $4.25b
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Pakistan becomes permanent olive council member
Food minister says 7m olive trees planted, production clusters expanding
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Broad money supply rises 9.5% to Rs44.3tr
Currency in circulation hits Rs12.05tr; gold down Rs4,100/tola amid 13-year quarterly low globally
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FBR misses IMF target by Rs975b
Rs15.264tr new target critical for defence, dams, fuel prices
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Investor optimism powers PSX to 1,887-point surge
Improving investor sentiment sparks broad-based buying, lifting KSE-100 index more than 1%
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Gold falls in global, local markets as silver prices rise
Price of gold per tola also declines by Rs4,100
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Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say
Documents show Russian defence minister authorised drills involving Russian, Chinese generals
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US will be in ‘great position’ even if Iran talks fail: Vance
Iran says it won't meet with US envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal
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US envoys reach Doha but Iran rules out direct talks
Tehran confirms discussion with Qatar on frozen funds
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US SC blocks move to undo birthright citizenship
US SC blocks move to undo birthright citizenship
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Hopes of finding more survivors of Venezuela earthquakes fade
Rescuers ended search at quake-hit Macuto after 40 hours as trapped mother and three children fell silent
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
Clears way for transgender sports bans, strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending
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India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
Delhi protests grow as sources say India may reshuffle cabinet, with Education Minister Pradhan to be moved
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Norwegian footballer Haaland congratulating Israeli soldier on killing Palestinians
Haaland did call an Israeli soldier, but not to congratulate him on killing Palestinians
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Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6b, UN says
DR Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has infected 1,307 and killed 377 since May 15, with no approved vaccine
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Manhunt launched after Monaco blast targets Ukrainian-born oligarch
Parcel bomb suspect fled on foot to France after Monday's attack, Monaco prosecutor Stephane Thibault says
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Iran says officials to meet Qatari mediators in Doha tomorrow, rules out direct talks with US
Foreign ministry spokesman says talks include release of frozen Iranian assets, implementation of clauses under MoU
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Gaza death toll rises to over 73,000 as Israeli attacks kill 8 more Palestinians
Health ministry says 26 more wounded over past 24 hours as victims remain trapped under rubble, on roads
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Fact check: Viral video of Norwegian footballer Haaland getting startled by his reflection is doctored
The fake video accumulated more than 50 million views
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Mbappe's brace lifts France into Round of 16 of World Cup
Mbappe score his ninth goal in World Cup knockout matches, moving him ahead of Leonidas and Ronaldo
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Serena beaten on Wimbledon return
Her return was shattered by Australia's Maya Joint
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Son apologises to S Korea fans
They suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to South Africa
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Sinner avoids shock Wimbledon exit
He was pushed to the brink by Miomir Kecmanovic
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Argentina have super-fan in Czechia
A larger-than-life Messi mural adorns the back of the house
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Haaland fires Norway into last-16
He scored an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast
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Stokes backs Brook to succeed him
He was Stokes’s vice-captain in the New Zealand series
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Morocco set up Canada clash in last 16
They beat the Netherlands on penalties following a 1-1 draw
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Djokovic battles past Wu in 'challenging' Wimbledon first round
He secured a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory
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Martinelli sends Brazil into World Cup last 16
He scored a 95th-minute winner to beat Japan 2-1
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Latham hails NZ after downing Eng
They secured a 160-run victory in the third Test and the series
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Germany dumped out by Paraguay
They were beaten 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw
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Ancelotti hopes to see more of Neymar
He has ?been working his way back to fitness from a calf injury
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West Indies beat Sri Lanka in first Test
Kemar Roach reached 300 Test wickets











































































































