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Iran says it facilitated Friday's release of 10 Thai hostages
Iran facilitated the release of 10 Thai hostages from Gaza after a request from Thailand's Foreign Ministry
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Pulmonary disease risk soars as air quality worsens, say experts
Urges govt to impose lockdowns in cities hit by smog
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Amsterdam crowd protests against discrimination after Dutch far-right win
Silent protest at Amsterdam's Dam Square after PVV wins election
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Second case of Congo virus detected in Karachi
Patient shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for treatment; condition said to be 'better'
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Indian tunnel rescue set to take much longer after drill damaged
Rescuing 41 workers trapped in tunnel slowed by machinery damage, switching to manual drilling, no specified timeline
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ATC extends Sheikh Rashid’s interim bail
AML leader asks those responsible to focus on the dire economic conditions of the country
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Calm restored to Dublin streets after 34 arrested for riots
Police chases a few people from street on Friday evening and make some arrests but city was quiet
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Former police officer convicted in death of George Floyd stabbed in prison
Bureau says employees of the medium-security prison responded to the attack
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European countries tighten borders
Bloc's Schengen rules allow such action 'as a last resort'
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Ex-army officers convicted for inciting mutiny
Major (retd) Adil Farooq Raja sentenced to 14 years imprisonment, Captain (retd) Haider Raza Mehdi 12 years
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11 perish in Karachi mall blaze
Fire at six-storey building on Rashid Minhas Road put out after four hours
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Hamas delays hostage release, demands aid to northern Gaza
Hamas delays the second round of hostage releases, linking it to Israel allowing aid trucks into northern Gaza
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Chances of rain in Balochistan
Smog/ fog is likely in a few plain areas of Punjab during morning hours
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PML-N scouts ‘fresh faces’ for Lahore poll battle
Party seeking 'departure from traditional faces'; sets up panel to interview aspirants in political capital
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ECP prods caretakers to ensure level playing field for all
Commission sends letter to PM highlighting a party’s complaint
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Mushaal says WPRC providing early response to violence victims
SAPM reveals centres extending medical, legal, psychological support, rehabilitation services
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New laws to target social media hate speech
Bugti says no talks with terrorists, deportation of illegal aliens will continue
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Imran moves SC for bail in £190m case
IHC CJ hears PTI chief’s petition for withdrawal of appeal in Toshakhana conviction
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Sikh woman’s lifelong dream comes true
70-year-old visits ancestral home for the first time
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Pindi to have 105 water filtration plants
EPA declares Aab Pak project environment-friendly
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Pirwadhai Chowk to be remodelled
Rs13.6m project eyes Jan 31 completion date
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FIA nabs two in trafficking case
Agency says 'close to' busting criminal enterprise
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BISE launches e-attestation facility
Initiative aims to simplify verification for private students
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ATC finally gets challans in riots cases
Police present ‘incomplete’ documents after record delay of 198 days
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Better facilities for Sikh pilgrims urged
Arrangements oversee pilgrims' visit to Gurdwara Panja Sahib
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PAC holds calligraphy exhibition
Visitors extol fine depiction of holy Quran’s message
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Three-day conference on reading from today
Events are set to take place in Islamabad on Nov 25, 26 and 27
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Court halts unsafe dumping of waste
ACB, WSSCA asked to submit report within 14 days after relocating
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Illegal fishing imperils aqua life
Use of explosives to catch fish pushes rare species to the brink of extinction
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New display planned for old chandelier of Mazar-e-Quaid
Will be repositioned amidst greenery, fountains at mausoleum’s premises
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‘You can now get your vehicle number plate within a day’
Official says Excise Dept clearing backlog by timely issuing new number plates
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New details come to light in brazen Orangi Town robbery
Accused cops tell court they received directions from SSP, while DSP ordered them to conduct raid
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CM tells civic bodies to ‘mend ways’
Directs provincial, federal civic agencies to resolve jurisdiction issues
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MQM-P, ANP join forces for polls
Shahi Syed, Mustafa Kamal say can form next Sindh govt
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Girls clinch top positions in HSC II science group
As many as 30,894 students appear in the annual exam
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Pulmonary disease risk soars as air quality worsens
This surge in particulate matter in air poses an increase in risk
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Academic discourse on ethical, spiritual dimensions of Islam
Scholars, activists and writers worldwide gather at Habib university to share insights
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Sindh govt believes in freedom of press: CM
CM takes necessary steps to ensure fair advertisements, case of slain journalist
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Two arrested for sexual blackmail
FIA encourages citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities
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China tie-up to advance EV charging network
ADM International to assist K-P in developing EV assembly and manufacturing infrastructure
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November drive targets polio-free future
Emphasis on polio eradication, declared national emergency in the country, remains the government’s top priority
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Varsity staffer held for ‘drug peddling’
Police recovers 1.540 kilograms of hashish from peddler's possession
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Eight injured as coaster overturns
Injured includes four women of same family
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LHC seeks compliance report on sealing factories
Court considers contempt notices for environment department
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Ex-MNA’s son among 6 booked over oil theft
Accused allegedly stole oil from a private company
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Cycle rally on cards
Commissioner orders all departments to make Mall Road cycle-friendly
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ATC sends 10 accused on judicial remand
In another trial, court summons all accused in case of attacking Askari Tower on Nov 29
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Man crushed to death by train
Both victims die on spot after an accidental collision
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Punjab bets Rs350m on clear skies
Seeks Chinese expertise for artificial rain amid smog crisis
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Using technology to hit the right notes
Azima Dhanjee’s inspirational story features on ET podcast
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SC transport policy defines vehicle, security entitlements for judges
New policy applies to incumbent, retired judges
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Journalist Khawar Hussain found shot dead in Sanghar
Sindh CM seeks report from Inspector General of Police
