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Maritime service to Europe launched
Weekly direct shipping line set to cut cost, bolster export competitiveness
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ILES advances industrial sustainability
PM aide lauds project for enhancing compliance, promoting green practices in key export sectors
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Govt aims to create conducive environment
Wants to transform country into innovation and investment hub
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Pakistan seeks Swedish green fund assistance
Says Stockholm can help small vehicles switch to electric technology
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Foreign reserves decline by $276m
With 2-week decline, FX stand at $16.19b; rupee rises by 13 paisa to 278.72/$ while gold sees Rs750 correction
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Body set up to identify redundancies
Committee, led by Dar, tasked with reforming red tape, improving efficiency
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Paris court sentences Pakistani man to 30 years for 2020 Charlie Hebdo attack
Originally from rural Pakistan, Mahmood arrived in France illegally in the summer of 2019
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Miley Cyrus' brother Trace calls out Billy Ray for family distance: a public plea to reconnect
Trace Cyrus shares concerns for father Billy Ray Cyrus, offering love and support amid struggles in Instagram post.
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Sebastian Stan earns Oscar nod for Donald Trump portrayal in ‘The Apprentice’
Sebastian Stan grabs an Oscar nod for his portrayal of a young Donald Trump in a film 'The Apprentice'.
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Laguna fire threatens CSU Channel Islands, forces campus evacuations
The Laguna Fire in Ventura County has prompted evacuations at CSU Channel Islands, burning over 50 acres so far.
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The wild West and the meek East
This flourishing industry needs more women and children all the time.
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What next?
He should stop posing being a threat or issue threats in machoistic appeal.
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Textiles as a medium of expression
Fast fashion has taken over the industry filling the landfills.
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New year, same crisis
The new case serves as a sobering reminder of the persistent threat posed by this paralysing disease.
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Spend smart, not big
The FBR's case hinges on its need for mobility to physically verify tax declarations.
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Talks to nowhere
The government would do well to get back to the opposition with an olive branch.
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Contending with South Asia's climate crisis
Climate related collaborations cannot be created overnight.
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Hezbollah warns of 'resistance' if Israel stays beyond ceasefire deadline
Hezbollah demands Israel fully comply with the ceasefire agreement, warning that any violation won't be tolerated.
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Over 40% drop in rainfall ravages crops in Punjab
The drought is not isolated to Punjab; Sindh saw a 52% reduction in rainfall, while Balochistan experienced a 45% drop
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Trump nominee John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director
US Senate voted to confirm Ratcliffe by 74-25 as 20 Democrats and one independent joined Republicans
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Federal judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The order has become subject of five lawsuits by civil rights groups and Democratic attorneys general from 22 states
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Tarar claims govt was considering 'middle ground' on PTI's demands
PTI founder Imran Khan has called off negotiations with the PML-N-led government
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Sindh CM calls for VCs with administrative expertise in varsities
Murad Ali Shah says vice chancellors currently appointed through search committee with PhD as minimum qualification.
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UK teen gets 52-year sentence for triple murder at Taylor Swift-themed event
Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to the murders of three young girls and the attempted murder of 10 other children.
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Virender Sehwag, wife reportedly separating after 20 years of marriage
The couple, who tied the knot in 2004, have fueled divorce rumors after unfollowing each other on Instagram.
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Trump urges lower oil prices, interest rates, taxes at Davos
US president addresses global leaders, markets wary of his tariff plans, in first remarks of his presidency during WEF
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Saudi FM expresses optimism for Lebanon's future in first visit in 15 years
Visit highlights Lebanon's political shifts after Israel-Hezbollah war and Assad's fall amid a brief insurgency in Dec
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Taylor Swift releases limited edition ‘Lover Cardigan’ with pink hearts
Taylor Swift’s exclusive ‘Lover Cardigan,’ featuring pink hearts and “Taylor Swift” patch, is available for 72 hours.
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When is the next prize bond draw? Here's what you need to know
The National Savings Division in Karachi recently announced the results of Rs750 prize bond draw for January.
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Inflation likely to drop below 3% in January
JS Global, in a report on Wednesday, projected inflation at 2.8% for Jan, marking the lowest rate since November 2015.
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Journalists reject PECA amendments, demand repeal
A joint action committee of media bodies rejected the amendments and demanded their immediate withdrawal.
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ICC seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders over women's persecution
The two individuals named are the Taliban's supreme spiritual leader and the group's chief justice since 2021.
