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LHC orders to produce Hassan Niazi by Aug 18
Right to a fair trial is a cardinal requirement of the rule of law, states petition
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Reko Diq case officers nominated for award
Hilal-e-Imtiaz to be conferred on Raja Naeem Akbar, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, Brigadier Atif Rafique for $5b
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IHC to take up Imran’s appeal on 22nd
Record of Imran’s trial at Islamabad’s District and Sessions Court (West) sought
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Bizenjo declines to sign caretaker CM letter
Insists on personal choices; issue referred to parliamentary committee
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Multan court convicts man of sexual harassment
Sentences Arshad to five years in prison for blackmailing a woman
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ECP to decide on delimitations soon
'Federal electoral body to engage in further consultations to finalise boundaries of constituencies'
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Will CJP Bandial ensure elections within 90 days?
Professional Lawyers Group files a petition in apex court
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Kakar sees SIFC as engine of prosperity
PM reiterates commitment to foreign investment drive via SIFC
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CJ-led bench to hear plea against NAB tweaks
PTI chief’s plea claims that the new NAB laws are a 'violation of fundamental rights', 47 hearings held till date
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Rehman laments weaponisation of fake news
'Violent extremism is a struggle for power, many redlines have been crossed by proliferation of hateful narratives'
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Qureshi urges interim PM to ensure timely elections
Move comes as ECP continuously fails to announce final date
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SCBA seeks SC’s role for timely elections
Also challenges approval of digital census 2023 by CCI
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Child maid dies of ‘torture’
Fatima passed away on August 14 at the residence of an influential person in Ranipur
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Overseas Pakistanis willing to invest billions
Chaudhry says Pakistan-US relations improving, need to increase trade by removing obstacles
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Battling endemic rape
Pakistan has faced a growing crisis of sexual violence, with cases of rape and assault becoming shockingly commonplace
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Another fuel shock
Increase in petroleum dealers’ margin on petrol, diesel will be spread out over next four fortnightly price reviews
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A pitiful day
Jaranwala tehsil carnage must be probed, and no stone left unturned to apprehend each and every culprit
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Climate governance: frameworks, institutions and actors
19th century marks beginning of a struggle to understand composition, mechanics and behaviour of Earth’s atmosphere
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Afghanistan — the limits of intelligence and the way forward
Pakistan’s uneasiness is natural after the recent spike in TTP/Da’esh-sponsored attacks
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AI: the primacy of machine?
“AI now exceeds our performance in many activities once held to be too complex for any machine to master.”
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The ‘feels like’ is usually right
Americans today feeling the pressure of empty bank accounts and maxed-out credit cards
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US stresses fair polls in Pakistan
Blinken congratulates Kakar on assuming office
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Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls
Critics accuse recent movie releases of peddling lies and amplifying divisive narratives ahead of national elections
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'Missing cipher' stokes legal troubles for Imran
FIA counter-terrorism wing books PTI chief over US cable
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Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct flights to Pakistan from Sept 20
New routes to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi to foster tourism and strengthen diplomatic relations
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US beefs up Gulf deployment over Iran oil tanker threat
Escalating concerns over ship seizures prompt reinforcements in the Strait of Hormuz as US bolsters alliances
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Quran comes under yet another act of desecration in Sweden
Iraqi origin Salwan Momika steps on Islam's holy book, burn copy of it in front of parliament building
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Over 100 held for vandalising churches
Scores of protesters go on rampage in Jaranwala; caretaker PM, other politicians order action against culprits
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Politicians shouldn’t drag conflicts to courts: SC
Three-member bench orders LHC to decide Punjab govt intra-court appeal in Elahi’s case on 21st
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Rupee slides by another 2.99 against greenback in interbank
Downward trend expected to continue in light of IMF $3b tranche
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US looks forward to working with PM Kakar, his team
Washington says it is ready to work with Pakistan for 'regional stability' and combat militant and terrorist groups
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PTI’s Afridi, Gulzar set free on IHC order
Court initiates contempt proceedings against judicial magistrate, cop
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Guidelines issued for caretaker govts
ECP directives come as nation gears up for polls with an exceptionally empowered caretaker government taking reins
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Domki named as Balochistan interim CM
JUI-F agreed on Domki’s name after it was promised that they would be accommodated in caretaker setup, say sources
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16 names shortlisted for cabinet posts
Shahid Afridi, Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema, Gohar Ejaz, Shoaib Suddle, Sarfaraz Bugti, Dr Waqar Masood among names floated
