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South Korean crosses armed border in rare defection to North
Border crossing came as North Korea carries out strict anti-coronavirus measures since shutting borders in early 2020
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Scores of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa complex in Jerusalem
Settlers entered the complex under Israeli police protection
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Arrests, clashes in Netherlands Covid protest
Thousands of protesters defied authorities and gathered in Amsterdam to oppose coronavirus restrictions
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WATCH: Afghan agents pour 3,000 litres of alcohol into Kabul canal
It was not clear when the raid was carried out or exactly when the alcohol was destroyed
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Gulf Arab countries on alert for heavy rains
Such weather is highly disruptive due to lack of heavy drainage systems in region
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Bodies of ‘rape victims’ recovered from drum floating in Punjab canal
Accused raped and strangled two women to death in a small town of Faisalabad, according to police
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PDM having second thoughts about Pakistan Day march
Sources say alliance is considering putting off the protest march due to upcoming K-P LG polls
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Civilian killings in India’s Nagaland reopen debate on controversial law
ASFPA empowers soldiers to conduct operations and arrest suspects with full impunity, say activists
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Daily Covid cases in Saudi Arabia above 1,000, continue to climb in UAE
Both countries confirmed their first known case of the Omicron variant in early December
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Sindh’s amended LG law ‘endangers’ country: Umar
Minister says Centre will initiate legal action against provincial govt for Rs20b ‘wheat theft’
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Healthwire raises $3.3 million to fuel its 'quality healthcare for all' vision
Healthtech startup in Pakistan, Healthwire closed $3.3 million in funding with participation from 47 ventures.
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Fawad says revival of IMF programme will put an end to 'immediate worries'
Minister says health card launched in Lahore division, will be extended across Punjab in 45 days
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Indian Hindu pilgrims reach Peshawar
PHC chief Dr Ramesh Kumar announced boosting religious tourism between Pakistan and India
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Indian troops martyred 210 Kashmiris in 2021: report
Sixty-five Kashmiris were martyred in fake encounters and custody
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Pak, India armies exchange New Year’s greetings
Both sides exchange sweets at four different locations along LoC
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2021 was a successful year for Pakistan at UN: envoy
Munir Akram says Islamabad continued to make legal, political and moral case for Kashmiris freedom struggle
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Sheikh visits slain Jokhio’s family
PTI leader says Jokhio's killers will be brought to justice
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Social worker’s alleged killer remanded
Suspect reportedly confessed to being jealous of victim's reputation
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Russia test-fires new hypersonic missiles from frigate, submarine
Russian President Putin lauds weapon as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems
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Copyright violations, plagiarism affect Bangladesh’s higher education quality
Under prevailing analogue system, ‘teachers submit their thesis papers based on plagiarism for personal interests’
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UK honours Covid scientists and medics, Bond actor Daniel Craig
The chief medical officers for England were given knighthoods
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Thousands rally in Iraq to mark 2020 killing of Iran general
Chanting ‘Death to America’, supporters fill a Baghdad square to honour General Qassem Soleimani
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Pakistan strongly condemns killing of four more Kashmiris
Youth were martyred in Srinagar and Kupwara, IIOJK
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UAE announces travel ban on non-vaccinated citizens
Fully vaccinated citizens would also require a booster shot to be eligible to travel from Jan 10
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28 Pakistani companies win GDIB Awards in different categories
Awards assessed on scores on scale of 1-5 including Best Practice, Progressive, Proactive, Reactive, and Inactive
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Germany shuts three of its last six nuclear plants
Govt to speed up the phasing out of nuclear power as it turns its focus to renewables
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Two navy officers promoted to rank of rear admiral
Rear Admirals Faisal Amin and Syed Faisal Ali Shah are both recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (military)
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Contempt proceedings can’t be initiated at anyone’s request: IHC
Court had previously ruled that judges are not above the law and are accountable
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Discrimination between powerful and weak destroys societies: PM
Dispensing justice and rule of law are hallmark of a civilised society, says Imran while talking to prominent scholars
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5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Islamabad, parts of K-P
People rush out of their homes in panic; no loss of life or property has been reported as yet
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Violence against women insults God, pope says in New Year's message
Since Covid-19 pandemic began, Francis has several times spoken out against domestic violence
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India gives 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Afghanistan
Additional doses will be supplied in next weeks, says Ministry of External Affairs
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Indian state enacts law against mob lynching
Country sees a steep rise in mob violence targeting Muslim community after Hindu nationalist BJP rose to power in 2014
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Police book unknown assailants for murder attempt on PML-N MPA
Police sources say someone hired contract killers to kill Bilal Yaseen
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Pak, India exchange lists of nuclear installations
Both sides also forward names of inmates in each other’s jails
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Woman kills three daughters, immolates self
Police say woman suffered severe burns, shifted to hospital
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At least 12 killed in stampede at religious shrine in IIOJK
Official says a high-level inquiry has been ordered
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K-3 nuclear power plant loads with fuel
Ceremony marks 30 years of cooperation between Pakistan and China
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Govt will pay ‘political cost’ for withdrawing GST exemption: FBR chief
Dr Ashfaq says tax infrastructure must be reformed through removal of policy-level discrepancies and contradictions
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ADB committed $2.3b for Pakistan in 2021
ADB country director says Pakistan made 'robust economic, fiscal and structural reforms' despite Covid
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Youth’s tortured body recovered in Okara
Unidentified suspects had brutally slit victim’s throat
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Action taken in 94 medicine-related cases
Healthcare secretary says 16 of them forwarded to drug courts
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PML-N MPA Bilal Yaseen shot at
Lawmaker shifted to Mayo Hospital for treatment
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Indian forces martyred 355 Kashmiris in 2021
APHC representatives hold demonstration outside Indian High Commission to protest Indian atrocities
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Rs4 hike in petrol price greets consumers on New Year
New price part of efforts to meet target of petroleum levy agreed with IMF
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Karachi Zoo's Madhubala turns 16
Female elephant's birthday was celebrated at the elephant house of the zoo
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Kabul takeover shaped Pakistan’s foreign policy
Last year proved to be watershed moment for Afghanistan where Taliban came into power
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Azam Jamil appointed SAPM on 'tourism coordination'
His appointment will be in an honorary capacity, reads notification
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Britain approves Pfizer's antiviral Covid-19 pill
Britain is scrambling to build its defences amid a record surge in Covid-19 cases in the winter season
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PML-N MPA Bilal Yaseen shot, injured in Lahore
Police say unidentified assailants opened fire on Punjab lawmaker in Data Darbar vicinity of city
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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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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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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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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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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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Women's desks set up for municipal services
Access to civic departments expanded in 44 municipalities
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PTI launches province-wide movement for Imran's release
Consultative meetings will be held across all regions in the coming week
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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