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Malian woman who posted on TikTok abducted, executed
News of her death has shocked the country, which is ruled by a military junta
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Protests suspend opening of Nigeria heritage museum
After around two hours, guests were escorted away in buses to a nearby hotel
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BBC chief resigns after row over Trump documentary
Like all public organisations, the BBC is not perfect
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Judiciary weighs response to 27th Amendment
Concerns mount over proposed court hierarchy; lawyers urge full court meeting
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Opposition decries 27th Bill as ‘another 9/11’
Achakzai calls for immediate mobilisation announced beginning of mass movement from Sunday night
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Tensions rise as Pakistan warns Afghan Taliban over TTP, BLA safe havens
FO ‘appreciates sincere mediation efforts’ by Turkiye, Qatar
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PM withdraws proposed immunity clause
Shehbaz says elected leaders must stay ‘fully accountable’
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Saudi Arabia to host 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Qassim City
The Asian Cycling Confederation and the Saudi Cycling Federation today officially signed the Host City Agreement
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Pakistan's stock market needs depth, not drama
With most gains driven by financials and energy giants, PSX lacks broad participation needed for durable bull run
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Diversification of Muslim economies over the years
To accelerate growth, they must invest heavily in human capital and digital skills, harmonise regulatory frameworks
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Diverging trade strategies at ASEAN
As CAFTA 3.0 promotes multilateral growth, US pushes for bilateral deals
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Is the economy suffocating under red tape?
Over 100 regulators, overlapping rules, repeated paperwork and high taxes continue to deter investment
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Policy framework and structural change
Successive govts have ignored traditional economic fundamentals such as high aggregate demand, real exchange rate
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FDI: big market, small confidence
Pakistan resets rules faster than investment cycles can adjust, eroding confidence
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Pakistan clinch Hong Kong Sixes title
They thrashed Kuwait in the final
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Mikael crowned ITF World Junior Tennis J-60 2025 champion
He defeated Hamza Roman 6-4,6-4 in the boys’ singles final
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HRCP warns of worsening security situation in K-P
Report notes that merged districts remain epicenter of violence, civilians continue to bear brunt of insecurity
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Amendment to bring chaos, PTI warns
Senators continue debate on 27th Amendment
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PAC panel urges affordable medicines
Reviews compliance report submitted by health ministry on drug pricing
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Constitution under attack, says Afridi
K-P CM says govt formed through rigged polls cannot amend a national document
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Turkish officials to visit Pakistan amid regional tensions: Erdogan
'Ensuring the delivery of urgently needed supplies to Gaza is of utmost importance'
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Several PIA flights cancelled, delayed
Conflict between management, engineers continues
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Celebs redefine what it means to look good
Ayaz Samoo lifts the lid on how male stars are joining the cosmetic trend once reserved for women
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Lea Michele returns to Broadway for Imperial reunion
'Funny Girl' alum steps back into the theatre of her youth to headline 'Chess'
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In 'Pluribus' even a good world needs saving
Gilligan's latest drama explores heroism and human choice
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Pakistan, Iran plan cinematic tribute to Iqbal
Talks progress for co-producing a film and a series to celebrate the life, vision and legacy of the Poet of the East
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Lawrence and Pattinson revisit 'Twilight' days
During a lie detector test, stars reflect on their iconic franchises while teasing the future of their careers
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Disney and YouTube TV's price war enters overtime
Viewers lose out as two media giants dig in over carriage fees
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Moot calls to build climate-resilient cities
The conference concluded with a high-level roundtable on Green Building Incentives
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Sukkur police claim killing eight robbers
Larkana Range DIG tells media 176 bandits shot dead in last two years
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Child raped, murdered in Mirpurkhas; locals stage protest
Quaint rural town moved with grief; home minister seeks report from district police chief
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Rhythm of the World dazzles audience
Day-10 of World Culture Festival 2025 sees vibrant mix of theatre, film and dance
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MQM-Haqeeqi, truck owners mend fences
Denounce ethnic politics on road accidents, call for unity in demand for better roads, traffic law enforcement
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One more dengue death reported in Sindh
Province records 727 new cases in 24 hours; overall tally reaches 12,284 this year
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Report prompts repair of GT Road section
Repair has significantly reduced the risk of accidents and improved traffic flow
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Nanbais resume strike after raids, arrests
Tandoors reopen, then shut again as authorities launch crackdown
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Traffic plan devised for cricket series
Over 350 officers and personnel will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow
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Balochistan pavilion steals the show at Lok Mela
Vibrant showcase of arts, crafts and folk music draws crowds
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Major water schemes sanctioned for Pindi
Projects aim to modernise pipelines and ensure clean drinking water
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US envoy explores Golra's railway heritage
Pakistan Railways is not merely a national transport network
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Bribery scam jolts NCCIA
FIA books 10 officials for shielding foreign-run scam call centres in Pindi
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Mobile soil labs launched in flood-hit areas
Agricultural productivity of land in South Punjab to be analysed
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Man beaten to death over rivalry
Victim's wife had nominated attackers in a kidnapping case
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Blame game erupts between MQM factions over Dr Imran Farooq's murder
Kamal claims killing 'gift' on Altaf's birthday, Azizabadi says Kamal only speaks when 'his masters pull strings'
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PTI says dialogue hinges on 'level playing field,' signals continued street protests
Protest movement will continue until rulers come to table after recognising opposition as equal partner, says Afridi
