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Links with int’l varsities to promote medical research
NUMS collaborating with universities in UK, US, China, Malaysia, Turkey
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Expert fears dengue outbreak in Pindi
Urges residents to remove stagnant water from within, outside households
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Saudi Arabia ‘yet to decide’ number of Hajj pilgrims from Pakistan
Saudi govt will take Pakistan into confidence before making a final decision, clarifies minister for religious affairs
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Indian embassy officials quarantined after testing positive for Covid-19
One spouse of IHC official tested positive for virus after Pakistan conducted RAT, says FO spokesperson
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'Just struggle': Massive crowds voice solidarity with Palestine in Karachi
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh among others address the rally
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Cold weather in China kills 21 in ultramarathon, sparks outrage
Race kicked off 9am (0100 GMT) with runners clad in t-shirts and shorts under overcast skies
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'Few reports' of heart issue in US young people after Covid vaccine
There are ‘relatively few reports of myocarditis’ primarily in adolescents and young adults, says CDC
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Protests held across UK to observe Kashmir Martyrs' Day
India’s false narrative on Kashmir falling down, says TeK UK President Fahim Kayani
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Sindh educational institutions to remain closed till further orders
Minister Saeed Ghani says academic institutions will continue online classes amid surge in Covid-19 cases
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New CPEC road network to improve access to Iran: Asim Bajwa
Gwadar port becoming hub of economic activities under the multibillion-dollar project, says CPEC Authority chairman
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Nawaz remained tight-lipped over Israeli atrocities due to offshore assets: Fawad
Terming it ‘blatant lies’, Maryam tweets a video showing PML-N supremo condemning aggression on Palestinians
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Another 2 million doses of Sinovac shots flown in from China
Pakistan has received over 13m doses of Sinopharm, Sinovac and CanSino vaccines so far, according to sources
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Gaza truce holds as Israel admits Jewish visitors to flashpoint site
Police report no unusual incidents at the al-Aqsa mosque compound
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Analysis: Retail investors learn to love the crypto rollercoaster
For Bettencourt, the photographer, the ups and downs of crypto are part of its appeal
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Two Covid shots effective against India variant
Lifting of remaining coronavirus restrictions is due to take place from June 21
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Bitcoin falls to $34,156
Ether, the coin linked to the ethereum blockchain network, dropped 11.5% to $2,031.96
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No tax increase for salaried class in budget, says Tarin
Finance minister also downplays controversy over the provisional economic growth rate of 3.94%
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Covid-19 cases on decline in Punjab: Yasmin Rashid
Health minister says six new vaccination centres being set up in province; warns vading precaution could worsen spread
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India’s capital Delhi to ease Covid-19 restrictions as cases drop
For weeks, India has battled devastating second wave of Covid-19 that has crippled its health system
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Pakistan ready to rebuild Gaza, work with Palestine
Pakistan would extend all possible support to the reconstruction efforts in Gaza, cooperate with Palestine
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Nisar to take oath as member Punjab Assembly tomorrow
Says boycotting by-election, leaving political turf unoccupied would be a major political mistake
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Qureshi meets US lawmakers, discusses bilateral relations
FM appreciates Congressional Caucus for improving relations between Pakistan, US
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AKU honours graduates at global convocation
Melinda Gates commends varsity for its leadership in improving health, empowering women
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Dissolution of RRR fact-finding committee puts probe in jeopardy
Members indecisive after dispute over first report; no notification for reconstitution of body
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Literacy rate stagnates at 60%: survey
Food insecurity expanded in first Covid wave: PSLM
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Agency and urgency: the climate conundrum
If the Earth has to stay, both agency and urgency must change
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Govt to grant industry status to rice mills to boost exports
Aims to achieve $5b target over the next four years against the current $2.1b
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3m without IDs may miss out on Covid-19 jabs
Only Pakistani nationals or immigrants who have either CNIC or official refugee status can receive the jabs.
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SMBs turn to digital platforms to fight Covid
SMBs have been hit particularly hard due to their vulnerability to economic shocks.
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Ministers defend NAC decision
Umar says assessment made with consensus; Tarin says Pakistan witnessed growth despite tough IMF programme
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Opp slams govt over ‘unrealistic’ figures
Shehbaz Sharif says growth rate was 5.8% in PML-N’s tenure as compared to PTI’s 3.9%
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NCOC issues guidelines for tourism sector
Tourism sites to be opened from Monday under strict coronavirus SOPs.
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Judges in contention
The appointment of judges has remained a point of contention amongst the bar councils and judiciary for over a decade
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Fistula afflicts around 5,000 women annually in Pakistan
“Thousands of women are cut off from society due to the illness, are being forced to live an isolated life”
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Dispute resolution act implemented
Law doesn’t apply to North Waziristan district
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Lending a bionic hand
Two students transformed their university project into a successful business that creates prosthetic arms
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Unpacking Literary Culture
Content, no matter how lofty and sublime, is not enough to make an exceptional literary artefact.
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Paralysed by uncertainty and indecision
The ever-changing policies on CIE’s examination decision has left both parents and students frustrated and anxious
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Vulnerable and unprotected
Child sexual abuse cases are steadily on the rise in Pakistan and both boys and girls are vulnerable to such abuse
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The perils of premature victory
Infectious disease expert Dr Faheem Younus demystifies what went wrong with the second Covid-19 wave in India
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Pakistan asks US help arrange Covid vaccine
Qureshi says holds discussion with US Congressmen on Afghan peace, Covid situation and Kashmir
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FO takes up vaccine issue with Saudi govt
Kingdom refuses to allow entry to Pakistani Hajj pilgrims who had Chinese jabs
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US considered nuclear strike on China over Taiwan in 1958: documents
Former military analyst Ellsberg disclosed classifies portion of a top-secret document on Taiwan crisis
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Watch: Greta Thunberg aims to change how food is produced
Climate crisis, ecological crisis and health crisis, they are all interlinked, says climate activist
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Soldier martyred in terrorist attack from Afghanistan
Pakistan Army troops responded in a befitting manner, says ISPR
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Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in Britain
Protesters call for imposing sanctions on Israel with some were draped in Palestinian flags
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Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November
Statement says neither caretaker PM KP Sharma, nor opposition leader Bahadur were able to demonstrate a majority
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Pentagon chief unable to talk to Chinese military leaders despite repeated attempts
Despite tensions, US military officials have long sought to have open lines of communication with Chinese counterparts
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Aga Khan University honours graduates at global convocation
667 students in three continents received their degrees and listened to speeches by the Aga Khan and Melinda Gates
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ECP draws govt’s ire over tweet on EVMs
State minister demands CEC explain sharing of controversial video
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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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K-P doctors promotions stalled by delayed lists
Health department slow approvals leave hundreds in limbo, fuelling unrest in medical community
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PDMA sounds high alert for K-P rains
Heavy downpours, landslide threats prompt warnings to residents
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K-P faces flour crisis amid Punjab ban
Dealers warn of fresh price spikes with wheat stocks dwindling fast
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'Rains disrupt food supply, prices soar'
Rising prices are directly hitting both consumers, traders alike
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Two arrested for online harassment, blackmail
A case has been registered against both men
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Divorce surge strains kids' centre
Families face inadequate space, subpar amenities at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex
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Nationalist party workers occupy professor's house
Dr Memon, other faculty members claimed that accused had taken control of four other houses in colony
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Agri emergency plan due next week: CM
Visits Guddu, Sukkur barrages; reviews flood situation, relief efforts
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Stray dogs maul 208 people in a month
Locals say packs of stray dogs freely roam residential streets and marketplaces, endangering citizens
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Retired major accused of domestic abuse, harassment
Family further claimed that Khawaja recently lodged a false FIR against their son
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Province-wide HPV vaccination campaign to start Sept 15
13-day drive to target 4.1 million girls; vaccine to become part of routine immunisation from 2026
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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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Nestle chairman asked to leave
Company faces admin crisis following exit of two CEOs over a year
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Nasdaq hits record, traders await Fed meeting
Microsoft gains 1.8%, Tesla jumps 7.4% in backdrop of rate cut expectations
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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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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
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PSG maintain perfect start to Ligue 1, Ethan Mbappe strikes late for Lille
Bradley Barcola scored twice to seal 2-0 victory over Lens
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Vuelta final stage abandoned due to pro-Palestinian protest
Organisers cancel stage and declare Vingegaard winner
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Amorim won't change despite 'suffering' in dismal Man Utd run
Head coach in defensive mood after 3-0 loss to City
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India past Pakistan in grudge Asia Cup clash
India past Pakistan in grudge Asia Cup clash
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Clinical India outclass Pakistan by seven wickets in Asia Cup clash
Pakistan’s batting collapsed, setting India a modest 128-run target; defending champions chased with 25 balls to spare
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Seville sparks Jamaican men's sprint renaissance
He clinched the 100m world title in 9.77sec to beat better-known names such as American Noah Lyles
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Spain PM 'proud' of pro-Palestinian protests at Vuelta
The protests have disrupted several stages of one of cycling's three grand tours