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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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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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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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Vertical parking facility to harbour over 200 cars and 250 bikes
Wahab said that this project will provide much-needed relief for visitors to Bolton Market and surrounding areas
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Karachi women rope in tug of war trophy
12 team officials and 12 technical officials helped in organising the event
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New budget ignores woes of poor patients
Experts argue increased allocation for public-private partnerships could have been used for improving healthcare
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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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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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UK pledges to halve sewage pollution
Suffering from underinvestment in a sewerage system that dates largely back to the Victorian era
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Sri Lanka sacks top cop over Easter Sunday bombings
More than 500 people were also wounded in the bombings
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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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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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Marcus Rashford cleared to complete Barcelona loan move
Manchester United exile Rashford will sign for the entirety of 2025-26 season, with Barcelona covering 100% of salary
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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