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Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
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Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
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Missiles and memes
From dark humour to outrage, social media turned the conflicts of 2025 into viral theatre
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Degrees in dysfunction
Higher education in Pakistan still suffers from structural challenges that limit its competitiveness & impact
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Scrolling through polarisation
Gone are the days when politics was confined to fiery debates & ballot boxes. Today, the battleground is virtual
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Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
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A terror tag and a diplomatic turn
US terror listing of BLA & Majeed Brigade marks a major win for Pakistan with regional ripples
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Footage shows tanker speeding away after fatal crash
Seven-year-old victim's companion seen crying, pointing at tanker
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Graveyard horror: body found inside drum
Police probe financial motive in grisly killing
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Woman booked for murdering her children
The murder weapon was recovered from the woman's house
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Sindh moves to enforce stricter traffic laws
Proposed amendments mandate trackers, cameras in commercial vehicles
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Shortage of irrigation water hits farmers
The Tail Farmers Association, will organise a large protest rally starting from Nokot
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Police bust gangs, recover over Rs10m
Three suspects killed, 12 arrested; vehicles, fake faith healers' loot recovered
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New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
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PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
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Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
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Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
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PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
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Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
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ECC for phasing out govt guarantee for Skill Bond
Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training
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Canadian govt moves to end Air Canada strike
Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat
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Industrial activity shrinks 3.67% in June
LSM contracts 0.74% in FY25 on cement, steel, machinery but QIM grows 4.14% YoY
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Gold prices continue downward trend
Price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs771
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Pakistan, US vow to boost trade, investment
Finance minister says economy is improving; Moody's upgrade signals reform success
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PSX ends flat below 146.5k on profit-taking
Index slips 38 points amid SOE concerns, IMF review uncertainty
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US cancels India trade talks scheduled for August
Dimming hopes of relief before Aug 27 tariff deadline
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Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end war in Ukraine
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
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US 'proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv'
Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine
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Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
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Wang Yi to visit India for border talks
Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants
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West Virginia to deploy National Guard troops to DC
Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation
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Libyans vote in local elections
Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities
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39 killed in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
61,000 Palestinians killed since October
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Trump changes tack on Ukraine after Putin meet
US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit
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Shelling of El-Fasher by Sudanese paramilitaries kills 17, injures 25
El-Fasher has been besieged by Sudan’s RSF since May 2024 amid its war with the army that began in April 2023
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Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration
CUPE says over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, the first since 1985
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Trump told Zelenskiy after summit that Putin wants more of Ukraine, source says
Zelenskiy rejected Putin’s demand; Russia holds a fifth of Ukraine, including most of Donetsk since 2014
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First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 poised for Category 5 strength
Erin is 235 miles ENE of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kph)
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At least 11 dead, over 100 injured in factory blast in Russia
Governor says fire inside workshop led to explosion
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Chinese FM to visit India to resolve border dispute on Monday
This is only the second such meeting since a deadly clash in 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops at the border
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Rehan aims to cement all-rounder role
He wants to give 100 percent if selected for Ashes
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Arsenal 'digging for gold'
The Premier League title bid starts at new-look Man Utd
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Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth
Jota remembered in the Premier League opener
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Sabalenka and Gauff crash out in Cincinnati
Alcaraz survives Rublev scare to reach semis
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Pakistan Combat Night 2025 to feature int'l fighters
The three-day MMA Showdown will kick off on August 22
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Solano lands in Pakistan to prepare U23 team
Former Newcastle Utd player's first task is to take the squad for U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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Hafeez slams Naqvi over cricket decline
He says the PCB Chairman's repeated mistakes show he is unfit to lead cricket affairs
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Pak judokas to compete at Amman Asian Open
The competitions will take place in Open, Junior and Cadet categories
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PCB still paying CC mentors
The domestic tournament was discontinued last year
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Thompson eclipses Lyles and Hodgkinson makes stellar comeback
The Jamaican clocked 9.87 to make the meet record in 100m victory
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Solano lands in Pakistan to prepare U23 team
The former Newcastle Utd player's first assignment is to take the squad for U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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Messi expected to return for Miami against Galaxy
He suffered a minor muscle injury in Leagues Cup match against Necaxa
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UFC 319 predictions: Du Plessis v Chimaev grabs attention
The anticipated fight of the year is set to take place in Chicago
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Arsenal 'digging for gold' as title bid starts at new-look Man Utd
Arteta's side have finished as Premier League runners-up for the last three seasons
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Sabalenka and Gauff crash out in Cincinnati as Alcaraz survives to reach semis
Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev