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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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‘New Year gift’: Govt cuts LPG price by nearly Rs6 per kg
The reduction will directly benefit 72% of the country's population, says Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry
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'Either go to London or jail', Fawad tells Shehbaz
Info minister says LHC has been requested to conduct a day-to-day hearing of PML-N president's case
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Covid-19 pandemic deepens online Islamophobia in Europe
Report says majority of European states do not record Islamophobic incidents as a separate category of hate crime
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'Let the people enjoy': IHC throws away petition against New Year fireworks
Light shows take place throughout the world even in Saudi Arabia, remarks IHC CJ
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In pictures: Sydney kicks off the New Year party in vintage style
Australians bid farewell to 2021 with traditional fireworks display as South Africa offers Omicron hope
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200 Hindu pilgrims from India to visit Pakistan on New Year
PHC chief Dr Ramesh Kumar has announced boosting religious tourism between Pakistan and India
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Pakistan eyes improved disaster response with new satellite
Advanced remote-sensing satellite to launch from Chinese centre on July 31, SUPARCO announces
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Visa exemption for Pakistani officials, diplomats traveling to UAE now in effect
Dar says under reciprocal arrangement, UAE citizens will now be granted visa-free entry at all Pakistani airports
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NIH confirms three polio cases in K-P, Sindh
Country case toll mounts to 17 this year
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Leopard mauls minor girl near LoC
Big cat broke into house then fled to nearby woods snatching minor
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Land routes barred for Arbaeen pilgrims amid security concerns
Air travel open for pilgrimage to Iran and Iraq, says interior minister
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Dar touts inflation dip, better global relations
Work under way to resume PIA New York flights after restoring routes to Europe, UK
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TikTok fame lands fake CTD officer in jail
Suspect found impersonating CTD official in tiktok videos
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15 killed, dozens injured in separate road crashes on motorway
Authorities on high alert as rescue operations continue
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Court orders exhumation of newlywed victim's body
17-year-old Sidra allegedly murdered after tribal council ruling; 32 suspects including politicians named
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The end of an era?
As Stranger Things and Squid Game bow out, what's next for Netflix?
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Monsoon 2025 death toll mounts to 271
PDMA issues flood alert for Chenab, Jhelum rivers, especially July 29–31
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Court extends physical remand of key accused in Kohistan scandal
Court was informed that the accused, Ayub Khan, is involved in suspicious bank transactions
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PHC seeks reply on PTI's independents petition
Orders that plea be heard alongside other related petitions filed by CM and speaker
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Mother of Degari murder victim sent to jail
Case drew national attention after a man and a woman were brutally murdered in the Didi area of Degari
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PFA seals counterfeit food production units
More than 100 litres of fake juice, harmful ingredients, and over 2kg of counterfeit labels were recovered
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Bitcoin data centres to boost employment opportunities
Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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Govt issues show-cause notice to energy firms
Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval
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Mangrove forest has potential to yield $20-50m revenue
Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital
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Customs to coordinate raids with traders to rebuild trust
Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids
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EPZA urged to align with global standards
Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA
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CPEC power dues rise to Rs423b
Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence
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PM to continue remittance scheme for overseas Pakistanis amid record inflows
Shehbaz Sharif directs Finance Ministry to prioritise release of funds under Workers' Remittances Incentive Scheme
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PM Shehbaz approves digital ecosystem for FBR reforms
Sharif orders integration of all economic data into one system for real-time, end-to-end monitoring
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PSX climbs 515 points on improved rating
Monetary easing expectations further fuel investor optimism
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EV giant to assemble cars from 2026
BYD aims to capture demand for electric, hybrid vehicles in region
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Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin
Israel to pause military operations 10 hours daily in Gaza amid growing global criticism over humanitarian crisis
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Six killed, scores injured in Indian temple stampede
Stampede on stairway to Mansa Devi temple in northern India’s Uttarakhand state causes fatalities
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Drone debris disrupts trains, suspends flights in Volgograd
Extent of damage from Ukrainian drone attack unclear
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Gaza bound aid ship intercepted as Israel announces partial humanitarian pause
Rubio says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached ‘any day now’
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UNRWA belittles Gaza aid airdrops proposal
25 killed in devastated, starved territory
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Indian PM Modi renews ties with Maldives
India also reduced annual repayments of an earlier credit line from $51 million to $29 million
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Trump wades into ceasefire options
"Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he added
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Thai-Cambodia clashes spread along frontier
Death toll rises to 33 as people flee border
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Indian man running 'fake embassy' arrested
He allegedly used vehicles with fake diplomatic plates and shared doctored photos of himself
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Syria seeks talks with Israeli officials to 'contain escalation'
Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and Druze-majority Sweida province
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China urges consensus on AI development
He gave no further details about the newly announced organisation
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US applauds Pakistan's backchannel role on Iran
Dar says trade deal with Washington close
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Nine killed as gunmen storm Iran courthouse
Jaish al-Adl, which claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its Telegram account
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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires
Firefighters had brought 44 fires under control out of 52 that had broken out over the past 24 hours
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EU, Macron urge Niger junta to free ex-president
The 27-member bloc said in a statement it welcomed the recent release of some political prisoners
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Ben Askren reveals long recovery after double lung transplant and severe pneumonia battle
MMA veteran Ben Askren shares emotional update after surviving pneumonia, cardiac arrest, and receiving transplant.
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PSB raises cash rewards for global medalists
Athletes representing Pakistan at international sporting events can score up to Rs30m on winning
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Aaron Rodgers confirms marriage to mystery wife Brittani during Steelers camp appearance
Aaron Rodgers publicly acknowledges wife Brittani at Steelers camp, confirming secret wedding.
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David's century helps Aussies clinch third T20 against WI
He smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 37 deliveries
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Groves avoids crash to win Tour Stage 20
Pogacar retained overall lead with a 4:24 advantage over Vingegaard
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Fatima Jinnah Academy wins playoff
Boys event reaches semi-finals stage
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Verstappen starts new Red Bull era
He posted Spa sprint win, Piastri and Norris finished second and third, respectively
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'Footballers afraid to speak out against hectic schedule'
58 national player unions discuss concerns over FIFA's callousness in managing football
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England seek revenge against Spain in Euro final
The Lionesses want to avenge their 2023 World Cup final defeat
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Root: Eng's elegant Test record-breaker
The former England captain overtook Ponting's tally of 13,378 runs
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Dar was paid double fee during HBL PSL9
He was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000
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Naqvi confirms dates for Asia Cup
The tournament will be played from September 9 to 28 in the UAE
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ACC president confirms schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan, India likely in same group; could face off up to three times
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Rana Liaquat Academy, SBB Academy in final
SSWMB Inter-Academy Basketball in full swing
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Raducanu reaches Washington Open quarters
Venus bowed out in the last 16, as Fernandez stunned top seed Pegula out of the event