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10 Teams, one Cup
10 Teams, one Cup
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Gloomy GDP estimate
Pakistan’s economy is still not in a position to absorb significant domestic or external shocks
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Afghans in shadows
Remnants of the Afghan influx are in need of being dealt with in a careful manner
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PPP doesn’t need any ‘institution’s aide’
Memon emphasizes people's choice in elections
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes Philippines
No immediate reports of damage, casualties after tremors in Cagayan province
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Turkey threatens to expand strikes in Syria, Iraq
Turkey warns of potential increased air strikes on Kurdish targets in Syria and Iraq after Ankara attack
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Two martyred in Chaman border fire
ISPR says Afghan sentry deployed at Friendship Gate opens unprovoked firing
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Nobel physics prize goes to trio who lit up secrets of the atom
2023 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for ultra-short light pulses, enabling insights into electron movement
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Five killed by India glacial lake burst flood, 23 soldiers missing
'Due to sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, a flash flood occurred in the Teesta River,' Indian army
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Nobel Chemistry prize awarded for discovery of quantum dots that bring colour to LED lights
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Alexei Ekimov win the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of quantum dots
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Iranian girl in critical condition after alleged encounter over hijab, activists say
A 16-year-old Iranian girl is in a coma after an alleged confrontation with authorities over the hijab law
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Twelve infants die in a day at Indian hospital, opposition alleges negligence
Twelve infants died in one day at a hospital in Maharashtra, India, sparking accusations of negligence and an inquiry
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LHC sets guidelines for police in remand cases
Judge directs IG, DG ACE and DG FIA to frame proper mechanism
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India's spies infiltrated West long before Canada's murder claim
Killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has thrust Delhi's secretive RAW into the global spotlight
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What hampers a deal in Black Sea?
Russo-Ukrainian conflict has taken a toll on food and energy supplies
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Imran’s bail plea will be heard in open court
IHC rejects FIA’s request, says confidential documents will remain secret
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Imran disappointed with President Alvi, claims sister
Aleema Khan says former premier regrets president not announcing election date yet
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PHC approves MDCAT retest amid scandal
Court disposes of writ petitions; questions KMU, PMDC’s handling of inquiries, calls approach ‘unprofessional’
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WB sees growth rate at 1.7%
Pakistan would miss one of the core conditions of the IMF programme about showing a primary budget surplus
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Improving PR infrastructure via ‘private investment’
Existing infrastructure, rolling stock, factories, railway stations to be improved through private sector investments
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Bushra Bibi moves IHC for Imran’s protection
PTI chief also challenges rejection of bail pleas in £190m corruption, Toshakhana cases
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PTI sole party opposed to curbing CJ’s powers
A constitutional amendment required to give right of appeal against judgments, PTI lawyer claims
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Govt tightens transit trade import regime
Move aims at preventing misuse of ATTA, protecting economy from damage caused by smuggling
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Subsidised gas supply extended by 6 months
Decision on import of 200,000 tons of fertiliser postponed
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Rupee hits three-month high against US dollar
Reaches just below Rs286/$ on improved supply of foreign currency
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Petroleum sales fall to 44-month low
Record high prices drive down oil demand to 1.06m tons in Sept
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Minister calls for national seed policy
Malik called for a uniform regulatory regime across all crop varieties to enhance Pakistan’s seed system
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Further tax on salaried class sought
World Bank asks govt to tax income below Rs50,000, cut Rs500,000 threshold
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Digital payments may help solve challenges
Digitisation can boost Pakistan’s GDP by 7%, create 4m jobs
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Cement sales decline by 3.96% in September
Total despatches reach 4.115 million tonnes, down from 4.284 million tonnes last year
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Rice exports likely to soar 40%
USDA estimates Pakistan will export 4.8m tons of rice, fetch extra $1b
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Construction of Sindh Forensic Lab in doldrums
ECP to halt all development projects in the run-up to the upcoming general elections affecting construction adversely
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Compliance with UN protocol a must for GSP-Plus status: speakers
Ex ministers, MPs, rights activists, govt officials call for effective enforcement of relevant laws
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Indonesia invites Pakistani businesses to 38th Trade Expo
Three-day visa processing time is being ensured for the expo visitors which will continue for five days
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Poaching poses serious threat to rare species of sea turtles
