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Capital reaffirms resolve against terror
From heroic cops to innocent bystanders, tragedy highlights both loss and bravery
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Islamabad makes e-tag mandatory for vehicles
Administration to set up multiple points for issuing new tags
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Ring Road project cost rises to Rs50b
Deadline extended from Dec 2025 to Mar 2026 to accommodate future expansion
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Diesel price hike drives up transport fares, school pick-and-drop charges
Pick-and-drop services, intercity fares and cargo rates surge by 10-12%
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35 days of border closure leaves thousands jobless along Torkham
Torkham shutdown enters 35th day, traders warn of economic collapse, rising crime
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Mitchell stars as New Zealand beat Windies in first ODI
He scored 119 to power the BlackCaps to 269-7
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Europe and the Indo-Pacific: partners for a resilient future
EU deepening cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners on security, climate resilience, sustainable growth
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Between forbidden fruit and fear
The latest episode of Pamaal raises questions on fear, judgment, gender roles
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Back in form
Pakistan's win against Sri Lanka shows a return to form
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Torturous zoo
Court report finds severe neglect at Karachi Zoo, exposing poor veterinary care, weak management, harmful conditions
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BJP's victory
Bihar elections yet another sign that India's democratic fabric is under visible strain
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Getting our priorities right
Population is growing at an unsustainable pace, limited public resources are being diverted to simply keep up
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Netanyahu faces far-right backlash after US-backed statement on Palestinian state
Trump’s plan says PA reforms could open a credible path to Palestinian self-rule and eventual statehood
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Sugar price in twin cities soars to Rs210 per kg
Food inflation spirals in Sunday markets as chicken being sold at Rs410 per kg, mutton at Rs2,500 per kg
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At least 32 miners dead after bridge fails at cobalt site in southeast DR Congo
DRC supplies over 70% of global cobalt, vital for batteries in electric cars, laptops and phones
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Pakistan cruise to six-wicket win to wrap up 3–0 whitewash
Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan anchored a measured chase of 212 runs
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Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion
Samsung Electronics, a leading memory-chip maker, supplies key components that power AI and its infrastructure
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Three suspects arrested over firing at cricketer Naseem Shah's home
Lower Dir Police says attack on cricketer۔s residence stemmed from land dispute between two local groups
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Jordan's King Abdullah II awards Order of the Military Merit to COAS
Jordanian King witnesses joint fire and manoeuvre exercise, lauds Pakistan Army's professionalism and combat readiness
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76 Afghans detained in citywide Rawalpindi raids after Islamabad blast
The crackdown comes amid tighter enforcement of the National Action Plan
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Dhabeji pumping station power outage disrupts water supply across Karachi
Korangi, Landhi, Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, FB Area, North Nazimabad and other areas badly affected
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At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya's coast, Red Crescent says
Red Crescent: First boat had 26 Bangladeshis with 4 dead; second carried 69 migrants of unclear fate
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Unfit pilgrims to be deported as Saudi Arabia enforces new health rules for Hajj 2026
Strict action will be taken against doctors who issue fitness certificates to ineligible pilgrims
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Poachers ensnare Siberian migratory birds in Sindh's wetlands
Hunting migratory birds in Pakistan's 20 protected wetlands is punishable by up to two years, Rs50,000 fine
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Britain to make refugee status temporary under asylum overhaul
Labour hardens immigration rules as it seeks to curb Reform UK’s rise and crack down on small-boat crossings
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Ashfall cancels flights, Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts
A volcano on Japan's major western island of Kyushu erupted multiple times on Sunday
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Naraoka wins in Kumamoto for first title in two years
World number 10 beat Kenta Nishimoto 21-11, 10-21, 21-15 to end two-year title drought
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Police reveal foiled past terror bids of G-11 suicide bomber
Jacket laden with explosives was delivered to Islamabad from Peshawar's Akhun Baba graveyard, handler tells police
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Karachi at risk of 100MGD water shortfall as Dhabeji sees another breakdown
Recurring breakdowns at pumping station leave millions without water, citizens forced to rely on tankers
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Pakistan outplay Sri Lanka in third ODI
Mohammad Rizwan and Hussain Talat take the green shirts over the line to complete a whitewash
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Gomal University expels students after wave of campus unrest
Administration accuses groups of spreading malicious propaganda under the banner of “local versus non-local” divisions
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X rolls out Chat platform with expanded messaging tools
The new features include voice and video calling, file sharing, message editing and deletion, and privacy options
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Airport staff intercept passengers linked to suspected FIA official collusion
Protector system under review as authorities investigate illegal travel facilitation
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Punjab forms parliamentary body to lead flood rehabilitation
New committee set up to guide flood recovery and assess government’s response to the disaster
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Hyderabad fireworks factory blaze death toll climbs to seven
Police hunt factory owner as authorities launch crackdown on illicit fireworks, LPG outlets
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Russia offers to mediate as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions rise
Spokesperson stresses that a lasting resolution to disputes is only possible through dialogue, negotiations
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India Captain Gill injured, out of South Africa first test
Second Test match in Guwahati, due to begin in six days' time on November 22
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Israel shuts Ibrahimi Mosque, imposes curfew on Palestinians in Hebron
Israeli forces shut military checkpoints leading to the old city and barred all entry and exit
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Japan's Miura and Kihara capture Skate America pairs gold
Georgia’s Metelkina and Berulava secured silver medal, while Canadians Laurin and Ethier claimed bronze
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Tuchel plays down records before final World Cup qualifier
England travel to Albania on Sunday to close out their perfect Group K campaign
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Boat strikes: US drafts legal shield for troops
At least 76 people have been killed in 20 strikes in Caribbean since Sept as experts call them extrajudicial killings
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UNSC to vote Monday on Trump Gaza plan
Draft mentions future Palestinian state
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Pakistan backs UNSC draft on Yemen sanctions
Body adopts resolution extending 2014 sanctions regime against strife-torn country
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The Reckoning Within
NAB's Journey from Controversy to Credibility
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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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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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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7 abducted policemen recovered
All recovered personnel returned safely to the Sararogha Police Lines, reported to be in satisfactory condition
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CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
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Pakistan emerging as global peacemaker: Dar
Says mediation role elevated Pak diplomatic standing
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Govt lodges protest over BBC report
Rejects unverified claims in BBC Urdu's AJK coverage
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Pakistan, Iran move to boost rail, road connectivity
Agree to address transport bottlenecks, strengthen trade links
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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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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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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











































































































