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WATCH: Historic Monroe hiking trail restored in K-P
Premier Imran also tweets a short video clip of the most scenic hiking trail of the province
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Iranian diplomats get Saudi visas for OIC posts: officials
Iranian FM thanks Iraqi government for its efforts to ‘restore Tehran-Riyadh relations to normal’
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Dubai police arrest 'lemon' drug smugglers
Four men of 'Arab nationality' arrested for trying to smuggle millions of dollars worth of captagon pills
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Indian police probe Hindu event calling for mass killing of Muslims
Prominent Muslim MP Asaduddin Owaisi says comments in the video are a ‘clear case of incitement to genocide’
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No place to pray: Muslim worshippers under pressure in India
PM Modi's election in 2014 emboldened hardline groups who see India as a Hindu nation
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PM urges banks to facilitate salaried class seeking housing loans
Policies of past rulers only aimed at ‘elite segment’ of the society, laments Premier Imran
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Pakistan, Afghanistan reach consensus to resolve border fencing issue
Move comes after Taliban soldiers last week tried to disrupt fencing along the eastern province of Nangarhar
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PM dissolves all PTI bodies after K-P setback
Body formed to chalk out mechanism for awarding tickets with premier having final call
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Three injured in Karachi's sewerage line explosion
No deaths reported; injured shifted to hospital
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Indian Christians hold 'secret baptisms' amid rise in persecution
At least 300 attacks have been reported on Indian Christians in 2021
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Two security personnel martyred in Balochistan's Kech
Follow-up operation underway to find fleeing terrorists, says ISPR
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Umar wants SDGs status report presented
A national policy framework urged for collection of data
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Officers facing ‘graft cases’ promoted
Senate panel told even those under corruption probes upgraded
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‘35% K-P population fully vaccinated’
Health official says 50pc population has received a single dose
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Equal opportunities for women urged
Seminar aims to create safe working environments for women
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Photo exhibition on Islamic culture held
Event aims to showcase distinctness of Islamic art
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Call for pension reforms to cope with fiscal deficit
Strong legal framework needed to address the pension liabilities
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Preparations underway for plantation drive
PM will inaugurate special campaign in February next year
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Senate employee gets pre-arrest bail
Accused denies harassing woman outside bank
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K-E seeks Rs5.5 per unit hike in tariff
NEPRA to take up power utility’s plea on Jan 3
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Modi tells Indian states to beef up health facilities as Omicron cases rise
Official statement says PM directs officials to ramp up oxygen supplies and strengthen health infrastructure
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Pakistan seeks ‘pathway’ for unfreezing Afghan assets
FO hails UNSC resolution as reflecting ‘sense of urgency’ to help people of war-torn country
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IGs, home secretaries summoned on anti-rape law
Senate panel observes legislation not being implemented
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Two dead after blast in Indian court building
Footage shows police officers in Ludhiana carrying injured out of building and asking others to leave premises
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Turkey, Qatar ink deal to jointly operate Kabul Airport
A joint committee would visit the Afghan capital to discuss the deal with Taliban govt, say sources
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Loss of top general delaying India’s military reform plans, say experts
While death of India’s first chief of defence staff creates void, it has no impact on military operations
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Suicide bomber killed at Kabul passport office gate
Reports of multiple injured
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NA session marred by lack of quorum
Day's entire agenda remained unaddressed
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PM unveils plans for upgraded Panahgahs
Directs concerned departments to expedite work on their construction
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Senate body mulls changes to aviation rules
Committee proposes amendment in the licence requirement by extending it on the basis of a four-year degree programme
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NAB opposes acquittal pleas in RPP reference
Hearing adjourned till Jan 6
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Sindh-Centre tussle over water projects continues
Approval of Greater Thal Canal Phase II, Chobara Canal put off for second time
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Govt to bring mini-budget through ordinance: Rabbani
PPP leader tells Senate after passage of SBP Amendment Bill, the central bank will only be accountable to IMF
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'They want to remove us': Report highlights India's persecution of minorities
Christians in India have become so frightened that they try to pass as Hindu to protect themselves, says report
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WATCH: ‘Harasser’ turns out to be Senate official
Capital Police booked the accused after video of him being grilled by a victim went viral on social media
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Watchman held for ‘sexually assaulting’ schoolgirl in Khanewal
Sources say accused enjoys 'political backing' and victim’s father was pressured to stay mum on the incident
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Afghanistan's young Taliban fighters face the challenge of peace
Most have known only fighting but the Taliban must now adjust to a world that wants to forget about war
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Mawra Hocane's latest lifts the curtain on marital rape without a trigger warning
'Qissa Meherbano Ka' has started a much-needed discussion but many are on the fence about it.
