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India sees impact of Omicron blunted by vaccination, prior infections
New COVID-19 cases plateauing at about 10,000 a day
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Letter for acquisition of IHC judge's Swat house withdrawn
K-P govt had issued letter seeking acquisition of Justice Aurangzeb's house to 'preserve heritage'
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IHC seeks AGP reply on SC registrar’s plea
Petition filed against PIC order to make public SC staff details
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Alvi signs bill on EVM, expats voting right
No official from the ECP attends signing ceremony; President says new law will end allegations of rigging
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Dutch say 14 air passengers from South Africa with Omicron were vaccinated
Health authorities say 'around 90%' of those that tested positive were vaccinated
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Man with gun outside UN in New York surrenders to police
Police said the individual 'is now in custody and poses no threat'
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Explainer: Does Omicron pose higher risks for infants than other variants?
South African scientists say they cannot yet confirm link between Omicron and high admissions of infants
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Omicron may soon cause over half of Covid infections in Europe: EU
Estimate could lend weight to preliminary information about very high transmissibility of the variant
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PM vows no leniency on corruption
Imran directs to speed up Ehsaas Ration Programme registration
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Dinosaur tail found in Chile stuns scientists
The tail was covered with seven pairs of osteoderms, says palaeontologist
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LHC dismisses plea seeking PPP, PML-N candidates’ disqualification
The court moved after contesters were penalised by ECP for giving bribes to voters in NA-133
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US, Germany plan new restrictions as Omicron rattles investors
About 56 countries were reportedly implementing travel measures to guard against Omicron as of Nov. 28
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'Lawfare' against India suggested to prevent rights abuse in IIOJK
Law experts gather in Islamabad to discuss the situation of human rights in the Himalayan disputed territory
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First known US Omicron case found in fully vaccinated overseas traveller
Health officials say the infected person with mild symptoms returned from South Africa on Nov 22
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Provinces told to step up vaccination
NCOC suggested installation of oxygen plants with special focus on far-flung areas
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Opposition announces boycott of briefing on national security
They lampooned that the “selected” PM Imran did not attend meetings on important national issues
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Renowned educationist Professor Raees Alvi passes away
He had been suffering from cancer for some time and was being treated at a hospital in Sydney
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Germany's ICU capacity at critical level amid Covid-19 surge
Doctors say country will soon see over 6,000 coronavirus patients in ICUs, if figures continue to rise at this rate
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Punjab mulls using EVMs in upcoming LG polls
Senior leaders asked to take on board the ruling party’s allies regarding the decision
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Pakistan issues 136 visas to Hindu pilgrims from India
Yatrees will participate in 313th birth anniversary celebrations of Shiv Avtari Satguru Sant Shadaram Sahib in Sindh
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UN says Afghanistan faces 'unprecedented' economic shock
Afghanistan's GDP could contract 20 per cent within a year, predicts UN
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Courts block two Biden administration COVID vaccine mandates
Biden unveiled regulations in September to boost the US adult vaccination rate
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Govt responsible for recovery of missing persons: IHC
Justice Minallah orders arranging meeting of Mudassar Naaru’s family with PM, cabinet members
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Sindh Bar Council official gunned down in Karachi
Initial police investigations suggest incident a case of targeted killing, personal feud
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Pakistani envoy hosts professional Pakistani women in Canada
Hameed hopes they will help women living in Pakistan by sharing their expertise
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NSA in Moscow to discuss Afghan situation
Pakistan and Russia looking to deepen bilateral ties
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‘Bloody’ kite-flying continues to claim lives in Lahore
In the latest incident, fresh graduate was riding a motorbike when a kite string slit his throat open
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Pakistan’s Hajj quota raised to 200,000, Senate panel told
Standing committee on religious affairs defers deliberations on Guardian and Wards Bill
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UAE to send delegation to Iran soon, says senior official
The idea is to ‘turn over a new page’ in relations, says Emirati diplomatic adviser
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Pakistan elected head of G77 at UN
FM Qureshi thanks 134 members and China for reposing their trust in Pakistan to lead ‘largest intergovernmental body’
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‘Overconfident China’ could make miscalculations: MI6 chief
Adapting to a world affected by the rise of China is the greatest priority, says Britain's spy chief
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French military facing growing protests in Sahel
Malian prime minister recently accused France of training a ‘terrorist group’
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WATCH: Leaked video in UK shows F-35 falling off aircraft carrier
Local media speculated that something like a plastic rain cover might have been sucked into the jet’s engine
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ECP funding linked to use of voting machines
Minister says parliament has passed law and commission is bound to implement its decision
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Protesters ransack building, block Rawal Road over fake job advert
