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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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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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Gandapur hosts first peace jirga with tribal elders
K-P government launches series of regional jirgas to promote peace and development in tribal districts
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Pakistan, Iran defence ministers vow to boost security ties
Iran Defence Minister Aziz Nasir-Zadeh meets Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to discuss bilateral, regional issues
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Dubai to host Pakistan-India showdown as Asia Cup 2025 venues announced
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi unveils venues, match timings for eight-team tournament hosted by UAE
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Aleema Khan says Imran’s sons have applied for new NICOPs after losing their old ones
Aleema denies claims Imran Khan barred his children from visiting Pakistan
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Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to deepen bilateral ties
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, China’s Sun Weidong discuss second phase of CPEC, mutual ties in Beijing
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Imran’s sons call on Trump to intervene for father’s release
If anyone can make a difference, it’s him," said Sulaiman and Kasim in an interview with Piers Morgan
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Iranian president reaches Islamabad after paying tribute at Iqbal mausoleum
PM Shehbaz, DPM Dar received Masoud Pezeshkian at Noor Khan Air Base, where he was accorded 21-gun salute
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Govt to introduce separate immigration counters for foreign passengers
On PM Shehbaz’s instructions, new steps aim to promote tourism, ease trade, and attract foreign investment
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Pak Business Express derails in Lahore days after inauguration
Train derailed early Saturday morning; rescue teams dispatched promptly, no casualties or injuries reported: officials
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Islamabad, Beijing pledge support for next stage of CPEC
Ahsan Iqbal says developing skilled, educated workforce and deepening B2B collaboration key pillars of CPEC Phase II
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Suspect admits to killing lawyer Shamsul Islam in Karachi
Imran Afridi says lawyer falsely implicated his family in cases, including terrorism, and harassed their women legally
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New monsoon spell expected in Punjab from August 5
PDMA reports 162 people dead, 571 others injured in monsoon-related incidents in the province this year
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Earthquake felt in northern Pakistan early Saturday
No reports of casualties or property damage received
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Pakistan Army inducts Z-10ME attack helicopters under COAS' supervision
Z-10ME boosts Army Aviation with advanced radar, EW systems, and precision strike capabilities: ISPR
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Police disperse sit-in of govt employees
K-P government had announced a 15 per cent disparity allowance based on the 2017 initial basic pay
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Gold soars to Rs359,000 per tola amid international spike
Gold prices surged in both global and local markets, with per tola rate in Pakistan climbing by Rs6,100
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Senate panel gives NHA deadline on N-55 project
Body chairman demands audit of bidding process, financial claims
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Exports rise to $31.75b despite global headwinds
Textiles, non-traditional sectors drive growth; minister issues steps to sustain momentum
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Gas, sugar and footwear drive annual SPI higher
Short-term inflation rises 1.98% YoY despite drop in prices of tomatoes, chicken, wheat
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Tariff deal with US to boost exports: Finance ministry
The ministry expressed hope about further positive engagements and close cooperation with the US
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Auto parts makers urge govt to adopt Thailand, Vietnam models
PAAPAM decries unstable policies, used car imports, and lack of incentives
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PSX soars to record high above 141k
KSE-100 index surges 1,645 points as bulls celebrate US trade deal
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Donors offer $5b for Reko Diq
ADB, US Exim Bank among lenders offering funds for copper, gold project
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SBP pumps Rs13.3tr, raises Rs358b
Rupee continues upward trajectory to 282.72/$; gold slips locally despite global surge
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Trader e-invoice deadline extended
FBR extends deadline to Dec’25, traders seek rollback of arrest powers, tax clauses
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Govt criticised for water neglect
Sindh CM says only Rs3b of Rs78b K-IV commitment released
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PSX surges to new heights, breaks 140k barrier
US-Pakistan oil exploration deal boosts energy stocks
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Pakistan to receive first US oil shipment as Cnergyico signs import deal
West Texas crude to ship from Houston this month, expected in Karachi by mid-to-late October
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'Sugar stocks ample, prices within reach'
