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Govt employees, pensioners reject budget as 'cruel joke'
Allege it ignores soaring inflation and favours the ruling elite
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Tom Felton criticized for downplaying J.K. Rowling's controversial remarks amid Broadway debut
Tom Felton opened up about his return to Harry Potter on Broadway, also addressing J.K. Rowling's controversial views.
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Jaishankar's ‘terroristan’ remark overlooks India's own role in regional instability, aggression
RAW linked to killings abroad, hate speech spikes in India as Pakistan presents ‘irrefutable’ proof
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a false victory
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a “false” victory after the lawsuit is dismissed.
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Gigi Paris opens up after 2 years on split with Glenn Powell following Sydney Sweeney romance rumors
Gigi Paris opens up for first time after the split in 2023, revealing details about phone call that led to it.
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Family pension duration capped at 10 years following spouse's death
Govt discourages premature retirement, multiple pensions, proposes 5% on high-income pensioners
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Sharjeel Memon criticises budget for sidelining Sindh, Karachi's development
PPP is taking these budgetary decisions seriously and plans to review the budget in detail, says senior Sindh minister
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Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
Former spy and espionage thriller writer drew on real life experiences
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Baldoni's defamation case against Lively rejected
Court says claims lack legal basis
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Kendrick Lamar wins big at 2025 BET Awards
Rapper named best male hip-hop artist
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Will 2025 be the 'Summer of Punk'?
The iconoclast will face Cena for WWE title in Saudi Arabia
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Warner Bros Discovery splits studios, streaming
Declining cable business cited behind decision
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Princess Diana's pricey dresses head to auction
Collection will also feature the former royal's luxury bags and footwear
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Have kids' books lost the plot?
Short sentences and large illustrations are rapidly becoming the norm
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TikToker im.krispy finds out she’s colorblind after viral blue chair debate
TikToker im.krispy went viral after learning she might be colorblind when viewers said her blue chair looked grey.
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Pakistan, Russia have 'enormous potential' to deepen ties: Zardari
President lauds Moscow's role in Eurasian stability at ceremony marking Russia's 35th National Day
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Iran warns West, Israel over IAEA pressure ahead of new nuclear talks
Iran warns of "proportionate" response, may scale back IAEA cooperation if Western pressure continues
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18% sales tax on vehicles up to 850cc proposed
Imported chocolates, coffee, cereal bars, and pet food to cost more due to higher taxes
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All forms of parking on Karachi's II Chundrigar banned
Parking banned along II Chundrigar Road, from Shaheen Complex to Merewether Tower
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FBR to get powers akin to SHO; 18% sales tax on e-commerce transactions proposesd
Budget mandates social media platforms to submit advertising revenue details to FBR every quarter
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Rs722.48b set aside for BISP, Rs10.23b for Poverty Alleviation Division
Allocations for Presidency, PM House also increased
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Bandits of Katcha capitalize on fear
Rs10 million has been set as the head bounty for the most dangerous bandits
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Watch: trailer released for Ari Aster's Cannes-acclaimed Eddington film
Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal star in Ari Aster's Eddington, a western set during the 2020 pandemic.
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PTI slams Budget 2025–26 as anti-people and elitist
Budget offers no relief to public; they bleed the poor but spare the elite, PTI leaders said at a press conference
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UK to sanction far-right Israeli ministers for stoking violence in Palestine
UK sanctions Israeli ministers over extremist rhetoric and abuses; Lammy says action aims to hold them accountable
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India's unilateral suspension of IWT could destabilise regional peace: Bilawal
Former FM urged for protection of sanctity of international treaties, warning against "weaponisation of water"
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Non-filers to be barred from purchasing vehicles, immovable property
Budget proposes increase in advance tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6% to 1%
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Iran executes nine ISIL members over foiled civilian attack plot
ISIL, once powerful in Iraq and Syria, was dismantled but still launches sporadic attacks, including inside Iran
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Ice Spice to join the voice cast of the upcoming SpongeBob movie with an original song
Ice Spice, Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, and George Lopez join The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants out in December
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Defence budget hiked by 20.2% to Rs2,550b
A sum of Rs971 billion has been earmarked for civil administration
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David Byrne announces new album 'Who Is the Sky?' with lead single 'Everybody Laughs'
David Byrne unveils 'Who Is the Sky?', first solo album in seven years featuring star-studded collaborations.
