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South Asia realigning? Really?
Central and South Asia are natural fusions for regional aspiration which can easily augment the trajectory of progress
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Justice without borders
Effective consular protection is not a diplomatic courtesy; it is a constitutional and moral obligation
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Universities: autonomy at risk
Politicising academic institutions undermines the very purpose of higher education
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Shameful perks
The body also approved an increase in daily allowances for lawmakers
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Climate injustice
Early warning systems are inadequate and urban planning remains criminally reckless
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The failure to forge a global treaty on plastics
It is important for resource-constrained countries like Pakistan to have a broader framework to deal with this menace
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Tehran accuses E3 of harming diplomacy, vows defiance against sanctions
Rubio backs E3 sanctions move, says US open to Iran talks; Tehran demands no-strike guarantee before engaging
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K-P doubles flood victim compensation packages
Families of deceased to get Rs2m, injured Rs500k; destroyed homes Rs1m, shopkeepers up to Rs500k
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PTA suspends licences of five LDI operators over unpaid dues
LDI operators owe Rs80 billion to government, including Rs24 billion in principal and Rs56 billion in surcharges
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Power tariff likely to slash by Rs1.69 per unit
Consumers to get Rs23b relief in September bill if NEPRA adjusts FCA
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Iran envoy expelled from Australia rejects arson attack claims as 'lies'
Australia says IRGC linked to synagogue, restaurant attacks; Iran envoy Sadeghi dismisses claims as 'lies'
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Sindh braces for high flood in early September
Ministers urge preparedness, focus on riverine villages for evacuation and relief
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Algeria’s Tebboune ousts PM Larbaoui, appoints Ghrieb as acting premier
Algeria’s President Tebboune removes PM Larbaoui, appoints Industry Minister Sifi Ghrieb as acting premier
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Canada, India name new envoys in sign of thawing ties
Trudeau’s successor Carney and India’s Modi agreed in June to reinstate senior diplomats at their first meeting
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PTI eyes fresh talks with govt sans Imran's consent
Move is primarily aimed at securing Khan’s release and addressing a slew of pending legal cases against him
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NDMA issues alert for further rains from August 29
NDMA cautions that Karachi faces risk of urban flooding due to heavy downpours from August 30 to September 2
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Barrister Gohar hands in 18 PTI members' resignations from NA committees
Party chairman also resigns from four NA committees; Shehryar Afridi and Sher Afzal Marwat also submit resignations
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Erdogan offers flood aid in call with PM Shehbaz
Turkish president voices solidarity with Pakistan, offering full support for rescue and relief after deadly floods
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Afghanistan summons Pakistani envoy over alleged cross-border strikes
There was no response from Pakistan on either the summoning of the envoy or the reported strikes
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JUI-F leader Mufti Kifayatullah breathes his last
He was critically injured a few days ago when his son allegedly opened fire inside the family home
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Gold prices surge in Pakistan
Gold rose by $9 per ounce in the international market, reaching $3,399
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Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad faces weight of expectations
The question remains: has PCB finally struck the right balance, or is this another gamble?
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UN staff urge rights chief to label Gaza war as genocide
Israeli strikes kill 16 Palestinians and wound dozens in Gaza, as bombardment of Gaza City suburbs intensifies.
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PCB issues women’s domestic contracts
For the first time, the contracts have been divided into two categories
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI boom far from over
Jensen Huang says AI boom will hit trillions, but shares fall on weak sales forecast and China trade uncertainty
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Acid burn survivors walk the runway in Karachi
Zubair Shah and DSF partner up to challenge stigma in fashion segment.
