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Sohail Afridi denied meeting Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, calls for nationwide protests
Afridi says workers should remain focused on the party's planned march on September 27
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Karachi court acquits drug queenpin 'Pinky' in three cases
Defence counsel argues that the two accused in the case have already been acquitted
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DPM Dar directs intensified diplomatic efforts for safe, early release of 10 Pakistani hostages
Expresses solidarity with families of Pakistanis, assures them that govt remained fully seized of the situation
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In Independence Day message, German envoy hails ‘enduring friendship’ with Pakistan
Thomas E Schultze says Pakistan’s future will be shaped not only by its institutions but also by its women
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PSX closes nearly flat above 180,100 points
Lack of fresh triggers keeps KSE-100 range-bound ahead of long weekend
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Sports Writers thrash DG Sports XI
Independence Day sports festival kicks off with opening cricket clash in Peshawar
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Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open
Shut at least 15 China branch offices and joint ventures in the past five years, filings show
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Pakistan duo Aisam, Aqeel advance to ITF Masters semi-finals
They saved two match points before overcoming Spain in a deciding tie-break
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'The Legend of Maula Jatt' wins two awards at Jackie Chan action film festival
Bilal Lashari’s blockbuster won the Special Jury Award and Best Art Direction honour at the Harbin festival
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Asian Games draw rules out early Pakistan-India clash
The arch-rivals will only meet in a medal match
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Infantino future should be decided by election: Motsepe
The FIFA President is fighting to save his job after a barrage of criticism
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Japan reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Pakistan ahead of Independence Day
Japanese envoy highlights longstanding friendship between two countries in heartfelt message
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Report accuses Meta of systematically suppressing Palestinian content
3,520 cases involving account suspensions, reduced visibility, content restrictions on Facebook, Instagram
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Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate due to Israeli control
Practically no Palestinians can afford to travel for treatment, and those who can face heavy Israeli restrictions
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Gold prices fall after seven consecutive days of gains
The local price of gold declined by Rs3,500 per tola to Rs460,436
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Israel sends more troops to West Bank village besieged by Jewish settlers
Siege began at weekend when Jewish settlers closed off road to the three homes in the Palestinian village of Qusra
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33 Pakistani scholars to pursue fully funded studies in UK under Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
Scholars will study fields including health, governance, climate action, business and diplomacy under the programmes
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Petrol dealers to go on 'indefinite strike' on Saturday after talks with govt fail
PPDA chairman says govt refuses to change the system of daily adjustments in petroleum product prices during talks
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Wanted terrorist commander with Rs6m bounty killed in Bannu IBO: K-P police
Police say complete details regarding the operation and the killed terrorist will be shared later
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Body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi recovered from Broad Peak
Body was recovered by a group of local volunteers from Shigar who were searching the area on their own initiative
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Human Rights Watch urges Taliban to release detained UN, NGO staff
HRW says six male WCLRF staff were forcibly disappeared from its Kabul office
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Five dead as landslide buries houses in western Nepal
Eight people remain missing, with rescue teams struggling to reach remote area
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Pro-Palestine campaigners urge boycott of new Spider-Man film over producer’s support for Israel
Avi Arad, producer for the film holds Israeli and US citizenship, served in Israeli military between 1965-1968
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Bilal Maqsood says 'Pakkay Dost' season 4 aims to foster children’s love for Urdu
Show returns on August 22 with educational songs covering Urdu, fitness, animals, vegetables and the human body
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Eurovision bans countries at war from hosting contest under new rules
Organisers also announce competitors must be at at least 18, up from 16, on the day of their first rehearsal
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Aurangzeb calls for framework to expand digital finance, electronic transactions
FinMin seeks easier digital onboarding, stronger data-sharing and greater integration between banks, capital markets
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Pakistan's debt growth falls to 20-year low, says finance adviser
Says Pakistan has also returned to global capital markets after 4 years through Eurobond, Panda Bond issuances
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Shafique credits domestic cricket for red-ball form revival
His unbeaten 160 capped a successful return to Test cricket after 11 weeks of red-ball preparation
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AJK SSP says JAAC 'abducted' 8 highway police personnel, vows 'no leniency' in response
Says they were abducted during election duty, warns of 'decisive and the harshest possible action'
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Iran cricket association delegation visits PCB headquarters at Gaddafi Stadium
The discussions focused on a range of areas aimed at supporting the growth of cricket in Iran
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Russia's Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time, Tokyo protests
Moscow and Tokyo never signed a formal World War Two peace treaty
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Pipeline blast disrupts gas supplies to Quetta, several Balochistan areas
SSGC says an 18-inch-diameter pipeline was damaged by an explosive device near its valve assembly
