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PMDC makes student registration a must
Council warned that failure to register admitted students within the stipulated timeframe would result in penalties
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MQM walkout stalls key bill in NA
The government later attempted to introduce the FC Restructuring Amendment Bill 2026 through the supplementary agenda
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US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq, confirms US Central Command
CENTCOM says no hostile or friendly fire was involved
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Karachi gets a taste of summer
Maximum temperature was recorded at 38.3°C, up 5.2°C from Wednesday's 33.1°C
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Lights for the martyrs of Palestine
Civil society join candlelight event to express solidarity with Palestinians
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One dies, three critical after inhaling toxic gas
Five people, including three teenage boys, collapsed of suffocation inside underground water tank
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Plaza fire: glitches in fire brigade system exposed
Commission reveals gaps in water supply, electricity, communication
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Muggers strike in Saddar despite tightened security
IGP instructed investigation teams comprising experienced officers be formed to probe incident, identify involved
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SHO suspended after video of his 'arrogance' goes viral
SHO Defence claimed video fabricated with help of AI, which he said could be verified through proper investigation
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Ambulance fares climb as fuel costs soar
Small services raise charges to cover rising costs, while Edhi, Chhipa absorb higher fuel expenses for now
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Alternate traffic routes announced for Youm-e-Quds rally in Karachi
Motorists have been requested to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies
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Five-year-old boy found dead
The child, Azaan, had gone missing while playing outside his home; kidnapping case had been registered
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LHC seeks govt report on building fire safety
Govt to report on measures to determine responsibility for frequent building fires, steps to improve safety standards
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Shortage of insulin, staff leaves diabetes patients struggling
Endocrinology unit with 15 approved beds yet to become functional at Nishtar Hospital
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Schools promised non-salary budget hike
PMIU programme officer said funds to provide missing facilities; ensure repair, maintenance of almost 38,000 schools
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Two killed in firing during panchayat
Incident occurred in village where tensions had been ongoing between the groups over dispute regarding government pond
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Man dies after falling into boiling oil
Victim, 50-year-old Usman, was working at factory when he slipped, fell into boiling oil used in industrial process
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Murder case suspect shot dead
Suspect was wanted in connection with 2023 murder of Muaz Sohrab, son of a bicycle factory owner, who was shot dead
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Punjab eyes AI superiority
CM approves roadmap aimed at regional leadership by 2029
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Courts suspend regular hearings to save fuel
Judges authorised to hear only urgent cases like bail, unlawful detention, remand on Friday, Saturday
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Verdict reserved on Rashid's Umrah plea
Division bench hears intra-court appeal challenging travel restrictions
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Hunters fined Rs205k in Attock
Actions were taken in different areas of the district as part of efforts to curb illegal hunting
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Purse snatcher injured, held after 'encounter'
Six stolen mobile phones seized from suspect who is linked to 11 snatching cases
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No action after audit exposes health scam
Report exposes massive financial irregularities in health authority's Covid-era purchases
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High prices dampen Eid shopping spree
With just eight days to Eidul Fitr, Pindi's markets are crowded but sales remain slow
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Pak-Turkiye friendship gets a cultural push
Aims to promote civilisational harmony, cultural diplomacy, people-to-people connections btw the two countries
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Punjab rolls out new school rules
Approves creation of Zakat Banks; imposes ban on teachers' mobile phone use
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K-P launches revival plan for model schools
Working group, headed by provincial minister for elementary and secondary education, to prepare rehabilitation plan
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Balochistan unveils 10-year development plan
Provincial Action Plan to cost Rs4 trillion, focus on security, employment, sustainable progress
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Cop's 15-year-old son kidnapped in Bannu
In related incidents, terrorists targeted Domel police positions; quadcopter drone dropped explosive in first attack
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Helping small farmers move forward
In 2023-24, the agriculture sector grew at 6.25%, the highest increase in two decades
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A new Middle East?
