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Aus win first Test as WI batting collapses
Josh Hazlewood claimed a fifer as the hosts were bowled out for 141
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PSL 11 preparations in limbo
Key decisions remain unresolved, with the new CEO Salman Naseer yet to form his team
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Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in second Test to seal series
The hosts completed a thumping innings and 78-run victory
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Dates for Asia Cup 2025 revealed
UAE and Sri Lanka are likely to co-host the event
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Agri sector: solving the implementation impasse
Agriculture sector this year has been poor with a fall in production of most major crops and overall growth of 0.56%
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Israel-Iran conflict — how the world will change post-war
There is all the likelihood of another sovereign state being bullied and attacked by a ruthless power
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Kashmore's criminality: a way forward?
The citizens of Kashmore recently travelled to Islamabad to protest the rampant criminality
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Climate brunt on Asia
Asia's increased vulnerability to climate change also puts some of the world's most vast mountainous areas at risk
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Heavier gas burden
The lack of a progressive taxation model and repeated reliance on indirect levies do not show fiscal prudence
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Reserved seats
This was fait accompli for PTI, as its logic and argument on the reserved seats was found untenable
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Pakistan's poverty is political
A middle-aged bakery salesman I know was earning Rs7,500 until recently
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Ginny & Georgia review: a story as messy as life itself
Ginny & Georgia is a raw, unfiltered look at the ties that bind us, break us, and redeem us
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Pakistan’s financial inclusion test: a tap away but still out of reach?
Mobile wallets are rising, but trust, gender gap & low usage reveal deeper challenges
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The Iran-Israel War: lessons learnt & unlearnt
The war carries profound geostrategic, political & military implications for the broader region & the world
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AI breakthrough helps detect hidden apps on smartphones
Study finds machine learning can detect hidden vault apps on Android with up to 98% accuracy, aiding digital forensics
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G7 agrees on tax exemption framework for US, UK companies
The group has created a 'side-by-side' system after the US agreed to scrap Section 899 from Trump's tax bill
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President, PM condemn North Waziristan attack, vow to defeat terrorism
Both leaders paid tribute to the martyred soldiers and lauded security forces for killing 14 terrorists in exchange
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At least 31 dead in rain-related incidents across Punjab, K-P
PMD warns initial monsoon spell bringing heavy rain from Islamabad to Karachi, with more expected in coming days
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Birthright citizenship challenge still looms for Trump
Ruling leaves room for class actions against Trump policy challenging birthright citizenship for those born in the US
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US sanctions Sudan over alleged use of chemical weapons
Since April 2023, Sudan war sparked war crimes claims; US says RSF committed genocide in January
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ECP rejects criticism after SC ruling on reserved seats
Commission says it doesn’t alter decisions due to political pressure or for cheap popularity
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Tollinton Market revamp sparks controversy
Pet traders face uncertainty as the government orders relocation without providing an alternative site for business
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Pakistan records largest drop in default risk among emerging markets
Bloomberg names Pakistan most improved emerging market economy as default risk falls from 59% to 47% in 12 months
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Guizhou province hit again as flood submerges riverside city
Rongjiang hit by record rains twice June’s average; 6 dead, 80,000 displaced in city of 300,000 at river confluence
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13 troops martyred in suicide attack on military convoy in North Waziristan
Army chief vows to unmask the ‘true perpetrator of terrorism in the region’
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What India calls 'terrorism' is a legal struggle for rights: field marshal
Asim Munir says India is escalating tensions deliberately as Pakistan nears success in fight against terrorism
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PM extends olive branch to PTI amid reserve seats setback
Shehbaz Sharif approached PTI’s Gohar Ali Khan, extending a formal invitation for direct talks earlier this week
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Govt denies setting $100m price for Roosevelt Hotel sale
The Privatisation Commission called the valuation claim misleading, stating that no price has been fixed for the hotel
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UK distances new MI6 chief from Nazi spy grandfather
UK distances MI6's first female chief from grandfather accused of being Nazi spy known as "the butcher"
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CDA to be dissolved, all powers to shift to Metropolitan Corporation: IHC
Court directs refund of illegally collected charges
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Five IHC judges challenge SC ruling on judicial transfers, seniority
Seek stay on judicial, administrative functions of three judges transferred to IHC
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PM Shehbaz hails arbitration court ruling over IWT
PM praised Law Minister and Attorney General for their legal contributions to the case
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Swat Flash Flood: K-P announces compensation for victim's families
The Chief Secretary stated that several officials were suspended for negligence
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Trump denies reports of $30bn nuclear offer to Iran
Trump says no such deal was discussed, blasting the media for misinformation.
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China expands compensation for flood-hit communities
Central government will now bear 70% of all compensation funds, with local governments responsible for the rest
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to enhance tech collaboration
Discuss the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Corridor to China and Central Asia
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Iran slams Trump over 'disrespectful' remarks on Supreme Leader
Iranian FM warned that such language would not help efforts to restart negotiations
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Karachi weather update: Rainfall brings a break from heat
Residents are advised to remain cautious on the roads
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Iran holds mass funeral for top brass assassinated by Israeli strikes
State funeral began in Enghelab Square; procession moving towards symbolic Azadi Square
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Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible next week
At least 14 people killed in Gaza since dawn: Medical sources
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PNSC eyes $700m freight earnings in 3 years
Plan to expand fleet, grow cargo handling, build local vessels unveiled, and push for green, digital transformation
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Role of youth stressed to tackle climate challenges
Key feature of the event was the Youth-Led Action (YLA) Showcasing Event
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CM distributes Rs400m to specially-abled people
Says 12 rehabilitation centres will be functional by end of year, one in each district
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SHC stays reversion of BPS 18 officer to 30-year-old post
LUMHS officer tells court he was stripped of years of promotions on CM's orders
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Pre-monsoon showers sweep through Sindh
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recording up to 53 millimeters rain by 5.30 pm in Tharparkar
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Two children killed, 11 injured in seminary roof collapse
Roof of only one part of the seminary caved in, children in another room remained safe
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SBCA declares 740 buildings hazardous ahead of monsoon
588 of these buildings are in the metropolis alone
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Low-cost housing projects hit dead end
Bureaucratic hindrances, lack of political will have prevented many deserving families from living
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JI riles provincial, federal govts for ignoring Karachi
The JI leader expressed these views while addressing a post budget press briefing
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Women among robbers remanded to police custody
The complainant identified the accused in the courtroom
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Sugar prices fall by Rs10 in Karachi
Retail prices range between Rs 180 and Rs 185 per kilogram
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Senate polling continues in K-P, Punjab
130 votes have been cast in the Punjab Assembly out of 369 total members
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Ishaq Dar arrives in New York for UN meetings
Dar to join summit co-hosted by Saudi Arabia, France backing Palestinian statehood
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Heatwave grips Lahore as Punjab braces for fourth monsoon spell
PDMA forecasts rain, thunderstorms for Rawalpindi, Murree, Faisalabad, parts of Southern Punjab
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11 arrested after couple shot dead in Balochistan over 'honour'
Case lodged against all suspected perpetrators, says CM Bugti
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Brutal 'honour killing' caught on video sparks nationwide outrage
Couple executed for marrying of their free will despite family opposition
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PDMA readies plans for flood emergency
Balochistan activates district disaster management authorities
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Issue new number plates for free'
MQM-P leader comes out all guns blazing against imposition of Ajrak-themed number plates of vehicles
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Stay away from Indian waters, fishermen warned
They are told hostile neighbour might accuse them of terrorism or sabotage
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Elderly woman seeks protection from abusive son
Rubina Rajput staged a protest along with her ailing husband and their children
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Two brothers crushed to death by tanker
Following the incident, enraged locals torched the water tanker in protest
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PR renews bid to outsource 11 trains
Only one train attracts bids in earlier attempt
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CTD identifies notorious suicide bomber
The deceased militant was involved in multiple terrorist activities in Karachi
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PMD forecasts wet spell across country
Citizens advised to avoid unnecessary travel
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Vertical parking facility to harbour over 200 cars and 250 bikes
Wahab said that this project will provide much-needed relief for visitors to Bolton Market and surrounding areas
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China's GDP grows 5.3% in H1 despite global headwinds
Analysts predict YoY growth in 5-5.2% range for 2025, higher than govt's target
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Victory celebration and reality check
It's time to turn triumph into transformation, sustainable efforts to address domestic woes
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Sugar, power and patronage
Sweetest commodity becomes most toxic crisis caused by elite interests
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From crisis to cushion: FX reserves jump to $14.5b
Reserve cushion can help fast-track reforms, particularly in tax administration, power sector governance
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Are stabilisation measures backfiring?
