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Painful pre-partition memoir
The British government acceded to the demand to create two countries, Pakistan and Bharat
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JI election: an example to follow
Naeem’s rise should be a lesson and a test case for other political parties who talk of democracy
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Water woes
The country has been grappling with the profound impacts of shifting and unpredictable weather patterns
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Gender parity on the bench
The lack of women in the judiciary is a reflection of the deep-rooted discrimination in society
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Business confidence down: Gallup
Survey reveals growing pessimism among businessmen regarding economy
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Rupee holds firm near 5-month high
Indicates stability as forex reserves continue to grow
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Exporters criticise govt’s blue passport incentives
Urge focus on middle-class relief, SMEs growth
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In record-setting rally, PSX soars above 68k
KSE-100 index gains 1,412 points, or 2.11% WoW, settles at 68,416.78
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World food prices rebound from lows
Get boost from rises in vegetable oil, meat and dairy products
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PM unveils initiatives for govt reform
Announces plans for minimum economic protection to govt functionaries
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Weekly inflation reverses trend
SPI surges, marking end to slowdown registered in past two weeks
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KE to add 640MW of clean energy in two years
Foreign firms to pump over $400m in wind, solar energy projects
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ECC okays 69% less wheat purchase
Allows borrowing of Rs275b for procurement; no target set for Punjab
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Cabinet approves Rs859.8m grant for TMAs
Gandapur directed relevant quarters to come up with proposals to rid provincial government of unnecessary liabilities
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K-P to introduce first-ever drug policy
Doctors will prescribe formulas of medicines instead of brand names to reduce costs
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A hot and dry Eid awaits citizens of metropolis
Temperature may soar above 40 degrees Celsius; rain likely on April 13
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SHC suspends ECP decision on recounting of votes
GDA leader challenges Saeed Ghani's victory from PS-105
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Ancient Keti Bandar port revival back in focus
CM, ports minister say facility on the mouth of Indus viable for export of Thar coal
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Dyers race against time
Women rush to dyers to get their dupattas dyed to complement their Eid dress
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Tailors are having roaring business ahead of Eid
Karachi's menswear fashion scene reflects a fusion of regional styles
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Poisoned tea claims lives of four children
Dispute between spouses leads to a devastating event
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Political fascism taking form of terror, says Maryam
Emphasises need to upgrade security apparatus in Apex Committee meeting
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11 officials transferred over Lal Suhanra tree cutting
Marriyum Aurangzeb takes stern notice of illegal cutting of trees in Bahawalpur
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PBC wants IHC letter probe by serving judges
Lawyers file plea with SC seeking formation of full court on matter
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Clerics urged to help curb crimes
Moot pores over ways to eradicate social transgressions
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Exhibit features Islamic calligraphy
Works of art present calligraphic renditions of Quranic verses, names of Allah
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Rescued bears to receive treatment
IWMB teams up with international animal welfare organisation
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Citizens throng mosques for Friday prayers in Rawalpindi
Worshippers to undergo body searches before entering Pindi mosques
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IHC orders issuance of passport to Zain Qureshi
Court also issues notice to Ministry of Interior to remove Qureshi’s name from the ECL
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China rolls out tourism promotion initiative
Series of online activities to boost tourism image of China’s Grand Canal
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Eidul Fitr: Hometown journeys kick off
Transporters in twin cities abruptly hike fares, passengers show anger
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India threatens to invade Pakistan to kill ‘escaped terrorists’
If they run away to Pakistan, we will enter Pakistan to kill them, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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PTI to launch anti-govt movement from April 13
Rally in Pishin will be held under the aegis of new grand alliance of opposition parties
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UN rights council adopts Pak resolution on Israel curbs
UNHRC demands halt of arms sales to Tel Aviv
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Blinken sets tone of ties in phone call to Dar
Washington, Islamabad resolve to strengthen cooperation
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Meta to start labelling AI-generated content from May
Company to tag videos and images on Facebook and Instagram over the risk of deepfakes
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Five more SC judges receive threatening letters
Sources say traces of arsenic powder were found on the envelopes
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Public transport network fails to accommodate commuters
Lack of travel options to far-flung areas have forced locals to rely on private vehicles, transportation apps
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Facebook deletes popular support group for women Soul Sisters Pakistan
Founder says group was deleted after warning of an unspecified ‘intellectual property violation’ linked to a post
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Govt behind threat letters to judges: PTI
Party forms its apex committee
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Pakistan seeks to unlock Saudi investment
Shehbaz to meet MBS, discuss investment during two-day visit
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PM to personally oversee Chinese security
Shehbaz chairs meeting to review law, order
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MQM-P lawmaker submits resolution seeking compensation for street crime victims
Resolution demands compensation of Rs5 million, govt job for family member
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Mystery of poison letters deepens
Letter handed over to CTD; number of LHC judges to receive suspicious letter reaches six
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Paul McCartney applauds Beyonce’s “fab” version of the Beatles’ “Blackbird” on “Cowboy Carter”
“It reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song,” McCartney said on Instagram.
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Is Brad Pitt blind?
Details about the 60-year-old 'Fight Club' actor's rare condition.
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Pakistan Post issues SOPs in wake of judges receiving suspicious letters
DG Post asks for mail to be carefully examined and delivered to R&I section of relevant office
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Legally Blonde TV series in the works under production of Reese Witherspoon
Amazon developing Legally Blonde TV series, with Reese Witherspoon as executive producer.
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Infrastructure development posing serious threat to snow leopards in G-B: study
WWF-Pakistan study finds increased human footprint, through linear development, deteriorates big cat habitat
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Did King Charles and Prince William secretly meet before Harry’s upcoming visit to the UK?
“It is absolutely and categorically clear that he (William) would not allow Harry to return.”
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Monsoon 2025 death toll mounts to 271
PDMA issues flood alert for Chenab, Jhelum rivers, especially July 29–31
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At least 8 killed as bus overturns near Chakwal
18 injured as private bus travels from Rawalpindi to Lahore
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Court extends physical remand of key accused in Kohistan scandal
Court was informed that the accused, Ayub Khan, is involved in suspicious bank transactions
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PHC seeks reply on PTI's independents petition
Orders that plea be heard alongside other related petitions filed by CM and speaker
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Mother of Degari murder victim sent to jail
Case drew national attention after a man and a woman were brutally murdered in the Didi area of Degari
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PFA seals counterfeit food production units
More than 100 litres of fake juice, harmful ingredients, and over 2kg of counterfeit labels were recovered
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THE END OF AN ERA?
As Stranger Things and Squid Game bow out, what's next for Netflix?
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Between inheritance and invention
The anthology captures the evolution of Pakistani English literature, & its reckoning with identity & reinvention
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South Punjab, at God’s mercy
Climate change, neglect & overpopulation collide in the region, where drought looms & rigid mindsets persist
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Transplanting hope: organ donation still a distant dream
With low public awareness & meagre facilities, patients with organ failure have dimmed hopes of survival
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From crisis to control: Balochistan’s polio breakthrough
Zero wild virus cases in 2025 mark a hopeful turnaround for the province
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Pakistan hosts regional defence huddle
Military chiefs from Central Asia, US gather in Islamabad; Discussions held on regional security dynamics
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What fear does to a city
The impact of street crime in Karachi goes beyond losing just a phone. It’s fuelling a citywide mental health crisis
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There is no honour in this
The Digari murders expose how tribal codes & digital virality intersect to cost women their lives
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Reimagining Balochistan
China turned Xinjiang from a restive region to a trade hub. Can Pakistan do the same for Balochistan?
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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Govt issues show-cause notice to energy firms
Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval
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Mangrove forest has potential to yield $20-50m revenue
Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital
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Customs to coordinate raids with traders to rebuild trust
Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids
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EPZA urged to align with global standards
Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA
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CPEC power dues rise to Rs423b
Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence
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PM to continue remittance scheme for overseas Pakistanis amid record inflows
Shehbaz Sharif directs Finance Ministry to prioritise release of funds under Workers' Remittances Incentive Scheme
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PM Shehbaz approves digital ecosystem for FBR reforms
Sharif orders integration of all economic data into one system for real-time, end-to-end monitoring
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PSX climbs 515 points on improved rating
Monetary easing expectations further fuel investor optimism
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EV giant to assemble cars from 2026
BYD aims to capture demand for electric, hybrid vehicles in region
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Pakistan joins global AI community
With launch of AAAI chapter, country taps into international network
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Gaza bound aid ship intercepted as Israel announces partial humanitarian pause
Rubio says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached ‘any day now’
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UNRWA belittles Gaza aid airdrops proposal
25 killed in devastated, starved territory
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Indian PM Modi renews ties with Maldives
India also reduced annual repayments of an earlier credit line from $51 million to $29 million
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Trump wades into ceasefire options
"Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he added
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Thai-Cambodia clashes spread along frontier
Death toll rises to 33 as people flee border
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Indian man running 'fake embassy' arrested
He allegedly used vehicles with fake diplomatic plates and shared doctored photos of himself
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Syria seeks talks with Israeli officials to 'contain escalation'
Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and Druze-majority Sweida province
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China urges consensus on AI development
He gave no further details about the newly announced organisation
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US applauds Pakistan's backchannel role on Iran
Dar says trade deal with Washington close
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Nine killed as gunmen storm Iran courthouse
Jaish al-Adl, which claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its Telegram account
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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires
Firefighters had brought 44 fires under control out of 52 that had broken out over the past 24 hours
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EU, Macron urge Niger junta to free ex-president
The 27-member bloc said in a statement it welcomed the recent release of some political prisoners
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Trump's distraction methods fall flat against Epstein uproar
Trump scolds reporters, dodges questions as Epstein case continues to stir suspicion years after his 2019 death
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Trump seeks to broker ceasefire in Thai-Cambodia border conflict
US president said he wants an "end to the war" and warned of no trade deals if Southeast Asian nations keep fighting
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At least 18 killed in Peru mountain bus crash
Dozens injured as bus travelling from Lima to Peru’s Amazon region overturns on a highway in the Andes Mountains
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David's century helps Aussies clinch third T20 against WI
He smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 37 deliveries
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Groves avoids crash to win Tour Stage 20
Pogacar retained overall lead with a 4:24 advantage over Vingegaard
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Fatima Jinnah Academy wins playoff
Boys event reaches semi-finals stage
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Verstappen starts new Red Bull era
He posted Spa sprint win, Piastri and Norris finished second and third, respectively
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'Footballers afraid to speak out against hectic schedule'
58 national player unions discuss concerns over FIFA's callousness in managing football
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England seek revenge against Spain in Euro final
The Lionesses want to avenge their 2023 World Cup final defeat
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Root: Eng's elegant Test record-breaker
The former England captain overtook Ponting's tally of 13,378 runs
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Dar was paid double fee during HBL PSL9
He was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000
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Naqvi confirms dates for Asia Cup
The tournament will be played from September 9 to 28 in the UAE
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ACC president confirms schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan, India likely in same group; could face off up to three times
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Rana Liaquat Academy, SBB Academy in final
SSWMB Inter-Academy Basketball in full swing
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Raducanu reaches Washington Open quarters
Venus bowed out in the last 16, as Fernandez stunned top seed Pegula out of the event
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Creativity ready to raise the stakes in Women's Euro final
England and Spain are set to clash on Sunday with a host of star players
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Piastri fastest in sole Belgian GP practice
He was a hefty 0.404 quicker than four-time world champion Verstappen
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Arensman wins Tour de France stage 19
He was two seconds ahead of Vingegaard and the overall leader Pogacar