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PPP slams technocrats govt 'plan'
Nisar Khuhro says party won't allow 'conspiracy' as govt formation talks emerge
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Family alleges police killed youth in 'staged encounter'
CCTV footage, petition by victim's brother dispute SIU's version
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EOBI should go to provinces: Murad
CM, federal minister discuss overseas Pakistanis, labour welfare
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Soaring wheat prices trigger flour crisis in RY Khan
10kg flour bag climbs to Rs1,300 as govt-subsidised stocks vanish from markets
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PTI founder's close aides acquitted in foreign funding case
Court rules FIA failed to prove charges; proceedings initiated in 2022 come to an end
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FIA penalises five officials
Punishments were awarded to five officials involved in violations of discipline, corruption, and misuse of authority
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ISSI unveils Hali's 'Defence and Diplomacy'
S M Hali as a prolific writer who has authored more than 10,000 articles over the past 22 years
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Pirwadhai blind murder case cracked
Police say victim abducted, killed over suspected affair with married woman
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Female hostels get digital oversight in capital
Authorities track residents and travellers in real time to ensure women's safety
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Rain-fed Pindi areas to get new dams
Provincial government has launched a programme to construct micro and mini dams in northern Punjab
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Three wardens sacked
CTO penalises another 214 for negligence and poor performance
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Junaid Safdar’s colourful mehndi celebration held in Lahore
Reception for about 350 guests was arranged, with the Sharif family hosting a traditional feast featuring local dishes
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PHC urges criminal justice system overhaul
Larger bench approves petitions, calls for legal reforms, accountability, and timely justice
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K-P orders audit of all govt vehicles
Cabinet launches verification drive to curb unauthorised use, cut costs
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Tirah operation driven by politics: Afridi
Says forced displacement and 'closed-door decisions' are fuelling unrest, not defeating terrorism
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New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica’s ice sheet
Researchers used high-resolution satellites and ice-flow analysis to map Antarctica’s hidden terrain
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Oozing racial, religious and geopolitical hypocrisy
From Gaza to Venezuela, Western justice speaks loudly, only selectively
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Fan mail for Gen Z and Alpha
History shows youth movements ignite change, rarely get to shape what follows
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When jurisdiction travels further than law
If law yields to convenience, smaller states lose the only shield they have
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Climate adaptation
A climate bill bigger than Pakistan’s economy exposes the injustice at the heart of global climate finance
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Wither peace in Gaza
Trump’s Gaza phase one paused violence on paper, failed to deliver peace, accountability
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Opposition leader — at last
Achakzai must lead a fractured opposition toward dialogue as the government eases its grip on dissent
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Teacher's burnout
Overworked, underpaid, job insecure academics are burning out in silence
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OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
Ads will initially appear in the US for free and lower-tier users, the company said
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Shab-e-Meraj being observed nationwide with devotion and reverence
PM Shehbaz Sharif extends greetings, President Asif Ali Zardari highlights lessons of faith and moral elevation
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Sanaullah expects progress on Senate opposition leader's appointment by next week
Urges opposition members to play their full role in Parliament
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital after 'reassuring' medical tests
PM Shehbaz expresses concern, offers well wishes
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Matric, intermediate exams in Punjab to be held after Eidul Fitr
Punjab education boards announce revised schedule for annual, supplementary exams, and results
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that don't back Greenland takeover plan
Trump says the US needs mineral-rich Greenland, accusing it of failing to counter Russia, China
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Massive fire at Karachi Port doused after engulfing over 20 containers
Containers with chemicals, textiles, and batteries fuel fire; no casualties reported
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First meeting of Gaza administration committee begins in Cairo
US Envoy Witkoff announces phase two of Gaza plan after Palestinian talks in Egypt
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Crackdown on big cats triggers financial losses to individuals associated with the trade in Punjab
587 big cats declared in private ownership; 34 unregistered ones seized in recent operation
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Pause on visa issuance in place until vetting ensured to 'maximum degree', US embassy says
Embassy in Pakistan says vetting process ensures immigrants will not rely on public assistance
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Lawmakers sound alarm on cybercrimes in National Assembly session
MNAs from across party lines call for urgent policy formulation to curb such crimes as scams take new forms
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X outage reported globally second time in week
No official statement has yet been released by X regarding the cause or expected resolution of the outage
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12 terrorists killed as forces fight off multiple attacks in Balochistan's Kharan
Terrorists attack police station, two banks; hostage attempt foiled; CM warns extremists shifting to organised crime
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India denies reports of exit from Chabahar port amid US sanctions
The Economic Times reported India may lose $120m to Iran as IPGL directors resign and company website shuts down
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Shah Mahmood Qureshi downplays Fawad Chaudhry's hospital visit, says can't deviate from PTI policy
Says meaningful dialogue the only way for the country to move forward
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Putin hails growing 'mutually beneficial' Russia–Pakistan partnership
Pakistan envoy Faisal Niaz Tirmizi presents credentials to President Putin at Kremlin ceremony
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China, Canada agree to advance new strategic partnership
President Xi and Premier Carney signal reset in bilateral ties amid growing global uncertainty
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KSE-100 soars 3,600 points as bulls dominate on geopolitical calm
Market closes at 185,099 points on strong oil and gas stock buying
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First Lady Aseefa urges cooperation ahead of nationwide polio campaign's rollout
Says years of sustained efforts have brought the country closer to eradication
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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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Trump thanks Pakistan for hosting talks, announces US Navy blockade of Hormuz
IRGC threatens to trap enemies in ‘deadly whirlpools’ of Hormuz as Iranian adviser claims firm control over strait
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
The Iranian delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, also departs from Pakistan after holding talks
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The art of the table: Pakistan’s history of making adversaries talk
Fifty years of brokering peace for others, can the 'Islamabad Talks' mark a turning point for Pakistan’s diplomacy?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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UK will not join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration
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Tehran ready to reach ‘balanced' deal that guarantees lasting regional peace: Pezeshkian
Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire breach
Say it is open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest
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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel
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Iran says it identified 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli attacks
Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead
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Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite 'goodwill, forward-looking initiatives'
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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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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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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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










































































































