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PDM leaders are divided, confused: Bilawal
PPP chairman says his party and ANP did not ‘express desire' to re-join the anti-govt alliance
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Mortar shell hits Afghan wedding, kills at least six
Shayeq Shoresh, a spokesman for police, blames the Taliban for firing the mortar
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Tareen group MPA ‘surrenders’ to police day after Akbar’s complaint
Police refuse to take Chohan into custody, say no action would be taken without Punjab Assembly speaker’s permission
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First blind Chinese mountaineer climbs Mount Everest
Zhang Hong completes 8,849 metre-high Himalayan feat on May 24 along with three high altitude guides
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Can't revive ties with India at cost of Kashmiris’ blood: PM
Premier Imran says growth rate of nearly 4% has baffled opposition
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Vietnam detects hybrid of Indian and UK Covid-19 variants
Vietnam is grappling with a rise in infections since late April
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Brazilians stage nationwide protests against President Bolsonaro's Covid response
Bolsonaro's popularity has plummeted during the coronavirus crisis
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No increase in electricity tariffs in future, says Tarin
Minister says taxpayers won't be burdened with more taxes; 'tax thieves will be put in jails
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UK PM Johnson marries fiancee in secret ceremony
Both newspapers said guests were invited at the last minute to the central London ceremony
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India incensed at UNGA president's Kashmir remark
Delhi calls Bozkir’s statement ‘misleading, prejudice’
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Fawad questions PDM's 'ill-timed' protest, asks whom will it benefit
Minister says call for protest being given when economy is on upward trajectory
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Nuclear flash cards: US secrets exposed on learning apps
Soldiers used the cards to familiarise themselves with positioning of live nuclear bombs
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PTDC decides to formulate National Tourism Strategy 2021-30
New strategy will prove to be a revolution for the tourism sector in the country, the PTDC MD said
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CDWP green-lights 11 projects worth Rs45b
Refers four mage projects of Rs124b to Ecnec for approval
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NCOC makes vaccination mandatory for educators
Matric, Inter exams to begin on June 23, entertainment, sports open today
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211 more cops deployed to ensure smooth traffic in ICT
Cops work in two shifts, patrol different areas to check traffic violations
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‘Cleanliness campaign to make Rawalpindi waste-free’
Rawalpindi will be made waste-free and all dirt, garbage and building waste will be removed
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Rescue-1122 conducts mock drills at Rawal Dam
Officials say dept ready to deal with flood situation during monsoon
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‘ICT to get rehabilitation centre for drug addicts’
Minister says latest facilities will be available at rehab
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‘Ecosystem degradation threatens water security’
Experts say govt has failed to protect habitats despite allocation of funds
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Tenancy law to be presented before Senate
SAPM says mediation council will resolve rent-related disputes
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18 CDA staffers fired for misconduct
15 employees handed down punishments for irregularities
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Protest against in-person exams turns violent
Police baton-charge demonstrators, fire tear gas shells
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Margalla blaze a test for civic bodies
90 per cent of three fires brought under control after two-day operation
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MWMC lifts 520 tonnes of waste
Staff of the MCMC has lifted 66 trollies full of debris
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Citizens still await computerised number plates
Pandemic and subsequent lockdowns hindered the arrival of raw materials, which delayed the production process
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Thousands of children found malnourished
District committee reviews results of nutrition screening tests
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PTI finalises candidates for AJK elections
300 applications were received for tickets of 45 seats, says information minister
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PPP is no longer a part of PDM, says Maryam
'Power talks to power... powerful do not speak with weak', says PML-N leader
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Matric, inter exams to be held from June 23: NCOC
Travellers from UAE will be required to submit PCR test reports of authorised laboratories only, says anti-Covid body
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PDM announces fresh anti-govt drive
Fazl unveils a series of public rallies from July 4 to August 14
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In a world made of cardboard
The Amazon animated series Invincible is the latest small screen subversion of the Superman trope
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The many faces of a nation
The book Nine Lives of Pakistan by Declan Walsh offers insight into a region that is often rarely what it seems to be
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Under siege and under fire
After 11 days of aggression in Palestine, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a fragile truce
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When the ball stops rolling
A long-running tussle between rival factions of PFF have led to Pakistan’s suspension by Fifa
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Colleges to reopen from May 31 across Punjab except two districts
All teachers and other staff members are directed to get coronavirus vaccine by June 5
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Ex-Israeli defence minister shows Pakistani hospital in video targeting Hamas
Naftali Bennett referred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital as Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
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Vietnam discovers new Covid variant spreads quickly by air
The health minister says new variant is a combination of the Indian and British strains
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Little food and water for Congolese fleeing volcano
Many escaped to Sake, a town 13 miles northwest of Goma that is prone to cholera outbreaks, UNICEF said
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Apple to delay launch of podcast subscription service until June
Apple Podcast subscriptions will let users pay to unlock new content and additional benefits like ad-free listening
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Australia's Victoria logs 5 Covid-19 cases amid lockdown, vaccination demand surges
Number of exposure sites visited by the infected people has expanded to more than 150, putting thousands at risk
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Amazon pressed for racial equity review after strong vote tally
An Amazon representative said the company has initiated numerous programs to assess and address racial justice
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Blinken says U.S. and India united in tackling Covid-19
Antony Blinken said on Friday Washington is determined to help India with its coronavirus crisis
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Covid-19: Understanding the virus
Among those who develop symptoms, most (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing hospital treatment.
