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Kazakh protesters torch public buildings; emergency declared, Cabinet resigns
Instagram live stream by a Kazakh blogger showed a fire blazing in the office of the Almaty mayor
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Macron says he wants to 'piss off' the non-vaccinated
Remarks prompted howls of condemnation from opposition rivals
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Taliban order closure of women bathhouses in northern Afghanistan
Local official says women can only use private baths while wearing hijab
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Pak-Afghan border fencing here to stay: DG ISPR
Major Gen Iftikhar says move not aimed at dividing people but to protect them
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PM 'welcomes' ECP audit of PTI's funding
Premier 'looks forward' to PPP, PML-N undergoing similar scrutiny
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‘I felt it, did not see it’, Meesha says of harassment incident during court hearing
"Even I myself am not an eyewitness to this [harassment] incident,” admits singer during cross-examination
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Justice Isa urges JCP to evolve criteria for judicial appointments
AGP to raise the issue for restructuring the process and setting criteria for elevations during JCP’s meeting
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PM Imran reiterates support to Kashmir issue
Says Jan 5 is commemorated to remind world it cannot abandon moral and legal responsibilities towards Kashmiris
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Rain lashes city as mercury drops
Many areas witness power failures, gas shortages
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15 bandits killed in 11 encounters last year
Elite force officer also martyred while fighting criminals
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Education sector to induct over 11,000 staff
Employees will help in handling office matters at schools
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Gold worth over Rs20m, cash robbed from house
Police register case against three ‘unidentified’ women domestic servants
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Govt stiffens travel rules as fifth Covid wave intensifies
CAA announces new travel advisory for passengers from abroad
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Opposition has a field day as ‘mini-budget’ tabled in Senate
Senator Sherry Rehman says finance and SBP bills will lead to PTI govt’s collapse
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PTI ‘vindicated’ in foreign funding case
Minister says Rs310m was a single transaction counted twice
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PTI, PML-Q vow to jointly contest Punjab LG polls
Punjab CM Buzdar and PA Speaker Elahi agree to further strengthen the ‘excellent working relationship’
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Pakistan's 1st visually impaired diplomat set to publish book on IIOJK abuses
Saima Saleem says she will try to publish her book in Braille as well
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Indian capital imposes weekend curfew as Covid cases multiply
Delhi CM Kejriwal is one of the 37,379 new cases reported in the country over past 24 hours
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Govt to ‘ring-fence’ cities to combat climate change: PM Imran
Pakistan and World Bank ink an MoU to tackle challenges caused by the climate change
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Govt blasts PML-N over another audio clip
Maryam and Pervaiz Rashid can allegedly be heard talking about some ‘journalists being biased’
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ECP scrutiny committee finds irregularities in PTI records
ECP says there is no reason to keep report of scrutiny committee secret, rejects PTI counsel's request
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Severity of cold expected to increase in Karachi from Jan 8
Karachi met chief says possibility of 40mm to 50mm of rain
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‘Punjab cotton output increased by 21%’
Seed council directed to provide quality seeds to farmers
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Interfaith harmony stressed for peace
Seminar speakers call for equal rights for all citizens
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Six killed, 35 injured in Bahawalpur bus accident
Death toll could rise as some of the injured are in critical condition
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World Braille Day today
Govt urged to set up dedicated institutes to teach special script
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Eight students injured in clash between two groups at IIUI
Brawl ensues when one group allegedly disrupts the other’s march
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Pindi sees 124 sexual abuse cases in 2021
Police claim to have arrested 95 per cent of accused involved in sexual assaults on children, women
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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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Survey reveals property tax evaders
Authorities plan to issue tax bills from September despite delays in billing system
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Punjab PA speaker 'overplayed his hand'
Malik now passes the buck to judiciary over shaky constitutional grounds
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Capital schools to get high-speed internet
The official added that the government is also working to improve the quality of education
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Gaza high on agenda in Dar's UN visit next week
DPM to hold meetings with counterparts, UN officials
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Man killed in tube well explosion
The chemical reaction caused a gas buildup, resulting in an explosion
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Pakistan urges more funding for developing countries
Envoy to UN says Islamabad sets the goal of achieving 60% renewable energy by 2030
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FBR imposes green levy to push Evs
New tax regime aims to discourage reliance on fossil fuel
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Doctors face forged documents inquiry
False qualification, experience claims by applicants for MS suspected
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Four terrorists killed in Kalat IBO
Security forces carry out operation in Pohrad area
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Farmers call for canal maintenance
Complain of irrational irrigation following breach
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Long-serving maid accused of torching house after theft
Police launch manhunt for suspect's husband, accomplices
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Shortage of bus shelters strains commuters
Unavailability, poor condition of bus stop shelters have become a daily inconvenience for commuters
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K-P set for tumultuous Senate polls today
PTI's last-ditch bid to stall oath-taking fails; Governor swears in 25 reserved seat MPAs; Gandapur to challenge
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Fee discount draws Lahore Zoo visitors
Administration halves charges for several attractions after takeover from contractor
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CM okays mobile school, library projects
The school education department will also launch a 'library on wheels' project for children
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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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Gaza aid points turn into death trap
93 dead in fresh Israeli strikes amid food supplies
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PDMA readies plans for flood emergency
Balochistan activates district disaster management authorities
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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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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
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Emon stars as BD stun Pakistan
They beat Men in Green by seven wickets
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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.