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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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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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'Uraan Pakistan aims for $1tr economy by 2035'
Planning ministry reaches agreement with China's development research center to enhance economic cooperation
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CSS 2026 exam schedule announced
Applicants qualifying MPT eligible to apply for written CSS examination
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K-P govt rejects reports of Imran seeking Gandapur’s resignation
CM will step down whenever PTI founder desires, says K-P govt, insisting no verified source confirms Imran's statement
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Minor stunt rider Fatima Noor dreams of meeting CM
14-year-old performs across Punjab with father, drawing crowds with unique riding skills
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Food inflation hits Punjab as price-control mechanisms prove ineffective
Consumers pay well above official rates as vegetable and poultry prices remain significantly high across markets
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Pakistan, Iran set $8bn annual trade target in bid to deepen bilateral ties
Ministers urge stronger cross-border ties, agree to fast-track Joint Economic Commission session
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Karachi's Malir gets new football stadium
Local government minister inaugurates two more projects, including community center
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Flash floods killed 299 across Pakistan since June 26: NDMA
Crisis affects multiple regions, joint relief ops ongoing by provincial, federal agencies
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Rawalpindi gears up for emergencies as next monsoon spell nears
All leaves cancelled for rescue personnel, 24-hour emergency control room set up for real-time weather monitoring
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The new trade colonialism
Trump’s new deals revive the 19th century unequal treaty, with profound consequences
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The Incredibly Complicated Hulk
Hulk Hogan leaves behind a complex legacy, reflecting his monumental impact & personal controversies
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From hymn books to hashtags
In Punjab, church music constitutes a space where colonial form intersects with local expression
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When family becomes fatal
Despite legal reform, the deadly tradition of honour killing continues to silence countless women across Pakistan
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The art of the simple hello
In a world where we are increasingly isolated by technology and fast-paced living, a simple greeting can bridge gaps.
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The missed diagnosis
Without reliable diagnostics, even the best treatment plans in Pakistan often start with guesswork.
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Demand grows as cement sales surge 30%
Industry supplies nearly 4m tons to domestic, export markets
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PSX breaks 141k barrier in volatile week
KSE-100 hits all-time high amid renewed US-Pakistan trade optimism
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E-invoicing system labelled 'disastrous' for SMEs
Industrial body says traders lack infrastructure for new digital system
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Azerbaijan to export 1.2 bcm of gas to Syria
Economy minister says transportation route defined through Turkish territory under coordinated arrangement
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Train derailment hits modernisation
Safety lapses and infrastructure delays continue to erode public trust
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Govt opens public feedback on Draft National Housing Policy 2025
The goal is to ensure transparency and wide engagement
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Textile industry slams EFS changes
Cautions amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme will severely impact value-added sector
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Pakistan, Romania explore direct trade route via Black Sea
Envoy proposes Constanta Port access, seeks deeper ties in trade, energy, IT
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ExxonMobil likely to come back for offshore venture
Hopes arise following Pakistan-US deal on oil, gas field development
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11,000 taxpayers sent 'nudging' notices
FBR warns businesses of penalties, account freezes; KCCI slams move
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Sugar import plan raises many eyebrows
Traders and sugar mill owners are both beneficiaries
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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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New stick insect species discovered in Queensland named Australia’s heaviest
Scientists identify Acrophylla alta in Queensland rainforest, marking it as Australia’s heaviest insect at 44 grams.
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Israeli threats persist, says Iran’s military chief Hatami
A 1% threat must be treated as 100%, warns Hatami, urging against underestimating the enemy or ignoring its threats
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Israel's Ben-Gvir says he prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Jews can visit but not pray at Al-Aqsa under a long-standing deal with Muslim authorities over the sensitive holy site
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Israel renews calls for Gaza occupation
Israeli attacks across besieged enclave kill 22 Gazans today
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Doctrine of spectacle, optics of defeat
With Operation Sindoor, Modi promised dominance. Instead, it exposed the limits his hard-power theatrics
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Trump wins his deal, Pakistan eyes the future
The tough deal may favour US, but Pakistan can still spin a win out of market access & political clout
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New push to reach plastic pollution pact
Plastic pollution is so ubiquitous that microplastics have been found on the highest mountain peak
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S Africa arrests 1,000 illegal miners
There could be more arrests because there are still illegal miners underground
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India undeterred by Trump threats
Modi govt to maintain Russian oil imports
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US envoy meets Israeli hostage families
Hostages and Missing Families Forum confirmed the meeting was underway
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Dhaka to unveil democratic overhauls
Govt says 'July Proclamation' to be presented to nation
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How PAF shot down Indian jets with J-10
World's largest air battle in decades saw 110 aircraft clash in a one-hour night fight, experts estimate
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DR Congo, Rwanda outline deal: US
A peace agreement reached in June aimed to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo
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Children in besieged Gaza dying at 'an unprecedented rate'
More than 100 people were killed, and hundreds of others were injured
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More clashes and arrests at UK immigration protests
Two groups clashed briefly at the start of the protest before police split them up
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Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s RB21 has “something fundamentally wrong” at Hungaroring
Verstappen reports a “fundamental issue” with Red Bull’s RB21 in Hungary and doubts further wins this season.
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PCB slams WCL ‘hypocrisy’, bans players from future events
PCB denounces WCL for awarding points to forfeiting team, says sport is being held hostage to political expediency
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Holder’s last-ball heroics level series as West Indies stun Pakistan
Batting first, Pakistan posted 133/9; West Indies chased target on last ball to seal dramatic two-wicket win
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Jelly Roll makes WWE debut at SummerSlam 2025 with Randy Orton in tag match against Logan Paul
Jelly Roll impressed fans with his WWE debut at SummerSlam 2025, teaming with Randy Orton in a tough loss.
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England fight back but India lead grows
The visitors look to draw the Test series 2-2
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South Africa want promising batsmen to show potential
The Proteas pin high hopes from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis
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Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham
The captain would bid farewell this summer after a decade, he is linked to move to MLS
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Piastri dominates Hungarian GP final practice
The Formula One championship leader outsped teammate Norris in 1min 14.916 sec
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Ledecky reigns over McIntosh
The 2024 Olympics gold medallist clocked championship-record 8 min 05.62 sec in 800m freestyle
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Bheda Tigers storm into KPL final
Winners outplay Dhara Dabang by 8 wkts in first semi-final
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Sevastova stuns defending champ Pegula
The world number 386 booked the Canadian Open fourth round encounter with Osaka
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Wasim Jr resumes training
He sustained a side strain injury during HBL PSL season 10
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Babar, others reach Florida for WI ODIs
First ODI between Pakistan and West Indies to be played in Trinidad and Tobago on August 8
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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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Qin takes 'miracle' second breaststroke gold
The Chinese world record holder surged to the wall in 2 min and 07.41 sec