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Dell, HP say chip shortages will hit PC supplies this year
Global shipments of PCs, the industry's collective term for laptops and desktops, grew 55.2% during the first quarter
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Hideouts of Ladi gang destroyed
Ringleader flee as security forces continue operation to track criminals
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Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targeting government agencies
Nobelium, originating from Russia, is the same actor behind the attacks on SolarWinds customers in 2020
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100% hike in agri budget promised
Claims several concrete measures taken to make sector more viable
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Covid-19: Facts and Myths
Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/mobile networks
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Cops manhandle siblings over ‘traffic rule violation
Reportedly, motorcyclist was carrying expired licence
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President Zardari assures Shanghai Electric of amicable resolution to outstanding issues
Assurance comes just days after Chinese energy firm terminated $1.77b acquisition of K-Electric
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Report exposes forced conversions through marriages
The study identifies perpetrators’ motivations and survivors’ vulnerabilities
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Head of IHC's harassment panel replaced
CJ Sarfraz Dogar has given approval, though details about decision will be released separately
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Activists demand scrapping of Shahrah-e-Bhutto
Flood-hit expressway dubbed “climate disaster” as case heads to Sindh High Court
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SC questions legality of super tax on provident funds
FBR counsel argues legislature has provided partial relief to provident funds under super tax law
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Islamabad, Rawalpindi to get high-speed rail link
Initiative aims to save fuel and time, ease traffic pressure on roads, offer affordable commute
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Victims face psychological turmoil
After the recent calamity, affectees grieve the loss of their loved ones and need mental health support
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Two new polio cases confirmed in K-P
NEOC says number of polio infections in Pakistan this year rises to 26
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Ayesha Gul appointed first female SSP in K-P
She is currently serving in Grade-18 and has recently returned to Pakistan after completing a training course abroad
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Gandapur calls Sept 27 PTI rally 'decisive for nation'
K-P CM urges party workers to show up in force at Peshawar gathering
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PM Shehbaz calls Arab unity vital to halt Israeli brutality
Premier proposes formation of 'Arab task force' to counter Israeli aggression at Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha
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Imaan Mazari files harassment complaint against IHC chief justice
Complaint seeks inquiry under Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act
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Murtaza Wahab fires back at JI for 'spreading propaganda'
Wahab claims that no permanent damage caused to Hub Canal, Shahrah-e-Bhutto
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LHC seeks police report in Rajab Butt, Salman Haider case
IO tells court Haider found guilty in inquiry
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Islamabad, Beijing to deepen defence ties, says president
Zardari lauds China's hi-tech from stealth jets to bullet trains; becomes first foreign leader to tour AVIC
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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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Walking a tightrope between China and US
If Islamabad mishandles this moment, it risks alienating one power while failing to attract meaningful commitments
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Floods to famine: how 2025 could trigger economic crisis
Emergency imports of wheat and vegetables, targeted cash transfers to vulnerable families can stabilise situation
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Fear-driven policies dent trust
Tight monetary controls, high tariffs, regressive taxes fuel capital flight, trade gaps
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Tariff policy: learning right lessons from trade reforms
Pakistan can pursue comprehensive FTAs with UK and EU to diversify exports, join global value chains
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Livelihoods and economic stability hang in balance
Declaration of agri emergency must not be temporary measure but foundation of long-term resilience, recovery plan
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High taxes don't work, reduce them
Tax-and-spend policies worsen economy than before big tax binge
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Commerce minister leads Pak-Iran trade talks
Minister will lead 22nd Session of Pakistan-Iran JEC, co-chair Pakistan-Iran Joint Business Forum
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Importing China model beyond CPEC
Hustle culture, grassroots entrepreneurial spirit transformed $18.7tr economy
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Govt seeks to utilise IPP's berth
Underutilised PQA berth for power plant will be used for clinker exports
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Pakistan showcases IT capabilities at expo
