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Thousands in Istanbul protest new law on stray dogs, express fears of mass culling
The legislation, passed last month, mandates the removal of millions of stray dogs from Turkish streets
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Turkish youth group members arrested for assaulting US soldiers in Izmir
Turkish later police detained 15 assailants, belonging to the anti-American Turkish Youth Union (TGB)
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Imran Khan seeks Islamabad High Court's help against potential military custody
PTI founder petitions to stay in civilian custody for trial, seeking to avoid military court in May 9 cases.
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Joey Chestnut sets new world record with most Hot Dogs eaten in Netflix's "Unfinished Beef" show
Netflix's next scheduled live event is Jake Paul's boxing showdown against Mike Tyson in in Arlington, Texas.
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Surviving motherhood in 2024 with a good set of wireless headphones
Zara Noor Abbas, besotted as she is with her baby, may not need headphones just yet, but the rest of us do
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Lady Gaga shows off massive engagement ring with fiancé Michael Polansky at Venice Film Festival
The couple was spotted in Venice, Italy, ahead of the premiere of Gaga’s latest film, "Joker: Folie à Deux."
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Pakistan Navy strengthens fleet with induction of two new warships
The addition of PNS Babur and PNS Hunain signifies a major step forward in Pakistan’s naval strength.
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Pakistan's home advantage turns to myth against Bangladesh whitewash
Bangladesh convincingly beat hosts Pakistan to clean sweep the two-Test match series.
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Man accused of murdering doctor in Kolkata makes unusual demands in jail
Suspect Roy declined to eat standard prison meals provided to inmates and insisted on being served his favourite dish
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Trump defends election interference, claims he had "every right" to meddle in 2020 Presidential Race
Trump was indicted on 4 criminal counts by a federal grand jury investigating the Capitol riot and the 2020 election.
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Pakistani boy secures fourth place in international Quran recitation contest
The 10-year-old's success in Algeria's Quran recitation contest brings pride to Pakistan.
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Kangana Ranaut opens up about how fame and drama stole her shot at marriage
Actor expressed frustration, noting that whenever a potential match would come, the cops would show up at her home
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Gaza hostage guards operating under new instructions: Hamas
Announcement comes days after Israeli military recovers bodies of six hostages from tunnel in city of Rafah
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Yemen's Houthis attack two oil tankers in Red Sea
Houthis claim responsibility for targeting Blue Lagoon with multiple missiles and drones
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Russia making advances in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledges difficulties in the east, particularly near the city of Pokrovsk
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US researchers identify launch site of Russian nuclear missile
Putin says weapon -SSC-X-9 Skyfall - has an unlimited range and can evade US missile defenses
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Economic uncertainty weighs on stocks
KSE-100 index decreases 204.92 points, settles at 78,283.30
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Denmark keen to pump capital into mining
Denmark eyes investment in Pakistan's mining sector, focusing on Balochistan's untapped resources and green initiative
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Salt exports set to surge as Bangladesh seeks alternatives
Favourable trade policies, disrupted Indian supply present golden opportunity
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Govt decides against TCP, PNSC sale
Cabinet committee declares TCP, PNSC and SMEDA as essential entities
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Regional exports surge by 25.59% in July
China leads as top destination, while imports rise by over 51%
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On court orders, NBP pays Rs49b to pensioners
Bank aims to widen product portfolio by unveiling credit cards next year
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Rupee weakens slightly on IMF loan delay
Currency dips to Rs278.64/$ as central bank continues dollar purchases
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Inflation slows to three-year low
Eases to 9.6% but increases in essential items, heavy taxation builds pressure
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Shahzad outraged by Pak collapse
Praises pacers Mir Hamza and Khurram Shahzad
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Haider wants to emulate Arshad in Paris
He does not get any facilities or grants to carry on his inspiring journey
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Liverpool demolish Man Utd at Old Trafford
The Reds strike three times to take second spot on points table
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POA lauds Quaid's leadership
The National Games are set to commence in Karachi
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Mbappe helps Madrid sink Betis 2-0
The French striker scores a brace at the Santiago Bernabeu
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Atkinson stars as Eng clinch SL series
The pacer takes five-wicket haul at Lord's to thrash the visitors by 190 runs
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Waqar Younis to mentor Lions
Champions One-Day Cup will be played in Faisalabad from 12-29 September
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Crawley set for Eng return against Pak
His return questions Dan Lawrence's place in the team
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Rain halts BD's historic victory bid
The odds are in favour of BD and we don't shy away from that: Gillespie
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The question of retribution for Haniyeh's killing?
Iran delays retaliation for Haniyeh's assassination, sparking fears of Israel evading accountability once again.
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Regime change and possible rise of Islamists in Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces a potential rise in Islamist influence after the regime change, as Jamaat-e-Islami's ban is lifted.
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The mosaic of drug trafficking and its consequences
Pakistan faces a rising drug crisis, with students increasingly exposed, its a threats to national security and health
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Health, healing and humanities
The lack of medical humanities in Pakistan hinders interdisciplinary understanding and innovation in healthcare policy
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UN experts report over 400 executions in Iran in 2024
The reported number of executions since the start of 2024 rose above 400, including those of 15 women
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Venezuelan president's plane seized by US in Dominican Republic
US Attorney General said in a statement that the Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft was illegally purchased
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Ronaldo opens up about his future in football
Football star addressed a press conference ahead of Thursday’s Nations League clash with Croatia in Lisbon
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Pakistan has lowest rate of plastic waste leakage in region: World Bank
Report reveals key South Asian nations contributing to cross-border river pollution
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Gallup International appoints Bilal Gilani to newly elected board
The appointment was confirmed during the General Assembly held in Kuala Lumpur in May 2024
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Bangladesh urges UN to aid 'voluntary return' of Rohingya refugees
UNHCR commissioner calls Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Yunus, assures full support, including for Rohingya situation
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Anatel might revoke Starlink's license in Brazil, warns official
Earlier, a Supreme Court panel voted to uphold the suspension of social media giant X for defying a court order
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Govt bans civil servants from speaking on media, social media platforms
Memorandum clarifies that the aim is not to impose restrictions on the positive use of social media
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Jax Taylor reveals bipolar disorder and PTSD diagnosis after in-patient treatment
Taylor reveals bipolar disorder and PTSD diagnosis after in-patient treatment amid divorce from Brittany Cartwright.