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President returns 13 bills unsigned
Alvi gives his seal of approval to PEMRA Amendment Bill
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Kakar vows to complete IMF programme
Emphasises upon meeting IMF condition on increasing health, education spending
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16 nominated in journalist’s killing
Brother identifies six assailants out of nine suspected persons who shot at deceased
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Three women among 15 drug peddlers held
Six-member gang involved in tampering with papers of stolen bikes busted
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Tax reforms commission unceremoniously sent packing
Body could not complete final report; its earlier recommendations also ignored
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UNESCO delegate picked in violation of merit
Ex-PM approved appointment of permanent delegate a day before NA dissolution
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‘Artificial rain system being launched in Cholistan’
Official says South Punjab plays key role in agricultural production
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Celebratory firing
Bullets fired eventually make their way back to the ground, leaving a trail of casualties
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Abuse and harassment
Even in countries with extremely liberal free speech law there are restrictions on conduct
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Rupee debacle
Monday’s rupee downslide was seen through the prism of anxiety
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Upcoming elections and the need to focus on economy
Parties in opposition will most likely blame PDM for its incompetence and its decision to accept the IMF’s conditions
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Aiming for a better future
Democracies rely on integrity of election commission and governance system
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The idiots and their gaming in Pakistan
It is a gruesome fact that human history has been hurt more by the desires of strong people
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Climate brides
Financial, emotional stresses of displacement and disaster have affected Pakistani women due to patriarchal structures
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Security forces kill two terrorists in Waziristan IBO
Military’s media wing says weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists
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Senate axes death penalty in select offences
Bill introduces 25-year jail for public humiliation of women
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Cracks emerge in traders' ranks over strike
He demanded that the government immediately withdraw all the black laws of the FBR
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KE base tariff raised by Rs6.15 per unit
NEPRA moves ahead despite review motion by Centre
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Libya, Pakistan military chiefs discuss security
Prime Minister welcomed the Libyan Commander-in-Chief and his delegation to Pakistan
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Landowner 'mutilates' cow for straying into his field
Cattle owner says accused also unleashed dogs, denied compensation
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Govt to act once PTI protest plan unfolds
He revealed that a crackdown will be launched on 133 illegal housing societies in Islamabad
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Drug-resistant TB threatens public health
TB claimed over 1.25 million lives worldwide in 2023
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Pak expects breakthrough in US tariff talks
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress in enhancing trade, economic ties
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Vietnam, Pakistan to promote cultural tourism
Foresee shared Buddhist heritage as major drawing point for tourists, history buffs
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EV shift to cut fuel import bill, says PM
Calls for aligning civil service with modern technology
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FO reaffirms zero tolerance for terrorism
The statement highlighted Pakistan's contributions to the international counterterrorism efforts
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Police trash suicide story
SHO says gunshot wound on left temple of right-handed woman
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IHC cites 'blasphemy case entrapments'
Court points to govt's prolonged inaction to justify inquiry commission
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Cop accused in kidnapping case reinstated as SHO
His appointment has triggered concern among citizens
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Funding crunch delays K-IV project
As federal and Sindh govts fail to prioritise completion of mega water project, Karachi's water crisis worsens
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PSX ends flat after touching 140,000
KSE-100 index faces profit-taking at peak, edges down 68 points
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'BRI states must adopt diversified supply chain'
NBP official asks Pakistan, China to play greater role in upgrading global supply network
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REER improves to 96.6 in June
SBP injects Rs11tr into banking system via OMOs; gold prices climb
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IT exports hit record at $4.6b
Minister links 26% growth to unified strategy; industry complains about dearth of support
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Google granted tax exemption
FBR claims new digital tax law targets firms with no physical presence
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NEPRA likely to cut power tariff by Rs0.65/unit for June
NEPRA may reduce the power tariff by Rs0.6541 per kWh under the monthly FCA
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Textile exports rise 7.2% to $17.88b in FY25
Value-added products drive recovery; millers cautiously optimistic, urge policy clarity to target $20b in exports
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Pakistan aims to expand exports
UK chamber shows interest in introducing solar-powered heating appliances
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Poultry, diesel push SPI up by 0.38%
Annual inflation shows 1.61% drop as tomatoes, LPG prices fall
