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Nigerian nightlife finds a new extravagance: cabaret
Clubs like The Library have been fully revamped to cash in on the trend
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2024 Eurovision suffers another set back
Winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel's participation
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In Pakistan, 'Eternal Love' has no place on YouTube
In Pakistan, 'Eternal Love' has no place on YouTube
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Inside the Uzbekistan's Center of Islamic Civilization
One of the key missions of the Center is the repatriation of lost artifacts
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Public complaints spur Sindh to rethink e-challans
Home minister forms committee to review e-challan system, says law may be amended if fines need revision
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Fortress under invisible assault
Pakistan's socio-economic vulnerabilities are exploited in shadowy economic warfare aimed at destabilising the nation
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Fields of disillusionment
The corruption saga, political manipulation that once shaped Pakistan's destiny continue to haunt its citizens
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Libraries versus AI
As AI accelerates learning, Pakistan's public libraries bear the risk of disappearing
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Silent crisis
Mental health issues in Pakistan, driven by stigma, demand urgent collective action
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Gesture of intent?
Afghan clerics denounce cross-border militancy, Taliban commitment remains uncertain
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A strategic headway
Pakistan–US ties reset, pairing defence upgrades with mineral, tech, trade cooperation to rebalance power
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A 2-day conference
Rs703m digital summit exposes Pakistan’s fixation on spectacle over substance in governance
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Death toll in Jhelum River van accident rises to six
Rescue 1122 retrieve two more bodies on Friday; two passengers still missing as search to resume Saturday morning
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PTI forms 23-member political committee, excluding Ali Amin Gandapur
Imran Khan tasked Salman Akram Raja to reconstitute party committee; Chairman Gohar, K-P CM Afridi and others included
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Kazakhstan joined Abraham Accords in effort to stabilize situation in Middle East: President
Tokayev backs creation of a sovereign Palestinian state at peace and trust forum in Turkmenistan
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Pakistan Army clinch women’s softball gold at National Games
They defeated WAPDA in the final
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Petroleum prices expected to fall by Rs12 per litre
OGRA to send summary of proposed price changes to PM for approval on Dec 15
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Punjab goods transporters end five-day strike after talks with govt
Marriyum Aurangzeb met transporters’ representatives as Punjab CM forms committee to resolve issues
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Binance partnership brings regulated digital assets, tokenising up to $2b in state bonds
Ministry of Finance also gave initial clearance for Binance and HTX, signs MoU with crypto exchange Binance
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UN agency warns displaced Gazans face floods, as emergency supplies blocked
Torrential rain floods Gaza tents, killing a baby girl from exposure, local health officials say
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Nawaz Sharif urges early NFC allocations for Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir
PML-N supremo says party tickets must be awarded strictly on merit for upcoming AJK elections scheduled for Jan 24
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In a first, Arts students can now enroll in Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering programs
Decision taken during Inter Board Coordination Commission meeting participated by chairmen of educational boards
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US poised to intercept more Venezuelan oil shipments after tanker seizure
US expected to target more ships carrying Venezuelan oil, possibly linked to other sanctioned states
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KSE-100 jumps 1,290 points after IMF endorses reforms
Investor confidence rises after IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s reform progress
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President sets January 24 as G-B election date
Government sources indicate likely postponement until June, July due to harsh weather
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OpenAI launches GPT‑5.2 AI model after ‘code red’ to counter Google competition
GPT‑5.2 Instant, Thinking and Pro versions launching first on paid plans
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Gold prices soar to fresh record highs as global rally accelerates
Per tola gold jumps Rs10,700 to hit Rs454,262
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Pakistan U19 thrash Malaysia in Asia Cup
Sameer scored an unbeaten 177 as the Green Shirts scored 345
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ADB approves $540m for Pakistan’s SOE reforms, coastal resilience
Project to aid 500,000 people, protect farmland, restore forests under national climate resilience plans
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Spirited Pakistan fall short against Argentina
The Green Shirts lost their Pro League Clash 3-2
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K-P, G-B, Balochistan to see rain, snowfall over weekend
Partly cloudy skies with light rain or storms expected
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Karachi faces Influenza surge as H3N2 strain spreads
Doctors are urging vaccinations, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, elderly, pregnant women
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Sydney silversmiths deliver for Australia Open
Smith says It's not technically an easy trophy to make
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Girona's Livakovic refuses to play
He made 71 appearances for Croatia
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Thailand's king approves parliament dissolution as border conflict with Cambodia rages on
Election must take place within 45 to 60 days, raising spectre of even more political turmoil in country
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Alonso under pressure as Real prepare for Alaves
Los Blancos are sitting four points behind leaders Barcelona
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Salah to play for Egypt in Africa Cup
The Egypt coach confirmed his place in the side
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Three family members killed in M9 Motorway accident after driver falls asleep
Collision with a truck resulted in their deaths, one family member left with injuries
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WWE greats from Lesnar to Reigns unite in emotional farewell to John Cena
The record 17-time WWE World Champion will face Gunther in his retirement match
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Duffy stars as New Zealand thrash West Indies
The pace claimed a five-wicket haul as the hosts cruised to a nine-wicket victory
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India back Suryakumar and Gill
The duo are struggling to find form ahead of the T20I World Cup
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Peshawar Police roll out SafeRide app to ensure biker safety, combat crime
Tracks riders working in private, informal service sectors
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Fan group urges FIFA to halt World Cup ticket sales
The group accuses the body of imposing "extortionate" ticket prices
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Villa and Forest win in Europa League
Aston Villa beat Basel to secure their eight successive win