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ECP to summon meeting on EVMs, overseas voting
Commission to take recommendations from technical committee on EVMs
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New York City mayor says people who get Covid booster will receive $100
Fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus has become dominant in the United States with lightning speed
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PAC asked to exempt projects like Kartarpur from audit
Proposes for legislation to grant special concessions to projects of ‘national interest’
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Turkey-Iran-Pakistan cargo train restarts after 10-year halt
ITI can complete journey between the 3 countries in about 14 days, much faster and less costly than alternate route
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India deploys Russia’s air defence system along Pakistan border
'Indian Air Force is deploying S-400 on the western border to counter possible threats from Pakistan, China'
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Punjab allows businesses to operate 24/7 amid Covid downturn
Notification comes into force with immediate effect in all 36 districts of the province
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Indian man fined for wanting Modi's face cut from vaccine drive
‘If the petitioner is ashamed to see picture of his PM, he can avert his eyes’, says court
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Celebrated haematologist Dr Tahir Shamsi passes away
President Alvi offers condolences
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IHC adjourns Avenfield hearing as NAB prosecutor falls ill
Court told prosecutor's symptoms similar to those of Covid; hearing adjourned till 18 Jan
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Dar eligible to take oath after SC dismisses disqualification plea
SC says neither petitioner nor Dar appeared before court
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‘Wrong policies of PML-N ruined’ energy sector
Hammad Azhar blames expensive projects of previous govt for looming power crisis
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Hamza Shehbaz’s acquittal plea adjourned till Jan 10
PML-N leader seeks acquittal on basis of new amendments in NAB law
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Seven FIA officials penalised on charges of corruption, misuse of authority
Two ASIs dismissed, promotions of five others blocked for two to three years
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K-P launches comprehensive disaster management plan to tackle climate risks
New roadmap focuses on preparedness, coordination, and risk reduction to minimize disaster losses
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UN expert flags ‘serious risk’ to Bushra Bibi’s well-being
UN Special Rapporteur says conditions fall far below minimum international standards
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Tax offices to remain open on Saturday to facilitate taxpayers
FBR cancels weekend holiday, extends office hours to ensure year-end tax collection
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Cyber Patrol Unit launched in Punjab to combat misinformation
The unit will work in coordination with relevant wings to ensure timely response to online concerns raised by public
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Abbottabad police make major breakthrough in Dr Wardah Mushtaq's murder case
Police recover victim's belongings and arms from Shamraiz's residence, the prime accused, killed in encounter
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Holiday declared in Islamabad on Dec 26 for UAE president's visit
Federal government offices, including Secretariat and district institutions will remain open
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Military top brass says no political, malicious interests threatening security will be tolerated
CDF Munir expresses full confidence in Pakistan Army's capability to counter all conventional, hybrid threats
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UAE president to undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on December 26
During the visit, the UAE president will hold talks with the prime minister on bilateral and regional issues
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PIA to be run by Arif Habib-led consortium by April 2026
Buyer wins 75% stake, must retain all employees for 12 months
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Punjab Wildlife Rangers rescue over 35,000 animals, collect Rs766m in fines
Crackdown on illegal hunting sees thousands of cases registered across the province
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Father arrested after shooting daughter, her friend dead in Gujar Khan
Police say suspect surrendered after suspected honour killing in Rawalpindi district
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LHC stays proceedings on Punjab property law, refers petitions to larger bench
Court questions unchecked executive powers, notes rules not yet formulated
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Govt finally cuts loose 'white elephant' PIA
The Arif Habib–led consortium submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the 75% shares
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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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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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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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza
Under a US-backed peace plan, Israel is to fully withdraw from Gaza and not restore settlements ever
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WFP presses alarm button on Afghanistan's hunger crisis
New report indicates malnutrition among children at record high levels
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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











































































