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Seemab Gul’s award-winning film 'Ghost School' barred from cinemas in Sindh
Exploring girls’ education and 'ghost schools', it cannot be screened in the province after certification was refused
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Barnstorming Bangladesh humble Australia on day-1 of Darwin test
Australia struggled against the visitors’ attack after opting to bat first
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PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup
Goals from Kvaratskhelia and Doué earn a 2-1 victory
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Italy's Meloni has a youth problem as election approaches
Meloni also faces competition for what remains of the youth vote in her own ideological camp
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CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkiye: Washington Post
Spy agency doubted threat to US president in Turkiye that prompted extraordinary secret flight
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Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about playing on 'much longer'
His father Jorge, died last week aged 68
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Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978
He has signed a four-year deal
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Afghanistan crush Ireland to clinch ODI series
Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal hit centuries to take 3-0 lead in Belfast
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England captain Root tells players to be 'adults' as he ditches curfew
He takes charge for England’s August 19 clash with Pakistan
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Shelton reaches Montreal final
He seals a 6-2, 6-3 win over Tien as Swiatek overcomes Svitolina
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Miller targets 2027 ODI World Cup glory on home soil
South Africa batter seeks a late-career ICC title
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Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms
Company says it has deactivated 462,000 suspect Instagram accounts and 294,000 suspect Facebook accounts
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Pakistani celebrities rally behind Mir Raza Ali’s family, demand justice
Mahira Khan, Bushra Ansari and others voice support for Ali’s family as renewed scrutiny surrounds investigation
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SHC orders high-level probe into HIV spread among children at Karachi hospital
2 months given to determine real number of affected children, causes of HIV transmission, whether syringes were reused
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US senator demands answers on USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment
Blumenthal says carrier has gone more than 200 days without a port call, setting a record for consecutive days at sea
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Oil eases as weaker demand outlook counters Mideast supply concerns
Brent futures are down 42 cents, or 0.47%, at $88.56 a barrel
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Norwegian FM praises Pakistan's role in regional peace in meeting with CDF Munir
Earlier, Dar, Norwegian counterpart review bilateral cooperation, trade, investment, climate change, maritime affairs
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Iran rejects US claims of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz as 'fabricated lies, falsehood'
US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports 'indefinitely': Pete Hegseth
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Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) observed across Pakistan with religious fervour, solemnity
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz urge nation to uphold the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
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Ceremony in Karachi honours outgoing French diplomats
Ikram Sehgal hopes that the two French diplomats will play the role of goodwill ambassadors between Pakistan, France
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Hina Javed murder: Rawalpindi court extends physical remand of husband, servant
Court directs the cops to complete the probe at the earliest and submit the challan
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Schedule for AJK prime minister's election issued
The newly elected AJK prime minister will take the oath between 4pm and 5pm on August 27
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14 newborns killed in fire at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad
PM Shehbaz forms high-level inquiry committee, suspends health secretary
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PHC summons Peshawar BISE chairman, controller of examinations over student awarded 'zero' in biology
Reprimands legal representative for flouting court order, not producing petitioner’s original answer sheet
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Mustafa Kamal promises accountability as Sindh govt demands his resignation
Kamal says PM has ordered investigation and that 'nothing will be hidden', with all evidence to be brought forward
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'Give me my child back': Mother mourns infant lost in PIMS fire
Witnesses describe chaotic, harrowing scenes and intense smoke, guards reportedly preventing them from leaving ward
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British lawmakers praise Pakistan's leadership, mediation efforts for Middle East peace
FM Dar lauds British MPs' support for Pakistan-UK relations, Kashmir cause
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Pakistan expects US reply on $10b stabilisation facility 'soon'
Adviser to FinMin says discussions with the US over the proposed facility have been 'constructive'
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SC to hear Imran sister's plea on Sept 16
Apex court registrar rejects early fixation request
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Govt, PPP seek to address differences
NA speaker says government realises seriousness of quorum issue, to ensure attendance
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Pakistan eyes strategic economic ties with KSA: PM
Saudi delegation explores new investment avenues
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Rs10 currency note to be phased out
SBP designing new currency with enhanced security features
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Imran Khan treatment row heats up Senate
Govt-opposition face off over SC order compliance
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Inefficiency in coal buying unearthed
Power Division says corrective action can save Rs380m annually
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PSX up 400 points amid mixed trading
Gains in banks, fertiliser stocks offset losses in energy, tech shares
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Tokenised bonds for expats in the works
