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Population growth concerns
Religious leaders opposed to family planning need to be silenced
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Dysfunctional tribunals
The electoral watchdog is primarily responsible for this ultra vires modus operandi
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Rethinking Russia-SA ties in global and African context
Conference emphasised shared intention of Russia, South Africa to strengthen mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation
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Punjab introduces drones for enhanced emergency response capabilities
Civil defence department showcases high-lift drones, bomb disposal robots
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Sindh MPAs award themselves hefty pay increase
Assembly passes bills on salary hike, education reforms, and anti-terrorism measures
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Tesla to streamline its AI chip design work, Musk says
Musk says Tesla’s AI5, AI6 and future chips will excel at inference, be decent at training, with all focus on them
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Authorities seal 10 'beauty clinics' in Karachi's DHA
Facilities were offering sensitive procedures without registered dermatologists on their panels
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At least 30 injured after train derails in southern Iran
Iran’s railway says rescue teams arrived promptly and all passengers safely evacuated after Kerman train derailment
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At least 10 dead, 33 missing after flash floods in China’s Gansu province
Heavy rains trapped 4,000 in Xinglong mountains and pushed garbage onto roads, CCTV reported Friday
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SHC extends injunction on K-Electric CEO's removal
Ombudsman says Moonis Alvi's petition inadmissible due to pending SC case; both sides submit written replies
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ECP directs political parties to submit financial statements by August 29
Statements must outline party’s annual income, expenditure, sources of funds, including audit report by a CA
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Airspace closure delays flights at Islamabad airport
FIA processes immigration of 2,847 passengers in three hours through swift measures, says spokesperson
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Rawalpindi loses another landmark as Nishat Cinema demolished after 75 years
Built in 1950, during the golden era of Lollywood, it primarily showcased Punjabi films
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Govt approves pension hike for post-July 2025 retirees
Finance ministry confirms all federal pensioners will receive pension increase on equal footing
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Sindh schools to remain closed from August 14 to 17
Sindh education department declares holiday on August 15 for Chehlum
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JD Vance rules out US recognition of Palestinian state
Vance says US and UK share goals in Gaza despite differences, speaking before talks with UK foreign secretary Lammy
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PM condemns Israel’s plan to seize Gaza as 'illegal, illegitimate'
Shehbaz says expansion of military operations will only worsen humanitarian crisis, derail any prospects for peace
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PSX pauses at 145k after seven-week rally
KSE-100 index falls modestly by 264 points on dip in SBP reserves
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India halts US arms talks after Trump tariffs strain ties
India paused plans to buy Stryker vehicles, Javelin missiles and Boeing aircraft, officials said
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Security forces kill 33 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghan border
PM lauds forces for successful operation, reaffirms commitment to eliminate all forms of terrorism from country
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Global outcry as Israel moves to take control of Gaza City
Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UN condemned Israel's Gaza takeover plan, citing rights and humanitarian concerns
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Empowering the diaspora: How Bank AL Habib’s Roshan Digital Account fuels overseas Pakistani investment
Invest in Pakistan with security, ease, and flexibility with Bank AL Habib's Roshan Digital Account
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Sanam Jung opens up about the challenges of raising children outside of Pakistan
Actor-host gets candid about what life is like when her husband is away for work
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ECP notifies Mishal Yousafzai as Senator
PTI legislator wins on reserved K-P seat vacated by fellow party member Sania Nishtar
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Mobile data services suspended in Balochistan over 'security concerns'
Services disrupted for over three weeks amid surge in separatist attacks
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NA removes three PTI leaders from key parliamentary posts
House to nominate new opposition leader to replace Omar Ayub
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Police identify eight prime suspects in SC lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam's murder case
Arrest warrants issued for perpetrators behind targeted killing
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT5
New model adds test-time compute for tougher queries, 'vibe coding'
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Neurologist Dr Nadir Ali Syed, Parkinson's treatment pioneer in Pakistan, passes away
Funeral tentatively scheduled for Sunday as family awaited from outside Pakistan
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PRL to buy Nigerian Bonny Light oil
Refinery makes first such purchase amid shift towards cheaper options
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Record-setting rally continues at PSX
KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive
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Self-meter reading app users rise to 1m
Initiative cuts power sector losses by Rs191b, prevents over-billing
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Panel proposes corporate tax cut, refund in 72 hours
Industrial Policy Committees suggest slashing tax rate to 26% in 3 years; call for export-friendly measures