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World Bank approves $400m project to improve water, sanitation in Punjab
Authorities aim to reduce waterborne diseases and strengthen urban local governments
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Five policemen injured as security forces repel terrorist attack in Bannu
DPO says several terrorists have been killed or injured
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Twelve-year-old dies after being run over by water tanker in Korangi
Police arrest the tanker driver as locals attempt to torch the vehicle after the incident
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PM Shehbaz pushes for diplomacy to resolve disputes at Ashgabat forum
Calls on global community to urge Kabul to rein in terror, reaffirms support for Gaza, Kashmiri self-determination
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Man arrested in Rawalpindi for targeting politicians through fake UN mission scam
National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency says group posed as fake representatives to extract people's money
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Uproar in Senate panel as Aleem Khan and Palwasha Khan trade barbs
Video of the verbal slugfest is making the rounds on social media, showing both of them yelling at each other
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Dar accuses India of violating IWT as Chenab levels fall
Indus Water Commissioner reports sharp drop in Chenab levels, flow stood at just 1,800 cusecs on Dec 16 recorded data
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ATC hands Dr Yasmeen 10-year jail, acquits Qureshi
Verdict announced at Kot Lakhpat Jail after trial, included 56 prosecution witnesses
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UN experts highlight legal violations in India’s May strikes and water treaty actions
Experts highlight civilian harm in India’s missile strikes and call for adherence to international norms
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Workers remain deprived of minimum wage
70 per cent of private institutions are not complying with the minimum wage law
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U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan crush Bangladesh to set up India final
The Men in Green registered an eight-wicket victory on Friday
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Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red
KSE-100 retreats from record high despite strong macro and corporate cues
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FIA offloads 23 passengers planning to work illegally in Malaysia
Caught at Karachi airport after profiling revealed insufficient funds; agent network revealed during questioning
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz condemns Bondi Beach attack, reaffirms solidarity
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Karachi DSP cleared of drug sale charges
Bribery charges stand for two suspended SIU officers
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Sindh universities told to remove faculty from administrative posts
Citing court orders, Sindh HEC grants vice-chancellors eight days to comply
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SC upholds civil servant’s right to family life
Ties civil servant transfers to constitutional family rights as per 1998 Wedlock Policy
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Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells
In 2026, Pakistan will import 85 LNG cargoes from Qatar instead of the previously planned 120
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Five militants killed in North Waziristan Boya army camp attack
Terrorists used suicide tactics, conflict lasted 3 hours with Aswad-ul-Harab group claiming responsibility,
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International Transport Workers’ Federation urges PM Shehbaz to halt PIA privatisation
Terms exclusion of unions unacceptable, violation of international labour standards
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BIPP flags climate risks as real economic threat
Report highlights governance gaps, experts urge public-private collaboration
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US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins
SEC's decision to rescind stringent crypto rules, dismiss lawsuits among their biggest victories
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PSX nears 172k on funds buying
Record rally pushes index up by 1,647 points following better C/A data, yield cut
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Chaman Chamber seeks incentives for industries
Urges federal govt to develop infrastructure, offer duty and tax concession
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Ministry urged to waive port charges
KCCI seeks relief on demurrage as cargo remains stuck for 10 days
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Pakistan advances cashless economy with focus on digital banks, financial inclusion
Aurangzeb meets Ant International, Easypaisa delegation on rails and government payments in cashless drive
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World Bank urges Pakistan to reform gas sector, split utilities for debt control
Asks Pakistan to develop road map to bring efficiency, cut losses in gas sector
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Pakistan's foreign reserves reach $21.09b, boosted by IMF inflows
Total liquid reserves rise with $1.3b increase, strengthening import cover to 2.62 months, as gold prices also climb
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Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim
Project focuses on shipbuilding and shipbreaking facilities, plus modern steel mill integrated with port operations
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PM seeks post IMF exit strategy
Iqbal warns country may slip into another programme without surge in exports
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PSX falls 133 points in choppy trading
Lacks clear direction amid consolidation, though macro indicators improve
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Government asks ADB for power debt support
Leghari seeks financing for reforms as Cheema presses for continued backing of ML-1 project
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Chinese fintech eyes SMEs, digital finance
Minister for Board of Investment reaffirms that Pakistan and China remain iron-clad friends
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PSO seeks tax zero-rating to prevent refund buildup
FBR owes Rs54b in sales tax refunds; state oil firm urges govt to intervene
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Economic risks remain high despite policy calm
Industry leaders point to vulnerabilities stemming from geopolitical tensions, unresolved local issues
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz, Australian High Commissioner Tim Kane discuss coordination in agriculture, livestock, mining
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns
Ties have been frosty since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led uprising
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group
Father-son duo of Indian origin ‘received military-style training’ in Philippines
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WADA flags India as world’s leading sports drug offender again
India’s NADA found 260 positives from 7,113 samples in 2024, WADA said in its annual report
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Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan
Fearing a ceasefire collapse, Paris talks sought stronger ways to verify disarmament and curb escalation
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US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The package includes HIMARS, howitzers, Javelins, Altius drones and spare parts, Taiwan said
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Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest
Prime Minister Albanese pledges crackdown on hate speech and radicalisation
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal









































































































