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Aiwan-e-Sadr to open its doors to general public on Saturday
The presidency will remain open for the people from 1pm to 4pm on January 1, 2022
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Ex-Afghan president says decision to flee Kabul made in 'minutes'
Ghani says security at presidential palace 'collapsed' on the morning of August 15
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India says China 'inventing' names in disputed region
Spokesperson says southern Tibet has historically been Chinese territory
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Four killed, 200 injured in protests in Sudan: Doctors group
Protests across North African country demand restoration of civilian rule
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Quetta blast death toll reaches six
Two more succumb to injuries a day later; CTD registers case against unidentified persons
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Four soldiers martyred in North Waziristan operation: ISPR
Two terrorists involved in attacks on security forces killed in Tank operation
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‘Paigham-e-Pakistan’ a step forward: CII chairman
Dr Ayaz says formal steps have been taken to ensure parliamentary support
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Senate committee directs NIH to fill vacant seats
Discusses implementation of government’s decision to increase medical college seats for erstwhile FATA, Balochistan
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Senate body directs food ministry to probe urea shortage
Standing Committee on Food Security decides to provide gas supply to urea plants
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Two accused of beheading father arrested
Sons were said to have been enraged over their father’s decision to divorce their mother
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Minor loses life to celebratory firing
Several accused arrested by police
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Govt eyes Rs100b early investment in business district
Spokesperson says PTI aims to make govt land usable and create jobs
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Cybercrime complaints top 95k
Sexual harassment, financial fraud account for majority of cases in Punjab
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‘Abolish tax on paper to promote education’
Sindh education minister says will table resolution in Sindh Assembly
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Pakistan, China vow to tap full potential of Gwadar port, free zone under CPEC
Islamabad and Beijing express satisfaction on steady progress made on various projects
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At least 4 dead, several injured in Quetta blast
Security forces have cordoned off the area; the nature of the explosion is yet to be ascertained
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COAS lauds healthcare workers' ‘exemplary role’ in fight against Covid
Nation pays tribute to doctors and paramedics who have sacrificed their lives battling pandemic, says Gen Qamar
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WATCH: PPP's Shagufta slaps PTI's Ghazala as govt tables ‘mini-budget’
Videos of ugly exchanges between parliamentarians of both sides of the aisle go viral on social media
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Bangladesh scraps women-only beach zone after outcry
Cox's Bazar officials inaugurated section of shoreline as an exclusive zone for women and children
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US at risk of paying 'unbearable price' over Taiwan: senior Chinese diplomat
Taiwan has emerged as a key factor in strained relations between China and the United States
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Six freedom fighters martyred in IIOJK shootouts
One soldier, four others were injured during clashes in the occupied valley, according to local police
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Iran says rocket sends three 'research payloads' into space
Spokesman Hosseini says Simorgh satellite carrier rocket launched three research devices at an altitude of 470 KMs
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Vaccination centres to remain closed on January 1, 2
NCOC says vaccination staff has been working throughout the year to achieve national goal
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US coronavirus cases hit new high, hospitalisations creep up
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled each day since Christmas as airline staff test positive for coronavirus
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US appoints Rina Amiri as special envoy to defend Afghan women's rights
Blinken says Rina Amiri will address issues of 'critical importance'
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People in US perplexed due to cut in Covid-19 isolation period by half
CDC guidelines endorsing to end isolation 5 days after infection prompt reactions amid concerns over Omicron variant
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Apple puts India iPhone plant 'on probation' after mass food poisoning
Some 250 women working at factory in Tamil Nadu were treated for food poisoning, 159 of whom were hospitalised
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PM calls for celebrating Pakistan’s diamond jubilee in befitting manner
There is a need to tell youth about the aim of Pakistan’s creation and the true message of Allama Iqbal, says premier
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ANF constable martyred in Turbat attack
Another official sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with unidentified assailants, say officials
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Foreign investment in SEZs made easy: Umar
Chinese envoy says CPEC marked great achievements despite Covid-19 challenges
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Chaos, sloganeering in Senate over NSP
Opposition up in arms over non-presentation of security policy’s draft
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Physical remand of accused in Wajiha Swati murder case extended
Remand extended by three days as police say murder weapon, vehicle used to transport body still to be recovered
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A timeline of the plight of Pakistan's trans community in 2021
Trans activist says good things happened during the year, but issues remained