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Pakistan risks losing investors: GSMA
IT minister skips key summit as GSMA flags high taxes, low spectrum access
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Cabinet exempts import of unregistered drugs
Allows import of essential medicines for use in hospitals, institutions only
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SBP reserves fall $72m on debt repayments
Total deposits stand at $19.5b; gold soars Rs2,900/tola
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ECNEC approves Rs1.5tr for 27 projects
Approvals in just 2-hour meeting raise questions over scrutiny, IMF compliance
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Global warming wreaks havoc
As in June, July showed a slight dip compared to the preceding two years
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Netanyahu eyes Gaza takeover
Says wants to control and not govern territory
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China conducts first moon lander test
Development comes as Beijing pushes for manned mission by 2030
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Trump's higher tariffs kick in worldwide
Hit major US trading partners, sparking defiance and concern
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PPP eyes PTI voters in Punjab by-elections
PPP eyes PTI voters in Punjab by-elections
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Missing IMF targets spark PM inquiry as Punjab, Centre spar
Province blames federal govt for tax shortfall, missed cash surplus target
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NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs1.89 per unit
NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs1.89 per unit
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PPP nominees fail to get JCP’s nod
Commission clears 19 appointments across 4 high courts; doesn’t select ant candidate below 45
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Nationwide petrol pump strike postponed for two weeks after govt assurances
Petrol pump owners withdraw shutdown call after govt assures margin review and a two-week fuel pricing trial
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Bilawal vows to protect AJK rights, accuses PML-N of pursuing 'anti-Kashmir' agenda
At Mirpur rally, Bilawal claims PML-N wants key AJK decisions taken in Islamabad, not Muzaffarabad
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, arrest two female suicide bombers in Balochistan
ISPR says multiple intelligence-based sanitisation and targeted operations conducted in Surab and Mastung in 48 hours
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FIA arrests four, including NADRA officials, over fake IDs for Afghan nationals
Agency alleges fraudulent identity document network linked to terrorist entities as probe widens
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Pakistan, Iran agree to boost cooperation on counter-terrorism, border security
Momeni also separately met railway minister to review progress on key cross-border railway projects
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Probe uncovers links between illegal seminaries and terrorist facilitation
Authorities say arrested facilitator used religious rulings to justify extortion
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Dar urges ADB to expedite financing for ML-1 railway project
Earlier, Dar meets the Russian FM, review relations and commit to strengthening cooperation in key areas
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FO condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping
Says threats challenge rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global commerce
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Pakistan seeks US support for better access to global capital markets
FinMin tells US Treasury Sec the country has moved from macroeconomic stabilisation to sustainable, export-led growth
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Will ask PM to make me AJK premier: Nawaz
Maryam vows to replicate Punjab model
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Govt mulls fresh austerity measures
Among the proposals under consideration is a reduction in the number of weekly working days
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Pakistan seeks $10b in US backstop facility
Loan will help country boost its reserves
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'CSS decline reports misleading'
FPSC dismisses claims of 45% decline in aspirants, terming figures misinterpreted
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Govt raises POL prices as pump strike looms
Dealers oppose daily pricing after talks with government fail
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S&P Global upgrades Pakistan's credit rating to 'B'
Agency cites stronger institutional capacity, sustained implementation of IMF reforms for move
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PSX plunges 1,700 points as US-Iran tensions rattle investors
Banking, cement and fertiliser stocks lead decline as Brent crude nears $96 per barrel
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Gold rises for second consecutive day, reaches Rs433,836 per tola
On Tuesday, the price per tola rose by Rs4,700 to Rs429,236
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Oil extends gains to near six-week highs on new Middle East supply risks
Brent crude futures rise $1.84, or 2.0%, to $92.85 a barrel
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ME conflict clouds economic outlook
Threatens to fuel inflation, widen external pressures and complicate monetary policy
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Pakistan, China ink EV charging pact
Battery storage policy to reduce oil imports, says SAPM
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Maritime minister woos Chinese firms
Says Gwadar Port offers logistics, warehousing and free zone opportunities
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PSX slightly up after early rally loses steam
KSE-100 index rises 206 points as ceasefire hopes lift sentiment
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Pakistani elected IAF vice president
Election seen as boost to value-added exports
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Gold gains Rs4,700/tola on US-Iran truce hopes
International market surges over 1% on easing tensions, softer Fed stance; rupee inches up
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KUFPEC eyes cooperation in petroleum sector
Ebrahim said KUFPEC sees strong potential for expanding its presence in Pakistan's upstream energy sector