High interest rates, import compression and regressive taxation leading to low growth, unemployment
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Why global giants pulling out
Outflow poses serious challenge to economic narrative, efforts to woo investors
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Afghan refugees risk billions in losses
Business assets, economic contributions at stake as deportation fears grow
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Crypto breaches $4tr in market value
Regulatory clarity, institutional flows drive sector to new peak
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Bourse hits record close near 140k
Bulls dominate trading as KSE-100 index climbs 4,298 points
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100 agri graduates head to China for training
Initiative aims to modernise farming, promote climate-smart agriculture
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Software body demands predictable tax system
Presents reform package to cut compliance costs, unlock investment
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ADB assesses feasibility of financing ML-1 project
Bank experts inspect Karachi-Rohri section of major railway scheme
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Govt to build Rs3b aquaculture park
Maritime minister projects annual revenue potential to be up to $7.2m, project to operate under public-private partner
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At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since dawn
Israeli army chief drafts new plan to expand ground operations, to take over Gaza
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Runway closed as Air India jet skids off during landing
All passengers, crew members have since disembarked
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Trainer jet crashes in Dhaka, one killed
More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns
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Iran threatens to halt Gulf security if E3 reinstates UN sanctions
E3 countries, Iran have in recent months held inconclusive talks on Tehran's nuclear program
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US hosts Pakistan military chief at White House, India responds by warming to China
New Delhi is recalibrating relations with China as a hedge
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Turkey to suspend Iraq‑Turkey oil pipeline deal
Ankara aims to renew underused pipeline for regional economic gains
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'Trump's deportations lack US public support'
Polls from both CNN and CBS show that Trump has lost majority support for his deportation approach
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South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
The number of casualties rose throughout the day as bodies of those previously reported missing
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Indonesia ferry fire kills five
Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands
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Gaza aid points turn into death trap
93 dead in fresh Israeli strikes amid food supplies
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Ecuador road accident leaves 9 dead
Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of death in Ecuador
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European powers plan fresh nuclear talks with Iran
Consultations are ongoing regarding a date and location for the talks
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Election drubbing projected for Japan PM
Ishiba took over in September on his fifth attempt and immediately called elections
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UK pledges to halve sewage pollution
Suffering from underinvestment in a sewerage system that dates largely back to the Victorian era
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Sri Lanka sacks top cop over Easter Sunday bombings
More than 500 people were also wounded in the bombings
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Jon Jones responds to Dana White's comments at UFC 318
Jones expressed disappointment with White and reaffirmed his commitment to fight at UFC's 2026 White House event
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England confirmed as host for next three ICC WTC finals
ICC confirmed the decision in Singapore, rejecting BCCI's bid in the process
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Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch "unacceptable" after Pakistan's defeat
Hesson stated the pitch was not up to international cricket standards after Bangladesh's thrashing win over Pakistan
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Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Thomas Partey’s legal situation
Arteta states he is "100%" confident club followed all legal processes in Thomas Partey's rape charges case
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Marcus Rashford cleared to complete Barcelona loan move
Manchester United exile Rashford will sign for the entirety of 2025-26 season, with Barcelona covering 100% of salary
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Wellens wins Tour de France stage 15
Defending champion Pogacar leads the overall ranking
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Ten-woman Germany reach Euro 2025 semis
They defeated France on penalties 6-5
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Pacquiao held to draw in world title return
The Filipino legend lost to the defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios
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Short ruled out of first WI T20I
He sustains side strain injury during a training session in Jamaica
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Deep likely to miss 4th Eng Test
He suffered a hand injury during practice
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SSWMB basketball tournament begins today
Event to be held under patronage of Karachi Mayor
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Pakistani cueists continue to shine at IBSF 6 Reds
Muhammad Asif and Ahsan Ramzan remain unbeaten in the tournament
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India-Pakistan WCL 2025 clash called off
The announcement was made on WCL social media handle
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Emon stars as BD stun Pakistan
They beat Men in Green by seven wickets
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WCL organisers call off India-Pakistan legends match
World Championship of Legends organisers cancel match amid tensions, citing hurt sentiments and player opposition