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PSX closes lower amid flood fears, rollover pressure
Consolidation phase continues as KSE-100 index loses 151 points
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ECB hopeful of Pakistan–India Asia Cup clash despite boycott fears
ECB COO assured fans that India–Pakistan Asia Cup matches in the UAE will go ahead, with ticketing details to follow
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Alexander Isak selected by Sweden despite Newcastle standoff
Sweden calls up Alexander Isak for World Cup qualifiers amid Newcastle transfer standoff
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Pakistan aims to reboot digital connectivity with three new subsea cables
Cables to support 5G rollout, reduce outages, unlock broader economic opportunities, says IT minister
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Bilawal, Sindh ministers reassure public as flood threat looms over province
Provincial government has already made arrangements, this year will not be a repeat of 2010 floods: Memon
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Super Rugby to mark 30th anniversary with tweaks to finals format
Super Rugby celebrates 30 years with finals tweaks and a special "Super Round" in Christchurch
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Two suspects wanted for murder of two brothers in Raiwind over Rs30 killed in 'encounter'
Suspects hiding out in Manowal area opened fire during raid: CTD
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Kane rescues Bayern in German Cup first round
Kane snatches last-minute winner as Bayern survive dramatic German Cup scare against Wehen Wiesbaden
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Waseem wants Pakistan to become Asia's boxing hub
He will fight Thailand’s Majungoen in his WBA Gold World Bantamweight title-defence in Lahore
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Imran's nephew Shershah sent on judicial remand
Lahore ATC denies IO's request for 30-day extension in physical remand, next hearing slated for Sept 11
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Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam to play charity match for flood relief
The match will take place on Saturday between Peshawar Zalmi and Legends Eleven
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Sabalenka eyes Fernandez revenge in US Open third round
Sabalenka seeks revenge against Fernandez in US Open third round, aiming to rewrite 2021 semi-final memory
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PAC unearths Rs37m graft in BISP funds
A total of 324 officials from Grade 1 to Grade 22 implicated in scandal, AG tells National Assembly body
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Modi turns to Asia amid US tariff strain
Seeks support from Japan, China, Russia for his flagship 'Make in India' initiative
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Rangers humiliated, Benfica deny Mourinho's Fenerbahce Champions League place
Club Brugge thrash Glasgow giants 6-0, leaving manager Russell Martin under pressure
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India faces world football ban for second time in three years
India faces possible FIFA suspension over delayed AIFF constitution, threatening national teams and ISL clubs
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Drake is Billboard’s hip hop artist of the 21st century
Canadian hitmaker’s dominance has lasted quarter of a century
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Holders PSG and rivals await Champions League draw
Europe's elite prepare for the new 36-team league phase in Monaco
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'KPop Demon Hunters' cast shares how their voices were so good, people thought it was AI
Voice actors EJAE and Arden Cho reflect on film experience
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Chivu's Inter turning the page on Champions League humiliation
The champions host Cagliari on Saturday
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India says Ahmedabad 'ideal city' for Commonwealth Games
India pitches Ahmedabad as ideal host for 2030 Commonwealth Games, showcasing stadiums and sporting culture
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Kipchoge feeling the pressure ahead of Sydney Marathon
The Kenyan superstar insist that his marathon journey is about more than winning
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Alcaraz races into US Open third round as Djokovic, Sabalenka advance
Spanish star beat Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour 36 minutes
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Over 3,300 FIRs filed in dengue SOP violations in Rawalpindi, Murree
Over 2,400 premises sealed, 3,085 challans issued as provincial case load surges past 175
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'Illegal Afghans involved in terrorism'
DG ISPR accuses India of sponsoring violence in Pakistan
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Woman, daughter crushed to death
Motorcycle went out of control, was run over by mini-truck near Adda Pir Murad
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CTD kills three ISKP men in Khyber
Terrorists allegedly masterminded May 11 Chamkani attack on police van
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FO seeks to assuage fears over defence pact
Spox says deal with KSA purely defensive in nature
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Foreign pressure stalls data protection law
PTA chief tells Senate panel citizens' data frequently appears on dark web
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Six months, no pay, health paralysed
Over 4,500 K-P IHP staff unpaid, crippling services for mothers, infants, and vulnerable groups
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HPV vaccine drive hits another roadblock
Private schools association block inoculations; parents return consent forms marked "Big No"
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Experts urge protection of Karachi's natural waterways
Resolution pushes for living river status for Malir, Lyari, and green zone protection
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CM orders rehabilitation work across Punjab
Relief committees to be constituted at tehsil level
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Judges in the public queue
IHC judges made their way through entrance used by ordinary litigants
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Five killed in Vehari encounters: CCD
Police say deceased were wanted in dozens of cases
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Toxic fumes kill three workers in sewer
Police registered case under Section 322 of Pakistan Penal Code against five for making an illegal sewer connection
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Deluge lays waste to 2.58m acres of crops
Gujrat and Faisalabad suffer worst losses
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38 flood-damaged roads reopened in Faisalabad
Highway dept says remaining 36 routes will be restored as floodwaters recede
