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Afghan Taliban dismiss 3,000 members for committing abuses
Spokesperson says offenders were removed in vetting process so that a clean army and police force can be established
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‘BJP rhetoric against minorities can explode into widespread violence’
Report says Modi govt pumping up ridiculous notion that India’s 300m minority poses a threat to the 1.1b majority
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Should Pakistan have a cyber army?
Could our country’s security apparatus do with a force of professionals well versed in state-of-the-art IT knowledge?
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Women in media: Shattering the glass screen
The number of women at decision-making positions in Pakistan’s media has increased over the years
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Art for God’s sake
Of Kings and Nobilities opens with a blanket disclaimer that author B J Hughes ‘aims to educate and entertain’
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Out of the blue
Cheaper raw material alternatives and shortcut methods are now causing this art to slowly die out
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The battle of belonging
Questions of cultural inheritance continue to limit Pakistan’s already stagnating film and TV industries
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Tourists allowed conditional entry to Murree a week after blizzard tragedy
Up to 8,000 vehicles will be allowed for a limited time and under normal weather conditions, reads notification
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‘No need for foreign manpower in Afghanistan’, Karzai reacts to Pakistan’s offer
Former president urges Taliban’s caretaker government in Kabul to create job opportunities for country’s youth
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Sindh LG Act: Opposition parties slam PPP govt over ‘black law’
PTI, MQM-P and others join hands against provincial government, announce sit-in in Karachi next week
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IHC summons Rana Shamim, others for indictment on Jan 20
It appears the journalists involved are unaware of the rules of pending cases, observes Justice Athar Minallah
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UK man had chef's knife to attack Pakistani blogger Waqass Goraya: court
Gohir, 31, is standing trial for conspiracy to murder Goraya, who lives in self-imposed exile in the Netherlands
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Philippines to acquire missile system from India
New anti-ship system aims to deter foreign vessels from encroaching on country's 200 nautical mile economic zone
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China slams US sanctions on Iran as cooperation agreement launched
Chinese, Iranian FMs announce launch of a 25-year agreement aimed at strengthening economic and political ties
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Noor's father testifies in court, seeks death sentence for Zahir Jaffer
Shaukat Mukadam says he had no personal enmity with anyone
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SC advises courts not to dislodge university decisions
Ruling says courts must interfere sparingly in the internal affairs of the educational institutions
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Senate session adjourned due to lack of quorum
Opp walks out over minister's remarks; registers displeasure over govt's mini-budget despite criticism
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National security policy a great step: COAS
Gen Bajwa says document will help maintain national security of the country
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SBP refuses to open Afghanistan Relief Fund
Central bank advices govt to review its decision to avoid FATF sanctions
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Health budget increased to Rs399b in 2021-22: CM
Says work underway on Rs36.65b health projects in Lahore
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Police ‘torture’ deceased patient’s family
Friends, relatives place victim’s body in front of hospital gate
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Five killed in Bhakkar road accidents
Rescue 1122 shifts injured to nearby hospitals after provision of first aid
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Youth gunned down by unidentified suspects
The victim’s mother says her son left home after receiving a phone call
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Ban on tourists’ entry to Kaghan Valley lifted
Local administration issues SOPs for travellers amid overall increase in Covid-19 cases
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Contingency plan for upcoming snowfall finalised
Two control rooms to be set up during snowfall
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Man held for allegedly killing niece
Victim was shot dead for wishing to marry with her own free will
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Family cases flooded courts in 2021
Incompatible marriages, increased use of social media cited as reasons for rise in cases
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Punjab govt to recruit 500 civil judges
LHC registrar seeks applications from aspirants
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Farmers Market to reopen today
Weekly bazaar offering organic products to operate under strict SOPs
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Rally held in favour of presidential form of govt in Pakistan
Participants in the PAL-led demo chant slogans against inflation and vow to hold incumbent rulers accountable
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Coronavirus alert issued for Pindi hospitals
125 more Covid cases surface during last 24 hours
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One terrorist killed, two others held in North Waziristan IBO
ISPR says weapons were also recovered from the terrorists in Miranshah area
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Soldier martyred in Bannu terrorist attack
ISPR says during intense exchange of fire Sepoy Sarfaraz Ali embraced martyrdom in Jani Khel area
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Wajiha Swati laid to rest in US
Autopsy on her body was performed again at a hospital in Washington DC before her funeral
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Pakistan vows not to ‘abandon Afghan people in time of need’
Premier Imran Khan also welcomes UN appeal for aid to Afghanistan during apex committee meeting
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Beijing clears US bombs before constructing China-Laos railway
US military operations in the landlocked country left behind a legacy of destruction that still endangers lives today
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20 snow clearing vehicles lay idle during Murree blizzard: probe
Driver and related staff were also not on duty when snowstorm hit hill station, say sources privy to findings
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Pakistan's first-ever security policy a step in right direction: COAS
Formulation of a comprehensive policy covering all aspects of national security is a great step, says Gen Qamar
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Rashid says Sharifs are out of country’s politics
Interior minister accuses Shehbaz of being more corrupt than elder brother Nawaz
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Colourless skies as ban on Basant continues
Traders urge government to abolish ban on kite flying and penalise those who use and manufacture lethal string
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Peaceniks urge India, Pakistan to ‘return to dialogue to resolve issues’
Politicians and ex-officials also urge New Delhi and Islamabad to set aside differences, work for durable peace
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LHC restrains FIA from taking ‘coercive steps’ against ex-DG
Bashir Memon's counsel says his client, family faced immense hurdles due to vendetta
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FIA plea in Shehbaz, Hamza case accepted
Banking court holds that matter doesn’t fall in its jurisdiction
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HRW says India adopted discriminatory laws towards Muslims, minorities
Report says Pakistani authorities expanded use of 'draconian sedition and counterterrorism laws to stifle dissent'
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Dogecoin jumps after Musk tweets Tesla merchandise 'buyable' with token
Dogecoin, popular among retail investors, raced up 18% to above $0.2 after Friday's tweet
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Court rejects Meesha’s exemption plea, issues bailable arrest warrants
Meesha and other accused sought exemption from hearing
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Jack Dorsey's Block to build an open Bitcoin mining system
Newly re-branded company looks to expand beyond its payment business and into new technologies like blockchain
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Australian Open's 'art ball' NFT collection sells out in minutes
Tennis Australia has also created a full-scale replica of Rod Laver Arena in collaboration with Decentraland
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Bilawal promises to achieve goal of long march
PPP to hold nationwide farmers’ marches on 21st and 24th
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Taliban release first budget since Afghan takeover
$508m budget will cover the first quarter of 2022, entirely dedicated to funding govt institutions
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British High Commissioner condoles Lyari building tragedy
Twenty-seven people lost lives after five-storey residential building collapsed in Baghdadi area of Lyari, Karachi
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Doval Doctrine: India’s trail of terror
RAW’s strategy pursues two key objectives: destabilising Pakistan and undermining China’s interests, particularly CPEC
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Central Ashura processions culminate peacefully across Pakistan
Tight security measures were enforced across the country, and mobile phone services were also partially suspended
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PM lauds provinces, security forces for effective security measures on Youm-e-Ashur
Premier also praises Interior Minister for efficiently overseeing arrangements, calling his efforts 'commendable'
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Five killed in flash floods across K-P
NDMA warns of flash, riverine flooding in parts of Pakistan amid heavy monsoon rains forecast from July 6 to 10
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Karachi’s Lyari building collapse claims 27 lives as rescue operation concludes
50-hour-long search and rescue operation began after five-storey residential building collapsed on Friday
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Most Lyari building collapse victims belong to Hindu community
Leaders seek govt support for families left shelterless after building collapse
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Can uniform civil code survive a plural society?
India’s UCC stirs echoes in Pakistan, where fears of state overreach over minority rights feel all too familiar
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Why some women want to die every month
PMDD isn’t bad PMS — it’s a severe, cyclical mood disorder that hijacks the brain and raises suicide risk sevenfold
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Live from Glastonbury: the resistance will be televised
Under the shadow of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, UK’s most storied music festival became a platform for moral urgency
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Students of tomorrow — a teacher’s thoughts
Pakistan’s students must be freed from rote learning to embrace curiosity, ethics and the power of social science
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The big cruel ‘beauty’ of Trump’s bill
Independence Day becomes monument to plutocracy as Trump’s bill wages war on the poor, planet and future
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The flood came fast. The failure did not
A holiday in paradise turned into a nightmare in Swat. Can authorities improve disaster readiness?
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Book review: Pakistan’s secret history, through a spy’s eyes
Brig Naseem Akhtar saw history unfold during his ISI career. He recounts his experiences in Caught in the Crossfire
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Three TTP terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat IBO
The exchange of fire between the security forces and the terrorists lasted for 25 minutes
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Govt eyes $200m from tuna exports
Maritime minister announces record 25,000 tonne quota from IOTC
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Foxconn reports record Q2 revenue
Apple supplier posts 15.82% YoY growth, cautions about geopolitical, exchange rate risks
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Vietnam Q2 GDP growth quickens
Exports surge despite global uncertainty, buoyed by eased US tariffs, competitive manufacturing
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China's EV price war reaches Thailand
Setbacks highlight pressure on second-tier Chinese EV automakers as BYD dominates
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Vendors ignore govt price lists
Wholesale markets follow official prices but retailers continue to hike consumer prices
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PSX kicks off FY26 with historic week
KSE-100 breaks records in first trading stretch from 125,000 to 131,000
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Local mobile production up, sales down
High base effect, longer replacement cycles, and inflation push demand down by 8%
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Digitalisation key to efficient economy: PFC
PFC chief urges prioritising digital reforms in trade, taxation, and industry
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SMEDA, Akhuwat join hands
MoU aims to expand access to finance, formalisation, and support for MSMEs under PM's inclusive growth vision
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SPI rises 0.73% on food, fuel surge
Sugar, milk, beef up but tomato, onion, wheat flour lead YoY price decline
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Donors for power tariff cut sought
Rs10.5/unit cut proposed for industries, foreign donors flag concerns
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Govt pushes to scale up EV adoption
Stakeholders raise concerns about high upfront EV costs, limited charging infrastructure
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Dozens missing as Texas flash floods leave at least 51 dead
Emergency teams continue search for missing as floodwaters recede in central Texas
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Doval Doctrine: India’s trail of terror
RAW’s strategy pursues two key objectives: destabilising Pakistan and undermining China’s interests, particularly CPEC
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21 children among 67 dead in Texas floods amid ongoing summer camp rescue effort
Rescuers race to find 27 girls missing after Texas' Guadalupe River flooded during heavy rains on Independence Day
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Children among dozens dead as Israeli air raids pound Gaza Strip
Many women and children were killed in the strike while sleeping at home, with several still trapped under the rubble
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UN warns of emergency as Afghans flee Iran ahead of deportation deadline
UNICEF calls Afghan return an emergency, with 1.4M returning from Iran, Pakistan amid chronic returnee crisis
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Netanyahu heads to Washington as Gaza ceasefire talks restart in Qatar
Talks to cover ceasefire terms, hostage-prisoner swaps, and reopening Gaza’s Rafah crossing to evacuate wounded
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Reuters’ X account withheld in India on legal demand: reports
Indian government denies restricting access, terms it 'mistake'
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Israel kills 32 in Gaza, signals readiness for ceasefire talks
Gaza City faces increased bombardment in recent days as Netanyahu terms Hamas ceasefire draft changes 'unacceptable'
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Dalai Lama at 90: succession will not be dictated by China
Statement reasserts Tibetan religious autonomy amid rising geopolitical tensions with Beijing
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Live from Glastonbury: the resistance will be televised
Under the shadow of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, UK’s most storied music festival became a platform for moral urgency
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The big cruel ‘beauty’ of Trump’s bill
Independence Day becomes monument to plutocracy as Trump’s bill wages war on the poor, planet and future
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Elon Musk forms new political party in further break from Trump
Move comes after billionaire clashed with Trump over "big, beautiful" tax bill
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Akash Deep’s 10-wicket haul powers India to historic Test win at Edgbaston
India break Edgbaston curse, crush England by 336 runs to level series 1-1
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Pakistan crush Sri Lanka 9-0 in U18 Asia Cup
Green Shirts continued their dominant run at U18 Asia Cup 2025, hammering Sri Lanka for their second straight win
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Djokovic marks 100th Wimbledon win as Krejcikova exits
Seven-time champ reached last 16; Sinner hammered Martinez as Krejcikova's title defence ended in straight sets
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Neves serves as pallbearer at Jota funeral
He joined his best friend's last rites hours after emotional Club World Cup match
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WI stage stunning fightback against Aus
Aus were 12 for two when play was called off on second day
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Rahul, Pant extend India's lead over Eng in 2nd Test
India were 177-3 in their second innings, a lead of 357
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Cycling rivals ready to rock
The fans flooded in for the much anticipated Tour de France opener
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Kipyegon highlight Eugene Diamond League
She will be back on track in the 1,500m as Duplantis will target another world record
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Sinner reaches Wimbledon last-16
The three-time Grand Slam champion demolished Martinez without dropping a set
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Late own-goal sends Chelsea into CWC semis
They defeated Palmeiras 2-1, while Fluminense won against Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal 2-1
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PSB to crackdown on officials
Warning letters issued to several feds violating National Sports Policy 2005
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CWI unveils Pak series schedule
They will host Pakistan for three T20Is and the same number of ODIs in August
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Pakistan defeat India in Asian Junior Squash Championship
Pakistani players secure two gold, two silver, one bronze medal plus two Plate Division titles overall
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Webster, Carey again steady Aus in West Indies Test
Cummins' men 286 all out on the opening day
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AO champion Keys stunned at Wimbledon
Laura Siegemund defeated her 6-3, 6-3 in the third round