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Wheat, flour prices rise by up to 10-20%
Despite no imminent shortage, item goes dearer in a matter of few days
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3,000 cops to guard Chehlum procession
Department has deployed 3,000 policemen throughout the route of the main procession
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Boy kidnapped for ransom safely recovered
Police arrested three suspects and recovered possessions
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IG urges citizens to shift injured to hospitals without fear
Says people putting efforts to save a life will not be included in investigation, rather will be rewarded
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Police save 'robbers' from lynching mob
Tired of robberies, murders, citizens take matters into own hands
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Plea against ‘NAB tainted’ officials dismissed
Court dismissed the petition, remarking that the counsel for the petitioner has stopped pursuing the case
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Dams unlikely to control floods: CM
Says Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway to be completed under public private partnership
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CTD raids Lyari gang war commander’s ‘gutka factory’
Police arrest 12 people, seize raw material machinery
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Odho blames traders for street crime scare
Police chief claims crime rate in Karachi lower than many US, Indian cities
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PPP set to contest NA by-polls, local govt elections
Party announces disciplinary action against dissidents contesting as independents
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DHA starts storm water drain project
Project will be helpful for the timely drainage of rainwater in the city
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MQM-P threatens to quit federal govt
Gives two-week time to Centre to come to Karachi and resolve long-standing issues
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Traffic black spots cause deadly accidents
Lack of pedestrian bridges, broken road infrastructure also contributing to rising car crashes
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Army will provide security for Chelum
Interior minister says Pakistan Army will assist civil administration in all provinces, GB and AJK
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Event marks World Patient Safety Day
Raises awareness about prevention, risk reduction, omission and commission of errors and harm to patients
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Experts paint gloomy picture of dengue in Rawalpindi
Say situation can further deteriorate if weather remains hot, humid
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Alleged bear poacher arrested
Black bear handed over to Islamabad wildlife dept for release into wild
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Policeman found dead in room
Elderly man killed over land dispute
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IHC stays outsourcing capital’s cricket grounds
MCI official says upkeep of grounds ‘difficult task’
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Moot on women’s mental healthcare concludes
International speakers presented their research via online participation
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Huddle seeks to further empower NCRC
Legal experts for full discussion on proposed NCRC amendment bill 2022
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Call for tea cultivation at commercial level
Official says Hazara’s topography most suitable for tea production
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Joint sitting of parliament put off till Oct 20
NA speaker defers joint sitting for the third time without offering any reason
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Licence saga and PIA losses
PIA has now lost more than Rs100 billion since the fake pilot licences scandal in 2020
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Afghan insurgent leader calls for new anti-Taliban 'political' front
Massoud, who heads the National Resistance Front, says it is time to bring the Taliban back to the negotiating table
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UN draws deep from emergency funds amid record humanitarian aid gap
Donors have given more than ever but needs have also soared amid floods in Pakistan and famine warnings in Somalia
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The Russian reconnect
The reiteration from Moscow that it is willing to supply gas to Pakistan is a welcome development
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Climate justice and reparations overdue
Pakistanis are paying the cost for climate change despite little to no share in its responsibility
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The empathy bridge
The current challenges seem existential and threaten to undo the progress made by Pakistan in the past decades
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Floods and aftermath
Floods 2010 were historic in nature until then and now floods 2022 have broken all previous records
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Iraq: a story of perpetual dark silhouettes
Ever since the US invasion in 2003, Iraqi politics has evolved in a disfigured and illusory way
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Abortion gives Democrats a shot at flipping a Senate seat in Wisconsin
Opinion surveys show the issue of abortion is rising in importance for Democratic voters
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SCO Summit: PM concludes Samarkand trip on ‘satisfactory note’
There is now a renewed awareness about the potent threat of climate change, says Premier Shehbaz
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At least one killed, 13 injured in Quetta grenade blast
Target of the blast was a patrolling vehicle in the Sabzal Road area, says police official
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PM Shehbaz proposes debt swap for climate action
Helping the country is a matter of justice, not just solidarity, says premier
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Xi urges Russia, other countries to work at preventing 'colour revolutions'
Speaking at SCO summit, Chinese president invites member countries to sign up to China's Global Security Initiative
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Quetta-Taftan railway track to be restored by Sept 30
Pakistan Railways suffered heavy financial loss in Balochistan due to devastating floods, says Saad Rafique
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Govt approves countrywide army deployment for Chehlum security
Interior minister says all processions and security matters will be monitored from the Central Control Room
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Shehbaz accepts invite for Moscow, Beijing visits
Transcript released by Putin’s office after meeting Shehbaz suggests Russian eagerness to deepen ties with Pakistan
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Burmese drug baron Ibrahim Koko repatriated after seven years
MoFA, Interior Ministry confirm deportation in report presented to IHC
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SC seeks record of Gill’s investigation
Lawyer tells bench case pertains to ‘custodial torture'
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Disgraced Prince Andrew, back in the spotlight but still out in the cold
He was removed from royal duties due to a scandal over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
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Sri Lanka's crisis pushes war-shattered Tamils to the brink
Country's financial crisis is the result of economic mismanagement and the pandemic
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SCO asked to make climate action plan Pak-specific
PM addresses summit meeting; warns against ignoring Afghanistan
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India's current account deficit likely jumped to a near-decade high: poll
India's current account deficit last quarter was $30.5bn, or 3.6 percent of GDP
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Food stock in 'sufficient quantity'
NFRCC informed measures being taken to provide essential items to flood victims
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Armed forces 'not so weak' to be affected by Gill's statement, says IHC
Court issues written order in Gill's bail plea; observes complaint not filed by armed forces, or their representative
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President to address joint sitting on Oct 3
NA speaker says session not being called as lawmakers busy in flood relief efforts
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ECP gives parties last chance in funding case
Proceedings to resume on Oct 3
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Flood victims forced to sleep in open
Hundreds of thousands turned homeless overnight with no shelter to their name
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Police oppose FIR against Bollywood’s Dhurandhar over PPP rally depiction
Applicant failed to verify allegations, registration of case not warranted, police tell court
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Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being denied meeting again
Police sealed Adiala Road with iron barricades at the Factory checkpoint, prompting Aleema to announce a sit-in
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Surgeons restore eyesight of 101-year-old man in rare cataract surgery success in Rawalpindi
Hospital officials described the case as one of the oldest successful cataract interventions recorded in the region
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Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis
AI cell's primary objectives include identifying crime trends, predicting potential risks in high-threat areas
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Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions
Express concerns over Shura decisions aiding India’s propaganda, pledge to serve Pakistan constructively
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Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi
Over 10,000 divorce cases among 15,198 new family cases have been filed in 44 family courts since January 1
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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
130,000 people were affected by air pollution in November alone
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Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid with Rs135b offer
The live auction in Islamabad saw Lucky Cement Consortium emerge as the second-highest bidder with an offer of Rs134b
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Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir
Field marshal says future leaders must remain alert to recognise and counter such multi-layered cognitive challenges
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Sindh govt moves to lower e-challan fines for bikers in Karachi
Provincial govt has also agreed to lower fines for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc
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5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'
FinMin, IT minister announce ECC approval of 600 MHz spectrum sale
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal










































































































