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One dies, three critical after inhaling toxic gas
Five people, including three teenage boys, collapsed of suffocation inside underground water tank
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Plaza fire: glitches in fire brigade system exposed
Commission reveals gaps in water supply, electricity, communication
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Muggers strike in Saddar despite tightened security
IGP instructed investigation teams comprising experienced officers be formed to probe incident, identify involved
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SHO suspended after video of his 'arrogance' goes viral
SHO Defence claimed video fabricated with help of AI, which he said could be verified through proper investigation
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Ambulance fares climb as fuel costs soar
Small services raise charges to cover rising costs, while Edhi, Chhipa absorb higher fuel expenses for now
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Alternate traffic routes announced for Youm-e-Quds rally in Karachi
Motorists have been requested to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies
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Five-year-old boy found dead
The child, Azaan, had gone missing while playing outside his home; kidnapping case had been registered
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LHC seeks govt report on building fire safety
Govt to report on measures to determine responsibility for frequent building fires, steps to improve safety standards
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Shortage of insulin, staff leaves diabetes patients struggling
Endocrinology unit with 15 approved beds yet to become functional at Nishtar Hospital
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Schools promised non-salary budget hike
PMIU programme officer said funds to provide missing facilities; ensure repair, maintenance of almost 38,000 schools
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Two killed in firing during panchayat
Incident occurred in village where tensions had been ongoing between the groups over dispute regarding government pond
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Man dies after falling into boiling oil
Victim, 50-year-old Usman, was working at factory when he slipped, fell into boiling oil used in industrial process
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Murder case suspect shot dead
Suspect was wanted in connection with 2023 murder of Muaz Sohrab, son of a bicycle factory owner, who was shot dead
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Punjab eyes AI superiority
CM approves roadmap aimed at regional leadership by 2029
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Courts suspend regular hearings to save fuel
Judges authorised to hear only urgent cases like bail, unlawful detention, remand on Friday, Saturday
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Verdict reserved on Rashid's Umrah plea
Division bench hears intra-court appeal challenging travel restrictions
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Hunters fined Rs205k in Attock
Actions were taken in different areas of the district as part of efforts to curb illegal hunting
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Purse snatcher injured, held after 'encounter'
Six stolen mobile phones seized from suspect who is linked to 11 snatching cases
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No action after audit exposes health scam
Report exposes massive financial irregularities in health authority's Covid-era purchases
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High prices dampen Eid shopping spree
With just eight days to Eidul Fitr, Pindi's markets are crowded but sales remain slow
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Pak-Turkiye friendship gets a cultural push
Aims to promote civilisational harmony, cultural diplomacy, people-to-people connections btw the two countries
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Punjab rolls out new school rules
Approves creation of Zakat Banks; imposes ban on teachers' mobile phone use
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K-P launches revival plan for model schools
Working group, headed by provincial minister for elementary and secondary education, to prepare rehabilitation plan
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Balochistan unveils 10-year development plan
Provincial Action Plan to cost Rs4 trillion, focus on security, employment, sustainable progress
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Cop's 15-year-old son kidnapped in Bannu
In related incidents, terrorists targeted Domel police positions; quadcopter drone dropped explosive in first attack
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Helping small farmers move forward
In 2023-24, the agriculture sector grew at 6.25%, the highest increase in two decades
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A new Middle East?
