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French man sentenced to 8 years in Iran prison for spying
Briere has been held in Iran since May 2020 when he was arrested after flying a helicam in the desert
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Govt in violation of debt reduction law, cabinet told
Finance ministry says debt burden is Rs11.8tr higher than legally allowed limit
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Slum dwellers across Sindh to get property rights
Bilawal gives away lease certificates to 150 residents of Katchi Abadi in Larkana
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Army chief thanks star footballer for promoting sports in Pakistan
Developing football infrastructure is a welcome step, Gen Qamar says in meeting with Michael Owen
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FBR freezes, later restores PIA accounts
Move reversed after airline CEO meets tax body head; national carrier tax defaulter of Rs26b
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Israel says it hopes for ties with Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, but no deals imminent
Israeli FM says Tel Aviv is looking to ‘expand the Abraham Accords to additional countries’
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PDM firm on staging march on Pakistan Day
Fazl tells all parties to devote all their energies for success of initiative
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Taliban detain dozens trying to ‘illegally’ leave Afghanistan by air
Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says a group attempted to leave on a flight from the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif
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Govt facilitating construction of housing units: PM
Imran admits that the price hike has hit the salaried class hard
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US F-35 crashes on aircraft carrier in South China Sea
Seven US sailors were injured when stealth combat aircraft was attempting to land on USS Carl Vinson
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LHC declares Ravi riverfront project ‘unconstitutional’
Justice Karim directs RUDA to return loans to Punjab govt in two months
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TI report dents PTI’s ‘anti-graft’ narrative
Country slips 16 places on global watchdog’s corruption index, lands on 140th spot
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Biologists working on bacteria to treat industrial waste
Biologists working on bacteria to treat industrial waste
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WASA MD draws flak over inappropriate social media comments
Officer alleged that MPA of MQM-P was threatening him
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Wahab announces 22 roads
City administrator hears problems of UC-19 residents
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Love for Latif transcends borders
Book explores the contemporary presence of epic love legends, such as Sohni-Mehar and Sassui-Punhu
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SHC chides DHA, CBC over water tax issue
Directs institutions to explain why people should buy water if they pay tax for it
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Quacks in trouble
Non-compliant clinics and clinics of uncertified doctors sealed
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PPP announces more protests
Party to stage sit-in against Centre’s policies at Karachi Press Club on Jan 30
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UK PM Johnson ‘had a birthday party’ during lockdown
Up to 30 people attended the event allegedly organised by his wife, reports ITV News
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Treasury, opposition engage in verbal slugfest in Senate
Rashid says there will be no compromise on sovereignty of country
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SC orders govt to stop donning ‘competent authority’ cloak
Eight-page judgment authored by Justice Isa directs disclosing designation and name of person instead
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NATO sends reinforcements to eastern Europe as Russia accuses West of hysteria
The move was a further sign that the West is bracing for Russia to attack its neighbour
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Istanbul airport shuts as snow blankets southeast Europe
Rare snowstorm blankets swathes of the eastern Mediterranean region causing blackouts and traffic havoc
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Lebanon's Hariri steps away from politics, upending election landscape
Hariri, three times prime minister, also calls on his party not to run any candidates in May's vote
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Bilawal lambasts PM for anti-farmer policies
Alleges PTI's govt broke country's agricultural backbone
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Ready for negotiations with TTP but no compromise on security: Rashid
Interior minister says Indian spy agency RAW using local criminals to carry out terror attacks in Pakistan
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'You made us proud': PM felicitates cricketers as Pakistan dominate ICC awards
Congratulations to our cricket stars. You have made us proud, says Premier Imran
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Pakistan values relations with Morocco: COAS
Moroccan ambassador lauds Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, says ISPR
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Govt urges CJs to live broadcast Sharifs corruption trials
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry requests judges to hear Sharifs’ cases on a daily basis
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Journalist shot dead outside Lahore Press Club
Hasnain Shah was a crime reporter in a private TV channel and also a member of LPC
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Communist Party expels 3 senior Chinese officials for corruption
All three men are suspected of accepting bribes and ‘illegally receiving assets of massive value’
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AGP warns Shehbaz of contempt proceedings
