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June 16 will open bright chapter for NA-240: Akhtar
Ex-mayor defends MQM's decision to part ways with PTI
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Over 5,000 nominations for LG polls filed so far
Local body elections will be held on July 24
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Over 6m Sindh children engaged in child labour
Peasant activists say 700,000 children toiling as bonded labourers
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City to get Rs37b foreign funding for development
Centre plans to double development spending for metropolis
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Unqualified people posted as engineers
HDA, WASA violate Supreme Court’s orders barring diploma holders to be appointed as engineer
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Plastic bags to be banned from June 15
All drains to be cleaned before monsoon rains
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CCTV cameras to be installed at all police stations: IGP
Traffic policemen will be required to wear shoulder cameras to curb public complaints
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PIA plane to leave for Syrian city of Aleppo today
Pakistanis stranded in Damascus will be transported there in a bus from where national carrier will bring them back
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Railways roll out new carpet amid deficit
Workers complain of problems due to ‘non-availability of funds’
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Rising fuel prices to force brick kiln closure, warn owners
Say soaring coal prices led to increased cost of doing business
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Punjab cabinet to review budget proposals
Supplementary estimates for 2021-22 also to be approved
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Farmers vouch for crop-zoning system
Experts see bifurcation as vital for enhancing the contribution of the agriculture sector to the GDP
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DC inspects flour and fertilizer sale points
Instruction to sell items at official rates issued
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Three alleged bandits killed in ‘encounter’
Police say deceased were wanted in dozens of cases of heinous crime
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15,000 child workers toil in Balochistan
They are employed in construction, coal mines and automobile workshops
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All eyes on ‘neutrals’, top court amid economic, political chaos: Imran
PTI chairman says come what may he will not accept the ‘govt of thieves’ and once again march on Islamabad
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FM Bilawal contacts OIC on rising Islamophobia in India
NA to debate resolution against insulting remarks today; FO slams Indian crackdown on Muslim protesters
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NATO chief says Turkey's security concerns are legitimate
This is about terrorism and weapons exports, says Stoltenberg
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Five dead in Italy helicopter crash, two missing
Helicopter with 7 people, including 4 Turkish nationals, on board vanished from radars on Thursday
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Tens of thousands rally against gun violence in Washington, across US
Recent shootings have added new urgency to the country's ongoing debate over gun violence
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SC decides to skip summer break, function at 'maximum strength'
Top court disposes of 568 cases over the past week
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Pakistan, China vow to step up defence cooperation despite challenges
High-level military interaction comes at a critical juncture when tensions are deepening between China and the US
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Sepoy martyred as troops battle terrorists in North Waziristan
Clearance of region currently underway to eliminate any other terrorist elements
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FBR likely to get more powers
If NA approves budget, board will be empowered to deactivate gas, electricity connections, SIMs of non-filers
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Maryam tasked to lead rallies for Punjab by-polls
PML-N deliberates on detailed strategy for by-elections on 20 seats on July 17
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‘Next mayor to be from PPP’
Wahab says party is capable enough to solve city's problems
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Rangers, police launch joint operation in Gulbai
Combing operation targeted criminals and drug dealers of the area
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‘Child labour graph went up during the pandemic’
Lockdowns and closure of businesses forced children to take jobs to meet household expenses
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Speeding dumper crushes two motorcyclists
Driver escapes, angry mob torches truck, burns tyres
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Minor girl dies in mysterious firing incident
Crime scene "clean" before police arrival, family claims ignorance
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Rangers official records statement against Uzair
Says weapons were unearthed after being pinpointed by Uzair
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Bigger budget for differently-abled
CM announces jump from Rs800 million to Rs1.7 billion
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Police bust three gangs of motorcycle thieves
12 stolen motorcycles, a rickshaw recovered
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CS inspects flour, urea sale points in Faisalabad
Says availability of food items at fixed price will be ensured
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Daska gurdwara restoration gets the nod
On PM’s orders, the building will be demolished and reconstructed
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Debris will fall on ‘neutrals’: Imran
Ex-PM says early elections only solution to economic crisis
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Pakistan to seek deferred payments for Qatari LNG
Miftah says government is also speaking to Doha about a new five-or 10-year LNG supply deal for three monthly cargos
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A vital, inclusive and disruptive lens
As a response to white feminism, Rafia Zakaria’s book highlights the many gaps left unaddressed by the movement
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Remembering Pakistan’s Buddhist past
Gautama Buddha may have been born in India, but the religion he inspired flourished in the lands that became Pakistan
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Who was Sahabzada Sir Abdus Samad Khan?
