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Pindi unveils anti-encroachment mechanism
Encroachments, lack of alternative routes and poor planning stall remodelling
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No threat beyond aviation from Ethiopian volcanic ash approaching Pakistan: PMD
Authorities continue to monitor situation to ensure safety of aviation and coastal regions along its projected path
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Xi says Taiwan’s 'return' to China key to global order in call with Trump
China claims Taiwan and won’t rule out force, but the island says only its people can decide their future.
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Anti-dengue drive accelerated
Citizens urged to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings
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Faisalabad launches inspection of industrial boilers after factory blast
Administration orders 90-day survey of factories as teams probe Malikpur explosion
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'Punjab logs 23 daily child violence cases'
SSDO's analysis shows that 4,150 child-related criminal cases were registered between January and June 2025
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School, hospital buses face EPA checks
Crackdown comes as pollution-linked patient numbers continue to climb
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Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan to be caretaker G-B CM
PM approves appointment as region’s assembly dissolves after completing term
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Turkish parliamentary delegation makes first visit to jailed PKK leader Ocalan
Delegation at Imrali prison asked Ocalan about PKK disarmament and a deal with Syria and the SDF
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Karachi man arrested for hacking over 100 women's phones, social media accounts
Suspect confesses he used victims’ personal information to coerce them into meeting him
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Crime thriller 'Jujji' starts streaming on Amazon Prime
Award-winning Pakistani film now reaches UK and US audiences
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Fan Bingbing triumphs at Golden Horse Awards
Chinese star praised for transformative role in Malaysian drama 'Mother Bhumi' amid career comeback
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'Asim Ali' signals a bold reset
Debut independent album marks a personal reclamation and a move toward unfiltered honesty
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'Our dramas are like biryani...'
'10th Adab Festival' concludes in Karachi with dialogue, books and music
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'Wicked: For Good' casts spell on box office
Broadway favourite returns to screen, breaking records and enchanting audiences
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Dharmendra's final curtain falls at 89
Fans and colleagues honour a star who defined action, comedy and romance for an entire era
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Amazon to invest up to $50b to boost AI, supercomputing for US govt
Project starting 2026 will add 1.3 GW of AI and HPC capacity across AWS government cloud regions
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Life will end, but not the gallop
From Bucephalus to Rakhsh, Laili to Jalaluddin's steed, these horses carry stories of courage, defiance, love
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Rethinking climate expertise: is the title too narrow?
Pakistan struggles with its approach to climate change expertise, hindering progress on vital solutions, action
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Saffron in the ranks: is India's army losing its neutrality?
The rise of Hindutva in India’s military is eroding its neutrality, alienating minorities, threatening national unity
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Privatising education
Punjab’s privatisation of schools risks widening class divides, hindering access to education, social mobility
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COP30: unkept promises
Despite the urgency at COP30, the summit faltered, failing to commit to phasing out fossil fuels
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The one-way ballot
Concerns over fairness, voter trust, alleged rigging raise doubts about the integrity of PMLN's win, electoral process
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Learning and technology
AI may impact teaching, but genuine intellectual engagement, original thought remain key to learning
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Swabi police kill two terrorists in Topi shootout
Authorities recover hand grenades, two pistols, and a 125cc motorcycle from their possession
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Karachi police issue deadline to replace illegal number plates
Police say campaign aims to curb tampered plates, noting many citizens have removed them to avoid e-challans
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KU teachers oppose autonomous status for scientific research centre
Warn that separating International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences will harm students’ degrees, research
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Alphabet nears $4 trillion valuation as AI rally lifts shares
Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple have reached $4T before, but only Nvidia and Apple still hold that mark
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Sindh CM okays Rs25b for repair, reconstruction of Karachi roads
Energy minister says portions of Korangi Causeway Bridge, Shahrah-e-Bhutto set to open within two months
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Work on Green Line extension project resumes in Karachi
1.8km track from Numaish Chowrangi to Jama Cloth Market to be completed by October 31, 2026
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SECP updates PSX regulations for Shariah-compliant trading
Changes facilitate offering of Shariah-compliant brokerage services, account opening forms
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Special cell set up in Rawalpindi to resolve property disputes
Initiative targets illegal land and property occupation, including cases of force, fraud and other unlawful means
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia move to deepen defence partnership
Saudi Chief of General Staff calls upon PM Shehbaz, DPM Dar, COAS Asim Munir during visit to Islamabad
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Punjab’s quiet revolution against perennial smog: Data solves a long-standing challenge
Data-driven smog control in Punjab gives citizens accurate, timely, and accessible information about air quality
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Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
Israel seeks a force to disarm Hamas; Palestinians insist it also keep Israeli troops away
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PSB overturns lifetime ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt
Following extensive proceedings, Senator Pervaiz Rashid ruled in favor of the coach in a final order on November 13
