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Gas supply disrupted in Balochistan as terrorists blow up pipeline in Harnai
Terrorists planted and detonated explosives beneath the pipeline near the western bypass
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Israel passes law mandating death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
Critics say bill targets West Bank Palestinians, pushing military courts to impose death penalty
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Independence - bestowal or blunder
Poverty festers like an open wound
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Ceremonial local governments
Even in developed world, empowered local governments wield immense economic power and fiscal authority
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No man's sea
In December 2025, Israel formally recognised Somaliland – self-governed state since 1991 without a UN seat
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Climate readiness
Climate risks intensify in Pakistan, with weak urban planning, poor readiness deepening vulnerability
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Poverty surge
Poverty surges to alarming levels as inflation, inequality, weak growth erode Pakistan’s economic stability
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Fence-mending move
Four-nation talks show promise, but ceasefire hopes hinge on trust, diplomacy, wider stakeholder consensus
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The storyteller's contribution
Tracy Kidder, American narrative journalist, told powerful stories of change in schools, Haiti’s TB wards, and Boston
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Indian govt planning false flag operation using Pakistani prisoners: sources
Hundreds of Pakistanis, including Kashmiris, in Indian custody may face forced exploitation against Pakistan
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3m Indian officials to begin counting world’s biggest population
Decade-long population survey to begin April 1; citizens can register online for a short window
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Lahore Qalandars imposes Rs1m fine on Shaheen Afridi for security protocol breach
Franchise appreciates security personnel's efforts for their crucial role in maintaining safe and secure environment
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NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century
Three US, one Canadian astronaut set for 10-day Orion mission, venturing deeper into space
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UK not 'getting dragged' into Middle East conflict, PM Starmer reiterates
Starmer says he will act in national interest, avoid Middle East war, and protect living standards
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What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran’s Kharg Island?
Trump warns failure to reach deal could see US 'obliterate' Iran’s key oil export hub
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Pakistani ships to transport diesel, jet fuel from Kuwait via Strait of Hormuz
Development takes place after a meeting between petroleum minister and Kuwait’s ambassador in Islamabad
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Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says
IMF says war from Feb 28 strikes causing global asymmetric shock, tightening financial conditions
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Body of Karachi man martyred in Israeli missile attack on Iran still awaits repatriation
Yasir went to Iran on a work visa, died in a missile strike on a tugboat at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port
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Widespread rain, thunderstorms expected across country from April 1: PMD
A westerly wave is expected to approach southwestern parts of Balochistan on April 1 and persist until April 4
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Bab al-Mandeb Strait: Iran war places another vital shipping route at risk
Experts warn that sustained disruption of the strait could ripple through oil markets and infrastructure
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Diesel stocks present for 23–24 days with petrol availability 'comfortable', fuel price committee told
Crude oil stocks currently provide around 11 days of cover
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China urges US-Iran talks as soon as possible, praises Pakistan mediation
Says it supports mediation and stands ready to work with Pakistan and others to end hostility
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Gaza death toll from Israeli onslaught nears 72,300
Health ministry says at least 704 people killed and over 1,900 injured by Israeli forces since ceasefire
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PCB fines Naseem Shah Rs20m for violating contract over social media post
Says his social media adviser has already been terminated
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PMDC seeks explanation over filming patients during procedure at Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital
Issues formal notices to hospital administration and doctors allegedly involved in recording and sharing video
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India’s JioStar terminates Bangladesh IPL cricket broadcast deal, letter shows
JioStar says local partners have defaulted on payments
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EU council chief reaffirms support for Pakistan's Mideast peace efforts in call with PM Shehbaz
Premier shares latest developments on Pakistan's mediation efforts to de-escalate crisis with Antonio Costa
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Punjab announces resumption of school classes from April 1
Provincial govt rubbishes alleged notification falsely stating schools would adopt 'four-day working week'
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Labuschagne backs team to improve in PSL 11
The Hyderabad Kingsmen captain reflects on first PSL experience
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Fakhar Zaman charged with ball-tampering in PSL match
The batter was caught playing with the ball during Karachi clash
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Tudor tenure ends in turmoil
The Croatian's departure leaves Spurs sitting precariously in 17th place
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Sonam Kapoor welcomes second child in heartfelt social media post
'Welcome to the world, my little one, you are already so deeply loved,' says Anil Kapoor
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Italy hoping to scale World Cup 'Everest' ahead of Bosnia play-off showdown
Both sides aim to end a 12-year finals absence
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France beat Colombia in friendly
Doue hits brace, Thuram adds another in 3-1 win
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Max Verstappen says he is considering F1 retirement
The four-time champion questions his place in the sport amid ongoing struggles
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Sinner overpowers Lehecka to win Miami Open
He beats Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to complete “Sunshine Double” without dropping a set
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In Canada's far north, some fret PM Carney's military plan overlooks everyday needs
Indigenous leaders warn Arctic militarisation may ignore urgent socioeconomic needs
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Dadu court acquits all accused in Ume Rubab Chandio's family murder case
Rubab says her spirits are high and she will challenge the verdict
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FM Dar to visit China for talks on regional tensions tomorrow
FO says two countries maintain close coordination, regular consultations on regional and international issues
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Heavy rain, floods kill 22 people in Afghanistan
