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UN facing unprecedented attacks on its principles, says Guterres
He cites breaches of humanitarian law, civilian targeting, and food and water weaponization, without naming culprits
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US tightens visa rules for Pakistanis
Applicants told to make social media accounts public for vetting
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Karachi cools down as first spell of monsoon rains hits city
PMD forecasts more rains over the weekend, with urban flooding expected on June 27 and 28
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Netanyahu, Trump reportedly agree on ending Gaza war within two week
US-brokered Israel-Iran truce sparks hope in Gaza after 20 months of war, widespread destruction, and malnutrition
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AI and cloud boom spark ‘climate strategy crisis’ for tech giants
Campaigners fear data center energy use may derail Big Tech’s 2030 net-zero goals as AI demand surges across the US
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SCO refuses to toe India’s line
10-nation organisation fails to adopt joint statement
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Censorship limits reporting on missile damage as Israel admits to over 50 strikes
Broadcasts from combat zones or missile sites need written military censor approval, says Israeli press office
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Israel blocks northern Gaza aid amid claims of hijacking by masked men
Netanyahu orders military to draft plan in 2 days to stop Hamas from seizing aid, joint statement says
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Muharram moon sighted, Ashura to fall on July 6
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced the Muharram moon sighting, marking the start of the new Islamic year
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US has no intel Iran moved uranium before strikes, says defense chief
Experts say Iran likely moved near weapons-grade uranium from Fordow before US strike, hiding it from global monitors
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Rain breaks heatwave across various parts of country
PMD predicts more showers, thunderstorms over the next two days
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Power blast triggers stampede, 29 students killed in Central African Republic
Over 5,300 students were taking exams when a blast hit Bangui on Wednesday, in the capital of the impoverished nation
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Budget 2025-26 sails through NA with sweeping tax reforms
Opposition’s bid to delay Finance Bill 2025, outlining FY2025-26 proposals, was overwhelmingly rejected by the NA
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Stocks face profit-taking after two days of hefty gains
Benchmark KSE-100 index drops over 700 points, settles at 122,046
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PM directs authorities to ensure security during Muharram
Interior Minister Naqvi also chairs high-level meeting to review the nationwide security plan for Muharram
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Govt has agreed to income tax exemption on annual salary below Rs1.2m: Bilawal
Says PPP backs federal budget after govt concedes to limit FBR arrest powers to sales tax forgery; exemption
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Gold prices surge in local, international markets
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs 86, reaching Rs 3,850
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Country braces for monsoon season with heavy rain forecast this weekend
PMD cautions citizens of potential flash floods, landslides in several regions
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New Delhi probes events leading to Air India plane crash
Black box data, airline violations under scrutiny during probe
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Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly set to stay at Al-Nassr until 2027
Ronaldo reportedly set to stay at Al-Nassr on a new deal until 2027, which will see him play past his 42nd birthday
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Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal secure silver at Asian Doubles Squad Championship
Pakistani duo secured a silver medal at the Championships in Malaysia, losing to India 2-1 in a hard-fought final
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Pakistan calls attention to 'worst form of torture' in Palestine, Indian Occupied Kashmir
Reaffirms commitment to ensuring protection of human dignity on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
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ICC introduces major rule changes across all formats of cricket from July
The changes include amendments in DRS, saliva rule, stop-clock, and more across all three-formats of cricket
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Fortnite players to get $126 million in refunds after FTC settlement
Fortnite players who were charged for unauthorized purchases can now apply for refunds after FTC settlement with Epic
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Inter Milan, Monterrey into knockout stage of FIFA Club World Cup
Inter Milan will face Fluminense in the round of 16, while Liga MX side Monterrey will take on Borussia Dortmund
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Iran claims victory over 12-day war with Israel
Any future attack will prompt strikes on US military bases in Middle East, warns Khamenei
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Trump's 2026 defense budget focuses on high-tech missiles, drones, and troop pay raise
Trump’s defense budget proposes troop pay raise, more missiles and drones, with cuts to Navy jobs and fighter jets
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China moves on fentanyl crackdown as tensions with US over tariffs persist
China's actions on fentanyl precursors show cooperation with US demands amid ongoing trade tensions over tariffs
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PM, President reaffirm commitment to eradicating drug abuse
On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking they stress concerted efforts from all stakeholders
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Cyclone threat looms as southern China battles widespread flooding
Guangxi’s Meilin township worst-hit as floodwaters rise over 4 metres above safe level, state media reports
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Extortion ring dismantled: police
One suspect killed, several arrested in crackdown
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Prison staff suspended en masse after jail shooting
Initial investigations suggest the attack resulted from a prior feud.
