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Govt urged to revamp PARC
Agri sector officials say performance of research departments is deteriorating
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‘Varsities being purged of political interference’
Sarwar says VCs must discourage nepotism, corruption in appointments
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Buzdar okays roads rehabilitation plan
Announces 10 mega sanitation projects for South Punjab
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Fawad says media authority won’t be set up without stakeholders’ input
Minister assures CPNE delegation no step that curbs media freedom will be taken
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Forestation, curbs on pollutants bear fruit
Govt cite Covid restrictions for improved environment
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PU vaccination centre inaugurated
Commissioner says 42 vaccination centres established in the city.
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Iran presidential candidates trade barbs in TV debate
Candidates accuse each other of treason or of lacking education
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Cow vigilantes kill Muslim man, injure four others in India
According to Indian media, the incident took place in a small village of UP’s Mathura district
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A decade of judicial politics
Ever since it was restored in 2009, the superior judiciary has been a main player in national politics
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Where art thou sporting stars of Pakistan?
Baggio and Michael Jordan have recently been given on-screen biography treatment. What about our own local heroes?
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The seeds of rot
In ‘Political Economy of Bad Governance’, Jamil Nasir touches upon issues of power grabbing, corruption and education
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21st century leadership is no walk in the park
Reviewing changes in organisational practices highlights how approaches to leadership are evolving
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Why 5G is still out of Pakistan’s grasp
Lack of 4G penetration and production of outdated cellphones are issues holding back a next-gen technology roll out
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Liberties at risk
One of the most insidious effects of Covid-19 has been its worsening of pre-existing contempt for human rights
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Bomb-sniffing rat retires after award-winning Cambodian career
Magawa, originally from Tanzania, helped clear mines from 225,000 square metres of land in his five-year career
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Govt sets up first passport office in Miranshah
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid says special funds have been allocated to uplift the erstwhile FATA
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Pakistan receives US emergency supplies for Covid fight
US govt allocated more than $40 million to Pakistan for Covid-19 response assistance
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India to Twitter: Comply with IT rules or face 'unintended consequences'
Technology ministry says social media company has been given one last chance to comply with rules
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Around 100 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in recent years
Attackers struck during night, killing residents of village of Solhan in Yagha province bordering Niger
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Xi calls for unprecedented efforts to improve global environmental governance
Chinese president made the remarks in a congratulatory letter to the environment day events held in Islamabad
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Germany colonial-era genocide reparations offer not enough – Namibia vice president
"No amount of money in any currency can truly compensate the life of a human being"
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Canada’s Trudeau blasts Catholic Church for ignoring role in indigenous schools
"We expect the Church to step up and take responsibility for its role in this"
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Australia's Victoria state reports five new Covid-19 cases, Delta cluster grows
Saturday's count was up from four new locally acquired cases on Friday
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Microsoft wins US antitrust approval for $16bn purchase of Nuance
Microsoft has won US antitrust approval for its deal to buy artificial intelligence and speech technology company
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1.45km tunnel planned on Buner Expressway
The most feasible route is from Ambela to Shehbaz Garhi
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Panel named to convert Governor House into varsity
Committee will present feasibility report, says provincial law minister
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Balochistan bifurcates health department
Parliamentary secretary says move aimed at improving service delivery
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Dirty oxygen cylinders spread black fungus
KTH doctors ask hospital board to ensure cleanliness before refilling
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Inter-provincial wheat smuggling bid foiled
800 bags of wheat were being transferred to K-P from Punjab
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Virgin Galactic to fly researcher to space for conducting experiments
In March this year, Virgin Galactic completed its first manned space flight from its new homeport in New Mexico
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Man fatally beaten up by girlfriend’s family dies at hospital
Five booked for beating youth black and blue
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Opposition protests ‘illegal bill’ passage
PML-N claims PTI passed 40% bills without adopting due process
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Rich states haven't done enough for environment: PM Imran
Under PM Imran, Pakistan has undertaken a number of restoration projects, including a 10 billion tree-planting drive
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Rs4,000 cut on annual vehicles token taxes okayed
CM also gives go-ahead to revision in registration fees for motorcycles
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Facebook suspends Trump until 2023, shifts rules for world leaders
Facebook had suspended Trump's account the day after the deadly Capitol Hill riot, determining he had incited violence
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Meter reader behind bars after nabbing cop
Five FIRs registered linking LESCO employee to rioting by banned party
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Four of a family perish in accident
Bus driver on the run after the deadly crash
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US intel report unable to explain mysterious UFOs sightings
The report determined that 120 incidents over the past 20 years had nothing to do with unknown or secret US military
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Ladi gang unscathed in operation
Ringleader, other accomplices still at large as LEAs fail to make headway
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SHC restricts tenders for fish farming in Manchar Lake
Petitioners contend toxic water cannot support life, seeds procurement excuse to squander funds
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Federal budget to be tabled in NA on June 11
Speaker Qaiser confident Rs8,000b budget will sail through lower house
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‘KPT needs to understand its responsibility’
SEPA conducts seawater cleanliness drive and takes jibe at port authorities
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Covid positivity rates fall to pre-third wave level
So far, at least 8.5 million doses of Covid vaccines had been administered
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Govt likely to unveil EVM prototype on Aug 14
Sci-tech minister says ministry working day and night to deliver within the given timeframe
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Nehr-e-Khayyam stews in filth as plan to overhaul hits snags
NGO, govt shift blame with former saying sewage diversion awaited
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Will Doppler be operational before monsoon season?
