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Laudable pushback
Security forces' operations in Balochistan yield success, terror elements in retreat, over 20 militants killed
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Pursuit of ignorance?
Engineered ignorance in power structures sustains oppression, hindering genuine democracy
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3 dead, 16 injured from fire in shopping centre at Karachi's MA Jinnah Road: rescue officials
Injured moved to Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment; emergency imposed at Nipa, Safoora hydrants; Rangers deployed
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Bangladesh meet with ICC to request relocation of T20 World Cup matches
BCB says shared Bangladesh government's views and concerns on safety, security of the team, other stakeholders
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India fines IndiGo airline record $2.45m after December flight cancellations
The regulator warned senior staff and told IndiGo to remove operations head Jason Herter from duties
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Trump vows tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland
Announces 10% duty from Feb 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland and Britain
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Smog tightens grip on Punjab; Lahore’s Air Quality Index slips into ‘very unhealthy’ zone
Province records average AQI of 200 during morning-to-afternoon monitoring period
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says Trump ‘guilty for the casualties’ in protests
Says Iran "will not drag the country into war, but we will not let domestic or international criminals go unpunished"
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Manchester United sweep past Manchester City
Carrick’s side enjoyed a perfect 2-0 victory
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UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030
Under the treaty, countries must conduct environmental assessments of activities that have an impact on ocean ecology
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Diaz could be the key for Morocco in Afcon final
They will face Mane's Senegal
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Thousands join anti-Trump ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests in Denmark
US Democratic Senator Chris Coons insists there is no security threat to Greenland to justify Trump’s stance
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Junaid Safdar ties the knot with Shanzeh Ali in Lahore nikah ceremony
PM Shehbaz, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif among many politicos in attendance; valima on Sunday
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Trump invites more global leaders to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Govt aide says Canadian PM intends to accept; Blair says "honoured" to be tapped to the fledgling board
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Barca’s Raphinha in doubt for Sociedad game
They have won 11 matches in a row across all competitions since November
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Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says
Says there are no restrictions in the statutes of the Nobel Foundation on what a laureate may do with the medal.
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Pique's League aims for US launch
The seven-a-side league created by the former footballer in 2022
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FM Dar expresses hope for peace in Iran, wider region in phone call with Araghchi
Foreign ministers agree to continue bilateral consultations; Khamenei accuses Trump of casualties
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Pakistan, US delegation agree to boost security, border coordination
Delegation also discusses training programmes for officers of FIA, Federal Constabulary, NCCIA
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‘Ready to embrace good pressure’
Kasatkina faces Czech Nikola Bartunkova in her opening match
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PTA introduces measures to prevent SIM blocking for overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Pakistanis can contact their respective mobile network operators to avail the facility
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Palace manager Glasner to leave at end of season
He guided Palace to victory in the FA Cup last season
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Dembele brace fires PSG top in France
They secure a 3-0 win over Lille at a rainy Parc des Princes
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PTV stun SNGPL to break centuries-old record
They successfully defended a target of 40 runs
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka target Australian Open glory
The Spaniard launches his bid for a career Grand Slam
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LHC draws red line between fair criticism, judicial smear
Cautions that no individual subjected to victimisation or retaliatory action during the process
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Princess Zahra becomes AKU’s first pro-chancellor as 461 students graduate
University graduates 461 students at 38th convocation with nearly 70% of graduating class comprising women
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EPA tells LHC it demolished 41 units, sealed dozens to curb smog
Submits compliance report to LHC, 127 units sealed, cases filed against 109 violators for environmental violations
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Arbeloa calls on Bernabeu faithful
Real suffered back-to-back setbacks last week
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Comprehensive security plan finalised for basant in Lahore
Authorities will monitor kite flying round clock through drones, social media surveillance, dedicated control rooms
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Petition challenges PIA privatisation in Lahore High Court
Petition argues privatisation violates PIA law, lacks parliamentary approval
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Mane eyes second AFCON title
Senegal will lock horns against hosts Morocco in the final
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Djokovic likes his chances at Melbourne Park
He needs one more slam to move clear of the all-time record
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Pakistan condemns mosque profiling in Indian occupied Kashmir
Foreign Office terms move 'grave violation' of religious freedom, part of systematic harassment of Muslim population
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Karachi police arrest two men accused of sexually abusing children
SP East Investigation says Sindh lab DNA matches a single individual across multiple cases
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Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband over 'anti-state' tweets
Judge says relief lies with IHC as PECA case hearing adjourned to Jan 19
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Nine killed, 36 injured as passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway
Balochistan chief minister expresses grief over the loss of lives and extends condolences to the bereaved families
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14 killed as truck plunges into dry canal in Sargodha fog
Victims were travelling from Islamabad to Faisalabad for a funeral, rescue officials say
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Trump appoints Tony Blair, US general to shape Gaza’s future
US president unveils Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ as Washington pushes reconstruction plan amid fragile ceasefire
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2022 flood pledges largely soft loans, Senate told
Minister says less than 50% pledged amount received
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US visa pause meant to ensure vigorous vetting, says embassy
Islamabad-based mission says Washington wants new immigrants do not use public assistance
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Bushra Bibi's daughter moves LHC
Seeks permission to meet mother
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Health Card launched for AJK, G-B
PM Shehbaz vows quality healthcare for all
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Speaker draws red lines for opposition
He said Nawaz Sharif was their leader but had given him a free hand in discharging his duties
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Two dead, three injured as unidentified gunmen open fire in Quetta
CM Bugti condemns the attack, seeks a report of the incident
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FM Dar calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire commitment after talks end without agreement
Vance says it's bad news for Iran, much more than the United States of America
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President Zardari congratulates Iraqi President Nizar Amidi on winning election
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic
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THE GREAT GOLD SQUEEZE
Gold has long balanced sentiment and survival—but rising prices are reshaping that equation.
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Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
Polls will be held under Election Act 2017 and G-B Order 2018
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
Iranian delegation also left Islamabad, Mehr news agency reports
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Of means and memes
Can memes be harmless fun or propaganda as the US and Iran use real death and destruction
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Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
'Let’s see where this goes' is the new language of commitment.
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Where the sky bleeds henna
Ghalib, Faiz, and Hallaj echo through a contemporary English voice
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Return of the rising curve
Pakistan tops the Global Terrorism Index 2026, but the ranking tells a deeper story than numbers alone
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The weaponisation of the Internet
Attempts to restrict online access have increased across the world, making 2025 the highest on record for such curbs
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Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role
PTI said the talks should help 'advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah'
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NDMA issues rain forecast for northern regions
NDMA said Sindh and Balochistan are likely to experience hot and dry weather
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'War is not an option'
Bilawal calls 'Islamabad Talks' key to regional peace
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KSA, Qatar offer $5b assistance to Pakistan
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves remain under pressure due to rising import costs
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'
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Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader
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Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque again, seeking greater access
Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement
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Iran's Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite ‘goodwill, constructive proposals’
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US
Orban's defeat could unblock $105bn EU loan for Ukraine, strip Russia of its closest ally in bloc
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Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
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Israeli airstrikes kill 22 more in Lebanon
Tel Aviv rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah before Beirut talks next week
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UK pauses plan to cede Chagos Islands
London says will try to persuade Washington
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction












































































