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Oscar winner Hans Zimmer set to reimagine Saudi national anthem
Zimmer, two-time Oscar winner for The Lion King and Dune, also invited to score soundtrack for an upcoming Saudi film
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NDMA participates in Regional Consultative Committee forum in Thailand
RCC is a regional forum to promote consultation, cooperation in reducing disaster, climate change risk in Asia-Pacific
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Trump to face questions from banking, oil CEOs in Davos virtual appearance
US president name has consistently come up in almost every conversation at the World Economic Forum this week.
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‘I’m Still Here’ makes history as first Brazilian film nominated for Best Picture at 2025 Oscars
‘I’m Still Here’ becomes the first Brazilian film ever nominated for Best Picture at the 2025 Academy Awards.
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan face uncertainty after US freezes visa processing
Students who fled Taliban’s rule express feelings of betrayal and hopelessness after waiting for years in uncertainty.
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Govt calls PTI's decision to end talks 'unfortunate'
Irfan Siddiqui says PTI didn't consider the government's responses to their demands before calling off talks.
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PM shares World Bank's $20b partnership framework
The partnership aims to address Pakistan's pressing challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and climate change.
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Trump pardons two cops convicted over Black man's murder, cover-up
In 2024, ex-officers Terence Sutton Jr and Andrew Zabavsky were sentenced to 66 and 48 months in prison, respectively.
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Demi Moore earns first Oscar nomination for ‘The Substance’
Demi Moore receives her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress in ‘The Substance,’ making horror film history.
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Two PIA employees sacked for smuggling mobile phones
PIA spokesperson stresses organization has zero-tolerance policy for not following rules and regulations.
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2025 Oscar nominations full list: ‘Emilia Pérez’ leads with 13 nods
The 2025 Oscar nominations have been announced, with Emilia Pérez leading the pack with 13 nominations.
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‘Anora’ leads 2025 Oscar nominations with multiple major nods including Best Picture
‘Anora’ dominates the 2025 Oscar nominations with leading nods in major categories, including Best Picture.
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Global ChatGPT outage affects users across US, UK, Asia
OpenAI said, “We are currently investigating elevated error rates in the API.” The cause of the outage remains unclear
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LHC issues new order in Babar Azam's alleged sexual assault case
The woman also alleged that Azam had promised to marry her in 2010 but later reneged on his promise.
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Ariana Grande earns first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in ‘Wicked’
Ariana Grande receives her first Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda in ‘Wicked,’ alongside other nominees.
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Future hints at relationship change with Instagram post
Future’s latest Instagram post left fans questioning his relationship status after suggesting he’s moving on.
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Will Rohit Sharma visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy captain’s event?
The Captains’ event is traditionally held in the host country before any ICC tournament.
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Urvashi Rautela comments on her bathroom clip
The actress, known for her Bollywood debut in Singh Saab the Great, has appeared in several hit films
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CERT warns 39 ministries of imminent cyber threat
BlueLocker ransomware risks permanent data loss, leakage of sensitive information, operational disruption
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PAA denies Islamabad airport to be shut for eight days
Flights to only be suspended for two-hour intervals on specific days to facilitate rehearsals for Independence Day
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Climate-driven erosion cuts Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza
Accelerated glacial melt, rising temperatures key drivers of flooding, erosion
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Field Marshal Asim Munir meets US defence officials
COAS touts confidence in Pakistan’s future, encourages overseas nationals to invest
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Mob torches seven dumper trucks in Karachi after two killed in road crash
Dumper Trucks Association shuts down Super Highway, blocking routes from Sohrab Goth to Thatta
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PTI’s slide, from populism to political isolation
Once the loudest political force, the party now stands sidelined in parliament & the streets
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A mirror to the nation’s young
The State of Children in Pakistan 2024 maps child rights across four UNCRC pillars
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Amjad Islam Amjad: the man behind the metaphors
Marking his 81st birthday, those who knew him speak of the profound presence that made him unforgettable
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The other way to be a parent
In a country where infertility is stigmatised & orphans neglected, adoption stands as an overlooked solution
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When the body turns on itself
Autoimmune diseases in Pakistan are frequently sidelined in diagnosis & in public health conversations
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Pakistan Navy’s deterrence: neutralising India’s signaling
By quietly enhancing its capabilities, PN has ensured Delhi can’t take the Arabian Sea for granted
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Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express hit with IED blast
At least four injured as five coaches of passenger train derail near Spezand Railway Station in Mastung
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Pakistan, Turkiye discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
Dar, Turkish FM review ties, voice concern over Gaza, call for urgent humanitarian aid
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No group allowed to impose its ideology, says Bugti
Bugti described Balochistan as the heart of Pakistan
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ATC rejects Omar Ayub's interim bail pleas
Omar had earlier secured interim bail in the cases on the condition of regular attendance
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US licenses Nvidia to export chips to China
AI firm tailors H20 microprocessor especially to Chinese market
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Bullish week lifts stock market above 145,000
KSE-100 index climbs 4,348 points; average turnover rises 16%
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Kazakhstan offers to fully fund new trade corridors