Asks PML-N president to provide Nawaz's medical reports within 10 days
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PM Imran's accountability czar Shahzad Akbar bows out
Akbar says will remain associated with PTI, hopes the anti-corruption drive will continue
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Abu Dhabi crown prince calls PM Imran, condemns Lahore blast
Imran vows to root out terrorism in all forms
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UAE intercepts Houthi attack, Saudi Arabia reports two injured by fallen missile
UAE says remnants of the intercepted missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi
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UK's Johnson orders inquiry over anti-Muslim discrimination in party
Johnson met Ghani to discuss the 'extremely serious' claims in July 2020
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Police recover vehicle of missing Saudi-returned family
Five-member family went missing a day before their returning flight to Saudi Arabia
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PMSA rescues eight fishermen, tows boat
Crew receives first-aid, food at Ormara base
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1,405 accused persons convicted so far: NAB chief
NAB chairman vows not to spare those who devoured billions of rupees of Pakistanis
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FPSC directed to disclose details of 'low-merit candidates'
PIC says access to information would reduce corruption, nepotism and misuse of authority
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Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across Pakistan
Positivity rate surges to 13% as 7,586 new cases emerge
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Six killed in van accident near Kahna
Van falls into ditch after hitting tractor-trolley loaded with bricks
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1,988 Covid-19 cases reported in Punjab
Pandemic claims five more lives
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Govt schools turned into guest houses
Several institutions in Lodhran not made functional despite substantial expenses
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From Lyallpur to Faisalabad: the city of eight bazaars
City was named after Sir James Lyall, the then Lt Governor of Punjab
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Police arrest suspected 'killer' of AJK leopard
Officials say they have also recovered 12-bore shotgun that the suspect used to ‘kill’ the wildcat
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'PM can’t arbitrarily decide who is criminal'
Opposition and analysts took exception, saying Premier Imran duty-bound to deal with the opposition leader
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Islamabad, Moscow in talks for maiden Putin visit
Pakistan wants Russian president to inaugurate groundbreaking of gas pipeline project
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Delivery race among Indian grocery startups brings road safety risks
Competition is already intense in India's $600-billion grocery retailing industry
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Sun of justice will rise, says Imran
PTI founder meets lawyer; sisters not allowed access
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Govt mulls military courts appeal law
A bill likely to be introduced to give right of appeal to May 9 convicts, sources reveal
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JCP to finalise criteria for HC judges, CBs
Mandokhail-led committees summoned after long delay
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Rain washes away govt's claims of preparedness
Despite warnings from weather dept. provincial, local govt authorities fail to clean drains
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CM puts institutions on high alert
Announces public holiday; meeting notes traffic severely disrupted; citizens advised to stay indoors
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Public transport vanishes
Working women face traumatic journey home
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Orthopaedic treatment stalled at govt hospitals
With limited healthcare funding, hospitals expect patients to arrange bone repair rods and plates from suppliers
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MQM slams govt over infrastructure failure
Says not rains, Sindh govt, lame LG system responsible for urban flooding
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Moonson rains lash southern Sindh
Downpour inundates many areas in Hyderabad
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PSX breaks 150k barrier in intra-day trading, hits another record
Fitch, Moody’s upbeat economic outlook, circular debt reforms propel KSE-100 index higher by 1,574 points
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Pharma giants compete to release the first weight-loss pill
Weight-loss drug sales may top $150B by early 2030s, driven by rising demand for Zepbound and Wegovy drugs
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Gold prices decline in local market as global rates fall
10 grams of gold dropped by Rs943
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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Miftah urges reforms to benefit people
Says current system hinders progress, public welfare
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Govt makes trade breakthrough with Iran
Tehran to import Pakistani rice, mangoes, meat and maize; move towards agricultural cooperation, FTA framework
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Mismanagement of economy criticised
Conference discusses policy impact of research for growth in developing states
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PRA posts 46% surge in July tax collection
PRA plays a central role in providing resources for public development projects, infrastructure, social services
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Gold prices surge despite rupee stability
Rates rise by Rs1,500 per tola as global market jumps; silver stays unchanged
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PSX at peak on Fitch bank outlook
Strong earnings, stable rupee drive index up by 1,705 points to above 148k
