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Australia, China and Pakistan
Despite Trump's disruptions, Australia's strategic bond with the US remains firmly intact
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Casino at the end of civilisation
Societies that stop believing problems can be solved begin treating them as events to be priced
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More than just science
True scientific literacy means knowing how science works, not just what science knows
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Quick to tear, slow to repair
BRT should've been completed by July 2024; instead project setbacks have delayed the work
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War on children
By depriving Gazans of the basic humanitarian rights, Israel is harming infants, pregnant and breastfeeding women
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Time for peace talks
Pakistan has consistently underscored the importance of diplomacy, dialogue with India
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The Malthusian ghost
Pakistan cannot borrow its way to prosperity, nor tax its way out of a productivity crisis
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Govt hikes petrol price by Rs14.92, high-speed diesel by Rs15
New petrol price is Rs414.78, new HSD price is Rs414.58 per litre
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BJP names chief minister in India's West Bengal after sweeping win
Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in on Saturday
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Security forces kill 5 terrorists in Tank, Dera Ismail Khan IBOs: ISPR
Says four terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in Tank; one was neutralised in DI Khan operation
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Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Total kinetic suspension plus a 1,000-person bilateral prisoner swap between countries are part of truce
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Apple, Intel have reached preliminary chip-making deal: report
The two companies held talks for over a year and finalised a formal deal in recent months
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Khawaja Asif hopeful of US-Iran deal, says Pakistan to be major beneficiary of peace
Defence minister says Pakistan’s stature has improved after victory over India in Maarka-e-Haq last May.
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IMF approves $1.2b tranche for Pakistan amid reform commitments
Aurangzeb assures IMF Pakistan remains committed to sound policies, reforms for sustainable growth
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Pentagon releases 1st batch of declassified UFO files
More than 160 files released
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Households continue to exploit child labour in Punjab
Despite legal safeguards, thousands of children are still engaged in domestic work behind closed doors
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Balochistan Assembly approves congratulatory resolution on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Speakers highlight importance of national unity
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1
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Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico
Hansi Flick's side only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions
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Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern
Wolfsburg need to beat the Bundesliga champions to keep alive their slim hopes
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Why Arsenal became Africa's club
The Gunners have qualified for UCL final after 20 years
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Interior ministry rejects reports of Pakistanis being deported from UAE
Govt says no country- or sect-specific deportations are being carried out from the UAE under routine laws
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David Attenborough turns 100, 'overwhelmed' by birthday wishes
UK will mark broadcaster's 100th birthday with a BBC special 'Secret Garden', concerts, nature walks and tree planting
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From jewelry to private letters, Marilyn Monroe’s hidden world heads to auction
Unseen notes, personal keepsakes offer rare look into Monroe’s private struggles and final years
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Fact check: Viral video of missile attack is not linked to Mideast tensions, shows 2024 Ukraine strike on Russia
Viral video wrongly claimed missile strikes on Dubai, Iran amid ongoing Mideast tensions
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In the Lahore vs Karachi food debate, Wasim Akram declares Karachi the winner
Wasim Akram takes a pick at the city food war, says Lahore has history, but 'Karachi offers more variety'
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Gold prices decline by Rs2,700 in local market as silver rises
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs80 to Rs8,525 in Pakistan
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Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
Vatican says two leaders 'renewed the shared commitment to fostering good bilateral relations'
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Hostage-taking at German bank over, no one hurt: police
The standoff began at 9 a.m. after suspects intercepted an armoured van at a bank branch
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Zara Tareen reflects on how divorce changed her ideology
Tareen opens up about heartbreak, healing and rediscovering herself through solitude and art
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Pakistan High Commission in London marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Pakistani community in UK pays glowing tributes to armed forces, political leadership and nation
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No plans for Babar’s T20 captaincy return: sources
Sources say preference will be given to aggressive young players
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Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
Pope asks worshippers to pray global governments turn away from violence
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Alleged drug cases reported in 58 Pakistani universities in 2025
