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SHC dismisses petition against Ajrak number plates
Court rules there is no legal basis to challenge installation of new vehicle plates in Sindh
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Lahore resident fined repeatedly for motorcycle stolen in 2024
E-challans indicate that motorcycle is still being driven on streets of Lahore
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Remains of rare sun temple discovered in Egypt: ministry
Only the remains of two temples have been confirmed to date, including that of Nyuserre
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Turkmen president hints at reforms
Turkmenistan declared itself officially neutral in 1995, who spurned both Western and Russian influence
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Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim
Thai PM Anutin says Thailand will continue military actions until threats to land and people end
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Massive magnitude quake hits Japan
Quake measured 6.7 and was 130 kilometres (81 miles) off the city of Kuji in Iwate prefecture
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Russia sentences ICC judges
Eight ICC staff, including the former court president Piotr Hofmanski, received prison terms ranging from 3.5-15 years
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon gets 15 years in jail
Kwon featured in Forbes magazine's 30 under 30 Asia list
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13 Gazans dead as heavy rains batter territory
Thousands of tents and homemade shelters now line areas cleared of rubble
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Pakistan enters digital-finance, crypto era
MoU signed with Binance on tokenising up to $2b in assets
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Muslim FMs reaffirm vital role of UNRWA
Condemn Israel for storming agency's headquarters in East Jerusalem
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SC rules forced DNA testing unlawful
Says right to privacy necessitates shielding people from encroachment into private domains
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PTI unveils revamped political committee
Reorganisation was carried out on the instructions of the party's jailed founder Imran Khan
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PM seeks global pressure on Taliban to rein in terror
Asks Afghan regime to address Pak security concerns; Reiterates Pakistan's call for peaceful dispute resolution
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Shehbaz meets world leaders in Ashgabat
PM holds informal talks with Putin, Erdogan, central Asian leaders, plus a formal meeting with Iran's Pezeshkian
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SBP backs expansion of security-ink production
Governor calls for developing SICPA as regional export hub as company marks 30 years of operations
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Stocks rebound strongly after 2-day breather
Index surges nearly 1,300 points, ends just shy of 170k mark
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Solar rush delivers economic and environmental dividends, study shows
Adoption of solar PV is cutting emissions, easing grid strain, boosting job creation
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SPI declines marginally, but yearly inflation continues to pressure household budgets
Sugar, gas charges drive YoY elevation at 3.90%; weekly declines 0.03%
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan strengthen PTA talks, set $2billion trade goal
Focus on broadening product lists, establishing digital connectivity to boost bilateral trade
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Pakistan’s reliance on ADB, World Bank loans raises concerns over dependency
Expert says new debts are 'shaping policy' as the government continues to borrow
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Oil dealers demand higher margin
Reject 3.12% margin, urging for higher 8% margin
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Government proposes legal framework to protect foreign investment
New policy designed to stave off undue interference by investigation agencies
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SBP expected to hold interest rates at 11%, with rate cuts moved back amid inflation concerns
Analysts push first cut to late FY26 or FY27; rupee, external pressures limit room to ease
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SBP pumps Rs10.48tr into banks
Gold prices surge Rs10,700 to Rs454,262/tola despite global retreat
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Government plans to raise petroleum levy to Rs85 per litre to settle Rs1.7tr gas debt
Proposal relies on SOE dividends and LNG savings as IMF reviews six-year plan
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Pindi seeks new master plan for beautification
Civic bodies invite proposals from national, international firms
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Daily-wage dengue workers laid off
Their duties have ended, and termination notices issued. Among those dismissed are 600 women
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Death toll in van crash climbs to six
Officials say two more bodies were recovered during Friday's operation
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Govt approves privatisation of 70 colleges
Privatisation process will begin in January 2026, at the start of the new year
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PNCA to host creative workshop series
Offers citizens opportunity to learn furniture making, metal embossing, pottery, more
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Two held, illegal arms recovered
Recovered weapons were seized on the spot, cases have been registered against both accused
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Islamabad set for mulberry-free spring
CDA accelerates citywide green upgrades, launches allergy-relief plan
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Study afoot to resolve traffic gridlocks on Murree Road
New traffic management projects for stretch will be prepared in first quarter of new year
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Over 30 Pindi villages get model status
PRMSC approves plan to upgrade municipal facilities in six districts
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Ring Road project cost rises by Rs17b
Phase-I completion pushed to March 2026, overall cost climbs to Rs50b
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Bilawal, Maryam trade courteous messages
Interaction comes as Bilawal wrapped up a four-day visit to Lahore
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Internet disruptions persist across Balochistan
Repeated disruptions in Balochistan highlight deeper issues of governance
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Pilgrims won't be allowed to overstay
Pakistan, Belgium to cooperate against illegal immigration
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Senate body calls NGOs over staffing rules
Recommends establishing BISP centres in well-known and easily accessible locations
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Couple, son injured in gas explosion
A gas leak reportedly filled the house, the explosion took place the moment Rukhsana lit a match to ignite stove
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Public hearings marred by violence and chaos
Elderly farmer assaulted during Sujawal public hearing
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Hardie leads rout as Zalmi skittle Kingsmen for 129 in HBL PSL final
Labuschagne, Usman failures spark Kingsmen collapse in Lahore final
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli












































































