Radar has been installed, but its functionality before rains not confirmed
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Cabinet approves pension reforms to ‘save billions’
Meeting told that changes can save up to Rs895 billion
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Chaos in PA over city’s water woes
House passes evacuee trust properties law amid PTI, MQM-P protest
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Rupee strengthens against dollar
Closes at Rs154.62 against US dollar in inter bank market
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Pharma firm envisages Rs2.8b IPO at PSX
Citi Pharma plans to offer 35% stake to institutional, ordinary investors at Pakistan stock market
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Punjab mandates septic tanks for all housing societies
Septic tanks can remove up to 70% of solid waste, cuts water pollution by 40%
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PM Shehbaz, Qatar Emir back regional unity
PM urges immediate end to Israeli aggression in Middle East
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Diesel price jacked up by Rs2.78
Govt keeps petrol rate unchanged at Rs264.61 per liter
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NA panel for satellite checks on forest cover
AJK Forest Department reported a 10 per cent rise in forest cover
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WHO officials abducted as polio cases multiply
Three aid workers kidnapped in Tank as K-P confirms two new infections
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Efforts underway to divide PTI: Gandapur
K-P CM says powers that be blocking leaders' meetings with Imran Khan
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India bars Sikhs from Guru's anniversary
Pakistan once again extends an invitation to Indian pilgrims
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ATC rejects pre-arrest bail for three PTI MNAs
Petitioners fail to appear in court during hearing
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Deluge ebbs but ordeal surges
Drilling suspended after Qadirpur gas field inundated
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Gift case: defence grills star witness
Trial court proceedings enter crucial phase; next hearing scheduled for September 17
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Doha summit urges rethink on Israel ties
Arab-Muslim leaders adopt harder line on Israel Joint statement calls for legal action against Tel Aviv
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Top court questions super tax on PFs
Justice Rizvi warned repeated super tax deductions could erode retirement benefits
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Shehbaz calls for Islamic task force on Israel
He called for an urgent, permanent ceasefire in Gaza
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IHC turmoil deepens after inquiry panel reshuffle
CJ Dogar replaces judge probing complaint against him
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President vows stronger security for Chinese
Zardari visits Shanghai Electric, Memorial of the First National Congress in Shanghai
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Gold hits record highs in global, local markets
Rate for 10 grams also jumps by Rs4,030
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Pakistan, UAE deepen cooperation
Officials discuss digital payments, agree to continue collaborating at technical level
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Stocks surge as SBP leaves rate on hold
KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking
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Russia revives barter trade to dodge sanctions
Companies swap wheat for cars, flax seeds for building materials
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Jakarta invites traders to forge joint ventures
Envoy cites potential for collaboration in mining, agriculture, pharma and other areas
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Pak-Iran trade reaches $3b, on way towards $10b target
Two countries aim to promote barter trade, sign FTA and activate border markets
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Gold holds steady ahead of Federal Reserve decision
Price of gold per tola stood firm at Rs386,300
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Industry decries SBP's 'incomprehensible' move
Business leaders warn high interest stifling growth; calls grow for single-digit rate as inflation falls
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Oil rises after attacks on Russian refineries
Ukraine launched a large attack with at least 361 drones targeting Russia overnight
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SBP holds policy rate amid floods
MPC keeps rate unchanged at 11%; warns of food inflation, external pressure
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Govt fails to publish governance, corruption diagnostic report
IMF set around 50 conditions under $7 billion bailout package
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Petrol stays put while diesel creeps up Rs2.78
The revised prices come into effect immediately from September 16
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%
Cites economic disruption due to recent floods as main cause; projects GDP growth near the lower end of 3.25 to 4.25%