Police resort to aerial firing to disperse protesters
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France sends more police, extends curfew in restive Caribbean territory
Curfew from 6 pm to 5 am to be extended till Dec 2
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SC upholds PHC order on 'party-basis' LG polls
Top court rejects K-P govt’s plea to change election schedule
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Ex-GB CJ adds twist to sensational 'affidavit'
IHC directs Rana Shamim to submit both his response and ‘original’ document on Dec 7
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Pakistan stands in solidarity with Palestinian people: FO
Spokesperson says global community must protect fundamental rights of Palestinians
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Twitter CEO's journey from microblogging pioneer to billionaire
Here is a timeline of milestones in Dorsey tenure at Twitter
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Youth consider climate change one of the biggest challenges for Pakistan
British Council report says climate change and related challenges pose the biggest threat to young people
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India steps ups Covid-19 testing for international flyers
Decision comes after a man who recently returned from South Africa tested positive for Covid-19
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‘Educational institutions in Islamabad to remain shut from Tuesday’
Teachers’ body also vows to stage sit-in in capital against govt's move of putting FDE under MCI
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Taliban ask EU for help with Afghanistan's airports
Taliban also re-committed to allowing Afghans and foreigners to leave if they wish so
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India parliament votes to scrap farm reform laws after Modi U-turn
Thousands of farmers have been camped out on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi since last year
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US does not impose new Omicron testing for passengers from southern Africa
US citizens do not need to be vaccinated to return home
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Battered relations: A semblance of hope for religious tourists
The Modi administration has finally started issuing visas to Pakistanis visiting holy shrines
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Minority groups protected in country: Ashrafi
Cleric says Muslims believe in respecting humanity
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Pakistan, India at odds over wheat transit modalities
Islamabad proposed transportation of wheat on Pakistani trucks to be operated by the UN
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Lithuania says Belarus will keep testing West, urges NATO to rethink
Lithuanian President says he was worried by 'total military integration' of Belarus into Russian military
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34 arrested, including 15 foreigners, in Karachi cyber fraud crackdown
More than 10,000 foreign SIM cards, six illegal gateway exchange setups recovered from suspects
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Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms
Agreements cover a $330m Second Power Transmission project and $400m Accelerating SOE Transformation programme
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, including kharji ringleader, in K-P, Balochistan operations: ISPR
According to ISPR, eight terrorists were killed in Kalat, while two were neutralised in Dera Ismail Khan IBO
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SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action
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Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack
The assailant repeatedly punched Akbar in the face, leaving him with broken nose and fractured jaw
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Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP’s Tank district
Police probe source as protest paused after talks with district officials
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Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security
Churches hold prayers as leaders send messages and cities mark the occasion
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Pakistan observes 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
Gun salutes, prayers held nationwide as leaders reaffirm commitment to faith, unity and discipline
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Xmas: PM and President extend greetings to Christian community
Shehbaz says Christmas conveys a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity
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'Judges are bound to protect Constitution'
Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar says freedom of expression is essential for the rule of law to prevail
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Army pledges zero tolerance for terrorism, political interference
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference, describes national unity, security as sacrosanct, lauds special up
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PM praises GenZ as 'more aware, more capable'
Launches youth laptop programme in AJK
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PIA buyers offered hefty tax exemptions
PM's adviser insists govt to net Rs55b from sale
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UAE president to arrive tomorrow, says FO
UAE president to arrive tomorrow, says FO
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TTAP strikes a conciliatory tone
Opposition parties alliance says ready for dialogue, demands new national charter
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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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In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world
From solemn worship to festive street scenes, communities mark the holiday in diverse cultural styles
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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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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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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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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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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











































































































