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Urdu poetry has always lived through the human voice. Its power lies not just in what is said, but in how it sounds

An analysis of suicide terrorism in Pakistan, from its inception in 2002 through its peak and eventual decline.

Takaichi’s Taiwan doctrine edges Japan into a volatile new conflict zone

The world’s largest emitters stayed away, leaving rising emissions and vulnerable populations to bear the cost

The future of Middle East is the only future of any region that is predictable

Reactions to different crashes from Pakistanis, Indians tell a story that encapsulates the complicated relatioship

Visible signs of disorder create more disorder and small, unchecked crimes lead to bigger ones

Tens of thousands of incidents are reported each year and around a dozen types of snakes are poisonous

Commercial establishments, even those that pose serious danger, continue to operate in residential neighbourhoods

It is a foregone conclusion that trade and terrorism cannot go hand in hand

Societies that count on collective strength from their people reap inclusive benefits for all

The EU dropped fossil-fuel language after Saudi Arabia and others opposed any mention of a transition

New academic year to commence on April 1, 2026, with free textbooks in govt schools to be distributed from April 5

Court cites evidence of firing and acts aimed at spreading terror in Nov 3 incident

QWP leader says provincial govt's focus is only on Imran Khan’s release and protest politics

Israeli blasts hit homes and sites in eastern Rafah and Khan Younis, causing casualties in the yellow zone

Initiative taken to encourage small, informal businesses to enter formal economy without fear of immediate taxation

Offering more than 100 Tbps of total capacity, SEA-ME-WE 6 will provide one of the lowest-latency routes

Conference to host 50 sessions on space science, exploration, optics, materials and innovation

UNICEF launches ‘Bachpan Bemisaal’ series with Bilal Maqsood

Deadly Hiace-car collision on Karak–Indus Highway leaves six dead, nine injured; five die in Nowshera roof collapse

Swirling speculation emerged after claims that President Zardari expressed reservations over Bugti's performance

India defeated Australia by nine wickets to book their place in the final

G20 in South Africa adopts climate declaration without US input, a move Washington calls shameful

The hosts eased to 162-6 off 30.2 overs in the third ODI at Hamilton

President Asif Zardari, PM Shehbaz praised and saluted the courage of the security forces for successful operation

Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten 80 helped Green Shirts successfully chase the target of 129 runs

Older adult from Grays Harbor with health issues dies; owned backyard flock of mixed domestic birds

The left-hander smashed a 69-ball century chasing 201 in Ashes Opener

Tristan Stubbs missed out a well-deserved half-century by a run

HK Polo qualify for subsidiary final of the event

Dialogue also offered an opportunity to exchange views on regional, global developments, including South Asia, says FO

They played an epic tie-break to beat Belgium 2-0

He clocked a fastest time of one minute 47.934 seconds in treacherous conditions

Sri Lanka and India are co-hosting the inaugural event

Officers' uniforms torn amid intense sloganeering; Bar assures action against those involved in violence

Automated ticketing linked to Safe City Command, Control Centre; over 2,000 cameras to monitor violations

The multi-discipline event is scheduled to take place in January 2026

To encourage the players, the Pakistan Sports Board and Special Olympics distributed cash awards

Federal Cabinet approves reinstatement of key trade regulations

Shaheens will now face Bangladesh A in the final of the tournament on Sunday

Australian captain Starc took seven as 19 wickets fall in Ashes

The track action was halted as a precautionary measure with 20 minutes to run

He broke his toe in home accident

They will play India in a five-match series

Structure inspired by Iranian pigeon houses aims to support local bird population

410 individuals arrested for emitting smoke from factories, shops, brick kilns, major contributors to smog

Calls for countering misinformation, promoting peaceful narratives

US has said it will boycott summit

Two countries seek to reset ties amid soured relations with common neighbour Pakistan

Quake with epicentre in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush jolts region; K-P Assembly session briefly suspended

Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker in comity of nations, sincere mediation efforts led to historic Islamabad MoU

Araghchi appreciates Pakistan's support in advancing peace process, repatriating Iranian crew members

Says PM Shehbaz's top priority is the protection of consumer rights

President, PM pay tribute to security forces, reaffirm that the entire nation stands firmly alongside the armed forces

Petrol remains Rs299.5 while high-speed diesel is Rs311.47

Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70

Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication

Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place

Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter

Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms

Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved

Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer

Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1

73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings

Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges

Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns

AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC

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Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report

Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements

Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity

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Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b

Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes

Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract

Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook

FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector

Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles

Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days

Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days

Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night

UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war

International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers

Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower

Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members

Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding

Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million

Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave

Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors

Even as the administration has emphasised unity, ​differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface

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

Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden

Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for

The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies

The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months

Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament

The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps

He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I

Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group

They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week

Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference

Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic

He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory

She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3

They will face Egypt in Seattle

Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets

Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points

Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L