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PSX surges in anticipation of no change in policy rate
KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking
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Gold prices hold steady in global, local markets
In international bullion rate holds firm at $3,643 per ounce
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Israel starts ground operation, says Gaza is burning
Israel orders hundreds of thousands to flee
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Australia pushes minimal checks for teen social media ban
Government moves to block social media for under-16 from December
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Russia warns Europe against asset seizure move
Moscow says it will take tit-for-tat action
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Iran asked to end uranium enrichment
E3 in process of reimposing sanctions
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US strikes another alleged Venezuelan drug boat
The strike resulted in 3 male terrorists killed in action: Trump
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok
Bessent says Trump, Xi to hold a call on Friday
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Netanyahu vows to eradicate Hamas
Rubio describes group as 'savage terrorists'
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Nepali protesters proud at change
Nepal's parliament burned down by anti-corruption protesters
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US, Britain set to unveil $10b in deals during Trump visit: officials
US, UK to seal trade deal with 3 pillars: tech partnership, civil nuclear cooperation, and defense advances
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DNA links Tyler Robinson to murder of Charlie Kirk, says FBI
Tyler Robinson arrested after 33-hour manhunt; to be charged in Kirk’s murder by rooftop sniper shot to neck
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Erika Kirk trolled after telling daughter daddy’s on a “work trip with Jesus” for blueberries
Erika Kirk’s first remarks after Charlie’s assassination sparked memes about blueberries and Jesus.
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US warns allies’ recognition of Palestine boosts Hamas confidence
Rubio says US supports Qatar’s Gaza mediation after Israeli strike on Gulf state targeting Hamas
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Turkey’s political crisis deepens with possible court ouster of opposition leader
Hundreds of members of opposition already been in jail awaiting trial
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Tom Brady returns in fanatics flag football classic during riyadh season with nfl stars and legends
Tom Brady ends retirement for fanatics flag football classic in Riyadh Season, joining NFL stars.
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Lyles back on the track as Kerr eyes second world 1,500m title
Katie Moon will be gunning for third gold in women's pole vault
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PSG fear impact of injuries as they put Champions League title on the line
They host Atalanta on Wednesday for their first game in Europe
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Revamped Bayern face early test as Chelsea come to town
Kane voices concern over ‘thin’ squad
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Sheffield Utd appoint Wilder for third managerial spell
He has signed a contract until 2027
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Ex-France defender Umtiti calls time on club career
He becomes the fifth World Cup winner in Russia to retire
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Heartbreak will help Arsenal's Champions League charge: Arteta
Coach says last season semi-final loss has made team wiser
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'Stoked' Beamish stuns tearful El Bakkali for world steeplechase gold
The 17-year-old Kenyan Edmund Serum secured bronze
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Italian ski racer dies in Chile training accident
Franzoso suffered a serious head injury
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Sensational Duplantis soars to new pole vault world record
The Swede defended his world title in style with an attempt of 6.30 metre
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PCB threatens Asia Cup pullout over handshake row
Mohsin Naqvi suspends PCB operations director Usman Wahla over delayed ICC response, launches formal inquiry
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New Zealand's Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract
He will skip the Australia T20I series but remain available for the global event
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England boss McCullum hints Brook could replace Pope as Ashes vice-captain
McCullum acknowledged Harry Brook’s growing leadership role as England finalize plans for the Ashes tour in Australia
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PCB chief suspends Usman Wahla over Asia Cup handshake controversy
The suspension follows rising tensions over the post-match gesture dispute
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Conor McGregor ends presidential campaign amid speculation over UFC White House card involvement
Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential race as speculation grows.