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First PSX listing of new fiscal year approved
Credit information provider Tasdeeq secures SECP nod for public listing
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Consortia selected for bond, Sukuk issuances
FinMin holds meeting with international banks as part of process to establish diversified financing framework
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Bureaucrats to get Rs1.8b allowance
Approved despite austerity measures, 7% raise; second special perk in 4 years
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Govt appoints international bank consortiums for future sovereign debt issuances
Finance ministry says three bank consortiums were selected to support Pakistan's future sovereign debt issuances
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US says interim trade deal with India 'almost complete'
Rubio and Jaishankar discuss defence, Middle East and Indo-Pacific
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After Trump’s threat, Iran warns no one will sell oil if Tehran can’t
Threatens attacks on regional energy infrastructure
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Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station
Austria's government hopes that the conversion will prevent it from serving as a place of pilgrimage for neo-Nazis
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War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says
Iran war has strained the Pentagon's $1 trillion budget, as Hegseth seeks additional funding for the US military
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What's behind India's 'cockroach' youth protests?
Opposition parties see protests as an opportunity to corner Modi over an issue that has massive public resonance
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International Criminal Court members to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over alleged misconduct
The vote on his fate comes just a week after Washington announced a renewed diplomatic campaign to dismantle the ICC
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More Red Sea shipments disrupted as Rubio says Iran not serious about talks
With Hormuz blockage, millions of barrels of Saudi oil are heading to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu instead
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IRGC claims attack on 2 air bases in Jordan, killing US troops
Funeral ceremonies held on Wednesday for the remains of 32 girls among 168 children killed in the Minab school attack
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Lebanese president sets 3 conditions for Hezbollah disarmament, including Israeli withdrawal
Joseph Aoun says Israeli withdrawal, army control, state-led reconstruction needed for process
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Indian exam protest forces parliament suspension, adding pressure on PM Modi
Under soaring pressure, India's education minister promises reforms and debate
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Trial date proposed as June 2027 for Nicolas Maduro in US court
Prosecutors, defence lawyers submit pretrial timeline ahead of Wednesday's hearing on schedule
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Algeria evacuates residents as wildfires spread in Annaba province
Firefighters battle blazes amid record heat, strong winds as 66 fires remain active across 19 provinces
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Advanced Iranian missile capacity poses ‘problem’ for US amid strikes on Gulf, American troops: report
Iranian precision-guided missiles repeatedly penetrate Jordanian and US missile defences
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Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: report
Deal, which would last 30 years, estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars, WSJ says, citing US officials
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New York City mayor calls Netanyahu 'war criminal,' urges US to enforce ICC arrest warrant
Mamdani says Netanyahu is 'not welcome' in New York as Trump says Israeli PM won't be arrested in US
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics argue the team is FIFA's darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents
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Pro-Palestine Spain beat pro-Israel Argentina to become Fifa World Cup 2026 champions
Spain passed, probed, protected, and pampered the ball as if it were national treasure
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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game
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World Cup moments: Viking row, minnows sparkle
The race for the Golden Boot caught fire early
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Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended
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Burns leads British Open
He fired a 65 to seize two-shot lead
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Antonelli takes Belgium GP pole
He beat Verstappen by 0.317 seconds
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Brook urges England to follow Root's example
He wants his side to add a touch of Root’s magic to their batting
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Pak football gets UN recognition
PFF’s innovative mental health programme receives international praise
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How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final?
World champions will receive $50 million, while the losing finalists will collect $33 million
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France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer
Mbappe leads Golden Boot standings with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi
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England beat France in historic 6-4 victory to claim 3rd place at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Saka scored a hat-trick in 6-4 victory
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Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine
World Cup final is South America vs Europe, passion vs precision, a match threaded with curious personal history
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Morocco, Spain battle to host 2030 WC final
The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco
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France cruise past Japan 42-15
They scored six tries against a Japan side






















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