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Flour supply ban echoes in K-P Assembly
Finance Minister Taimur Jhagra said that the ‘imported’ government was threatening a ban on the supply of flour
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Anti-typhoid vaccination launched in Quetta
'In the first phase, 856,000 children aged nine to fifteen years will be vaccinated against typhoid'
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K-P cabinet approves climate change policy
CM orders report on power generation from solid waste
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App launched for survey of damaged houses
The survey of flood affected houses will be started from September 15
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Profit-hungry traders
Livestock of flood affected farmers was the only source of their livelihood
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Crises in Caucasus
The volatile region in the Russian periphery seems to be edging towards a full-fledged military altercation
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Wheat support price
The Sindh government has set the wheat support price at Rs4,000 per 40kg bag
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Quality of democracy in Pakistan
A country may have an elected political system but it may lack democratic institutionalisation
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The nation should rise to face the catastrophe
Imran Khan’s constant use of addressing the military leadership by the synonym ‘neutrals’ is not appropriate
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Monsters who rule us
Some monsters sitting in the government use the tragedy for photo op opportunities
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Ashraf gets relief in six more RPP cases
Court sends references back to NAB, saying they don’t fall in its domain after accountability law tweaks
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Junaid Safdar denies report of arrest
Statement comes after a viral video showing him being taken in a police van in London
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PM Shehbaz, Imran engage in verbal slugfest on social media
Premier says govt has no time to respond to PTI chief’s ‘accusations and misunderstandings’
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Three soldiers martyred as Pakistan asks Afghanistan to rein in terrorists
ISPR says terrorists from inside Afghanistan opened fire on Pakistani troops in K-P’s Kurram district
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Anti-Taliban leader among 5 killed in Swat
Seven personnel of a cellular company abducted in Matta area
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Proposal of army chief's extension is subject to snap polls: Imran
PTI chief says he will give final call to the nation no later than September
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Memon calls for banning PTI’s social media wing for ‘jeopardising’ flood aid
Sindh minster appeals SC, interior ministry to take notice of the ‘disgusting campaign’ immediately
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‘Politics during floods’: PM warns politicians of public reaction
Shehbaz urges ministers to put more focus on helping flood-stricken people besides carrying out their official duties
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Putin seeks to calm Azerbaijan and Armenia after 49 killed in clashes
Russia, US and France call for restraint after deadly fighting since Armenia and Azerbaijan waged six-week war in 2020
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Man arrested for performing Umrah on behalf of Queen
Security forces ‘arrested a resident of Yemeni nationality for violating the regulations and instructions for Umrah’
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IHC gives Islamabad IG one day to recover missing person
Justice Minallah asks intelligence agencies to make combined effort for recovery; warns of action against failure
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A legacy overlooked: the forgotten South Asian soldiers of WWI & WWII
WWII is one of the defining episodes of the modern age but its retelling often overlooks its non-Western participants
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Badin residents asked to evacuate as floodwater level rises
Floodwater has submerged hundreds of villages in union councils of Malkani, Samansarkar, Pir Bodlu and Pangrio
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Taliban condemn 'biased' UN report, say Afghans 'living peacefully'
Spokesperson says the UN should respect all, not take stance equal to 'certain countries'
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SC moved to prohibit defamation of state institutions, officials
Petitioners argue that the freedom of expression according to Article 19 is 'limited'
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Remittance inflow increases by 8%, SBP reports
Inflows during August mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia, UAE, the UK and US
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Pakistan polo team qualifies for world championship
After two wins against India, Pak to play from zone E in championship
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Punjab plans judicial probe into May 25 violence
CM Elahi requested to write to home ministry for probe
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Bail plea rejected in Bentley car case
The Lahore High Court rejected an application filed for protective bail cancellation of an accused involved
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Gwadar-Ratodero Motorway section reopened for traffic
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had directed the restoration of all road networks across the country
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Dadu saved from flooding at a great cost
Fresh spell of rains pummel lower Sindh; CM Shah takes boat ride to ancestral home
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Course launched for Crime Scene Unit officials
Training will focus on sample collection, labelling, and transportation to forensic lab
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Ageing infrastructure blamed for urban flooding
Experts, traders say Karachi’s urban formation trains behind Mohenjo Daro
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Flour price may hit Rs200/kg
Growers' lobby says province likely to harvest only 1m tonnes of wheat against usual output of 4.5m tonnes
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EOC highlights shortcomings of polio drive
Need for improving micro-plans quality for next campaign stressed
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Two years on, safe city cameras still inoperative
The company contracted for maintenance of the system has reneged on performance
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Punjab PA slams ‘gags’ on Imran
Speaker suggests three-month limit for replies to legislators' queries
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Missing schoolgirls recovered
Said they skipped school out of fear of corporal punishment for not completing homework
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Govt to expand health card scope
CM approves surgical treatment through CyberKnife technology
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Police claim to have busted gangs of bandits
Recovered looted valuables worth over Rs6.9 million
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Layyah’s riverine belt ravaged by flood
Extensive damage caused to standing crops, cattle
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Woman burns sister-in-law to death
The victim succumbed to her burn injuries after 10-day hospitalisation
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Long-running feud claims two more lives
Many people from both sides killed over this rivalry over the years
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Mayor lists Peshawar’s beautification as a priority
Zubair wants the ‘city of gardens’ to smell like flowers
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Nowshera looks to pick up the pieces
Damaged infrastructure and fast-spreading diseases require urgent attention
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Levies man arrested for sexual assault
Police conducting raids to arrest remaining two culprits
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K-P CM accuses PDM of political stunts
Says federal govt politicking on flood relief
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UN says three Afghan female staff temporarily detained by Taliban
Taliban spokesperson rejects allegations saying officials ‘wanted to know about a gathering of women’
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Nepra jacks up power tariff by Rs4.34 per unit
Hike will be charged on the basis of units billed in July
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New bus service
Sindh government has finally announced the launch of the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
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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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Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay Rs5.41b in damages over 2010 crash
District and sessions court rejects airline appeals, fines carrier for delaying compensation
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Gunmen kill five policemen in KP ambush
Attack in Karak district targets police vehicle in sensitive oil and gas region
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All set for auction of PIA's 75% shares today
Sealed bids to be opened publicly in the presence of media
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Pakistan, Libya clinch multi-billion dollar arms deal
The officials, all involved in defence matters, declined to be identified due to sensitivity surrounding the agreement
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Govt, allies push back at Opposition alliance charter
Coalition sets terms for talks, says dialogue possible only without preconditions
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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









































































