PVARA, SBP studying digitally native sovereign note to improve diaspora access
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1.8m jobs at risk over auto policy
PAAPAM urges PM to keep non-transfer condition on used-car imports
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Rice, textiles, pharma eyed for export growth
Officials directed to build on this momentum through market diversification and stronger business-to-business linkages
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Housing finance doubles to Rs279b
Applications rise 52% as access to finance expands; agriculture, SME financing targets set
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Gold slips as global rally stalls
Down Rs600 per tola; rupee inches up to 277.52/$
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'No Pakistani trade office in China'
Senate panel told energy costs, financing, taxes hit exports, FDI rarely exceeds $2b
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Hormuz crisis triggers oil reserves plan
Wood Mackenzie hired for feasibility report on $500m strategic oil storage
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Govt toughens procurement rules
Differences remain with IMF over award of direct contracts to state enterprises
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Oil hits one-week low as investors shrug off US sanctions on Iran
Brent crude futures down $2.96, or 3.21%, to $89.21 a barrel; WTI down $2.84, or 3.34%, at $82.17
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$35m award stalls Roosevelt deal
ECC sets up negotiation team to clear path for US GSA redevelopment plan
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Rs911b assets transferred in DISCO restructuring
FESCO, GEPCO, IESCO bidders will inherit Rs648b liabilities; documents show IMF condition may be violated
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Bitcoin rises above $80,000 as soft dollar, debasement fears boost momentum
Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024
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Keti Bunder: Zardari urges integrated plan
President calls for connectivity, infrastructure and livelihoods for local people
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What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Donlad Trump wants to permanently raise the fee from between $2,000 and $5,000 to more than $100,000
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Iran cannot use Strait of Hormuz as 'leverage' against global economy: US treasury secretary
Iran says Hormuz transit route with Oman will be 7 miles wide
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Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel
Agreement would allow US companies to export civilian nuclear technology to the kingdom, sent to Congress on Monday
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Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28; WTI down $2.08, or 2.53%, at $80.29
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Qatar condemns Israeli defence chief’s entry into southwestern Syria
Doha calls for international action to force Israel to respect the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and halt incursions
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IAEA chief says new initiative to support nuclear power at sea
Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea to be unveiled at IAEA event
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Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide
Global training initiative launched at embassies, consulates: appointments for visa services will adjust
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Punjab, China partner on smart farming
Punjab CM seeks benefits from corporate farming experience
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US embassy staff start returning to ME
Hamas-linked committees issue warning as Israel threatens action over kites and balloons
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Bangladesh mulls joining Makkah pact
Dhaka views defence alliance invitation positively
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China, India hold border talks
Agree to continue search for boundary settlement
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Pennsylvania reports first US measles deaths in decades
Both people were unvaccinated Lancaster County residents
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Gul confident Pakistan can bounce back at Lord's
Bowling coach is happy with Babar’s recovery, hopes captain will return
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Arshad defies NOC rules, trains abroad
Source says Olympic champion has not informed the PSB before departure
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India in control against Sri Lanka
Hosts still need 39 runs to avoid follow-on with two wickets in hand
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ICC reprimands Jayasuriya for rules violation
The spinner has breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the second Test
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Root angered by England's off-field mistakes
He urges England to stop making “stupid mistakes” away from cricket
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Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer
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Pakistan face uphill task against England at Lord’s
The visitors need a disciplined all-round effort to level the series
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Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to renew rivalry
Both athletes received exceptional invitations for the meet
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Vondrousova appeals to CAS over doping ban
The Czech star challenges the ban over her refusal to take an out-of-competition test
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Sana confident men’s matches will help at Asia Cup
Captain says such games build pressure-handling skills
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Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea
Goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer give a 3-2 win over Fulham
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Federer set for brief Ashe return
The 44-year-old plans to enjoy the occasion with former rivals and his family
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Carse dropped from England squad
The fast bowler is unavailable for the second Test as the regulator probes the incident
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Pakistan down Algeria in FIVB World Championship
Under-17 volleyballers engineer straight-sets win to progress to the round of 16
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Afghanistan announce squad for India series
Pacer Naveen-ul-Haq returns to the team, which will be led by Ibrahim Zadran












































































