Tech firms aim to forge strategic partnerships, highlight role in digital economy
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PSX ends week flat after record highs
Index cools down following 10,000-point rally; slips on profit-taking, flood worries
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UK, US set to seal nuclear energy deal during Trump’s state visit
Britain's government launched a major push to expand nuclear power in recent months
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Qatar PM urges action against Israel's crimes
Israel carried out an unprecedented air strike on Hamas leaders in Doha
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Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating, says Utah governor
Investigators have yet to piece together why Robinson allegedly scaled a rooftop at Utah Valley University
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At least 15 killed in Mexico road accident
Two days later, a truck transporting nearly 50,000 liters of gas overturned
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19 killed in Nigeria wedding bus crash
Some 9,570 accidents recorded last year which caused 5,421 deaths
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Polish president critical of Germany to visit Berlin
Nawrocki repeatedly accusing Germany of treating Poland as a 'minor partner'
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Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone 'threat'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Kremlin of 'testing' Romania
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New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid
Tit-for-tat US-China tariffs reached triple digits on both sides at one point this year, snarling supply chains
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Ukraine drones target Russian refinery
At least 361 drones shot down by Russian air defence systems
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Nepal PM vows to meet protesters demands
Sushila tasked with restoring order, ending corruption
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US and China open Madrid talks on trade rifts, TikTok and Russian oil
Experts see little chance of breakthrough at Madrid talks; TikTok divestment deadline likely extended again
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Nepal unrest death toll rises to 72 after violent protests
Bodies are being discovered in malls, houses and buildings set ablaze or attacked during Nepal unrest
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Trump takes lead voice after Charlie Kirk shooting
Trump honored Kirk with half-staff flags Medal of Freedom pledge and Air Force Two casket return
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Israel hostages forum says Netanyahu stands in way of ending Gaza war
Israeli PM asserts eliminating Hamas chiefs in Qatar would clear key hurdle to ending Gaza war
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Israel’s war puts international law on trial
IDF’s campaign to eliminate Hamas has morphed into a war without borders & any end in sight
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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.
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Schroeder seals Euro basketball title for world champions Germany
He scored six unanswered points to give Germany victory in Riga
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Timeless Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna
Veteran star said ‘game by game we will gain more confidence’
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First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon
Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu claims win by 0.03secs
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Pak U14 basketball squad shortlisted for Samaranch Cup in China
Players will now attend a national training camp after which final squad will be announced
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PCB threatens Asia Cup pullout over referee handshake row
The board accuses referee Pycroft of neglecting duties as India-Pakistan handshake row sparks major tournament dispute
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India dominates Pakistan as Asia Cup clash sparks meme storm
The cricket match set off a flood of viral humour online
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Ricky Hatton remembered as tributes honor late British boxing champion at 46
Ricky Hatton, world champion in two weight classes, has died at 46 as fans and boxing legends pay tribute.
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Real Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission
Los Blancos start new era under Xabi Alonso on Tuesday against Marseille
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Kerr makes scoring return after 20-month layoff
Champions Chelsea hold off Aston Villa in 3-1 away win
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Isak still not ready, says Slot, but may face Atletico
Liverpool manager will be patient with new forward
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India’s refusal to shake hands with Pak sparks outrage after Asia Cup clash
Match overshadowed by handshake controversy
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Arsenal eye Champions League charge with revamped attack
Gyokeres, Madueke and Eze to lead Arteta’s side against Athletic Bilbao
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Kipyegon bids for fourth 1500m world gold, Wanyonyi in loaded 800m
Kipyegon, Wanyonyi and Kerr set for centre stage as World Athletics Championships enter day four in Tokyo
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Champions Barca crush Valencia at training ground stadium
Lewandowski, Raphinha and Lopez each score twice