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CA turns positive on remittances
Year ends with $2.1b but June deficit raises concern; trade gap widens to $29.4b
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Business community divided over strike call for Saturday
Govt agrees to form grievance body after talks with FPCCI; KCCI maintains call for strike, citing unresolved concerns
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PSX ends flat after hitting 140k
Profit-taking halts rally; key stocks limit downside
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PSX climbs to new peak above 138,000
Index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in fertiliser, energy stocks
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Cabinet body okays 104 business reforms
BOI targets 90-day implementation; regulatory overhaul aims to slash compliance costs, approval timelines
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Trump's tariffs cloud G20 finance meeting
Host South Africa says forum must show global leadership to tackle trade barriers
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Trump says up to five jets downed in Pakistan-India clash
India's highest-ranking general said in late May that India switched tactics after suffering losses in the air
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New clashes rock Syria
Tribal fighters reinforce Bedouin in Druze heartland
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Lightning strikes kill 33 people in India
State government announced compensation of 4 million rupees ($4,600) to the families of those killed by lightning
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Anti-migrant protests turn violent in UK
Eight police officers were injured and three vehicles were damaged, Essex police said
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Trump pulls US from WHO pandemic reforms
Trump on returning to office on January 20 immediately began withdrawal of the US from the UN body
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EU, UK target Russia oil sector
Announce tough new Ukraine war sanctions
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Israel kills 10 aid seekers in Gaza
US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began operations in late May
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UN urges 'immediate halt' to Afghan deportations
Germany, like most countries, stopped deportations to Afghanistan and closed its embassy in Kabul
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G20 nations agree central bank independence 'crucial'
The US central bank has meanwhile adopted a wait-and-see attitude
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Trump administration seeks to release some of Epstein probe material
Epstein, a financier, was found hanging dead in his cell in New York in 2019
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Hamas says no interim truce possible without work toward permanent ceasefire
Hamas repeatedly offered to release hostages and agree to permanent ceasefire, but Israel refused, says Abu Ubaida
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Three killed in blast at LA police training centre
Incident at Biscailuz Training Center appeared accidental and killed at least three sheriff’s deputies, US media said
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At least four dead, 5,000 displaced as torrential rains lash South Korea
Some areas were hit by record precipitation of more than 400mm in single day
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At least 30 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza today
Israeli veteran calls for urgent action amid rise in soldier suicides post war
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OpenAI quietly unveils new ChatGPT capabilities in latest update
OpenAI’s newest rollout adds powerful tools behind the scenes, without making too much noise.
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England reach Euro 2025 semi-final
The Lionesses overcame Sweden in a penalty shoot-out
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Newly elected PFF Chief Mohsen Gilani shares roadmap
He held a press conference to outline his plans for the development of the game
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Tour de France: 'Do we wait for a death?' UCI remains silent
Tour team boss urges feeding zone overhaul
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Pak Champions can win WCL: Shahid Afridi
Pak Champions take on England in tournament opener at Edgbaston
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Henry, Conway help NZ beat Zim in T20
Matt Henry takes 3 wickets, Conway hits half century
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Ahtesham, Romaisa win Westbury tennis
Rs 150,000 cash prizes distributed among winners, runners up
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Lyari Academy to compete in Norway
Pakistan Football League extended the strategic support to prepare for the event
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Pak storms into the final of Asian U16 Volleyball
National Jrs crush India 3-0 in semifinal
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Busy 2025-26 for Pak women's team
Pakistan will host South Africa in Lahore for ODIs in Sept
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Pakistan's Hasnain Akhtar clinches IBSF U-17 Snooker Championship
The young cueist secured the championship without dropping a single frame
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Manchester United agree £71 million deal with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United will pay Brentford £65 million guaranteed, with a further £6 million in add-ons
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PCB responds to Sana Mir’s remarks on Pakistan women's cricket team scheduling
PCB addresses Sana Mir’s concerns on the 50-over tournament schedule, clarifying timing and focus on player wellbeing
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T.J. Watt re-signs with Steelers on record $123 million extension
T.J. Watt signs a new three-year, $123 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history
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Damian Lillard signs $42 million deal to rejoin Portland Trail Blazers
Lillard, who's currently injured, confirmed the news on social media
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Usman Khawaja continues to speak out for Palestine, urges action
The Australian cricketer shares a powerful video of Palestinian children's suffering, urging action from authorities