Food minister stresses fresh supplies will reach market soon that will stabilise prices
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CM Sindh to open 20th My Karachi exhibition today
Over 20 multinational firms and several diplomats from friendly countries have confirmed participation
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Global economies reel from Trump's tariffs punch
Pakistan hit with 19% tariff after US deal
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Pakistan to receive first US oil shipment
The deal follows months of multiple negotiations which first began in April
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US envoy visits Gaza aid distribution site
United Nations says more than 1,000 people have been killed trying to receive aid in Gaza
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Turkey hosts tripartite talks to stem migration
Major energy exporter Libya is one of the main jumping off points for migrants
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Trump moves N-subs near Russia as tensions soar
Putin signals no shift in stance despite looming US sanctions deadline
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11 new arrests over Serbian train station disaster
The public prosecutor's office in Novi Sad opened an investigation into the accident and deaths
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Top EU court rebukes Italy over Albania migrant transfers
The costly scheme has been frozen for months by legal challenges
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Trump wants Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords
Talks under way with Azerbaijan but conflict with Armenia remains a sticking point
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US limits official visits to Karachi hotels
The security alert urges people to avoid the areas and crowds
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India's rhetoric fueling instability: FO
Islamabad again offers dialogue to Delhi
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Ghislaine Maxwell moved to prison camp, Trump says no plea for pardon
Manhattan courts will hear arguments Tuesday on unsealing grand jury material
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Spain air-drops 12 tonnes of food into famine-hit Gaza
Spain dropped 24 parachutes with 12 tonnes of food, enough for 11,000 people, said Foreign Minister Albares
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Trump moves nuclear submarines after statements by former Russian president
Trump warned Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire in 10 days or face tariffs, sparking taunts with Medvedev
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UN says over 1,300 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza since May
Gaza civil defence says 11 killed by Israeli fire, including 2 near aid site, amid strikes on Friday
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US, India begin trade talks after 25% tariff by Trump
Nearly $40b worth of exports from India could be impacted
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Qin takes 'miracle' second breaststroke gold
The Chinese world record holder surged to the wall in 2 min and 07.41 sec
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Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak: reports
The 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool since the end of last season
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Ireland unveil T20I squad for Pakistan series
They are targeting the Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier
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Naveena Steel Jnr Padel C'ship begins
86 participants from all over Pakistan are competing
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McLaren's Norris leads Hungarian practice
The Briton lapped the Hungaroring with a best time of one minute 16.052 seconds ahead of Piastri
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India fight back in England finale
Siraj and Krishna both took three wickets on Day 2 of fifth Test before rain delay
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New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets
The Kiwi captain Santner took four wickets to wrap up the win on the third day of the first Test
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PCB rejects Legends League boycott
The Governing Board held an emergency meeting regarding the future participation
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Nawaz leads Pak to win against WI
He claims three wickets to ensure 14-run triumph in the first T20I
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Liverpool’s 2025-26 kits celebrate tradition with new touches
Liverpool’s 2025-26 kits, marking their third partnership with Adidas, feature a tribute to Jota and classic designs
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Max Verstappen confirms he’s racing with Red Bull in 2026
Verstappen’s confirmation ends speculation about his future with Red Bull amid ongoing contract talks
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Yu Zidi, 12, becomes youngest-ever medallist at World Aquatics Championships
China’s Zidi won bronze in relay swimming, setting a historic milestone for young swimmers
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Tottenham to sign João Palhinha from Bayern Munich on loan
Portuguese midfielder featured 25 times for Bayern last season, with Spurs covering wages and €30m buy option
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PCB unveils schedule for Pakistan's tri-series with Afghanistan and UAE
Pakistan's T20I tri-series with Afghanistan and UAE begins on August 29 in Sharjah, leading into the Asia Cup
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Pakistan defeat West Indies in opening T20I in Lauderhill
Saim Ayub was named player of the match for scoring 57 and taking 2/20