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The chasm between law and culture
This obsession with honour gives rise to the horrific practice of so-called honour killings
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Illegal organ trade
Criminal networks operate with chilling sophistication
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Perks for MPAs
Teachers, healthcare workers repeatedly protested for fair wages, timely payments, often met with indifference
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Terror spectre
Balochistan's terror mosaic, nonetheless, invites some introspection
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Khawaja Asif and opportune integrity
Pakistan has endured all this, often in name of national security, strategic culture, patriotism, democracy, religion
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Iran threatens planned Trump corridor envisaged by Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal
Iran welcomed the deal but warned against foreign intervention near its borders that could harm regional security.
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PCB chief curator Tony Hemming resigns after one year in role
Hemming, who joined PCB on a two-year contract in July 2024, brought international expertise to pitch preparation
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SpaceX capsule brings international crew safely home
After splashdown, a SpaceX ship recovered the capsule, letting astronauts breathe Earth's air for first time in months
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ECNEC greenlights 100MW solar project for Gilgit-Baltistan
The Executive Committee approves 100MW solar power project to be implemented across Gilgit-Baltistan’s districts
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Second phase of Hajj 2026 applications to begin on August 11
First phase of 2026 Hajj applications closes with 71,000 submissions
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UK police arrest 200 at protest supporting banned Palestine Action group
Protesters in Palestinian scarves chanted slogans and held signs opposing genocide and supporting Palestine Action.
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Dar orders faster visas for overseas Pakistanis, investors
DPM urges cutting red tape, better visa access for diaspora, investors during review of facilitation initiatives
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Punjab govt clears Rs675b debt linked to wheat procurement
Provincial government hails it as ‘historic step’ to free up resources for public welfare
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Anti-graft drive gains pace as NAB recovers record Rs456b in Q2
NAB recovered Rs456.3b in Q2 2025—nearly 5 times more than the Rs91b recovered in the first quarter of the year
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Sudan paramilitaries kill 18 civilians in attack on villages west of Khartoum
Rights group says attack on two North Kordofan villages killed 18 civilians and wounded dozens during Sudan war
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Pakistan makes history at Asian Science Camp with three medals
Pakistani students win 2 golds and 1 silver, marking the country's biggest success in an international science contest
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Death toll in northwest China floods and mudslides rises to 13
Mudslides in Gansu killed 10 by Friday, with rescuers searching for 33 missing after torrents hit on Thursday
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Defence minister refutes IAF chief’s claim of shooting down Pakistani jets
Khawaja Asif says IAF chief’s belated claims of destroying Pakistani aircraft are 'implausible, ill-timed'
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Omar Ayub’s bail pleas rejected in Jinnah House, Askari Tower cases
Lahore ATC dismissed PTI leader’s interim bail petitions in three separate cases linked to the May 9 violence
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Iran arrests 20 suspected Mossad operatives, vows harsh punishment
Iran executes nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi for spying for Israel and sharing info on scientist killed in June
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Sherry Rehman condemns India’s ban on Kashmiri literature
She remarked that suppressing history does not erase facts
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PM Shehbaz receives Saudi Crown Prince’s invitation for Riyadh FII
DPM Ishaq Dar, along with advisers Tariq Fatemi, Dr Tauqir Shah, attended the meeting
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Zelensky cautions US, Russia against exclusion in talks
Kremlin has ruled out talks between the two leaders at this stage
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Security forces kill 14 more terrorists in sanitization operation near Afghan border
ISPR says number of terrorists killed in two-day anti-infiltration operation has now risen to 47
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PTV staff unpaid for months amid alleged plan to sell properties: Murtaza
PPP leader criticised privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills, other state-run enterprises
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Defence minister urges Trump to broker peace deal for Palestine
At least 14 Palestinians, including nine seeking aid, killed in Israeli attacks since dawn
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Gold prices drop in global, local markets
Rate for 10 grams declined by Rs257
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Singer Maanu drops first full-length album
Album includes thirteen star packed indie tracks
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Azerbaijan, Armenia sign US-brokered peace deal
PM Shehbaz welcomes the peace deal in a statement on X
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PSX closes in red as investors book profits
KSE-100 slips 264 points amid trade deficit, dip in forex reserves
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Timber traders urged to help grow forests
Only 1.9% of land comprises forest; far below national consumption needs
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Pakistan supplies seafood to Urumqi
First direct shipment cuts transit costs as inspection site reopens after 2 years
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SBP injects over Rs1tr liquidity