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Temperature may fall to 11°C as PMD forecasts light rain in Karachi on Dec 30
Rainfall, snowfall also predicted in several other parts of the country in the coming days
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Air quality monitoring lacks scientific backing
Smog control policies still rely on outdated data as climate observatory plans remain unfinished
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PCB appoints Wasim Akram as PSL brand ambassador
PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi says Akram to actively work for promotion of PSL and attend auction of two new PSL franchises
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Security forces kill 12 terrorists in K-P, Balochistan operations
Four terrorists linked to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan were killed in an IBO in Balochistan's Kalat, said ISPR
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Bilawal Bhutto urges PTI to shun 'extremist politics', return to democratic norms
PPP chairman calls on PTI to return to democratic politics, says it will benefit the party and its leaders
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No evidence of kite-string involvement in Lahore injury case, police clarify
Investigators say the victim issued differing accounts about how the wound occurred
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Vehicles without e-tags barred from entering Islamabad from Jan 1
Mohsin Naqvi has sought a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad Safe City into a Capital Smart City
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Woman, three children found hanging in Karachi home; husband detained
Police probe suspected murder staged as suicide in Sohrab Goth family deaths
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Shadab returns as Pakistan name T20 squad for Sri Lanka, Babar and Shaheen rested
Salman Ali Agha to lead young side as selectors test combinations ahead of T20 World Cup
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Mustafa Kamal accuses Altaf Hussain of ordering Imran Farooq killing
Federal minister alleges party founder ordered murder while intoxicated; case still haunts MQM politics
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Afridi to flex power at Minar-e-Pakistan today
Challenges rivals to show of strength, dismisses claims of PTI's waning influence in Punjab
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Flour prices soar as Hyd millers reject govt wheat
Allegations of bribery, inclusion of traders in subsidised wheat policy spark protest threats
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LUMHS denies medicines shortage
Administration describes circulating propaganda as misleading, assures treatment facilities remain fully operational
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Target faces activist investor pressure
Struggling retailer bears intensifying pressure amid decline in sales
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Blackout exposes robotaxi emergency gaps
Incident renews calls for tighter regulation and disaster-readiness standards
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China issues rules for human-like AI
Aims to tighten oversight of services designed to simulate human personalities; targets risks
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Seed law overhaul sets up new national regulator
NSDRA replaces FSC&RD to tighten certification, oversight and varietal approval
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PIA deal, rate cut push PSX to peak
IMF-linked reforms lift market sentiment; KSE-100 index rises 0.6% WoW
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ECC advocates public-private partnerships
Asks education ministry to team up with private sector for continuity of uplift projects
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Sugar recovery improves as temperatures fall
Recovery nears 10% in key regions, easing prices as crushing season gathers pace
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Fintech access outpaces usage
ADB cites cost, trust and infrastructure gaps limiting everyday adoption
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Exports plummet 36% amid high costs, complex taxation system
High energy costs, falling farm yields squeeze exporters as industry warns rupee stability cannot be sustained
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ECC refuses discounted gas for glass industry
Commerce ministry calls glass manufacturer's claim of tariff relief untenable
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Governance reforms the only way to stop harming economy
IMF-based review calls for reforms in fiscal oversight, taxation to restore confidence
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Structural issues delay cashless future despite Raast growth
Rs11.5tr outside banks; only 15% of bank accounts digitally active
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Govt registers 144 olive startups
'Ten years ago, when the government started this programme, we had only one entrepreneur. Today, we have 144'
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Liquid foreign reserves rise slightly to $21b
SBP injects Rs2.06tr, gold crosses Rs473,000/tola and silver surges past Rs7,900/tola on global rally
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Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida as Russia hammers Ukraine with strikes
20-point peace plan 90% complete but Donbas region remains sticking point; Zelenskiy may put deal to referendum
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Pro-Khalistan Sikhs, Hindu protesters clash in London
Scuffle breaks out outside Bangladesh embassy
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Pro-Khalistan Sikhs, Indian Hindu protesters clash outside Bangladesh embassy in London
UK police quickly separated two groups, restored order and dispersed protesters from area outside embassy
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Over 200 killed in ethnic attacks by Sudan’s RSF in Darfur, doctors group says
Killings occurred amid North Darfur fighting as Joint Force said it repelled RSF attacks in the region
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At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala bus accident
Crash occurred between km 172 and 174 in Solola, an area known for dense fog and poor visibility
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Saudi-led coalition warns it will counter STC military moves in Yemen
UAE-backed STC ousted Saudi-backed government from Aden HQ, claiming broad control across south
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PTI deletes Bradford protest video after Pakistan raises incitement concerns with Britain
Foreign Office issues demarche as party calls remarks on army chief ‘metaphorical’ and removes post
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China launches island-wide customs operations in Hainan free trade zone
Zero-tariff policies expanded to 74% of products as Beijing pushes economic openness amid rising global protectionism
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Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire deal, ending violent border clashes
ASEAN will monitor the ceasefire, ensuring both sides adhere to the agreement, protect civilians
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Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as independent state
Netanyahu invokes Abraham Accords as Somalia condemns 'unlawful' move, African Union and Egypt reject recognition
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Israeli reservist under house arrest after running over Palestinian man in West Bank
Drives vehicle into a Palestinian man praying on the roadside, weapon confiscated as penalty for violating authority
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US air traffic snarled
New York braces for deep snow
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal













































































