While many recognise the name of Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, the name of his father, is less well known
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The power of the uncarved block and the need to be childlike, now more than ever
From Taoism to modern day consumerist marketing, evidence shows that being childlike is the key to creativity
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The poet’s metamorphosis and a voyage of love
‘Light of the Shadow’ gives the reader both, poetry with immeasurable depth and English translations of the poems
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Budget FY23: Promises without a clear path
Some finer points of the new budget reveal carefully crafted optimism that may not be practically achievable
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TTP talks: lasting peace may still be a longshot
As Islamabad now enlists Taliban help to reach a settlement with a resurgent TTP, prominent analysts weigh in
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Shujaat reaffirms support to govt to steer country out of crisis
Development comes after JUI-F chief meets PML-Q leader, discusses political and economic situation
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PTI won’t leave field open for opponents in Punjab by-polls: Qureshi
Former FM demands early elections while calling current coalition govt a ‘temporary regime’
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Fuel prices likely to go up by Rs35 per litre after ‘flawed budget:’ Tarin
Fomrer finance minister paints a gloomy picture of economy saying 20 million people can fall below poverty line
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Beijing warns of 'explosive' Covid outbreak as Shanghai begins mass testing
Spokesperson says recent outbreak of cases related to a bar is strongly explosive in nature
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Iran, Venezuela sign two-decade cooperation deal
President Raisi says agreement ‘shows determination of two countries for development of relations in different fields’
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Traders ready to shut shopping malls by 9pm
Business community representative agrees to close wedding halls by 11pm
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Arrest warrants issued for K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur
District court rejects exemption plea, seeks presence at next hearing
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Sugar prices fall by Rs10 in Karachi
Retail prices range between Rs 180 and Rs 185 per kilogram
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Senate polling continues in K-P, Punjab
130 votes have been cast in the Punjab Assembly out of 369 total members
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Ishaq Dar arrives in New York for UN meetings
Dar to join summit co-hosted by Saudi Arabia, France backing Palestinian statehood
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Heatwave grips Lahore as Punjab braces for fourth monsoon spell
PDMA forecasts rain, thunderstorms for Rawalpindi, Murree, Faisalabad, parts of Southern Punjab
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11 arrested after couple shot dead in Balochistan over 'honour'
Case lodged against all suspected perpetrators, says CM Bugti
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Brutal 'honour killing' caught on video sparks nationwide outrage
Couple executed for marrying of their free will despite family opposition
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PDMA readies plans for flood emergency
Balochistan activates district disaster management authorities
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Issue new number plates for free'
MQM-P leader comes out all guns blazing against imposition of Ajrak-themed number plates of vehicles
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Stay away from Indian waters, fishermen warned
They are told hostile neighbour might accuse them of terrorism or sabotage
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Elderly woman seeks protection from abusive son
Rubina Rajput staged a protest along with her ailing husband and their children
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Two brothers crushed to death by tanker
Following the incident, enraged locals torched the water tanker in protest
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PR renews bid to outsource 11 trains
Only one train attracts bids in earlier attempt
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CTD identifies notorious suicide bomber
The deceased militant was involved in multiple terrorist activities in Karachi
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PMD forecasts wet spell across country
Citizens advised to avoid unnecessary travel
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China's GDP grows 5.3% in H1 despite global headwinds
Analysts predict YoY growth in 5-5.2% range for 2025, higher than govt's target
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Victory celebration and reality check
It's time to turn triumph into transformation, sustainable efforts to address domestic woes
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Sugar, power and patronage
Sweetest commodity becomes most toxic crisis caused by elite interests
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From crisis to cushion: FX reserves jump to $14.5b
Reserve cushion can help fast-track reforms, particularly in tax administration, power sector governance
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Are stabilisation measures backfiring?
High interest rates, import compression and regressive taxation leading to low growth, unemployment
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Why global giants pulling out
Outflow poses serious challenge to economic narrative, efforts to woo investors
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Afghan refugees risk billions in losses
Business assets, economic contributions at stake as deportation fears grow
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Crypto breaches $4tr in market value
Regulatory clarity, institutional flows drive sector to new peak
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Bourse hits record close near 140k
Bulls dominate trading as KSE-100 index climbs 4,298 points
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100 agri graduates head to China for training
Initiative aims to modernise farming, promote climate-smart agriculture
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Software body demands predictable tax system
Presents reform package to cut compliance costs, unlock investment
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ADB assesses feasibility of financing ML-1 project
Bank experts inspect Karachi-Rohri section of major railway scheme
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Govt to build Rs3b aquaculture park
Maritime minister projects annual revenue potential to be up to $7.2m, project to operate under public-private partner
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Indian court acquits 12 in 2006 Mumbai train bombings
2006 blasts during evening rush hour left 187 dead, over 800 injured
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Trainer jet crashes in Dhaka, 19 killed
More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns
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X refuses to comply with French investigation, labels it 'politically driven'
Elon Musk's X rejects French allegations of data manipulation, claiming investigation seeks to restrict free speech
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At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since dawn
Israeli army chief drafts new plan to expand ground operations, to take over Gaza
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Runway closed as Air India jet skids off during landing
All passengers, crew members have since disembarked
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Iran threatens to halt Gulf security if E3 reinstates UN sanctions
E3 countries, Iran have in recent months held inconclusive talks on Tehran's nuclear program
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US hosts Pakistan military chief at White House, India responds by warming to China
New Delhi is recalibrating relations with China as a hedge
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Turkey to suspend Iraq‑Turkey oil pipeline deal
Ankara aims to renew underused pipeline for regional economic gains
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'Trump's deportations lack US public support'
Polls from both CNN and CBS show that Trump has lost majority support for his deportation approach
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South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
The number of casualties rose throughout the day as bodies of those previously reported missing
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Indonesia ferry fire kills five
Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands
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Gaza aid points turn into death trap
93 dead in fresh Israeli strikes amid food supplies
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Ecuador road accident leaves 9 dead
Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of death in Ecuador
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European powers plan fresh nuclear talks with Iran
Consultations are ongoing regarding a date and location for the talks
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Election drubbing projected for Japan PM
Ishiba took over in September on his fifth attempt and immediately called elections
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Marcus Rashford completes medical ahead of Barcelona loan move
Manchester United exile Rashford will sign for the 2025-26 season, with Barcelona covering 100% of salary
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Venus Williams, 45, set for return to tennis at Citi Open
After a 16-month absence and health scare, Venus Williams returns to the WTA Tour at the Citi Open in Washington, DC
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Liverpool reach agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for £79 million Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool will pay an initial guarantee of £69 million, with a further £10 million in add-ons
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Jon Jones responds to Dana White's comments at UFC 318
Jones expressed disappointment with White and reaffirmed his commitment to fight at UFC's 2026 White House event
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England confirmed as host for next three ICC WTC finals
ICC confirmed the decision in Singapore, rejecting BCCI's bid in the process
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Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch "unacceptable" after Pakistan's defeat
Hesson stated the pitch was not up to international cricket standards after Bangladesh's thrashing win over Pakistan
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Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Thomas Partey’s legal situation
Arteta states he is "100%" confident club followed all legal processes in Thomas Partey's rape charges case
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Wellens wins Tour de France stage 15
Defending champion Pogacar leads the overall ranking
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Ten-woman Germany reach Euro 2025 semis
They defeated France on penalties 6-5
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Pacquiao held to draw in world title return
The Filipino legend lost to the defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios
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Short ruled out of first WI T20I
He sustains side strain injury during a training session in Jamaica
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Deep likely to miss 4th Eng Test
He suffered a hand injury during practice
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SSWMB basketball tournament begins today
Event to be held under patronage of Karachi Mayor
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Pakistani cueists continue to shine at IBSF 6 Reds
Muhammad Asif and Ahsan Ramzan remain unbeaten in the tournament
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India-Pakistan WCL 2025 clash called off
The announcement was made on WCL social media handle