Move aims to boost Pakistan-Central Asia trade; Kazakh president to visit Islamabad in November
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Industry for rationalising SESSI, EOBI contributions
Demands ceiling for SMEs operating on thin profit margins
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How sugar cycles fuel inflation
Complex cartel, boom-bust pattern force consumers to pay high prices
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Committee constituted to check cannabis misuse
Cabinet stresses no loophole is left in policy aimed at reaping economic benefits from regulated cultivation
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Canada sheds 40,800 jobs as tariffs dent hiring
Economy shed 40,800 jobs in July, compared with a net addition of 83,000 jobs in June
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Pakistan, Romania eye deeper tech, innovation ties
EU-funded programmes, joint ventures, and AI research on agenda as both sides push for long-term collaboration
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IFC funds Oman solar project over US objection
Three other executive directors on IFC board abstained from vote onUnited Solar Polysilicon project
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Govt presses China on Gwadar plan
Urges COPHC to meet concession commitments, calls for clear timelines
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Gold prices drop in global, local markets
Rate for 10 grams declined by Rs257
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PSX closes in red as investors book profits
KSE-100 slips 264 points amid trade deficit, dip in forex reserves
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Timber traders urged to help grow forests
Only 1.9% of land comprises forest; far below national consumption needs
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Pakistan supplies seafood to Urumqi
First direct shipment cuts transit costs as inspection site reopens after 2 years
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Govt poised to unveil Digital Bill
New law will regulate online marketing, shield consumers from fraud
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Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised after chlorine leak in Iraq
Health ministry says all patients discharged in stable condition
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The race to rule AI
US & China’s reveal AI action plans around starkly different visions, both for technology & the world order
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UNSC to hold emergency session on Israel’s Gaza city occupation plan
Death toll from starvation rises to 212 since war began, including 98 children
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Nvidia H20 chips ‘unsafe for China’, says Chinese state media
Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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Saratov drone attack kills one, damages Russian facility
Russia says defences downed 121 drones overnight, damaging Saratov industrial site
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UK arrests hundreds at Palestine Action ban protest
Gaza civil defence says 34 killed by Israeli fire
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Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli govt move to expand Gaza war
Demonstrators waved signs and held up pictures of hostages still being held in the Palestinian territory
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Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks
Countries have reconvened in Geneva after the failure of the supposedly fifth and final round of negotiations in Busan
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Four astronauts home from space station
Their return marks the end of the 10th crew rotation mission to the space station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program
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Blast at Hezbollah site kills six Lebanese soldiers
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam paid tribute to the troops who were killed
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Modi weighs options after rude awakening
Tariff row forces India to confront limits of global clout
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Teen shooter wounds 3 at Times Square
None of the injuries was considered to be life-threatening
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Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky
US-Russia summit confirmed at Alaska
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Russia cautious on Armenia-Azeri deal
Iran rejects peace border corridor
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Turkey reports hottest July in 55 years
Turkey has faced weeks of scorching heat along with several wildfires
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New Zealand crush Zimbabwe to clinch series 2-0
They defeat the hosts by record innings and 359 runs
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Sesko completes Man Utd's new-look line-up
He joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig in a reported deal worth $99 million
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Toronto champion Shelton to start Cincy
He will play Argentine outsider Camilo Ugo in his opening match
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Champions Liverpool armed with new weapons
However, winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 will be tough
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Manchester City ready for new era
Guardiola aims to restore City success after third-place finish
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US Open prize money revealed
The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year announces the largest purse in tennis history
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ECB bans ex-Pak players' agent Mughees
The ban has been imposed over connection with a corruption case in England
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Debutant Hasan lifts Pak in first ODI
The Men in Green beat West Indies by five wickets thanks to his unbeaten half-century
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Woakes weighs rehab against surgery
He sustained a shoulder injury during the fifth Test against India
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PCB chief curator Tony Hemming resigns after one year in role
Hemming, who joined PCB on a two-year contract in July 2024, brought international expertise to pitch preparation
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Shelton is Canadian Open champion
He defeats Khachanov to grab his first ATP Masters 1000 title
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Coventry tested by Russian Olympic debate
Former IOC figures suspect that the Russian athletes will compete under a neutral banner
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Palace fret over transfers before Community Shield
They were dropped to UEFA's third-tier Conference League in an alleged multi-club ownership
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Aus lock in opening pair as T20 WC nears
Skipper Marsh confirms himself and Travis Head to continue as the top two until next year
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Three centurions for NZ against Zimbabwe
They take massive lead of 476 runs on day two of second Test