Conditions remain "unstable" in parts of the country on Monday, with continued risk of further rain, flooding
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Israeli fire kills four in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say
Health officials say at least 50 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the Iran conflict began
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Trump says US in talks with 'more reasonable' Iran regime, warns of attacks if no deal
Says deal is close but threatens to obliterate oil wells, Kharg Island if Strait of Hormuz not opened
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‘Iris’ returns: Goo Goo Dolls' hit song fuels viral 90s trend
From celebrity throwbacks to family videos, band's 1998 classic is soundtracking a viral nostalgia wave
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Egypt warns Salah over MLS move
Hassan says move from Europe could impact the Liverpool striker's global standing
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Rohit proves old is gold in IPL
His 78 drives Mumbai to overhaul a 221 target
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Quetta Gladiators clinch first victory
Shamyl Hussain’s fifty and disciplined bowling seal 40-run win over Kingsmen
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Karachi Kings edge Lahore Qalandars in PSL 11
Zampa’s 2-11 outweighs Afridi’s 4-18 in low-scoring thriller
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Gold prices rise in local, international markets
On the first business day of the week, the price of gold per tola surged by Rs3,900
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PSX tumbles 4,864 points in volatile session as KSE-100 closes below 147,000
Broad-based selling hits banks, cement, fertiliser sectors as market expected to remain cautious with downside bias
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Australian police believe fugitive accused of killing two officers shot dead
More than 450 police officers had been involved in the hunt for Freeman since August
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Up to 1,500kg explosives used in deadly Bannu terrorist attack: police report
States Afghanistan-based terrorists involved in attack, killing 15 personnel; Pakistan summons Afghan envoy
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FM Dar praises US assistance in repatriation of Pakistani, Iranian seafarers in meeting with CdA Baker
Both discuss Middle East situation and Pakistan-US bilateral relations
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IHC summons response from Adiala authorities on refusal to accept Imran's power of attorney
TTAP says efforts to deprive Imran of his legal, constitutional rights part of 'systematic effort'
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LHC orders return of Rs70 million deposited by CM Maryam in Chaudhry Sugar Mills Case
Maryam's counsel says Captain (r) Safdar Awan will receive the amount once the written order is issued
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Pakistan issues 'strong demarche' to Afghan Chargé d'Affaires over Bannu attack
Says Pakistan reserves the right to respond decisively against the perpetrators of this barbaric act
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Storms kill several in Swabi, Mardan
Floods hit Shangla; lightning and rain leave multiple injured in K-P
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Qaiser, Kundi call for end to K-P deprivation
K-P governor urges addressing concerns of all stakeholders
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Islamabad, Dhaka agree to boost ties
Naqvi highlights investment potential as talks focus on trade, culture
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SC urges restraint to ensure peace
Says sectarian differences cannot justify exclusion of Muslims from public mosques
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31 injured in Mastung warehouse blaze
The intense blaze engulfed the entire warehouse
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PTCL warns of 7-day internet disruption
Company said maintenance activity was planned on submarine cables to repair a fault by International Cable Consortium
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Afghans offloaded over fake stamps
The official said FIA offloaded both passengers and took their passports and mobile phones into custody
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Opposition announces anti-govt protest drive
TTAP, PTI unite over fuel price hike
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KSE-100 Index falls 609 points amid selling pressure, geopolitical uncertainty
Index settles at 170,506 as cement, banks and oil stocks lead selloff
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Leaking fountainhead, dry pond
An honest picture of one of Pakistan's deepest puzzles: why our banks, awash with deposits, struggle to lend to firms
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Pakistan dangerously dependent on imported oil
Gulf crisis is not just another external shock, it is a warning that our economic model is unsustainable
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$32b deficit reflects policy failure
Energy procurement blunder, missed export opportunities worsen imbalance
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Economic gains derailed by ME war
Austerity, EV buses and widening tax base are now critical, not optional
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From corridors to competitiveness: can CPEC deliver Phase II?
SEZs become critical, yet despite years of policy focus, most of these zones have not reached meaningful operational s
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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China, US resume trade talks in Seoul as Trump set for Beijing visit
Discussions will be guided by ‘important consensus’ reached during Xi-Trump engagements
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Macron calls for Africa-Europe tech partnership at Nairobi summit
Orange Digital Centres aim to train 1 million young Africans by 2030 through 50 new digital centres
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UK premier says he takes responsibility for 'not walking away' following election defeat
Vows to rebuild the relationship with Europe by 'putting Britain at the heart of the continent'
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Iran FM spokesperson describes proposal to end war with US as legitimate, generous
Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iran response to peace plan, oil prices jump
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3 killed, 6 injured in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire
Israel continues daily strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire in place since April 17
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Australia to fly citizens home from virus-hit cruise ship, plans quarantine
Spain, France and the US have also evacuated their citizens from the MV Hondius near Tenerife
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Thailand's former PM Thaksin freed from prison
After 15 years in exile, Thaksin returned to Thailand in 2023 to serve an eight-year sentence
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Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza
Deports two foreign activists seized from flotilla
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PM Shehbaz confirms receiving Iran's response to US peace proposal
Pezeshkian says that talks with United States aim to defend Iran's rights, 'not surrender'
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Iran says presence of French, British ships in Hormuz will be met with 'decisive, immediate response'
Terms deployment of 'extra-regional destroyers' an escalation of crisis and 'militarisation of a vital waterway'
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1
















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