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President returns bill on minority rights
National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill to be tabled in parliament's joint sitting
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PM allows SC to approve its projects
Can approve projects up to Rs1b ending law ministry's role in court's schemes
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Iraq denied US nod for Turkmen gas via Iran
Oil-rich nation has struggled to provide power; relied on gas and power imports from Iran
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PBF urges execution of agri-emergency plan
Warns of food security crisis, rising inflation and $1.93b in import pressures if no action taken
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LNG glut puts Rs242b burden on consumers
Imported gas supply rises following drastic reduction in offtake by CPPs
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PSX edges up after record intra-day high
Index touches 159,337, lifted by power, tech and cement stocks
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FPCCI backs FCA but seeks faster trade facilitation
Business community flags delays, says Pakistan's dwell time nearly double peers, far higher than global practices
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Yearly SPI jumps 4.17% on costly goods
Weekly inflation eases 1.34%, but annual trend stubborn for flood-hit people
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Central bank pumps Rs11tr into market
Profit repatriation surges 157% YoY in Aug; rupee posts 31st gain; gold dips Rs1,100/tola
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Talks on electricity wheeling auctions begin
Initiative will open door for industrial, bulk consumers to directly buy electricity at competitive rates
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Large industries to get cheaper power
Minister announces Wheeling Auction Framework
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PSX closes volatile week at record 158,037 points
KSE-100 touches record intra-day high of 159,337 despite current account worries
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Gold price dips in local, global markets
Price of gold drops by Rs1,100 per tola
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UNSC decides not to lift Iran sanctions
Pakistan, Russia, China and Algeria back Tehran
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Israel to use 'unprecedented force'
Asks residents to flee Gaza City
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Judge throws out Trump's $15b 'rage' lawsuit against New York Times
District Judge says Trump's complaint was 'improper and impermissible,' gave his lawyers 28 days to refile
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Elderly British couple released by Taliban arrive in Qatar
Looking forward to returning to Afghanistan if we can, says Barbie after release with husband Peter Reynolds
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Iran says made 'fair' proposal to avert sanctions snapback
E3 launched a 30-day process at the end of August to reimpose UN sanctions
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Iraq’s Turkmen gas deal collapses under US pressure
PM advisor Iraq says Turkmen deal may trigger sanctions on Iraqi banks, financial institutions
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Trump, Xi eye TikTok breakthrough to ease US-China deadlock
Deal would transfer TikTok's US assets to US owners from ByteDance
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France’s Macron says UN sanctions on Iran will be reinstated
E3 launched a 30-day process at the end of August to reimpose UN sanctions
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Oil prices fall as demand concerns outweigh buoyancy from US rate cut
Fed cut its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point, indicating more cuts would follow
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Trump, Starmer welcome £150b in US tech investment for UK
Starmer says he and Trump 'genuinely like each other' as Microsoft, Google and Blackstone attend signing
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Pakistan back in Asia Cup after referee apology
Green Shirts set up another clash with India on Sunday after trouncing UAE
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Kane doubles up as Bayern sink Chelsea in Champions League
German giants extend streak to 22 straight opening victories
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US sprint star Kerley joins drug-fueled Enhanced Games
World champion from 2022 is first American man to sign up
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Bracewell to lead injury-hit New Zealand in Australia T20Is
Captain Santner is recovering from abdominal surgery
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Chakaravarthy becomes top-ranked T20I bowler
He claimed the top sport after an impressive performance against Pakistan
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Arshad Nadeem qualifies for the World Athletics Championships javelin throw final
The 28-year-old won silver medal in 2023, he posted a throw of 85.28m on this third attempt
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Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener
Substitutes Martinelli and Trossard turned a tense night in Bilbao into a statement victory with two late goals
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Mbappe penalty double gives Real Madrid opening win over Marseille
Madrid battled with 10 men as Dani Carvajal saw red, but Mbappe’s milestone night ensured a winning start in Europe
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West Indies make three changes for India tour
Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze return as Khary Pierre earns a maiden call-up for the India Test tour
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Lewis Hamilton calls for Gaza aid, cites UN genocide description
Lewis Hamilton urges humanitarian aid for Gaza, shares UN commission's finding of genocide and encourages donations.
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Asia Cup 2025: Qualification scenarios for all teams in Super Four stage
High-stakes battles as Pakistan, UAE, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan fight to stay alive in Asia Cup
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Liverpool's galaxy of stars launch quest for Champions League glory
The Reds face Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday
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Brentford, Palace survive penalty shoot-outs to reach League Cup last 16
Grimsby stunned Sheffield 1-0 to reach last 16 for first time in 24 years
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'Genius' De Bruyne leads Napoli in emotional return to Man City
The 34-year-old looks fully fit and in top form ahead of Champions League
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Messi scores goal and sets up another as Miami beats Seattle
Ian Fray netted third goal in the 52nd minute