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Dutch prosecutors seek 14-year sentence for Ashraf Asif Jalali over threats against Geert Wilders
Muslim cleric faces charges of using his religious platform to urge followers to execute the politician
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Hamas accuses Netanyahu of adding conditions to stall Gaza ceasefire talks
Senior leader Hussam Badran claims Israel’s refusal to withdraw from the Gaza-Egypt border contradicts past proposals
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Josh Brolin in talks to play Hal Jordan in DC’s ‘Lanterns’
Josh Brolin, known for playing Thanos, has been offered the role of Hal Jordan in the upcoming DC ‘Lanterns’ series.
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Severe traffic jams hit Karachi after monsoon rains, roads in disrepair
Widespread development projects in several parts of the city have also led to serious traffic disruptions
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PM announces 100,000 free laptops for students
PM says distribution of laptops will cover all four provinces and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism
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Sindh rolls out HPV vaccine addressing technical, not social gaps
Inoculation to prevent cervical cancer to begin September 15 with efforts to increase community engagement
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Moody’s lifts Pakistan’s rating to ‘Caa1’ on stronger external finances
We changed the outlook for the Government of Pakistan to stable from positive, Moody's said in a statement
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NA amends anti-terrorism law extending pre-trial detention period
PPP questions government over failure to disclose 'massive oil reserves'
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Traffic plan issued for Independence Day celebrations in Karachi tonight
Alternate suggestion for commuters not attending event
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FIA awaits Ulema's opinion before proceeding against Dr Alvi on blasphemy allegations
Lahore court dismisses petition seeking action against former president over social media post
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Aurangzeb vows to close tax loopholes, boost investor confidence
He hints at further policy rate cuts this year
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Sindh pushes male vasectomy to 'defuse population bomb'
Population Welfare Depart to conduct door-to-door surveys in all 1,600 union councils
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Public hospitals face bed, staff crisis
With no space or medics available at healthcare facilities, patients forced to wait in corridors and sleep on footpath
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Six held in dumpers' torching case
Police said CCTV footage of the incident has been secured and further evidence is being collected
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SHC issues contempt notices to FBR officials in Nomi Ansari case
Ansari moved the court after his name was placed on the Passport Control List
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Unrest brewing among Karachiites: JI
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded the authorities to address the burning issues of Karachi
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Police release names of 80 most-wanted criminals
Police officials have alerted all checkpoints across the province
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Workers' body alleges corruption in SESSI and WWBS
Full investigation into WWBS expenditures and reconstitution of its board demanded
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Trade deficit widens 44% in July
Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports
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Sindh unveils SEPRA plan for cheaper power
Provincial authority to set independent tariffs
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Bourse enters consolidation phase
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view
Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd
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Pak-China conference to target $1.2b momentum
Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties
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Sesame project targets 5,000-tonne exports
Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab
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Auto sales plunge 49% post-budget
June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise
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Penalties on rice exporters waived
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks
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NTC seeks zero duty on iron, steel raw material
On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs
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OICCI proposes more climate finance, business role
Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap
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Gold drops as traders eye US inflation data
Yellow metal slips for 2nd day; rupee extends gains to 282.42/$
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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FPCCI for withdrawal of retrospective bills
Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy
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Pak-US deal optimism drives PSX to peak
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances
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KATI, ombudsman form joint committee
Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism
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Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
European Union and 26 countries condemned the “unimaginable levels” of suffering
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At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Boat with 97 migrants wrecks 14 miles off Lampedusa; up to 17 missing, 60 survivors rescued and brought to island
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Russian forces pierce Ukraine lines
Situation seen as quite chaotic along front lines
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US, China extend tariff truce, calming tensions
Truce offers a reprieve for global markets and businesses
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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Land swapping to dominate Alaska summit
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on Wirtz, Ekitike, Kerkez and Frimpong
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Gavaskar questions Tendulkar, Anderson snub
He says both legends should have been invited for Test finale
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Prendergast seals top spot in ICC rankings
She was rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan
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Brevis stars as SA level T20 series
The right-hander smashes 125 not out off just 56 balls
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Grealish to join Everton on loan
He fell out of favour with City boss Pep Guardiola
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Sabalenka survives massive Cincinnati struggle
She holds off an inspired Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5)
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Lloyd concerned over WTC tier plan
He stresses the need to address the ICC's revenue distribution model
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Pak set to compete at Kazakhstan Open
The taekwondo team will be in action on August 14
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Raja slams standard of WI pitches
He says pitches, particularly in Trinidad, fail to meet international standards
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West Indies clinch first ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991
Jayden Seales' six-wicket haul leads West Indies to 202-run victory in final ODI
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Shubman Gill emerges as front-runner for India ODI captaincy
A formal decision by BCCI is expected after clarity on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures
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Manchester City target Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
The deal, which is expected to cost around $109 million, will depend on Rodrygo's willingness to leave Madrid
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UFC moves to Paramount+ in $7.7 billion deal
The deal will begin from January 2026 and will feature all UFC events
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All-round WI level ODI series
They chase a 181-run target with five wickets to spare