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Govt proposes new law to discourage smuggled vehicles
If a vehicle’s chassis number has been altered, cut, or welded, it will be considered smuggled
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Budget 2025-26 proposes relief for corporate, real estate sectors
High-income pensioners, solar panel imports, interest income see tax burdens
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Pakistan's economic growth on track: PM
He lauded the salaried class for playing a vital role in economic stability
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Disney completes $9 billion Hulu buyout
Disney has finalized its $9 billion deal to acquire Comcast’s Hulu stake, paying less than expected after arbitration.
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Govt proposes income tax relief for salaried class
Budget 2025-2026 proposes up to 4% income tax cut for lower, middle-income sectors
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India pushes back 'foreigners' into Bangladesh, sparking human rights concerns
Since May, Assam has pushed back 303 of 30,000 declared foreigners into Bangladesh, a top official said
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Cabinet approves 10% salary increase for govt employees
Federal cabinet also approved 7% pension boost for govt employees
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Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah port, threatens naval, air blockade
Israeli military calls for evacuation of Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif
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What is Samarium and why is the US concerned about it?
In addition to military use, Samarium also has applications in civilian sectors including nuclear reactors
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Finance minister unveils Rs17.6tn budget, targets 4.2% growth
Muhammad Aurangzeb dismisses rumours regarding mini-budget, clarifies no new taxes have been imposed
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New Malir Jail admin confirms 225 inmates escaped the prison
Of those, 146 have been recaptured
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Palestinian death toll mounts with over 35 killed since dawn
Israeli fire at aid point left 19 dead, over 200 wounded
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Suspect among ten killed in school shooting in Austria's Graz
Motive for the shooting remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing
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Four bodies, including missing security personnel, recovered in Quetta
Bodies of a missing ASF inspector, ex-CTD corporal, and two others were recovered from Quetta's Shaban area
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Lahore administration seals water park after 9-year-old girl's death; three officials arrested
Investigation launched to examine circumstances, determine negligence and assign responsibility
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PM stresses importance of reactivating regional cooperation in meeting with outgoing Saarc chief
Reaffirms Pakistan's steadfast commitment to the Saarc Charter
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FATA, PATA won’t pay taxes until given NFC share: K-P Governor Kundi
Warns against tax collection from tribal areas, challenges authorities to visit the region, witness ground realities
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Karachi police arrests 3 suspects over young doctor's murder during Teen Talwar robbery
Cops confiscate weapons, mobile phones and vehicles used by the suspects
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Fazl in hot water as pleas reach Punjab courts over remarks on martyrs
Lahore court issues notice to NCCIA on plea seeking FIR against Fazl over remarks
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Bilawal proposes reconciliation commission to resolve AJK crisis, calls violence 'national tragedy'
Urges all stakeholders to pursue political solution to the crisis
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PA speaker demands apology from JUI-F chief over remarks about martyrs
Says such statements harmful to national unity
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France announces closure of Karachi diplomatic mission
Says the decision has been taken by the French government solely for budgetary reasons
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Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to SCO ahead of chairmanship
DPM tells SCO chief Pakistan ready to work closely with member states before assuming bloc's chairmanship in September
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PM Shehbaz calls for greater global coordination on climate disasters in meeting with UN aid chief
Separately, PM reviews monsoon preparedness with NDMA chief, orders closer coordination with provincial governments
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Pakistan envoy gifts FIFA World Cup football 'Trionda' to US IDFC chief
Welcomes US IDFC's interest in investing in key sectors of Pakistan's economy
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Three more terrorists killed in ongoing Operation Shaban: security sources
Since July 5, total of 126 terrorists have been killed in operations and other IBOs
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PPP threatens agitation over Lahore rally denial
PPP Lahore president said party would proceed with its scheduled July 25 programme regardless of circumstances
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PTI to finalise Aug 5 protest strategy today
With calls from within the party and from PTI founder Imran Khan's family to intensify pressure on the government
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PSX rebounds as KSE-100 gains over 1,760 points
Investors absorb geopolitical shock, return to blue-chip stocks despite US-Iran tensions
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PM Shehbaz directs FBR officials to hold monthly meetings with Karachi businesses
Says regular engagement will help resolve business concerns, improve tax compliance and promote investment
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Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East
Brent futures climb 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel
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Pakistan, Spain to boost agricultural ties
Food minister, envoy discuss agri-tech, trade expansion
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PSX plunges 6,400 points on ME tensions
KSE-100 succumbs to broad-based selling; regional conflict rattles markets
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China trade surges16.9% in H1
High-tech and green exports drive growth as imports jump, though global risks loom
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Industrialists protest LDA, RUDA actions
Hundreds demand regularisation, inquiry into Masood Tech incident as LCCI warns of job losses
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Policy amended to avoid US tariffs
Pakistan restricts import of goods from countries using forced, compulsory labour
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More than 300 exhibitors to showcase dyes, chemicals
Running alongside the exhibition will be the Digital Textile Printing Industry Expo
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Auto sector urges caution on tariff reforms
NTP 2025-30 pits protection against productivity; new entrants fail to localise
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Oil hits one-month high over Hormuz tensions
Brent surges to $84.54 as renewed attacks heighten supply fears
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Gold falls despite global surge
Down Rs5,600/tola; buying stays strong in China and Ghana amid volatility
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PIA buyers get Rs14.2b properties
Senate committee told assets in India, Netherlands, US part of Rs55b deal
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Dada Partners advises Nishat Group on Pakistan's largest private cross-border listed acquisition
The transaction, valued at approximately Rs66 billion, resulted in Nishat Group acquiring a 75.9% stake in the company
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Gold prices drop Rs5,600 per tola locally
On Monday, gold price fell by Rs3,800 per tola in local market
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Italy rejects relatives' appeals in Pakistani teen Saman Abbas honour killing case against life sentences
Italian prime minister hails verdict
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India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade
Trade pact cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and expands market access for services firms and professionals
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Iran says no talks with US planned, focus remains on defending country
US targets Iranian missile sites on Greater Tunb Island in new wave of strikes: CENTCOM
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Iran says more than 30 civilians killed in recent attacks on south
Military vows 'decisive response' after US missile strike kills 7 soldiers, injures 13 others
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Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, chant provocative slogans
Israeli forces carried out 26 incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in June
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Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
National Crime Records Bureau states that over 80 rapes are reported to police every day
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China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say
Back-to-back fundraising plans underline strong investor appetite for one of China's most closely watched AI companies
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China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
About half of China's 1.3 million-strong taxi fleet is electric, according to the Ministry of Transport
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Files relating to India’s largest nuclear power plant Kudankulam exposed in data breach
Leaked files could be exploited to map the plant's support systems and pinpoint weaknesses in the security chain
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China says opposes US sanctions bill targeting Russia energy buyers
Beijing accuses Washington of 'double standards and coercion' amid sanctions push
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Over 160 arrested in France after incidents following World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain
Detentions in Paris mostly linked to firework mortars allegedly aimed at police
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Israeli blasts, drone flights hit Lebanon as 6th round of Rome talks with Israel continues
Lebanon's Aoun backs US-sponsored framework as talks with Israel continue
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Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Groups say sanctions punish rights defenders, stifle Americans' political expression
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'We should not treat AI as a threat,' Australian premier rolls out new AI framework
New set of standards to provide rules for data centers, minimum water usage, underwrite or supply their own power
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Iran accuses US of violating memorandum of understanding in letter to UN
Iran's UN envoy accuses US of war crimes, saying it has 'systematically undermined' ceasefire memorandum
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Spain’s anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
Spain are now within one victory of completing a World Cup-European Championship double
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Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final
Oyarzabal and Porro scored in 2-0 victory
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‘Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfall’
Senegal were knocked out in the last 32
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Norway team receives hero’s welcome
They crashed out in the last eight against England
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Cooling logistics more important
The riders themselves have been coping admirably
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Knight wants more red-ball cricket
England Women suffered defeat against India Women in the only Test
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Walker smacks four in a row to snatch derby victory
He smashed home runs on the last four pitches
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Maligned Spence morphs into England super sub
He has silenced his critics by bringing pace, energy and passion
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Younis Khan Appointed League Commissioner of KCL
Former Pakistan captain will lead the league’s cricket operations and technical affairs
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France ready to fight Spain for midfield control in World Cup semi-final
Spain built their run to the last 4 around their ability to dominate the ball, control the rhythm of matches
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Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line
Messi earns 200th Argentina cap, eyes another World Cup final
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England open door to Flower return
McCullum had been sacked from his red-ball role
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Van der Poel wins Tour de France stage nine
He won a sprint amongst his three breakaway companions
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‘Unbelievable to be on Lord's honours board’
Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at the 'Home of Cricket'




























































































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