HEC officials say formal monitoring system introduced to curb drug use and smoking in institutions
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Matka King returns: Prime Video greenlights gambling drama for second season
Season 1 trended in Prime Video’s top 10 across 37 countries, ranked first in 17 countries within its opening week
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Harry Potter spin-off tracks props with microchips after theft fears
Harry Potter TV series adds microchips to props after thefts, with cast and crew warned of strict penalties
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UK's Starmer vows to fight on after Labour punished in local polls
Labour lost support in areas including traditional strongholds of central, northern England, some parts of London
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PSX plunges over 1,700 points as investors book gains
KSE-100 index closes at 171,115 points as market witnessed typical profit-taking session on Friday after recent rally
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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Seven people safe, 10 missing in off-limits volcanic area after activity increases
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Dar seeks Singapore help for return of 11 Pakistanis held on US-seized vessels
He seeks to secure return of 20 Iranian seafarers also aboard vessels near Singaporean waters
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Vidya Balan remembers Irrfan Khan in emotional note on lost film
Vidya Balan recalls working with Irrfan Khan on unreleased film The Last Tenant, now released on YouTube
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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler 'recuperating' after emergency surgery in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler recuperates after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal ahead of her Europe tour
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What the US, China want from Trump’s Beijing visit
Tariff truce, trade restrictions, Iran war to figure prominently in high-stakes Xi-Trump summit
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Alizeh Shah, Zoha Waseem clash online over auto-tune remarks
Shah took to her Instagram this week to criticise Waseem’s rehearsal set
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Temperatures in Sindh districts may reach up to 49°C, says PMD
Maximum temperatures in Karachi are likely to range between 34°C and 36°C over the next 3 days
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Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Ukraine says Russia lobbed more than 850 strikes with drones, more than 140 strikes on Kyiv's frontline positions
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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
Says given incubation period of the virus, which can be up to 6 weeks, more cases may be reported
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FM Dar tables US-Iran deal in NA, says next phase to cover nuclear matters, sanctions and Lebanon issue
Says agreement was structured in two phases, with three issues in second phase having 'been a source of real problem'
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Bilawal, Fazl slam Khawaja Asif over AJK remarks during heated NA session
Bilawal questions why he still remained in cabinet, Fazl says such statements will only inflame tensions
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FO calls Islamabad MoU 'victory for diplomacy', says US-Iran technical talks to resume next week
Says technical teams from Pakistan, Qatar will continue to remain engaged with US and Iran
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LHC rules dower payable even without rukhsati, consummation
In khula cases, wife need only return 25% of dower; full amount due immediately if Nikahnama sets no payment timeline
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Pakistan to continue efforts for lasting regional peace, Naqvi assures Momeni
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in several areas, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity and immigration
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Six most wanted terrorists killed in Lower Dir joint operation: CTD
Security forces recover six Kalashnikovs, three hand grenades as search operation underway for absconding accomplices
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Security curbs disrupt life in twin cities
Authorities seal major routes amid VIP visit, religious procession
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Lower fuel demand masks deeper crisis
Fuel demand drop signals weaker economic activity and rising financial strain despite efficiency claims
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Achakzai at a crossroads: The bridge that wasn't built
PTI leaders question whether opposition leader can deliver on dialogue mandate
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'Bridal gifts, jewellery belong to wife'
SC says unauthorised retention of such items by husband, family illegal and recoverable
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ECP turns up heat on K-P, Islamabad over LG polls
Seeks maps, data by July 1 to break local polls deadlock
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Rs18.8tr expansionary budget sails through NA
House passes Finance Bill 2026 with last-minute tax tweaks
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Iran rules out compromise on missile capability
Iranian president holds talks with President, PM, COAS, Pezeshkian praises Pakistan's sincere mediation
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AJK govt rules out blanket amnesty for JAAC
AJK govt rules out blanket amnesty for JAAC
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If 2018 polls were valid, so is current govt: PM
Says Pak progress depends on equal provincial uplift
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UK tribunal allows $4b Apple case to proceed
Collective proceedings could involve tens of millions of Apple users over iCloud services
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PSX loses steam amid cautious trading
KSE-100 sheds 779 points as profit-taking, lack of catalyst weigh on sentiment
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UAE's Kemyion acquires BASF Pakistan