Donald Trump may have set out to change the face of the Middle East by launching the war on Iran
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Beyond military calculations
The conflict between Iran, US-Israel is increasingly producing consequences that go far beyond military calculations
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Thalassaemia testing
Bill mandating premarital thalassaemia screening much-needed first step towards reducing incidence of blood disorder
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5G rollout
Pakistan has finally taken a long-delayed step into the fifth-generation mobile era
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Iran's ceasefire terms
Iran is saying it wants foolproof guarantees that it won't be a victim of aggression once again
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Nepal's political transition
Nepal's recent elections mark the beginning of a new era of democratic transition
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Sindh slams the brakes on spending
Fuel cuts, grounded vehicles, 4-day office week among sweeping austerity steps to tackle looming energy challenges
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US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear programme
Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session
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Israel drops indictment of 5 soldiers in Palestinian detainee sexual abuse case
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails decision
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Truck attack on Michigan synagogue, leaves assailant dead, one wounded
Attacker lost family members in a recent Israeli strike, including his children
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Govt sends mixed signals on fuel price hike amid rise in international market
FinMin Aurangzeb says prices are rising, adds government will try to manage the situation
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IPL-linked Sunrisers sign spinner Abrar Ahmed for Hundred
Spinner Usman Tariq signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, while paceman Haris Rauf got no offers
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K-P on high alert as mpox cases climb to 26
Health Department urges vigilance in hospitals amid signs of local transmission from Punjab
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Iran’s new supreme leader vows to attack US bases in Gulf, keep Strait of Hormuz closed
In first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei says all US bases should be immediately closed in the region
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CPJ flags self-censorship risk after Law Minister Azam Tarar’s warning on foreign policy discussions
Says authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats to silence critical reporting
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Iceland, Netherlands join ICJ genocide case against Israel
Declaration stresses that acts against children should be assessed differently, as they may establish genocidal intent
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India plans fresh incentives for phone production in boost for Apple, Samsung
New Delhi is considering linking the new incentives to exports to further push globally competitive production
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China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan: sources
Chinese foreign ministry says special envoy for Afghanistan is currently shuttling between two countries to mediate
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PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis lifts fuel costs 34%
Raises fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and by up to $100 on international flights
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Double whammy for the masses as govt hikes RLNG rates after increase in petrol price
Price for Sui Northern consumers reaches Rs622 per MMBtu, while it reaches Rs634 per MMBtu for Sui Southern consumers
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How world's biggest airlines have hedged against fuel price increases?
Some airlines use futures and options to hedge against price increases as jet fuel trades near all-time highs
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Sindh govt announces public holiday for tomorrow
Notification states essential services will continue to operate as usual
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Adviser to Iran's Khamenei calls Trump 'Satan himself'
'Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president,' says Yahya Rahim Safavi
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New F1 cars more like Mario Kart: Verstappen
The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener
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Pakistan intensifies diplomatic push as Shehbaz speaks to Iran president
PM condoles over 1,900 Iranian deaths as Pakistan presses multiple stakeholders for path to peace talks
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Pakistan plans app-based fuel subsidy for low-income users amid energy crisis
Govt to roll out quota system for two- and three-wheelers with digital vouchers and QR-based monitoring
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NGC to launch new operating model from July to modernise national grid
Power minister backs overhaul aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency and reliability in transmission system
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Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian FMs to visit Islamabad as Pakistan steps up Iran war mediation
Regional diplomacy intensifies with talks aimed at de-escalation, advancing ceasefire efforts in Middle East conflict
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz urge nationwide participation in Earth Hour
Observe annually on last Saturday of March, Earth Hour is marked symbolically by switching off non-essential lights
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Naqvi visits FIA HQ, directs swift completion of reforms, anti-corruption push
Interior minister said zero-tolerance policy against corruption would be adopted in line with prime minister’s vision
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IMF announces agreement after seeking fresh assurances on fiscal discipline
Fund warns Middle East war risks inflation and growth as Pakistan secures $1.2bn tranche deal
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Govt decides to expand scope of Roshan Digital Accounts
Foreign nationals, companies and institutional investors will now be allowed to invest in Roshan Digital Accounts
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PTI walks tightrope as it prepares for fresh street push
Party is expected to roll out another street movement - earlier announced by K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi
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Green Line Express derails near Wazirabad
Broken coach buffers halt train; no casualties reported
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Torkham crossing closed again
FC soldier injured by fire from Afghanistan during repatriation of Afghan citizens
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Bill allows NADRA to block CNICs of suspects
National identity card is a sensitive and vital document linked directly to national security
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Water reserves dwindle as levels drop
Water flows across major rivers, barrages and reservoirs showed a mixed but controlled pattern on Friday
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China backs Pakistan's mediation push
FM Wang Yi says only talks can prevent escalation
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PM shields public from fuel price shock
Rejects summary for increase in POL cost, says govt will absorb Rs56b burden, Rs95/litre for petrol, Rs203 for die
