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Season's first snowfall attracts tourists
Hospitality industry reports growing revenue from tourism.
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Music from mountains enchants diplomats
Cultural initiative brings together enthusiasts to celebrate folk music
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Kidney transplants banned at Max Health Hospital
HOTA says private medical facility failed to comply with regulations
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Pindi to revamp health centres by year-end
Initiative aims to ease burden on major hospitals, offer improved services to citizens
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Michele Morrone denies dating pregnant Megan Fox after Machine Gun Kelly breakup
Michele Morrone denies dating rumors with Megan Fox, clarifying their connection was strictly work-related.
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K-P to 'surgically audit' healthcare performance
CM says vacant posts need to be filled immediately
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Hazara women protest gas outages
Students and office workers were most affected by the gridlock
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Govt to answer for restrictions on affordable electricity in province
Textile mill owners challenge withdrawal of wheeling system
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Kurram tribes agree war is no solution
Both sides agreed that war is not the solution to a decades-long problem.
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ATC extends remand of 'terror facilitator'
The court had initially granted a 15-day physical remand, which ended on Wednesday.
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Swat's ski slopes await keen adventurers
Malam Jabba opens doors to winter sports from 13th
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Imran Khan's release unlikely, hope Faiz Hameed's case doesn't result in death penalty: Faisal Vawda
Senator hints at another case with serious implications for PTI founder, stressed importance of political negotiations
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Disney’s Tangled live-action adaptation confirmed with Michael Gracey as director
Disney announces live-action Tangled with Michael Gracey directing and Jennifer Robinson writing the screenplay.
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Fly Jinnah increases flights to Saudi Arabia
Direct services to Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah to start on December 6
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Stocks rebound, soar to record above 110k
Index jumps 1,914 points amid rate cut hopes, robust local buying
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Telecom sector looks for strategic proposals
Consultancy firm crafting framework for allocation of 5G spectrum
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K-Electric solar projects achieve record low bids
Receives eight bids for 50 MW Winder project, seven bids for 100 MW Bela project despite challenges in attracting bid
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Banking sector ADR rises to 47.8%
Jumps 944bps in 3 months; market concerned about steps banks are taking
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Business confidence rises 9%
BCI survey highlights cautious optimism despite persistent hurdles
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ADB raises Pakistan's growth forecast to 3%
Lowers inflation projection as industrial activity recovers; major macroeconomic targets yet to be achieved
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Gold jumps by Rs3,100; rupee weakens
Gold prices rise for third day to Rs280,500 per tola, driven by global trends and US inflation data.
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Pak-EU forum set up to enhance trade
FPCCI announces Pakistan-EU Forum to boost trade, investment, and economic ties with EU member states.
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Pakistan, Russia eye energy projects
Ink protocol for executing mega schemes, exploring oil and gas deposits
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US, China to hold key talks ahead of Trump's White House return
Economic and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have continued to flare during Biden’s time in office
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Netflix actor José de la Torre dies at 37 after battling serious illness
Spanish actor José de la Torre, known for his role in Top Boy, dies at 37 following illness battle.
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UN appeals for $4.07b in aid for Gaza and West Bank, warns more is needed
Aim is to provide assistance to 2.1 million people of Gaza, 900,000 people in the West Bank: UN's humanitarian agency
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Blue Ivy Carter cast in 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' director says Beyoncé and Jay-Z weren’t involved
Director Barry Jenkins confirms Blue Ivy Carter's casting as Kiara in Mufasa Lion King was purely talent-based.
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Bank of Canada cuts key rate by 50 bps, signals slower future easing
Governor says possibility that new US govt might impose tariffs on Canadian exports represents “major new uncertainty”
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Fake news: undermining governance, sowing discord
Misinformation threatens governance and democracy, demanding global action to preserve public trust and stability.
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Kurram - coexistence and cooption
Addressing Kurram's sectarian conflict requires state intervention, population relocation, and de-weaponisation
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Heinous crime of human trafficking
Pakistan's human trafficking crisis persists, with few convictions and systemic government failure to act.
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Dismal state of education
Only 5% of Pakistani children receive quality education, with millions out of school, hindering progress.
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Out in the cold
Gaza is in ruins, suffering from airstrikes and winter cold, with the international community failing to act.
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Faiz's trial
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling and espionage, setting a precedent for military.
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In corporations we trust
Corporate greed and systemic corruption in US politics fuel violence, like the recent shooting of a CEO.
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Khamenei accuses US, Israel of plotting Bashar al-Assad's downfall
Khamenei said Iranian intelligence warned Syria about stability threats in the past three months
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Launch date and what to expect
The Galaxy S25 series will include three models: the S25, S25+, and the S25 Ultra with new powerful processor
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Global Meta outage disrupts WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook services
The outage left users unable to send or receive messages, make calls or access WhatsApp Web
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'Yes Madam' faces backlash after staged employee sacking to raise awareness on stress
Company clarifies that it was part of an effort to draw attention to the serious issue of workplace stress
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Khawaja Asif questions Imran Khan's commitment to talks, criticises PTI's double standards
Defence minister criticises PTI for ignoring sacrifices of Rangers and police, calling their actions hypocritical
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Indian woman sells newborn for INR 150,000 to settle husband's debts
The woman's husband had filed a police complain as he suspected his wife's involvement in the child's disappearance
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Young Thug requests probation modification to visit family in metro Atlanta
Young Thug is seeking a change to his probation terms to allow visits to his Atlanta home for holidays.
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Israeli attack claims 29 more lives in northern, central Gaza
20 women and children killed when Israeli airstrikes blow a residential building in Beit Lahiya
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NEPRA approves increase in electricity tariff nationwide
Notification for the price hike was issued by NEPRA, confirming adjustment for first quarter of current fiscal year
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Lifebuoy Shampoo and The Citizens Foundation reunite to empower Pakistan’s girl child via education
An annual endowment fund has been set up by the two entities to support the education of 7,000 out-of-school girls
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Faiz Hameed approached Asif Zardari for army chief appointment: PPP's Shehla Raza
PPP leader claims former spy master, in collaboration with others, planned for prolonged governance
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Urban sprawl strains city’s aging drainage system
The city’s sewerage and drainage system are approximately 40 years old
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LHC orders immediate halt to dog culling in Punjab
In the petition, an activist urges court to compel the govt to establish a national policy for protection of animals
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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