CCP says Kemyion not operational in Pakistan, transaction won't affect market concentration
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Gold tumbles Rs10,400 on global sell-off
Price of gold settled at Rs432,236 per tola in the local market, price of 10-gram gold dropped by Rs9,360 to Rs368,985
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Experts demand end to tobacco tax freeze
Annual inflation-adjusted hikes, climate tax on industry recommended
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Govt shuts down illegal cement unit in Sargodha
APCMA hails joint action against M/s Red Bull Cement for tax evasion
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Thar coal switch to save $3.24b
Jamshoro Unit-01 conversion yields 1.8x cost-benefit ratio, cuts imported fuel reliance
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Saudi investors eye Chinioti furniture
$8.27b Saudi market offers major opening as PFC delegation explores joint ventures
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KDLB layoff cost hits Rs24b
Govt okays Rs5b share, AD Ports refuses to absorb 2,545 workers forcing KPT to bear Rs19b liability
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Local govts starved of provincial funds
Only Rs1.8 trillion of Rs9.2 trillion federal transfers reach local bodies
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PSX ends lower as profit-taking erases early rally
KSE-100 settles at 177,692 after volatile session; K-Electric leads volume with 83.5m shares traded
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Gold prices decline by Rs10,400 per tola
In the international market, the price of gold declined by $104.00 to $4,098.00 per ounce from $4,202.00
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Spinwam gas bidding dispute persists
Mari says it will assist winning bidder post-bid, assumes commercial risk
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Oil falls almost 4% after US-Iran talks
Brent crude was down $3.11 or 3.86%, at $77.46 a barrel by 1757 GMT
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Apple, Tesla data breached in India
Tata Electronics detects cyberattack after hackers claim
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Power cuts in France leave thousands sweltering amid scorching heatwave
Healthcare centres, critical sites prioritised in the effort, with generators provided to tide over retirement homes
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Rubio kicks off Middle East trip as allies seek answers on Iran
Rubio is undertaking his first high-level diplomatic mission on the agreement reached last week
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Trump slams US Senate for 'poorly timed' Iran war powers vote, calling it 'meaningless'
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump
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US, Iran form four working groups in Switzerland talks
Tehran disputes Trump claims over nuclear inspections
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Few in US say Iran war was worth it
Trump approval rating lowest of term, poll finds
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Israel 'deliberately targeting' Gaza children
UN probe characterises act as part of ongoing genocide
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UN warns of dire conditions in Gaza displacement sites as 1.7M Palestinians face shortages
Assessment found 600,000 lack drinking water, while overcrowding, poor drainage and fire risks persist
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US to deal with Lebanon directly: Rubio
US imposed new reality in Lebanon, restricting Israel activity under Iran deal, media says Netanyahu hid facts
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Putin says Russia ready for peace talks with Ukraine based on Anchorage, Istanbul agreements
Says Ukraine is trying to create favourable conditions ahead of stalled peace talks
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Downed US F-15 pilot describes multiple Iranian drones in ‘jellyfish’ formation: report
If accurate, the sighting of an unusual drone formation could indicate Iran's drone advancement
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RB Leipzig name Demichelis head coach
The Argentine is the club's eighth permanent head coach
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Belgium's Doku becomes father
He plans to leave the World Cup for the birth
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Fineanganofo rethinks Newcastle move
The 23-year-old signed a contract with Premiership club
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Banned Vondrousova insists she has 'never doped'
She is facing a four-year doping ban
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Mbappe stars as France beat Iraq
The game was halted for over two hours
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Brazil, Scotland meet again at World Cup
The Group C encounter in Miami will be the fifth meeting of the nations
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Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
He scored a brace in a 3-2 victory over Senegal
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Algeria eliminate debutants Jordan
Substitute Benbouali and Gouiri scored in 2-1 victory
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Magic Messi makes World Cup history
He scored a brace against Austria to advance into the last 32
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina seal knockout berth
Messi scores twice against Austria to break Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record
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Rune 'not ready' on tennis return
He hasn't played since injuring his left Achilles in October
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New Zealand pick first German-born player
Anton Segner is set to make his All Blacks' debut against France
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Mexican fans rally behind Iran
They secured a goalless draw against Belgium
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Yamal stars as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice in 4-0 victory
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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap
France will lock horns against Iraq at the FIFA World Cup










































































