Donald Trump may have set out to change the face of the Middle East by launching the war on Iran
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Beyond military calculations
The conflict between Iran, US-Israel is increasingly producing consequences that go far beyond military calculations
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Thalassaemia testing
Bill mandating premarital thalassaemia screening much-needed first step towards reducing incidence of blood disorder
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5G rollout
Pakistan has finally taken a long-delayed step into the fifth-generation mobile era
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Iran's ceasefire terms
Iran is saying it wants foolproof guarantees that it won't be a victim of aggression once again
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Nepal's political transition
Nepal's recent elections mark the beginning of a new era of democratic transition
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Sindh slams the brakes on spending
Fuel cuts, grounded vehicles, 4-day office week among sweeping austerity steps to tackle looming energy challenges
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US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear programme
Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session
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Israel drops indictment of 5 soldiers in Palestinian detainee sexual abuse case
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails decision
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Truck attack on Michigan synagogue, leaves assailant dead, one wounded
Attacker lost family members in a recent Israeli strike, including his children
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Govt sends mixed signals on fuel price hike amid rise in international market
FinMin Aurangzeb says prices are rising, adds government will try to manage the situation
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IPL-linked Sunrisers sign spinner Abrar Ahmed for Hundred
Spinner Usman Tariq signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, while paceman Haris Rauf got no offers
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K-P on high alert as mpox cases climb to 26
Health Department urges vigilance in hospitals amid signs of local transmission from Punjab
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Iran’s new supreme leader vows to attack US bases in Gulf, keep Strait of Hormuz closed
In first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei says all US bases should be immediately closed in the region
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CPJ flags self-censorship risk after Law Minister Azam Tarar’s warning on foreign policy discussions
Says authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats to silence critical reporting
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Iceland, Netherlands join ICJ genocide case against Israel
Declaration stresses that acts against children should be assessed differently, as they may establish genocidal intent
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India plans fresh incentives for phone production in boost for Apple, Samsung
New Delhi is considering linking the new incentives to exports to further push globally competitive production
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China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan: sources
Chinese foreign ministry says special envoy for Afghanistan is currently shuttling between two countries to mediate
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PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis lifts fuel costs 34%
Raises fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and by up to $100 on international flights
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Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
Polls will be held under Election Act 2017 and G-B Order 2018
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FM Dar calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire commitment after talks end without agreement
Vance says it's bad news for Iran, much more than the United States of America
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
Iranian delegation also left Islamabad, Mehr news agency reports
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Of means and memes
Can memes be harmless fun or propaganda as the US and Iran use real death and destruction
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Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
'Let’s see where this goes' is the new language of commitment.
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The great gold squeeze
Gold has long balanced sentiment and survival—but rising prices are reshaping that equation.
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Where the sky bleeds henna
Ghalib, Faiz, and Hallaj echo through a contemporary English voice
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Return of the rising curve
Pakistan tops the Global Terrorism Index 2026, but the ranking tells a deeper story than numbers alone
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The weaponisation of the Internet
Attempts to restrict online access have increased across the world, making 2025 the highest on record for such curbs
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Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role
PTI said the talks should help 'advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah'
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NDMA issues rain forecast for northern regions
NDMA said Sindh and Balochistan are likely to experience hot and dry weather
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'War is not an option'
Bilawal calls 'Islamabad Talks' key to regional peace
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KSA, Qatar offer $5b assistance to Pakistan
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves remain under pressure due to rising import costs
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Tarar: govt facilitated 50 foreign journalists
Ministry establishes facility at Jinnah Convention Centre
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Opposition alliance, PTI at odds
TTAP not happy with K-P CM over planned rally
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US
Orban's defeat could unblock $105bn EU loan for Ukraine, strip Russia of its closest ally in bloc
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Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
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Israeli airstrikes kill 22 more in Lebanon
Tel Aviv rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah before Beirut talks next week
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UK pauses plan to cede Chagos Islands
London says will try to persuade Washington
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Israeli strike kills 7 at Gaza police checkpoint
Gaza death toll rises to 72,328 despite ceasefire
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Russia, Ukraine trade prisoners, drone strikes
Exchange 175 inmates of war each after UAE helps mediate swap ahead of Easter truce
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 exceeds 2,000
In its latest statement, the ministry reported that 97 people were killed and 133 injured over the past 24 hours.
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London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
First gathering since London High Court ruled ban on pro-Palestinian group unlawful in February
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Russia and Ukraine trade prisoners, drone strikes ahead of Easter truce
Exchange 175 prisoners of war each after the United Arab Emirates helps mediate the swap
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Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president
Amedi is a former environmental minister and belongs to Patriotic Union of Kurdistan
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Death toll of shooting in Afghanistan's Herat hits 11
Eight others wounded as gunmen target civilians at a picnic spot in western Afghanistan
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Gaza death toll rises to 72,328 despite ceasefire
Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Barcelona to Gaza again, doubling participants to deliver aid today
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Israeli strike kills at least seven at Gaza police checkpoint
Airstrike hits Bureij checkpoint; series of Israeli attacks have killed dozens of Hamas-led police since October
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction










































































































