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UNIDO offers rural Sindh grants of €11,000 to €200,000
UNIDO's national programme officer, Baddarul Islam, highlighted the objectives of the programme.
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PRGMEA urges overhaul of OHS standards
Calls for creation of central database for OHS professionals to ensure standardised registration, certification
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PTA outlines below-par performance of mobile firms
Conducts quality of service survey in fourth quarter of 2024
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Venture Global debut falls short of target
The IPO was expected to be the first blockbuster listing of 2025.
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Govt triples fund releases for MPs
Total release of Rs48.3b is Rs19b above ceiling set for Jul-Mar period
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Localisation of SDG 12: challenges and opportunities
Pakistan generates approximately 49.6 million tons of solid waste annually.
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Empty houses and runaway boys and girls
Today most of our children, part of the generation Z, feel alienated.
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Land to the landless?
Most of the marginalisation in the country stems from highly unequal land distribution.
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Anaemia crisis
Just knowing that iron deficiency due to poor dietary intake is not enough.
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Flawed taxation
No economy can bounce back by culling its middle class and entrepreneurs with tax burden.
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Education on the brink
The international community has a critical role to play in addressing this crisis.
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Trump's first week in office
At the stroke of a pen Trump upended 78 executive orders issued by his predecessor Joe Biden.
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Bangladesh high commissioner announces direct flights with Pakistan
The High Commissioner highlighted the growing trade and diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Taliban allow Afghan girls to study in Pakistan
Pakistan’s envoy Mohammad Sadiq revealed 21,000 Afghans, including 5,000 women, applied for Allama Iqbal Scholarships
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United Airlines flight makes emergency return after technical failure
The aircraft, Flight 613, experienced “unexpected aircraft movement,” prompting an emergency return.
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SpaceX's Starlink set to test direct satellite-to-phone service
SpaceX to begin beta testing to start within few days, revolutionizing global connectivity
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DJ Akademiks responds to grooming allegations following explicit interaction with 15-year-old
DJ Akademiks deflects grooming allegations after backlash for explicit comments toward 15-year-old streamer.
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Gakpo double sees Liverpool beat Ipswich 4-1
The win took Liverpool to 53 points, six ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 away
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Broken Justice: India’s Women Pay the Price
According to the International media, upper caste Hindus use sexual violence against Dalit women as a weapon in India
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Security forces kill 30 khwarji in three K-P operations
Security forces conducted operations in Lakki Marwat, Karak, and Khyber, killing notorious ring leader Aziz ur Rehman.
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Adin Ross ends long-standing rivalry with N3on
Adin Ross commended N3on for his growth and maturity, reflecting on their past rivalry and N3on’s progress.
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22 Pakistani nationals to be repatriated after fatal boat accident in Morocco: FO
The survivors were part of a boat tragedy that claimed the lives of 50 migrants, including 44 Pakistanis.
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Sindh imposes ban on baby formula milk without prescription
Doctors violating the new regulations may face fines of up to 500,000 PKR and a six-month jail term
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ECC approves gas price hike for industrial sector
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance, Mohammad Aurangzeb
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First in 91 years: Pakistan vs West Indies Multan Test sets rare record
The thrilling contest was dominated by spin, with both teams bowled out within just nine runs of each other.
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Minority Cards initiative comes under fire
Critics argue quarterly cash transfers won’t improve the economic status of marginalized groups
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Wes Burns potentially out for months following ACL injury
Wes Burns could be out for months after sustaining a potential ACL injury during Ipswich’s match with Liverpool.
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China's ‘Artificial Sun’ sets historic 17-minute Plasma record in Fusion experiment
This surpasses the previous record of 403 seconds, marking a major step forward in fusion energy development.
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Nvidia unveils GeForce RTX 5090: 32% more power, unmatched performance
AI-powered DLSS 4 boosts RTX 5090 to 286 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K with Multi-Frame Generation!
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Tim McGraw exits Netflix rodeo series due to back surgery
Tim McGraw steps down from Netflix’s rodeo series due to back surgery, with his role to be recast.
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Neil Gaiman dropped by Dark Horse Comics over sexual assault allegations
Dark Horse Comics cancels Gaiman’s ‘Anansi Boys’ comic series after multiple women accuse the author of assault.
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Hefty pay rise approved for parliamentarians
Following the approval, a summary has been sent to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for further review
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Faryal Talpur among 14 cleared in money laundering case
The accused were found to have no solid evidence against them: FIA
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UMass Lowell student dies after jumping from Richard P. Howe Bridge
A University of Massachusetts Lowell student died after jumping from the Richard P. Howe Bridge.
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Legendary actress Gloria Romero dies at 91
Gloria Romero, celebrated actress and queen of Philippine cinema, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legendary legacy
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What caused the mystery illness in IIOJK's Rajouri that killed 17 people?
The mysterious illness has claimed at least 17 lives in Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district
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6 Surprising Causes of Fatigue You Probably Didn’t Know About
Feeling drained all the time?
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Sindh issues final deadline for new number plates
Provincial Minister said that traffic police will be provided counters at civic centres for one-window operation
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Legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen in wheelchair: Team clears up speculations
Abida Parveen’s team reassures fans after a wheelchair photo raised health concerns.
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After hitting record high, gold prices slightly drop locally
Just the previous day, gold prices had surged to record levels
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10 TV Villains Who Stole the Spotlight With Their Charisma and Chaos
It's good to be bad—at least on TV!