Rupee gains for 3rd week; US gold futures hit record high on tariff jitters
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Govt poised to unveil Digital Bill
New law will regulate online marketing, shield consumers from fraud
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Pak envoy visits Gansu to boost cooperation
Shows interest in aligning Chinese expertise with Pakistan's development goals
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Overseas Pakistanis send record $3.2b
July remittances up 7% YoY; Saudi Arabia leads with $823.7m; US records 10% drop
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Govt body proposes credit scheme for sick industries
Plan includes tax-linked loans, easier financing, and national commission
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Food prices push inflation to 1.73% YoY
Weekly SPI edges up 0.05%; grocery price volatility offsets relief from fuel cuts
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IMF social spending goal missed
Sindh, K-P, Punjab miss key targets as infrastructure projects get preference
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Truce call triggered Modi-Trump fallout
Delhi claims US president sought credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire
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Flood washes away major portion of KKH
G-B CM orders immediate restoration; search for missing tourists continues in Skardu
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PTI loses top parliamentary positions after convictions
PTI loses top parliamentary positions after convictions
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33 terrorists killed as troops foil border breach attempt
Terrorists were trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan; Operation took place in Zhob's Sambaza area
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One martyred as Bannu check-post hit by quadcopter
One martyred as Bannu check-post hit by quadcopter
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Israel faces backlash over Gaza plan
Germany, Saudi Arabia and the UN condemn takeover move
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How to win Trump over
Solid gold, royal missives and Nobel noms
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Trump mulls military action against cartels
Rubio hints at army action; other officials see Navy operations at sea
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UAE may host Trump-Putin meeting
Putin taps key allies ahead of Trump summit, sanctions deadline
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Ramazan moon likely to be sighted on Feb 18
PMD forecasts favourable weather conditions for sighting of moon
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Female recruits, leftover US arms pose new threat to counterterror efforts in Balochistan
ISPR says terrorists have access to massive cache of US weapons left behind in Afghanistan
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Nine arrested as ANF seizes 1353kg of drugs in seven operations across Pakistan
Authorities say Gwadar shipment was headed for sea routes to Gulf countries, Yemen, Tanzania
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Speaker accepts Akhtar Mengal’s resignation from National Assembly
NA session suspended over lack of quorum as BNP-M chief criticises govt
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Six Mastung jail escapees surrender after coordinated Balochistan attacks
Search under way for remaining inmates as probe examines security lapses and planning
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FCC stops IHC contempt proceedings against PM, cabinet in Dr Aafia case
Court issues notices, adjourns Fauzia Siddiqui case over govt’s appeal
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Stronger-than-usual winds bring chill back to Karachi
PMD has forecast mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country over the next 12 hours
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Court extends interim bail of Ducky Bhai’s wife in gambling app case
Judge grants NCCIA Aroob Jatoi's phone for forensic examination
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Gujranwala police, traffic wardens equipped with bodycams
Audio-video recording to help resolve complaints, improve policing
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Minister's plea for video-link testimony dismissed
Case registered by NCCIA on complaint of Azma Bukhari over alleged viral circulation of a fake video on social media
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Rs17.76b irregularities found in FIEDMC audit
AGP points to lapses in contracts, plot sales and financial controls
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Video of man chained at police post triggers outrage
Post in-charge suspended, criminal case ordered after SOP violations surface
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SHC orders govt to withdraw MPO notification
Declares preventive detention of PTI workers unconstitutional
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Ramazan package cards arrive
Eligible families identified on basis of Socio-Economic Registry Survey, each family to receive Rs10,000
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Protest staged against jail administration
Activists of Jeay Sindh Tehreek stage protest, observe token hunger strike outside HPC
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PSX modestly lower amid volatile trading
Index drops 187 points as investment, geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment
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Fixed power cost to raise Rs132b
Households up to 300 units face new charges as govt shifts subsidy to industry
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Action on inferior LPG cylinders sought
Senate body gives govt two-week time to introduce legislation to increase jail term, penalties
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Pakistan, UAE close to signing economic deal
CEPA will help double trade, remove obstacles
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Pre-arrival customs data sharing begins
Pakistan, Uzbekistan operationalise exchange of pre-arrival customs information following MoU signage
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Govt signals regulatory easing to Japanese firms
SAPM also highlights one-window SEZ facilitation at business forum