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China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25
Shenzhou-22 heads to Tiangong to replace Shenzhou-21, which returned early after docked craft was damaged
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Momentum fizzles at PSX as KSE-100 slips 118 points in range-bound session
Banking, cement and E&P sectors drag market; KSE-100 closes at 161,984 amid low volumes, cautious sentiment
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K-P lawmakers protest over 14 schools left non-functional for more than decade
Speaker questions Public Service Commission's failure to recruit staff and still seeks time to appoint teachers
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Peshawar Zalmi extend HBL PSL franchise agreement
Other franchises have until Tuesday to decide
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Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A
USA forward netted his fifth goal of the season in the 54th minute
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Pakistan leads the charge for Youth Rights at Commonwealth
Commonwealth can't afford to dilute youth governance structures when young people face unemployment, climate stress
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Malaysia to ban social media for under 16s from 2026
Need to protect youths from online harms such as cyberbullying, financial scams, child sexual abuse
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Pakistani fintech ABHI expands operations to Saudi Arabia
ABHI partners with Saudi broker Bayt to offer earned wage access, boosting financial ease, inclusion for workers
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb bicycle kick in Al Nassr win
Portuguese striker's overhead finish seals 4-1 win over Al Khaleej
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Karoonjhar dispute sparks lawyers' protest
SHC Bar President pressures Sindh government to withdraw mining appeal
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Real Madrid drop points at Elche, Atletico scrape win
Bellingham’s late strike secures 2–2 draw at Elche keeping Los Blancos one point clear at the top of La Liga
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5.9-magnitude quake jolts Lahore, Punjab cities and parts of K-P
Quake with epicentre in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush jolts region; K-P Assembly session briefly suspended
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India resorting to covert tactics, using proxies to destabilise Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker in comity of nations, sincere mediation efforts led to historic Islamabad MoU
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FM Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to regional peace in call with Araghchi
Araghchi appreciates Pakistan's support in advancing peace process, repatriating Iranian crew members
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Petroleum minister rules out preferential treatment for any sector, says 'good news' likely in coming days
Says PM Shehbaz's top priority is the protection of consumer rights
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Eight terrorists, including suicide bomber, killed in two separate Balochistan IBOs: ISPR
President, PM pay tribute to security forces, reaffirm that the entire nation stands firmly alongside the armed forces
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Govt maintains fuel prices at current level for next week
Petrol remains Rs299.5 while high-speed diesel is Rs311.47
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FM Dar announces arrival of 22 more Iranian sailors aboard vessel intercepted by US forces
Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance
Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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Govt rehires bureaucrats at PARCO
UAE holds 40% stake; board members entitled to $3,500 per meeting
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Glass industry pushes for 5% profit benchmark
Association opposes higher 10% margin in soda ash anti-dumping case
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Institutional backing urged for MSMEs
LCCI calls for easier finance, policy consistency as number of SME borrowers grows
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Electronic payments reach 3.7b transactions
Digital channels drive 92% of retail volume as Raast, mobile banking surge in Q3 FY26
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Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg
Move aims to stabilise currency markets ahead of IMF funding talks
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PVARA chief demands global role
In Zurich, Saqib demands developing nations shape tokenised money framework
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Govt vows to empower small businesses, accelerate growth
PM aide says reforms will help build innovation-driven, globally competitive economy
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Traders demand immediate reopening of cotton market
One year on, exchange sealing paralyses trade, sends negative signals to foreign investors
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PSX climbs 0.36% amid easing oil prices
US-Iran peace roadmap lifts sentiment, pushing KSE-100 up by 649 points
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VW overhaul could be 'biggest in history'
Weighs up to 100,000 job cuts in sweeping restructuring, four plant closures
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Pakistan's SME revolution: A way forward
Discover how one bank is redefining SME finance through strategy inclusion and digital innovation this World SME Day
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days
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Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days
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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000
Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night
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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members
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Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation
Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say
Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million
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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say
Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave
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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Even as the administration has emphasised unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface
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Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Brent crude futures fell $1.50, 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49,2.07%, to $70.43
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L











































































