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PSX sheds over 1,200 points to end in negative territory
Market participants cite profit-taking, cautious investor sentiment as SPI shows 8.24% weekly uptick
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K-P boycotts NFC talks
Refuses talks until 6.1m people from merged districts are considered in new formula
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Forex reserves inch up to $21.74b
SBP holdings rise by $22m to $16.37b; govt raises Rs466b via PIBs
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FBR orders fast-track tax refunds
Businesses flag super tax instalments, procedural hurdles at KCCI meeting
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Industries asked to use more energy
Govt plans to provide cheap electricity during off-peak, solar production hours
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Barrick delays Reko Diq project in Pakistan
Says activity will be slowed due to security concerns but remain under active management
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ECC allows 1m-ton wheat purchase
Approves Rs100b for PM Austerity Fund to meet oil price differential needs
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Cabinet body gives nod to close Sarmaya-e-Pakistan
Approves reconstitution of boards of Pakistan LNG, Hyderabad and Sukkur power companies
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Supply chain attacks hit one in 3 businesses
Lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals hampers fight against threats
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PSX plunges over 5,400 points on ME tensions
Index crashes to around 152,900 as global and local pressures weigh
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Govt pushes food exports to Kuwait
Kuwait signals interest in IT, logistics and industrial cooperation
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Gold extends losses for second day in global, domestic markets
Price of gold per tola falls to Rs467,262
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Geopolitical tensions rattle PSX, down 5,405 points
KSE-100 tumbles 3.41% as war jitters and technical weakness weigh on investors
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Weak governance undermines urban projects
Infrastructure investment gap widening to $125b by 2040, costing economy 6% of GDP
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Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida car crash
Woods was charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, all misdemeanour charges
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If regional countries desire security they must not aid Iran's attackers: Pezeshkian
Iran will 'retaliate strongly' if infrastructure or economic centres targeted, he says
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Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump
Over 3,200 events planned across all 50 states, with two-thirds of participants expected from outside major cities
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Trump's signature on $100 bill to put him in small circle of sitting presidents
Euro notes bear the signature of the European Central Bank president
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Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence: Zelensky
Leaders discuss security developments, military escalation, impact on international navigation, economy
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Global poll says Iran war leaves US increasingly isolated internationally
CGTN survey finds majority view US-Israeli strikes as violations of int'l law and source of widening global divisions
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AI deepfakes blur reality in 2026 US midterm campaigns
Realistic videos, among "deepfake" advertisements that campaigns are deploying ahead of November's elections
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Six injured in Abu Dhabi after missile intercepted near KEZAD, authorities say
Officials say relevant authorities are responding to fire incidents from intercepting a ballistic missile
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Thailand will have new government next week, PM says
Anutin says the new government will move quickly to deliver a policy statement to parliament so it can begin its work
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Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the ‘Strait of Trump’
Comment comes as strait carrying 20 million barrels of oil daily remains flashpoint in US-Iran conflict
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Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein accusers' lawsuit
Plaintiffs' lawyers, who won $365m from JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, call deal best option for victims
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US operation in Iran expected to conclude in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio
Rubio warns Iran may try to impose a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it illegal and dangerous.
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Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded
Gulf officials say Tehran’s repeated attacks leave them no diplomatic 'off‑ramp' for peace talks
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PCB revises HBL PSL 11 schedule, reduces venues to Lahore and Karachi
Lahore will also host Eliminator 1, 2 and the final while the Qualifier will be played in Karachi
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PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot
Luis Enrique hailed his side's "perfect evening" after reclaiming League 1 top spot
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James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller
The Lakers superstar took the court for his 1,612th time
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South Africa clinch 19-run win over New Zealand in fourth T20
The visitors leveled the five-match series -2-2
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Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open
The Russian defeated Japanese wildcard Rai Sakamoto
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Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
The Reds slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton
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Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss
They suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Everton
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Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint
Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session
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Coventry close in on Premier League return as chasing pack stumble
They could return to the top league after 25 years
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Kane shines as Bayern sink Union
He scored 31 goals this Bundesliga campaign
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PSL to commence without spectators, matches limited to Karachi, Lahore
PCB to compensate franchises for financial losses caused by the absence of crowds, says Mohsin Naqvi
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Pakistan hockey's long sunset
National game struggles with neglect, fading support, and a system failing to keep pace with a changing sport
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New Zealand dominate South Africa for 2-1 T20 series lead
The fourth T20 is in Wellington on Sunday
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England recall Mainoo, Maguire for pre-World Cup matches
James Garner and Jason Steele received their first England call-ups
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Salah ruled out of Liverpool's Brighton clash
They face Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on April 4










































































