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Talk of Sharif’s return: ‘an attempt to gloss over real issues’
Iqbal says party has no news of PML-N supremo’s homecoming as of now
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Moot begins at IUB
Conference being organised by the Department of Pakistan Studies
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Woman allegedly raped by kidnappers
Minor boy also reported molested after abduction
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PHA enhancing beauty of Lahore: SACM
Aide says cycling tracks being constructed at various recreational places
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Literati given awards, cash prizes by Parveen Shakir Trust
Event features national and international literary luminaries
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Prices of construction material soared in 2021
Contractors predict upsurge in construction cost in wake of PM’s housing scheme initiative
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Man kills brother after altercation
Suspect opened fire at his elder brother after a heated argument
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Army chief inaugurates flyover
Ammar Chowk remodelling and extension project cost Rs1.3 billion
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Ex-wife’s ‘murderer’ to be taken to Lahore for DNA test
Police recover weapon used in killing of US-Pakistani woman
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Woman gives birth on hospital floor unassisted
No nurse or medical staff came to help her despite freezing weather
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Lawyers in India call for action over anti-Muslim hate speeches
A group of senior lawyers demands chief justice to take action as opposition questions silence of PM Modi on the issue
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France shuts mosque after 'unacceptable' preaching
Authorities accuse imam of inciting hatred, violence
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Egypt 'digitally unwraps' mummy of famed pharaoh
Researchers for first time reveal secrets of king Amenhotep I including his age, health condition
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WATCH: Flag falls off as Congress president tries to hoist it on foundation day
A video doing rounds on social media shows the tricolour falling from the pole into Sonia Gandhi's hands
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Military terms NSP ‘important milestone’ in meeting emerging challenges
DG ISPR says armed forces will play their due part in achieving the vision laid out in the policy
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Pakistan remains committed to Afghanistan’s stability: COAS
ISPR says outgoing Greek envoy paid farewell call to Gen Qamar, hailed Islamabad’s efforts for regional stability
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2021 - A year of audio and video leaks
The purported audio leak of former CJP Saqib Nisar, video of lawmakers selling votes make it to the list
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World's first AI-powered physician assistant
AI powered Hami is currently being deployed across hospitals in Pakistan, with plans to expand globally
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Pakistan to launch remote sensing satellite from China today
Will help in flood, landslide and glacier melt surveillance, and support national development initiatives like CPEC
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Pakistan removes hurdle in trade deal with US
Pakistan exempts US from 5% tax on foreign tech firms supplying digitally ordered goods and services
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Security forces are our guests, any attempt to harm them will not be tolerated: K-P CM
Gandapur urges unity in fight against terror, calls on people of K-P to recognise those spreading harmful narratives
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Panel approves global hunt for HEC head
Nadeem Mahbub assumes charge as higher education regulator’s acting chairman
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Opposition faces suspensions inside, raids outside Punjab Assembly
MPA Khalid Dogar, Sheikh Imtiaz suspended; Opposition slams police raids, alleged harassment ahead of August 5 protest
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Cabinet approves national AI policy, targets 1m professionals by 2030
Hajj policy for 2026, which includes 70% government quota and 30% private sector quota, also approved
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Capital's first model jail to become operational in 3 phases
Pilot phase to begin in August with complete functionality expected by January 2026
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Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on August 2
This will mark President Pezeshkian’s first visit to Pakistan and second by an Iranian president in the past two years
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Pakistan rejects India’s 'Operation Sindoor' claims as baseless, provocative
Islamabad condemns India’s unilateral actions after Pahalgam attack as 'judge, jury, and executioner' behaviour
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Sindh CM announces 14-Day Independence celebrations
Pakistan's decisive May response drives celebrations under “Marka-e-Haq”
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QAU students shifted to judicial lockup
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha denied access to detained students
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LHC suspends by-poll schedule for NA-175
PTI's Jamshed Dasti's challenged disqualification by ECP before court's Multan bench
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Heavy rainfall disrupts daily life in twin cities
Local authorities, WASA remain on high alert
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Field Marshal reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism, uplifting Balochistan
COAS stresses unified national anti-terrorism efforts as 'terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity'
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PSX closes up as State Bank leaves rate unchanged
KSE-100 index gains 447 points, aided by interest in bank stocks
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SBP keeps interest rate at 11%
Economic growth forecast at 3.25% to 4.25% for ongoing fiscal year
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Pakistan top supplier of boiled beef to China
Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity
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Central bank likely to reduce rate by 50 bps
Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut
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PSX dips on monetary policy uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points
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Initiative taken to expand shipping fleet by 600%
The deals were finalised days after a high-level policy meeting
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Farmers suffer Rs1.26tr blow
Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures
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Power consumers to get Rs53b refund
NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges
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Crackdown pushes dollar trade online
Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits
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Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion
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SBP bought $7.2b from Jun'24-Apr'25
Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260
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IMF puts growth below govt target
Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns
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Local beverage maker introduces industry-first sustainable PET bottle
Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles
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Petrol price likely to drop by up to Rs10
Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1
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Govt to offer electric bikes on two-year instalments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day
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No YouTube for under-16s as Australia broadens social media ban
Australian government reversed course after survey found 37% of minors reported harmful content on video-sharing site
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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1
US President says India will also face unspecified penalty on August 1
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At least 16 Palestinians, including 13 aid seekers, killed in Israeli attacks
France, 14 other countries issue joint appeal for the recognition of Palestine as sovereign state
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Sindh govt sets minimum wage at Rs40,000
New wage policy guarantees Rs192 per hour for hourly workers
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Hawaii updates tsunami alert after Russia’s Kuril Islands earthquake
Hawaii revised its alert after a major Pacific quake near Russia’s Kuril Islands prompted widespread response.
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Trump to India: Trade deal by Aug 1 or face tariffs
India plans broader trade talks with US mid-August, aims for deal by October
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8.8-magnitude quake strikes Russia’s Far East
Japan, Hawaii order evacuations, Tsunami warnings issued in Mexico, Ecuador, China, Chile, Costa Rica
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Oprah Winfrey responds to backlash over alleged claims of private Maui road closure
Reports suggest Oprah Winfrey opened private Maui road after backlash over closure amid Hawaii tsunami warning.
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California under tsunami advisory after Russia quake
A powerful earthquake near Russia has prompted tsunami alerts along California’s coast and across the Pacific.
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Rain, landslides kill over 30 in China
The death toll was highest in Miyun, a northeastern subu
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NY mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
The attacker shot a police officer outside the tower on Park Avenue
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Lebanon sentences six Hezbollah men
Hezbollah's media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UK unveils plan to recognise Palestine
Starmer says to go ahead unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
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Global monitor seeks to avert Gaza famine
Death toll hits 60,000 as Israel resists ceasefire calls
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18 migrants die in Libya shipwreck
The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home
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Pakistan reach WCL final after India refuse to play semi-final
WCL confirms India’s withdrawal from semi-final, Pakistan Champions advance to Aug 2 final
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Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
German mountaineer was confirmed dead after being hit by falling rocks on Pakistani mountain
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Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
The former world champion moved six seconds ahead of Mauritius' Kim
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Nasir Academy wins boys' title
SSWMB Intra-Academy B'ball concludes
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Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid
The football referee says a lack of clean water is causing the rapid spread of diseases
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Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
The Olympic champion almost pulled out of the contest, but claimed it in 1min 43.53 sec
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London parade welcome Eng after Euro win
They defeated Spain on penalties to secure their second straight European title
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NZ suffer Latham blow ahead of first Zim Test
White-ball skipper Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the series opener
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Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
He expressed disappointment over his side's inability to produce a complete performance
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Australia sweep WI in T20Is
They chased a 171-run target with three overs to spare
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Pak to oppose ICC's new Test system
The proposal seeks to divide the current nine-team format into two divisions
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep