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War creating 'largest' oil shock in history
Gulf states' total oil output down by at least 10 million barrels per day
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RLNG jumps 22% on global oil price surge
OGRA cites higher import costs, terminal charges
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Iran's new supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed; Oil prices hit $100, again; Laundry fire on US aircraft carrier injures 2
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Sindh politics faces a shake-up
PM replaces MQM's Kamran Tessori with PML-N's Nehal Hashmi
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Pakistan, KSA push joint peace efforts
PM assures MBS: Pakistan stands firm with KSA; CDF Munir, Dar assist PM in discussion; Talks focus on Iran strikes
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Late-night bazaars glow with Eid excitement
Parents were seen guiding children through colourful stalls, while groups of friends compared fashion choices
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Mahira Khan turns rickshaw ride into viral sensation
Fans celebrate star's playful and down-to-earth moment in unexpected arrival
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Centuries-old Tangail weaving faces looming crisis
Bangladesh's sari weaving tradition confronts automation, trade disruptions, and dwindling demand
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'One Piece's menacing new villains in Season 2
Shadowy Baroque Works syndicate hunts Luffy’s crew with deadly powers and eccentric agents
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A Silk Road adventure breaks new ground
'Time Hoppers: The Silk Road' blends time travel and legacy of Muslim scientists
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Stars recount eerie tales
Celebrities share unusual experiences and unexplained incidents
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At UNSC, Pakistan walks a diplomatic tightrope
Supports opposing resolutions calling for de-escalation
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Pakistan hints at prolonged conflict with Afghanistan
He warned that assured uranium supplies could allow India to divert domestic reserves for military purposes
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SC hears review plea on PTI founder's defence right
Justice Hashim Kakar observed that the PTI founder had submitted his initial reply four years late
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Senate panel reviews theft of cigarette cartons
FIA officials told the committee that no CCTV footage of the incident was available
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CPJ flags self-censorship risk
Says authorities must not use legal threats to silence critical reporting
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PMDC makes student registration a must
Council warned that failure to register admitted students within the stipulated timeframe would result in penalties
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MQM walkout stalls key bill in NA
The government later attempted to introduce the FC Restructuring Amendment Bill 2026 through the supplementary agenda
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US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq, confirms US Central Command
CENTCOM says no hostile or friendly fire was involved
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Karachi gets a taste of summer
Maximum temperature was recorded at 38.3°C, up 5.2°C from Wednesday's 33.1°C
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Lights for the martyrs of Palestine
Civil society join candlelight event to express solidarity with Palestinians
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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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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Selling pressure grips PSX as stocks swing amid regional uncertainty
KSE-100 index plunges over 1,400 points at open before trimming losses amid volatile trading
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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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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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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










































































