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Pensioners stage protest over unpaid dues
The demonstrators called for Immediate release of pending pensions
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CM announces major tax relief
Cotton fee, professional tax, local cess and entertainment duty abolished
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RAW network busted
The SSP said that the authorities found the Indian colonel's number on their phones
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Rs3. 45 trillion budget sails through provincial house
Also passes Rs156b supplementary budget for outgoing fiscal
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GLOF alert issued as early monsoon sets in
Sudden outbursts from lakes could trigger flash floods
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SCO brings Pakistan, India defence ministers together
Chinese Defence Minister Dong held individual meetings with his counterparts
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'Minus-one formula' in the works again
PTI sees 'conspiracy', crowns Imran as 'irreplaceable'
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PPP hardens stance on 'draconian powers' for taxman
Govt reaches out to key ally on eve of budget approval
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Trump teases Iran talks next week
Says Tehran's N-programme 'set back decades', Claims Israel, Iran 'both tired, exhausted' from war
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Mamdani delivers a political earthquake in NYC mayor primary
The little-known state legislator, a proud "democratic socialist", is now favorite to win November's election
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Israeli fire kills West Bank teenager
Palestinian Red Crescent said that its teams had handled "a very critical case"
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NATO agrees massive spending hike
32 countries to spend 5% of GDP on defence
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Grok shows 'flaws' in fact-checking Israel-Iran war: study
Raising fresh doubts about its reliability as a debunking tool.
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Two bank officials held for Rs35m fraud
FIA registers case against six suspects
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Man, nephew axed to death during clash in Thikriwala
PO killed in armed attack; police launch raids to arrest assailants
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PECA amendment cannot be suspended by injunction, IHC observes
Court adjourns journalists’ petitions against law until March 6
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Court indicts Ducky Bhai, wife Aroob Jatoi in gambling app case
Magistrate has summoned prosecution witnesses for February 23
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Western weather system to bring drizzle to Karachi
Rain, snowfall over mountains are forecast in Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah
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SC rejects immediate meeting request with Imran Khan, issues notice to govt
Court forms benches for cipher case appeals, dismisses multiple bail petitions as infructuous
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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ATC indicts PTI leaders Raoof Hasan, Ahmed Waqas Janjua in terror links case
Both plead not guilty as court orders prosecution witnesses to appear on February 23
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Ali Amin Gandapur, Omar Ayub declared proclaimed offenders in 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' cases
Senior civil judge cites repeated non-appearance, orders arrest in two Bara Kahu FIRs
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Elderly woman beaten to death
Victim's grandson discovers her lying injured, bleeding from head
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Kite-flying incidents claim lives
Journalist dies after rooftop fall
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Toxic water destroys agricultural land
Illegal stone mining, dam breach contaminate canal, kill livestock and devastate hundreds of acres
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'Mechanisation key to food security amid shrinking farmland'
Former livestock minister urges modern farming practices during university team's visit to model farm
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Summer vegetable sowing advised
Department recommended using plastic germination trays with suitable media such as peat moss
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Respiratory illnesses surge amidst cold weather
Low vaccination coverage has led to a surge in pneumonia cases among children and the elderly
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Two children fall prey to measles outbreak
Health emergency declared in the Shakai area of South Waziristan
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'Politics of hatred' blamed for city's devastation
ANP calls for empowered local government, education reforms, transparent probe into plaza tragedy
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US
Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others
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Prince Andrew leaked official UK trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show
Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections
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Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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ICC to brief on outcome of talks with PCB over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
Delegation meets PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore; BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over











































































