Pollution, boat strikes, marine debris and reckless fishing are added threats
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Suspected killers of Mufti Ziaur Rehman nabbed
Four held in case lodged at Sharea Faisal Police Station under sections of murder and terrorism
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Swat’s Kabal witnesses ‘first-ever’ women cricket match
Mingora women’s cricket team beat Kabal by seven runs
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ECP asks MoFA to invite international observers
Approves code of conduct for international observers
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Iran's Khamenei says normalising Israel ties is a losing bet - state media
Iran's Khamenei warns against normalising ties with Israel, while Israel's PM Netanyahu remains optimistic
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UN opposes Pak plan to evict 'illegal immigrants'
Kabul embassy calls crackdown on Afghans ‘harassment’
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Rakaposhi cricket tournament showcases true beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan
Played at world’s highest natural stadium, event aims to promote peace among people of Diamer, Hunza and Nagar
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Remedying sick societies through education
No human being wants to become bad; his environment, his ignorance and his unreality force him to become so
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10 terrorists killed in Tank IBO
Militants were involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of civilians, says ISPR
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India police raid media office, journalists' homes in illegal funding probe
Indian police raid NewsClick and journalists' homes in foreign funding probe, raising media freedom concerns
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Strong tremors shake parts of India for 2nd day
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred with Nepal epicenter at 2:51 p.m., says National Center for Seismology of India
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Pakistan needs ‘careful’ economic management to get macroeconomic stability: WB
The poverty headcount in country is estimated to have reached 39.4% in FY23, says report
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Civilian casualties in terror attacks doubled in September
136 killed, 144 injured in 65 militant attacks across the country last month, says Islamabad-based think tank
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Aliens told to depart by Nov 1 or face ouster
NAP apex body approves ‘one document regime’ for Afghanistan
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31 deaths in hospital due to ‘shortage’ of medicines trigger outrage in India
Maharashtra forms inquiry committee to probe deaths in Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Hospital in Nanded district
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Rare sea turtles face grave threat of poaching along Pakistan’s coast
Poaching of baby turtles and eggs increasing risk to survival of already endangered species
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Punjab opposition slams police raids ahead of Aug 5 protest
It is regrettable that families of our MPAs and workers are being harassed by police, says deputy opposition leader
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Pakistan rejects India’s 'Operation Sindoor' claims as baseless, provocative
Islamabad condemns India’s unilateral actions after Pahalgam attack as 'judge, jury, and executioner' behaviour
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Military's anti-terrorism operations eroding public trust: Gandapur
K-P CM stands by APC decisions on security but seeks 'consultations' instead of imposition
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Sindh CM announces 14-Day Independence celebrations
Pakistan's decisive May response drives celebrations under “Marka-e-Haq”
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QAU students shifted to judicial lockup
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha denied access to detained students
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LHC suspends by-poll schedule for NA-175
PTI's Jamshed Dasti's challenged disqualification by ECP before court's Multan bench
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Heavy rainfall disrupts daily life in twin cities
Local authorities, WASA remain on high alert
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Field Marshal reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism, uplifting Balochistan
COAS stresses unified national anti-terrorism efforts as 'terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity'
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Chahan Dam breach sparks fresh fears
Four days ago, intense rainfall led to the breach, triggering flash floods that damaged six homes
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SC adjourns Imran bail case till August 12
Raja requested the court to reschedule the hearing for the following week
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Kundi exchanges pleasantries with Iran, Afghan envoys
Iranian Consul General also spoke about the expected visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan
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PO nabbed in Bannu
DPO praised the successful operation and commended the SHO and his team
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Three killed in car ambush
Deceased include Fazal Amin alias Yarbash
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Government appoints acting HEC chief
Nadeem Mahbub will be chairman of HEC for three months or until the appointment of a permanent chairman
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PAC lambasts govt's faulty sugar policies
Gets list of mills that exported sugar worth Rs111 billion to 21 countries last year
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PSX closes up as State Bank leaves rate unchanged
KSE-100 index gains 447 points, aided by interest in bank stocks
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SBP keeps interest rate at 11%
Economic growth forecast at 3.25% to 4.25% for ongoing fiscal year
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Pakistan top supplier of boiled beef to China
Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity
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Central bank likely to reduce rate by 50 bps
Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut
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PSX dips on monetary policy uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points
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Initiative taken to expand shipping fleet by 600%
The deals were finalised days after a high-level policy meeting
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Farmers suffer Rs1.26tr blow
Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures
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Power consumers to get Rs53b refund
NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges
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Crackdown pushes dollar trade online
Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits
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Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion
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SBP bought $7.2b from Jun'24-Apr'25
Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260
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IMF puts growth below govt target
Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns
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Local beverage maker introduces industry-first sustainable PET bottle
Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles
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Petrol price likely to drop by up to Rs10
Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1
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Govt to offer electric bikes on two-year instalments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day
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No YouTube for under-16s as Australia broadens social media ban
Australian government reversed course after survey found 37% of minors reported harmful content on video-sharing site
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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1
US President says India will also face unspecified penalty on August 1
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At least 16 Palestinians, including 13 aid seekers, killed in Israeli attacks
France, 14 other countries issue joint appeal for the recognition of Palestine as sovereign state
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Sindh govt sets minimum wage at Rs40,000
New wage policy guarantees Rs192 per hour for hourly workers
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Hawaii updates tsunami alert after Russia’s Kuril Islands earthquake
Hawaii revised its alert after a major Pacific quake near Russia’s Kuril Islands prompted widespread response.
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Trump to India: Trade deal by Aug 1 or face tariffs
India plans broader trade talks with US mid-August, aims for deal by October
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8.8-magnitude quake strikes Russia’s Far East
Japan, Hawaii order evacuations, Tsunami warnings issued in Mexico, Ecuador, China, Chile, Costa Rica
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Oprah Winfrey responds to backlash over alleged claims of private Maui road closure
Reports suggest Oprah Winfrey opened private Maui road after backlash over closure amid Hawaii tsunami warning.
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California under tsunami advisory after Russia quake
A powerful earthquake near Russia has prompted tsunami alerts along California’s coast and across the Pacific.
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Rain, landslides kill over 30 in China
The death toll was highest in Miyun, a northeastern subu
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NY mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
The attacker shot a police officer outside the tower on Park Avenue
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Lebanon sentences six Hezbollah men
Hezbollah's media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UK unveils plan to recognise Palestine
Starmer says to go ahead unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
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Global monitor seeks to avert Gaza famine
Death toll hits 60,000 as Israel resists ceasefire calls
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18 migrants die in Libya shipwreck
The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home
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Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
The former world champion moved six seconds ahead of Mauritius' Kim
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Nasir Academy wins boys' title
SSWMB Intra-Academy B'ball concludes
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Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid
The football referee says a lack of clean water is causing the rapid spread of diseases
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Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
The Olympic champion almost pulled out of the contest, but claimed it in 1min 43.53 sec
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London parade welcome Eng after Euro win
They defeated Spain on penalties to secure their second straight European title
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NZ suffer Latham blow ahead of first Zim Test
White-ball skipper Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the series opener
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Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
He expressed disappointment over his side's inability to produce a complete performance
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Australia sweep WI in T20Is
They chased a 171-run target with three overs to spare
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Pak to oppose ICC's new Test system
The proposal seeks to divide the current nine-team format into two divisions
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep
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Pakistan begin training in Lauderhill for T20I series against West Indies
The squad landed in USA ahead of first T20I scheduled for July 31
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Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko emerge as Manchester United's striker targets
The two-man shortlist comes about after United missed out on signing Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres