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Man shot dead in capital
`Initial investigation blames the killing on 'old enmity
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PPP asks SC to declare Bhutto’s execution a ‘judicial murder’
Nisar Khuhro accuses PM Imran of weakening federation by endorsing 'strong centralism' and reversing 18th amendment
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Bid to smuggle weapons from K-P into AJK foiled
44 latest rifles and pistols of different bores along with 11,000 bullets were recovered from suspects, say police
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100k-strong Afghan army nears completion: Taliban
Chief of staff of the armed forces has said the group is planning to recruit 150,000 fighters to join their ranks
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Lawyers announce countrywide strike against elevation of Justice Ayesha
Representatives of bar associations also urge Chief Justice to consider following the seniority principle
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PML-N leader approaches IHC for right to cross-examine PM in defamation suit
Khawaja Asif pleads that premier’s statement was recorded by court via video link in absence of his counsel
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'State to pursue Nazim Jokhio murder case if family reaches compromise with PPP MPA'
Journalist's body was found a day after he filmed a group of foreigners hunting endangered houbara bustard in Thatta
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‘It’s easy to defend brand Imran Khan’, PM tells spokespersons
Directs party leaders to spread the word about likely decrease in inflation; reassure jitters about higher costs
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Carrying naswar while travelling to Gulf countries can land you in jail
Passenger can be penalised as per law of the destined country if he is found carrying the ‘drug’, says ANF
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New Covid-19 cases in India rise sharply for fifth consecutive day
The country's largest cities have seen a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, including those of Omicron variant
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Yemen rebels seize UAE-flagged vessel in Red Sea
Saudi-led coalition says vessel was carrying medical supplies
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India invited to attend SAARC moot virtually
FM says because of Indian obduracy the forum failed to realise its true potential
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Govt ready to talk with Opposition on major issues, says Fawad
Info minister says there will be no compromise on accountability
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Industrialization, exports keys to progress: PM
Pakistan-China Business Investment Forum launched
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Punjab govt launches financial aid for transgender persons
Members of transgender community asked to register with NADRA
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Burial of dead becoming unaffordable exercise
Citizens allege influential people get better spots in graveyards
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Major hospitals faced budget, staff constraints
Govt fails to increase budget allocations for Pindi’s health facilities flocked by thousands of patients annually
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Operation against private schools halted
Cantt boards wait for SC decision on review pleas
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Citizens warned against using compressors
SNGPL official says efforts underway to control gas theft
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FDE introduces new appraisal mode for teachers
Teaching, non-teaching staff welcome move
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Jan 5 to be observed as Right to Self-Determination Day
Event is marked to invite attention of int’l community towards early grant of right to self-determination to Kashmir
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Ministry seeks EoI from banks for Hajj applications
'Banks must establish counters at designated branches to collect Hajj applications'
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Country’s exports increase 25% in H1 of 2021-22
Habib says record growth achieved due to 'special measures' taken by PM
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Pakistan needs to connect with Silicon Valley: FPCCI chief
Newly-elected president says modern tools must be used to tap into new markets
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Questions on Balochistan’s minerals termed ‘treason’
Mengal says won’t support any pact until woes of province addressed
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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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Two dead in Karachi as tanker crushes brothers on bike
Incident sparked public outrage as tanker caught fire after locals set it ablaze in protest; driver fled the scene
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K-P Governor Kundi administers oath to 25 lawmakers after PHC intervention
ECP announces that Senate elections in K-P will now begin at 11:00 AM instead of 09:00 AM tomorrow
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Gandapur to challenge governor’s oath-taking of 25 lawmakers on reserved seats
CM K-P decides to file petition in Peshawar High Court (PHC) tomorrow, terming it unconstitutional
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Talal urges WhatsApp to block TTP network spreading terror activities
Minister says TTP using WhatsApp to send bulk messages promoting violent ideology, glorifying terrorism
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A messiah for the sick descended in Pakistan
Only equipment available were oxygen cylinders and a suction machine
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Naqvi, Haqqani vow to bolster counter-terrorism cooperation
Interior Minister says terror organisations spreading chaos and both countries must work together to curb this menace
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17 terrorists killed, eight arrested in K-P, Balochistan
Nine India-backed terrorists killed, eight captured in Malakand IBO, eight terrorists killed in Balochistan
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Balochistan CM seeks probe into brutal killing of man, woman
Video of purported honour killing makes rounds on social media
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ICT excise dept modernises vehicle services with digital tools
Department’s reforms aim to ensure that every vehicle is registered, taxed, documented
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Rawal dam spillways closed after water level drops
Dam supplies water to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, plays a key role in managing seasonal rains
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The Nordic realism of Pernille
Exploring themes of motherhood, loss & resilience, Pernille doesn’t ask for attention, It earns it, scene by scene
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Rooted in dreams & the dust
Through the weathered eyes of Nako Amin, Kuhaani Niyaama unveils a small village in the mountains of Kech
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The labour of being young: Punjab Labour Code & children
Promoted as investor-friendly, the PLC may worsen child labour by neglecting protections & education
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The hidden lives of autistic women
Women often internalise autism traits, making it invisible to others & sometimes even themselves
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Afghan women, trapped between recognition & repression
Russian move to recognise the Taliban has sparked outrage among Afghan women, both inside & out of the country
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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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Economic halt as nation strikes
Trade bodies demand repeal of 'draconian' tax laws, warn of deepening crisis
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Shutter-down strike hits cities, Islamabad stays open
All Pakistan Restaurants Association, local transport unions in Karachi, also backed strike
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PSX ends flat after touching 140,000
KSE-100 index faces profit-taking at peak, edges down 68 points
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'BRI states must adopt diversified supply chain'
NBP official asks Pakistan, China to play greater role in upgrading global supply network
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REER improves to 96.6 in June
SBP injects Rs11tr into banking system via OMOs; gold prices climb
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IT exports hit record at $4.6b
Minister links 26% growth to unified strategy; industry complains about dearth of support
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'Japanese First' party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
Sanseito Party emerged as biggest winner in Japan on Sunday, as government lost upper house control
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Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE
"I will try to save them, starting right now," said Trump on Truth Social, reacting to article on Afghans in limbo
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Israeli fire kills 67 people seeking aid in Gaza as hunger worsens
It was among the highest reported tolls in recent incidents, with dozens more wounded, say medics
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Tehran says air defence systems restored after Israel conflict
Before war, Iran relied on its Bavar-373 and Russian-made S-300 air defence systems
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Saudi royal known as 'sleeping prince' dies at 36 after 20-year coma from London car crash
Saudi Arabia's Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled, in coma since 2005 crash, dies at 36 in Riyadh hospital.
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Infant, 4-year-old child die of hunger in Gaza
Israeli forces killed at least six Palestinians today, demolished several civilian homes in northern Gaza
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Two dead, two missing as South Korea reels from torrential rains
Landslides and floods raise South Korea’s death toll to 14
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Downed jets & dangerous storylines
In trying to spin Operation Sindoor into triumph, India invoked China and Türkiye — and lost credibility instead
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Death toll climbs to 38 after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
Capsized vessel carried 48 tourists, five crew members
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Typhoon Wipha prompts top storm warning in Hong Kong
Most public transport was suspended on Sunday, including ferries amid high sea swells
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JI demands BD electoral overhaul
Thousands attend mega rally in Dhaka
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Car plows into LA nightclub crowd
Dozens hurt as driver shot by bystander
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WCL organisers call off India-Pakistan legends match
World Championship of Legends organisers cancel match amid tensions, citing hurt sentiments and player opposition
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Emon, Taskin shine as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in series opener
Fakhar scored 44 as Pakistan were bowled out for 110; Bangladesh chased the target with 27 balls to spare
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WNBA players demand fair pay during All-Star Game with protest shirts and strong CBA negotiation turnout
WNBA stars including Caitlin Clark wore protest shirts at All-Star Game to push for better pay and contracts.
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Pakistan are the U16 Asian volleyball champions
They defeated Iran 3-2 in the final to qualify for the FIVB U17 World Championship
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Hasnain and Asif create history for Pakistan
They lifted the IBSF U17 and Masters titles on the same evening in Manama
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Shannon Sharpe settles $50 million sexual assault lawsuit and temporarily steps away from ESPN duties
Shannon Sharpe resolves lawsuit with accuser over rape and misconduct claims, plans return to ESPN.
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'Babar, Rizwan are world class'
Pak T20I captain Salman Agha says squad will adopt aggressive style of play
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Shastri makes bold prediction about Rahul
He sees Rahul scoring a lot of centuries, especially in red-ball cricket
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Spain see off Swiss to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
They defeated the spirited hosts 2-0 with goals from Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina
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SBA elects new leadership after 7 years
Khalid Shamsi elected Chairman, Ghulam Abbas Jamal president
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Arensman soloes to Tour stage victory
Pogacar edged rival Vingegaard for the second place in a two-man sprint finish
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Pak's WI tour may be reduced to T20Is
T20 matches are scheduled for August 1st, 3rd, and 4th
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Azhar Mahmood's contract poses major challenge for PCB
He was recently appointed as the interim coach of the Test team
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Pakistan stun Iran to win Asian U-16 Volleyball Championship
Pakistan staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to claim a sensational five-set victory
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England reach Euro 2025 semi-final
The Lionesses overcame Sweden in a penalty shoot-out