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New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
The Black Caps were 24-0 at the close of play on day one
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Pakistan, UK hold first development dialogue in 8 years amid record £5.5bn trade
FinMin, UK minister discuss reforms, cooperation as Green Compact and education gateway launched
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Pakistan’s business confidence reaches 7-year high, OICCI survey reveals
Business confidence index jumps to 22%, new jobs index up 16% as economic stability boosts investor sentiment
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Travelers with complete papers stopped from flying abroad
Protector offices enforcing verbal bar, no written order issued
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Water cannon breaks up Aleema Khan’s sit-in at Adiala Jail
Aleema says protest will resume next Tuesday
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ECP summons Afridi in threat, code breach case
Commission also issues notice to Shehrnaz, adjourns hearing till Dec 16
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Four arrested as wildlife operations intensify across Punjab
Female nilgai, hog deer rescued; two black bears recovered
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Punjab's Motor Vehicle Ordinance proposes strict fines, jail terms
Details hefty fines ranging from Rs2000 to Rs50,000, with prison sentences going up to 6 months
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KP introduces citizen-owned number plates in major digital overhaul
New system allows vehicle numbers to stay with owner
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Deported people don't return in business class: Rajab Butt on UK visa issue
'If a visa is cancelled in the UK, a ten-year ban is usually imposed, but I am not seeking such a ban'
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John Cena confirms new WWE deal
He is set to compete in his last-ever match this Saturday
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Cummins heads Australia squad for third Test
Pace bowler Michael Neser retains his spot
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Pandya steals show on comeback as India thrash South Africa
He smashed a quick half-century as the hosts post 175-6
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Spectre of Salah still hangs over
Liverpool managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Inter
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NEPRA cuts power rates for industries, agriculture
Concessional Rs22.98 per unit tariff to boost production, stimulate growth
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Bilawal backs new province in Punjab, calls for political reconciliation
PPP chairman deflects questions regarding new provinces in Sindh, elsewhere
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Family, PTI leadership protest outside Adiala after access to Imran denied
Officials also declined to give any assurance that a meeting would be allowed on Thursday
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Pakistan, Indonesia sign agreements on education, trade
Two countries agree to review PTA; Subianto discusses defence ties with CDF Munir
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Punjab legislators adopt resolution calling for ban on PTI, Imran
'He is also accused of making statements against the country and spreading chaos'
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Atletico Madrid shoot up UCL standings
The La Liga giants pull off a 3-2 victory to progress in the Champions League
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Tottenham spot on against Slavia Prague to close in on top eight
The Premier League club registered a 3-0 victory in London
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Liverpool edge Inter in UCL
Chelsea stunned by spirited Atalanta
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Report slams MI5 over IRA double agent
Checks, balances have been in place to manage the agent effectively
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Zelensky to send US revised Ukraine war plan
Putin to end the war had failed, recently slapped new sanctions on Russian oil firms
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Second phase: Hamas rejects Gaza truce
Group says ceasefire plan cannot proceed as Israeli violations continue
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Cambodia-Thailand clashes spread
Thailand announced air strikes and tank barrages
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Microsoft to invest $17.5b in India
Microsoft said the investment would spread over four years
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Police top corruption perception: TI survey
Police, procurement, judiciary rank highest in corruption perceptions
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Dubai Chamber opens representative office in Karachi
Being part of global initiative, it seeks to strengthen trade, investment
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IMF loan approval propels PSX to new high
Index gains 1,153 points to reach 169,456, gets support from mutual funds
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Inflation, job woes hit consumer trust
D&B, Gallup report signals cautious optimism; CCI falls to 86.4 in Q1FY2025-26
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Consumers face over 55% tax on mobile phones
NA panel terms heavy taxes irrational, narrow-mindedness that only serves FBR
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SBP plans Rs5.4tr debt auctions
Includes Rs3.85tr via six MTB auctions
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Politicians, bureaucrats on boards get hefty fee
Senate IT panel expresses reservations about constitution of SOE boards
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NayaPay rolls out global QR payments in 50+ countries
Partnership with Alipay+ expands cross-border payment access for Pakistani users
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Inflows hit $16b despite worker abuse
Remittances rise 9% in 5MFY26 outperforming exports as overseas workers report routine mistreatment at airports
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ECC bans baggage car imports, approves circular debt management plan
Fuel prices to go up Rs2.56/litre as ECC tightens auto import rules, PIA gets bailout
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PTI rejects Imran's medical check-up move
Says govt can reduce tension by allowing leaders, family meet ex-PM
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IHC finds fake degree case against Justice Jahangiri maintainable
According to report submitted by KU, declares Judge 'an unknown individual'
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Shehbaz praises NAB's 'remarkable achievements'
Reaffirms govt's commitment to transparency
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Anti-graft drive reaches Rs12.3tr milestone
NAB's record recoveries, digital reforms transform country's accountability landscape
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Pakistan pledges $639.54m for polio eradication
Minister underscores polio eradication in Pakistan was a moral obligation, solemn duty to future generations
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Sindh secures $10m IFFEd grant to speed up education reforms
Grant expected to boost ongoing reforms aimed at improving governance, efficiency, service delivery
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Sindh Assembly calls for uniform child marriage law nationwide
House also commended Balochistan Assembly for passing Child Marriage Prohibition Bill 2025
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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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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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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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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












































































































