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PDM to deliberate on PPP, ANP separation tomorrow: Shehbaz
No PDM constituent party can unilaterally expel other party from alliance, says PML-N president
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An IoT of thought
Internet of Things is transforming lifestyles the world over but Pakistan still seems to have some catching up to do
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Govt respects 'institutions' but PM Imran calls the shots: Fawad
Imran Khan is prime minister of a nuclear state ... he and the cabinet take collective decisions, says info minister
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Pakistan receives first batch of Pfizer vaccine under COVAX
Shipments of Pfizer diluents and syringes will be arriving over the next two days, announces UNICEF
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Market watch: KSE-100 touches near 4-year high
Benchmark index rises 335.54 points to close at 47,126.29
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Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan marks 23rd anniversary of nuclear tests
Nation pays tribute to contributions of its scientists, engineers and technicians for the security of the country
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Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid Covid-19 surge
PM Muhyiddin says stricter lockdown from June 1 to 14 was for all social and economic areas
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Indian strain of coronavirus confirmed in Pakistan
NIH also confirms seven cases of South African variant in samples collected during first three weeks of this months
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GDP growth estimate for next fiscal year set at 4.8%: Asad Umar
PSDP has been increased from Rs650 billion to Rs900, says planning minister
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Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul
Taksim mosque’s 30-metre high dome looms symbolically over monument to foundation of Turkish republic by Ataturk
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Shoot-out after policewoman stabbed in attack in France
Assailant had been caught after a manhunt that involved two police helicopters and more than 200 officers
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Monetary policy: SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 7%
Announcement in line with market expectations
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Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of overnight shooting
Armenia's defence ministry denied Baku's assertion, the TASS news agency reported
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Qureshi arrives in Baghdad on three-day visit
Foreign minister to hold consultations on bilateral ties with Iraqi counterpart
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Apple might soon support cryptocurrency
Apple had banned cryptocurrency wallets from App Store in 2014, but later reversed the decision and now allows them
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Heroin smuggling bid foiled at Islamabad airport
Passenger was attempting to smuggle 2kgs of heroin via a PIA flight
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South Asia crosses 30 million Covid-19 cases as India battles second wave
India leads and is struggling with a second Covid-19 wave and vaccine shortage across the region.
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Russian court fines Twitter for failing to delete content
Twitter has been subjected to a punitive slowdown in Russia since March
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PTI pays off $7.52b debt in 10 months of FY21: Ayub
Economic affairs minister says indicators point towards improvement in economy despite Covid outbreak
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PBC warns of protest if govt files second plea in Isa case
Alleges case is pursued on the basis of ‘ulterior motives’; aims at suppressing independent judiciary
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IHC dismisses plea seeking removal of Barrister Zafar
Declares petition frivolous and an attempt to obstruct delivery of justice
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Inflation to come down from July: Tarin
Finance minister says import of wheat, pulses led to price hiker
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Post vaccination infection rare but possibly contagious
Roughly 27% of breakthrough infections were asymptomatic, while in 2% of cases, patients died
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Competitor fears Musk's SpaceX could 'monopolise' space
Musk's Starlink constellation project received authorisation from US regulator to provide broadband from space
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Facebook no longer banning posts calling coronavirus 'man-made'
The rule change comes as President Joe Biden announced he has ordered aides to find answers to the origin of the virus
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Wildlife dept takes possession of TikTok-famed bear cub
Baby animal to be sent to Lahore Zoo as videos go viral
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Online shoppers duped by fake websites amid lockdown
Sub-standard products delivered by fraudulent websites
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Educators told to get anti-Covid jabs
Three more die as 117 new cases surface in capital
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IHC comes down hard on ‘incompetent’ police
The Islamabad High Court observed that the federal police do not do their work responsibly
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Punished cop alleges mistreatment
Posts video on social media with child, wife
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Operation launched against Ladi gang
Contingents of LEAs comb Dera Ghazi Khan tribal area
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Muezzin, worshipper killed in Jaranwala
Suspects allegedly hit victims in head with iron rod
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Efforts afoot to turn Katpana Desert green
280,000 saplings planted in cold desert under 10 billion tree project
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Traders demand removal of illegal bus terminals
Illegal vehicle parking and encroachments are creating massive traffic jams
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Ammar Shaheed Chowk traffic diversion plan starts
Officials said additional traffic police would be deployed on the diversion points in three shifts
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Three sustain burn injuries as gas cylinder explodes
The victims were transported to a hospital for medical treatment after the administration of first aid
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‘Pandemic has forced more kids out of schools’
Experts deem political dialogue necessary to mitigate ‘educational crisis’
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Access to FIR data sought for integrated software
PITB informs authorities of need for sharing of record by police
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CM approves 9.48b for Bhakkar uplift
Lays foundation stone of Thal University
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Russia hails Pakistan's efforts for Afghan peace process
Separately, Gen Qamar discusses Pakistan's commitment to polio eradication and Covid-19 with Bill Gates, says ISPR
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Outdoor dining returns to city
Lakshmi Chowk, other food centres, wear festive look after easing of lockdown
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'Only 0.3% of Covid vaccine doses have gone to low-income countries'
Vaccinating everyone, everywhere is the only way to end the pandemic, says UN chief
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Market watch: Volumes soar to new peak at PSX, but index falls
Benchmark KSE-100 index slips 21.56 points to close at 46,790.75
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Govt allows British Council to hold ‘special O Level exams’ from July 26
This kind of exam in July is unprecedented and I am happy that Cambridge is arranging it, tweets education minister
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $88m to $15.86b
Increase comes due to official government inflows
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Hong Kong woman breaks record for fastest ascent of Everest
Tsang Yin-hung scales 29,031 feet mountain in a record time of 25 hours and 50 minutes
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Pakistan sees 'unprecedented' growth in exports during last 10 months
Country's exports to touch $25 billion in coming days, parliamentary secretary for commerce informs National Assembly
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Sindh witnessing ‘decline in Covid-19 positivity rate’
CM Murad Ali Shah thanks people for cooperating with authorities and decides to continue restrictions for now
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Lawsuit claims Apple monopolizes heart-rate technology for Apple Watch
A company has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of cornering the market for heart-rate monitoring technology
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India scraps local trials for Covid shots to fast-track imports as it battles second wave
Supplies are far short of the millions of doses the world's second-most populous country needs
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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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31 terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat, Bannu IBOs: ISPR
Earlier this week, operations eliminated 45 militants, with 19 soldiers embracing martyrdom
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Punjab rivers recede as flood enters Sindh
Guddu Barrage records high flood of 635,000 cusecs
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ATC rejects pre-arrest bail for three PTI MNA's
Petitioners fail to appear in court during hearing
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SC questions super tax on provident funds
Court adjourns hearing to Tuesday
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Punjab health system collapsing: PTI
PML-N government suspended in June 2025, stripping 29 million families of health protection
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Sherpao opposes FC headquarters shift to Islamabad
He warned that the move would be resisted at every forum
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Privatisation gamble risks future of students
Critics believe the state is running from its responsibility
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Bajaur police crack down on NCP vehicles
They appealed to the public to demonstrate responsibility by ensuring timely compliance with the procedure
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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