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PIA air hostess arrested for involvement in smuggling
Authorities are continuing to probe the matter to determine the scale of the smuggling operation
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K-P CM Gandapur writes letter to PM Shehbaz Sharif
The letter expressing concerns over a federal committee formed to oversee funds for the merged districts
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DJ Akademiks exposed for grooming 15-year-old minor
DJ Akademiks under fire for inappropriate comments to 15-year-old on livestream.
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Sher Afzal Marwat acquitted in Supreme Court brawl case
The court dismissed all charges against Marwat and co-accused Fatahullah Baraki
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Finally! Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed Announce They Are Getting Married
#MereYaarKiShaadiHai
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PTI replaces Ali Amin Gandapur with Junaid Akbar as party's K-P president
The decision was confirmed by PTI leader Salman Akram Raja during a media briefing in Rawalpindi.
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ASAP Rocky’s lawyer reads texts from ASAP Relli aloud in court
As the assault trial unfolds, explosive messages shed light on the tensions between the rapper and his accuser.
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Senior terrorists' leaders killed in Khyber district IBOs
ISPR confirms death of senior terrorist leaders during operation in Bagh
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Netflix leads Oscars 2025 with 18 Nominations, fans divided over record-breaking 'Emilia Pérez'
Netflix secures 18 Oscar nominations, with Emilia Pérez earning 13 nods despite criticism from viewers.
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Punjab wildlife department lodges over 125 FIRs against illegal hunting
Almost 300 wild birds rescued from poachers, released back into natural habitats
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Journalist Khawar Hussain found shot dead in Sanghar
Eyewitnesses say no commotion was seen near deceased journalist's car, investigation underway
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Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
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The rot in the Ravi
Immortalised in poetry for its splendour, the river now runs foul with sewage
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
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Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
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Buner worst hit as K-P floods leave 314 dead, 156 injured: PDMA
159 houses damaged, 157 cattle perished in floods
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Rescuers race against time as K-P flood death toll tops 340
Six districts declared disaster-hit; 2,000 personnel to pull bodies from wreckage
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SC transport policy defines vehicle, security entitlements for judges
New policy applies to incumbent, retired judges
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Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
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Missiles and memes
From dark humour to outrage, social media turned the conflicts of 2025 into viral theatre
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Degrees in dysfunction
Higher education in Pakistan still suffers from structural challenges that limit its competitiveness & impact
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Scrolling through polarisation
Gone are the days when politics was confined to fiery debates & ballot boxes. Today, the battleground is virtual
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A terror tag and a diplomatic turn
US terror listing of BLA & Majeed Brigade marks a major win for Pakistan with regional ripples
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Footage shows tanker speeding away after fatal crash
Seven-year-old victim's companion seen crying, pointing at tanker
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New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
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PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
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Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
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Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
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PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
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Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
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ECC for phasing out govt guarantee for Skill Bond
Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training
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Canadian govt moves to end Air Canada strike
Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat
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Industrial activity shrinks 3.67% in June
LSM contracts 0.74% in FY25 on cement, steel, machinery but QIM grows 4.14% YoY
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Gold prices continue downward trend
Price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs771
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Pakistan, US vow to boost trade, investment
Finance minister says economy is improving; Moody's upgrade signals reform success
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PSX ends flat below 146.5k on profit-taking
Index slips 38 points amid SOE concerns, IMF review uncertainty
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US-India trade talks scheduled for August delayed
Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline
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Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as ‘new wave of genocide’
The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say
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Putin’s offer for Ukraine war peace deal takes shape
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
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US 'proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv'
Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine
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Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
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Wang Yi to visit India for border talks
Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants
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West Virginia to deploy National Guard troops to DC
Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation
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Libyans vote in local elections
Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities
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39 killed in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
61,000 Palestinians killed since October
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Trump changes tack on Ukraine after Putin meet
US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit
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Shelling of El-Fasher by Sudanese paramilitaries kills 17, injures 25
El-Fasher has been besieged by Sudan’s RSF since May 2024 amid its war with the army that began in April 2023
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Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration
CUPE says over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, the first since 1985
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Trump told Zelenskiy after summit that Putin wants more of Ukraine, source says
Zelenskiy rejected Putin’s demand; Russia holds a fifth of Ukraine, including most of Donetsk since 2014
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First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 poised for Category 5 strength
Erin is 235 miles ENE of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kph)
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At least 11 dead, over 100 injured in factory blast in Russia
Governor says fire inside workshop led to explosion
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Sports Roundup: From Baleba to Bethell
Today’s big sports headlines at a glance
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Semenyo
The Bournemouth striker was racially abused during the Premier League clash with Liverpool
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Fabio matches Shilton for most competitive appearances
Fluminense goalkeeper played his 1,390th match in a 2-1 win over Fortaleza
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Guardiola says one win does not signal that "City are back"
Coach makes claim as new signings score in Wolves rout
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Pogba watches as Monaco start Ligue 1 season with a win
Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France
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Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup
Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season
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Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City
Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley
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Alcaraz to face Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season
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Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win
The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury
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Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic
The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds
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Rehan aims to cement all-rounder role
He wants to give 100 percent if selected for Ashes
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Arsenal 'digging for gold'
The Premier League title bid starts at new-look Man Utd
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Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth
Jota remembered in the Premier League opener