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Pakistan, Cambodia review priorities ahead of JTC
Ministers focus on pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics as business bodies push B2B follow-up
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'Economy needs structural reset'
Industry calls grow to tackle informality, red tape and export underperformance
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ECC agrees to sell old PASSCO wheat stock
Proceeds will be used to clear liabilities of banks, employees of closed company
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Remittances stay strong at $3.46b
EU, Western inflows offset US decline; SBP projects inflows at $42b for FY26
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China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses
Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%
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Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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Ten dead after woman opens fire at high school in Canada
One of the deadliest school shootings reported to date since 1989
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'It's time to get aggressive', Border Patrol agent says in Chicago shooting video
Newly released bodycam footage has significantly shifted the narrative regarding the October 4 incident
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Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centers in fraud crackdown
173 senior crime figures arrested, 11,000 workers deported in a campaign that began late last year
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Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers
Approves 72,000 permits as traditional migrant sources dwindle
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Australia charges two Chinese nationals with 'foreign interference'
Second instance of Chinese nationals being charged under foreign interference laws
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Chinese captain pleads not guilty to damage charge in Baltic Sea cable case
Charge sheet stated that Wan had been 'reckless', without lawful excuse, damaged the property belonging to another
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Trump's deportation drive questioned
US immigration officials grilled by Congress
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Australia warns Roblox
Around 100 million people use Roblox daily, with under-13s accounting for around 40 percent of its 2024 users
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US, Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership
Vance meets Aliyev, discusses peace with Armenia
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Warming climate threatens Greenland
Seals rely on pack ice to give birth, to rest and for protection
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US will have to do ‘something very tough’ if no Iran deal, says Trump
Netanyahu says Iran talks top his agenda with Trump, urging a tougher US stance on Tehran’s missiles
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Jamaat-e-Islami leader rises from obscurity to challenge for Bangladesh’s top job
Shafiqur Rahman, once marginal in Bangladeshi politics, now vies for PM as Jamaat chief
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India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
The new regulations will take effect from February 20
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India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
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Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops
Awaits international mandate before deploying up to 8,000 troops for a new Gaza peacekeeping force
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HBL PSL XI kicks off inaugural player auction in Lahore
Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was bought by Islamabad United for Rs8.5 crore
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F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli crashes limited-edition Mercedes AMG GT days after receiving it
Mercedes' F1 pilot escaped injury after crashing his $240,000 AMG GT near his San Marino home
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All-round Pakistan outclass USA by 32 runs in T20 World Cup showdown
Win avenged Pakistan's shock defeat at the hands of USA in the T20 World Cup two years ago
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India call Pakistan 'quality side' ahead of T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan's decision to go ahead with the match was hailed as an outbreak of 'good sense' and 'good for cricket'
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Ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The trial was sparked by explosive claims three years ago by two gymnasts
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
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Record-breaking New Zealand crush UAE
Both openers scored commanding half-centuries
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Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband
The body banned skeleton racer’s black helmet
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Liverpool need 'perfection' to reach Champions League, Slot
The Reds conceded twice in a dramatic finale to lose 2-1 to Manchester City
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What next for crashed Vonn?
She had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash
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Man City eye Premier League title twist
Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years
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Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India
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What next for Vonn after the painful end to Olympic dream?
Veteran ski star hospitalized after severe crash in downhill event
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'Good sense' hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead
Decision taken to ‘protect the spirit of cricket’ after week-long standoff
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Australia forward Goodwin suffers injury blow ahead of World Cup
Rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March










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