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CCD to undergo modernisation
Offices, police stations, residences to be built in every tehsil
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Shrinking pastures threaten rural livelihoods
Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk
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Lebanon refugee crisis worsens
UN says 100,000 displaced in single day
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Punjab schools get Rs3.27b boost
Govt schools in Rawalpindi to receive Rs12m; Attock district Rs63.8m; Jhelum district Rs46.m; Chakwal district Rs70.5m
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Price control mechanism falters
Meat, fruit and vegetables sold at arbitrary rates in open market
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Digital stamp fiasco cripples courts
Sudden transition from old e-stamp system sparks frustration among lawyers, residents
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Pindi undergoes historic sewerage upgrade
82 kilometres of new sewerage lines to be installed; 2km-long drainage channel to be constructed
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Over 27k students take Grade VIII exams
PEF partner school students also participate; 190 centres set up across Rawalpindi
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Educators reject school closures
Say extended holidays threaten exams, admissions and learning progress
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Murree gets municipal corporation status
Will comprise of 17 union councils and has a total population of 132,005 residents
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Green bus service launched in Turbat
Initiative to provide residents with safe, comfortable, efficient travel facilities while improving urban mobility
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K-P mulls Rs60b second ring road in Peshawar
Project to help improve transportation in city's southern areas
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Balochistan, K-P brace for toxic smoke
Westerly winds pushing hazardous pollutants towards Pakistan
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Security plan rolled out for last days of Ramazan
Includes security, traffic arrangements with armoured vehicles, Ababeel Squad, continuously patrolling major highways
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Ramazan as a social reformist: ethical residue of a sacred month
By reducing bodily dominance, fasting refines intellect and conscience, making them more receptive to higher guidance
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A biased report
Civilian protection cannot be meaningfully defended if forces that endanger civilians are left unnamed or unexamined
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Hardened nationalism and nuclear neighbours
In a region of unresolved disputes, nuclear capability, symbolic hardening can raise probability of miscalculation
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Bridal burial
Such cases are a part of a larger pattern of under-investigated, often disregarded cases of crimes against women
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Perpetual emergency
A state that cannot discipline its own expenditure in calm times cannot summon that discipline in turbulent ones
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Fingers-crossed
A spokesperson for Syed Mojtaba Khamenei has made it clear that 'diplomacy is not on the cards'
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A noble death
To understand the true meaning of sacrifice, one must study the life of Imam Ali (AS)
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Israel says Iran hacked security cameras
Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel have long been common in their shadow conflict
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Five Pakistanis among 6 arrested in Bahrain over sharing videos linked to Iran attack
Accuses the suspects of expressing sympathy and glorifying those hostile acts in a manner that harms security
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WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
WHO says oil-tainted rain reported in Iran as refinery strike blankets Tehran in thick black smoke
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Putin reaffirms position on regional de-escalation in phone call with Iranian counterpart
FMs Sergey Lavrov, Abbas Araghchi hold call day after Putin, Trump discuss escalating situation in the Middle East
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Govt to absorb future fuel price hikes amid Middle East crisis: Ali Pervaiz Malik
Says he believes that within a reasonable time, there will not be much change in prices
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Elon Musk worth $839b in new Forbes list
Musk tops Forbes billionaires list again as wealth surges $500b on Tesla, SpaceX valuations
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Shrinking pastures threaten rural livelihoods
Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk
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SC adopts four-day work week under austerity plan
National Judicial Policy Making Committee approves judicial austerity and energy conservation plan
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Major UAE refinery shut as Saudi Aramco warns war spells catastrophe for oil
State-owned oil company Adnoc describes its Ruwais facility as 'the world's fourth-largest single-site refinery'
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At least 5 Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
US President Trump among those urging Australia to offer players asylum, citing grave fears for their safety
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IndiGo CEO resigns months after flight cancellation crisis
IndiGo parent InterGlobe Aviation says CEO Pieter Elbers will step down at close of business on March 10
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, pledges closer cooperation with Iran
President Asif Zardari also conveys his good wishes to Iran's new supreme leader
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FO warns Israeli aggression against Lebanon could worsen regional crises
UNHCR says over 667,000 people in Lebanon have registered on the government’s online platform as displaced
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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose
Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League last 16 first-leg
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Pakistan launches school-based plan to revive national hockey
The meeting was attended by directors of physical education from educational boards as well
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Govt expands austerity drive as fuel prices rise and global oil markets turn volatile
PM forms special committee headed by Dar to monitor progress; Friday declared weekly additional holiday
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Karachi to host six games, as PCB unveils PSL 11 schedule
Eight teams to compete across six venues
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Fuel supply fears ease as oil tankers arrive at Port Qasim
Port Qasim spokesperson says vessel from Fujairah has arrived, three more ships expected in coming days
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Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi
Many of the city's Hindus also observe Ramazan and Iftar has become a social gathering
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Shaheen names three ODI debutants for Bangladesh opener
The first ODI of the three-match series will be played tomorrow
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Japan knock out Vietnam
Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter against China
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K-P announces two-day weekly school closure for two months amid fuel crisis
Education department says public and private sectors shall remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays
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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








































































