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Pakistan, GGGI explore carbon market cooperation
Focus on climate resilience, agriculture, and sustainable financing
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Consortium fears delay in N-55 project
Says dilly-dallying will pose risk to concessionary financing, make project unviable
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SBP governor stresses need for stronger capital markets
Low domestic savings, weak corporate debt and equity markets seen as hurdles to growth
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IMF seeks changes to SBP Act
Lender pushes for removing finance secretary from board, filling vacant posts
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PSX hits record high on Fitch's positive outlook on banks
Stronger corporate earnings, rupee stability also fuel investor interest as index rises past 148,000
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At least 13 dead after torrential rains hit northern China
Monday's downpour was first of three forecast for next few days
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US has revoked 6,000 student visas under Rubio: State Dept
The Trump administration has also more broadly sought mass deportations of people in the United States illegally
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Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan
Trump wants group confronted and destroyed
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Nepal eliminates rubella, says WHO
Rubella is a highly contagious viral infection transmitted through coughs and sneezes
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Thaw in ties between India, China
FMs discuss border peace, trade to boost cooperation
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Myanmar junta sets Dec 28 poll date
Analysts say the election will likely see junta chief Min Aung Hlaing maintain his power over any new government
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Germany urges Pakistan to allow back over 200 expelled Afghans
Last week two German rights groups launched legal proceedings against two German ministers
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Trump targets mail-in ballots
Says he will lead movement ahead of 2026 US elections
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Democrats return after fleeing Texas
Lawmakers left state to stymie redistricting push
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Trump pledges security for Ukraine
US president strikes friendlier tone with Zelensky, EU leaders
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6,000 student visas revoked under Marco Rubio, US State Dept confirms
The Trump administration has also more broadly sought mass deportations of people in the United States illegally.
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Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal following renewed diplomatic push
Israel’s offensive has killed over 62,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, Gaza health ministry figures show
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$25m pink diamond recovered as Dubai police nab thieves within hours
Dubai police arrested three Asians within eight hours using specialized teams and advanced AI technologies
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Senior Iranian official warns war with Israel could break out anytime
Iran adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi says no ceasefire exists, only a war phase that could collapse at any moment
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Thousands evacuate homes as fears of Israeli ground offensive grow in Gaza
Gaza Tribunal urges urgent armed international action to stop Israel’s “most lethal phase of genocide” in Gaza
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Sports news rail of the day
Itauma floors Whyte in under two minutes; Murphy stakes UFC title claim; Barca, Australia, and All Blacks secure wins
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Santos sack coach Xavier
The 61-year-old was dismissed after humiliating 6-0 home defeat to Vasco
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Man United can beat anybody: Amorim
Manchester United boss praises his side for not being ‘boring’ in the defeat to Arsenal
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Pakistan's Ashab Irfan advances to Johns Creek Open final
Top-seed Asim suffered a surprise defeat against Malaysia's Nathan Chua
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Rising Stars White triumphs in Independence Day hockey match
The event carried special charm as it featured diplomats, young players, and female athletes on the same field
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Swiatek swamps Rybakina, to face Paolini in Cincinnati final
World number three recovers from early break to win 7-5, 6-3
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Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane
From Olympic glory to social media stardom, the 29-year-old is carrying the sport into mainstream spotlight
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PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start
Vitinha’s 67th minute deflected shot seals 1-0 win against Nantes
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Atletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga opener
Alvarez strikes but Espanyol hit back late for 2-1 victory
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
The Reds survived a late scare against Bournemouth
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Barcelona open Liga title defence
They stroll past nine-man Mallorca in a 3-0 win
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Bournemouth's Semenyo
FIFA President Infantino condemns the racist abused directed at the Ghanaian player
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Warholm in confident swagger towards Tokyo worlds
The Norwegian stormed the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in an astonishing 46.28 seconds
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Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner
The two will clash in Cincinnati ATP final