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What the Zoroastrian chant teaches us about the difference between preserving a religion and its music

Once an international standard, Pakistan hockey now faces the harder question of how to return to the top

80-90 MW project aims to meet full energy needs, supply surplus to Italy

KSE-100 ends week lower by 2,938 points, also weighed down by domestic political noise

40-day voyage via Russia coast aims to cut transit times, expand Busan's reach

Ottawa suspends negotiations, vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as USMCA renewal clouds

Portal offers 10 categories of crypto, services; operators face Sept 5 deadline

Imports of food items hit $805m, while machinery arrivals cost $1.3b

Looks to provide tariff relief to sectors funding subsidy for domestic consumers

Special clearance follows high-level talks amid ongoing Strait disruptions and attacks

Exporters face Rs450b losses, shipping space shortages

ECNEC approves Rs1.15tr projects including Lahore-Bahawalnagar motorway

Ultra-processed food maybe effortless, but it comes with a long list of health concerns

Star says young actors are not as protected as they should be

Actress's last day and attempts to resuscitate her are recounted

Singer launches his eagerly awaited musical work after 18-year gap; terms it representation of his personal creativity

New show focuses on the numerous ordinary people whose skills are essential for us to live normal daily lives

Taliban secured their grip on Kabul, but economic hardship, repression, and militant ties will deepen its isolation

Five emerging trends are likely to determine its future

Don't get me wrong here

Pakistan did decentralise after the 18th Amendment, but much of that decentralisation stopped at the provincial tier

Massive defeat also wipes away all the optimism generated earlier this month

France has reported more than 7,300 excess deaths during heatwaves this summer

Most critical development, however, is the convergence of estranged political forces

The two lives are poles apart and irreconcilable in reality

Clément Vandenkerckhove has been recognised as Prince Laurent’s son, granting him a royal title and inheritance rights

Police allege father, brother and relatives plotted 28-year-old Ayesha’s murder for ‘honour’

Strongly criticises non-implementation of Supreme Court order on Imran medical transfer

Tariffs to apply on steel, dairy, appliances, farm gear, paper and electronics

Says dialogue and a Truth Commission are needed to address the crisis arising from the JAAC movement

Italy and Vatican launch a project to develop a Vatican-owned estate near Rome under a 2025 bilateral deal

Lightning humanoid robot hit a peak speed of 14.5 m/s at a test event for Beijing's World Robot Games

Accuses PTI of politicising Imran’s health and committing contempt of court

Defendants were accused of violating a law requiring parental consent to collect data from children under 13

Waheed scores twice as Green-shirts conquer Japan 4-3 in Group G classification stage

China’s robot contests show a decade of advances in a sector Xi Jinping sees as strategically vital

PBC disowns the statement issued by the group, calling it 'personal views'

Duo reaffirms its commitment towards exploring diverse avenues of collaboration, including trade, investment and IT

Celebrities including Fahad Mustafa, Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum, Hania Aamir attend event as singer marks album release

FM Sikorski cites lack of accountability for Israeli military's 'excessive use of force' for declining support

Price of silver per tola remains unchanged at Rs7,379

Bangladesh adviser for foreign affairs says Dhaka strengthening its working bilateral relationship with Pakistan

India coach says two Tests offer little chance to recover

Actor recalls working with Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, reflects on frozen cross-border collaboration

Constitutes an inquiry committee to determine the facts and responsibility

The Gunners picked up where they left off last season

Sharjeel Memon says PPP has already stated clear policy, no route other than constitutional procedure acceptable

50,000 more doses expected as MSF warns affected communities not receiving adequate support to contain virus

US envoy says neither Washington nor Ankara was notified before Israeli attack on Abu al-Duhur Military Air Base

Says relation rooted in shared faith, culture, mutual respect and strong people-to-people ties

PM urges people to shape their individual character and collective conduct in accordance with the Seerat-un-Nabi

Health Minister says blaze caused by an explosion in an air-conditioning unit in the children’s intensive care ward

Adviser to FinMin says discussions with the US over the proposed facility have been 'constructive'

Apex court registrar rejects early fixation request

NA speaker says government realises seriousness of quorum issue, to ensure attendance

Saudi delegation explores new investment avenues

SBP designing new currency with enhanced security features

Govt-opposition face off over SC order compliance

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Senate told OMC profits to fall, DISCOs installing smart meters

Officials told to complete inquiry without further delay

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Power Division says corrective action can save Rs380m annually

Gains in banks, fertiliser stocks offset losses in energy, tech shares

PVARA, SBP studying digitally native sovereign note to improve diaspora access

PAAPAM urges PM to keep non-transfer condition on used-car imports

Officials directed to build on this momentum through market diversification and stronger business-to-business linkages

Applications rise 52% as access to finance expands; agriculture, SME financing targets set

Down Rs600 per tola; rupee inches up to 277.52/$

Senate panel told energy costs, financing, taxes hit exports, FDI rarely exceeds $2b

Wood Mackenzie hired for feasibility report on $500m strategic oil storage

Differences remain with IMF over award of direct contracts to state enterprises

Brent crude futures down $2.96, or 3.21%, to $89.21 a barrel; WTI down $2.84, or 3.34%, at $82.17

ECC sets up negotiation team to clear path for US GSA redevelopment plan

FESCO, GEPCO, IESCO bidders will inherit Rs648b liabilities; documents show IMF condition may be violated

Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, ⁠set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024

President calls for connectivity, infrastructure and livelihoods for local people

Punjab CM seeks benefits from corporate farming experience

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Hamas-linked committees issue warning as Israel threatens action over kites and balloons

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Dhaka views defence alliance invitation positively

Agree to continue search for boundary settlement

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Both people were unvaccinated Lancaster County residents

Indian police use water cannon to disperse crowd

Efforts focus on reviving Islamabad MoU Naqvi hopes momentum will lead to lasting peace US envoy appreciates fie

Tehran sets preconditions for Hormuz reopening

Gabbard warned Trump killing Iran's leader could bring a hard-line successor and close Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines, warns Iran of 'zero tolerance'

Bihar's civil service exam is highly competitive and recruits officers for the state administration

US Treasury chief says Washington has mapped Iran's networks and financial channels used to evade sanctions

Bowling coach is happy with Babar’s recovery, hopes captain will return

Source says Olympic champion has not informed the PSB before departure

Hosts still need 39 runs to avoid follow-on with two wickets in hand

The spinner has breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Test

He urges England to stop making “stupid mistakes” away from cricket

Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer

The visitors need a disciplined all-round effort to level the series

Both athletes received exceptional invitations for ‌the meet

The Czech star challenges the ban over her refusal to take an out-of-competition test

Captain says such games build pressure-handling skills

Goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer give a 3-2 win over Fulham

The 44-year-old plans to enjoy the occasion with former rivals and his family

The fast bowler is unavailable for the second Test as the regulator probes the incident

Under-17 volleyballers engineer straight-sets win to progress to the round of 16

Pacer Naveen-ul-Haq returns to the team, which will be led by Ibrahim Zadran