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G7 risks disappearing into oblivion
Beneath G7 downfall, there lies aggrandisement of threats and advancement of self-seeking interests
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Trump Doctrine 2.0
Trump is known for making U-turns in his policy statements
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Do we need information commissions?
Pakistan ought to seriously revisit the entire RTI process
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Mounting monsoon toll
This phenomenon, coupled with Pakistan's inefficiency at enacting early warning systems
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Stripping oversight
Standing committees are the bedrock of legislative oversight
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The tariffs fixation
The move has surprised many as it has come days after the federal budget
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What can they read?
The nearly 700-page book beautifully captures these threads from the perspective of a young boy
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PBF forms 7-member committee for polls
National event in Dec, Malaysian team to compete
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Pak outplay Japan in crucial netball clash
Asian Youth Girls Netball C'ship in full swing
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Williams hits ton but SA still on top
South Africa lead by 216 at the close of play on second day
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Kane fires Bayern into CWC last eight
Vincent Kompany's men earned an entertaining 4-2 victory against spirited Flamengo
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Djokovic still hunts milestones
He prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding
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PSG dominate Miami to reach CWC quarters
Joao Neves netted twice for Luis Enrique's side in 4-0 victory
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Will the Asia Cup be held this year?
The tournament is scheduled to be played in September
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SL's Nissanka on verge of cricketing greatness
He eyes place among ICC's top ten batters across all formats
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Sufiyan likely to be called for BD series
Pakistan will play three T20Is in July
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Azhar named as acting red-ball coach
He will serve in this capacity until the conclusion of his current contract
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Trump to lift Syria sanctions in bid to revive economy, foster regional ties
Trump lifted Syria sanctions in May after Saudi, Turkey appeals following Assad family's fall by Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Turkey evacuates over 50,000 as wildfires rage in Izmir province
Worst blaze starts in Seferihisar near Izmir, spreading fast with winds up to 120 km/h, officials say
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Govt sticks to the script, hikes fuel prices again
Petrol raised by Rs8.36 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs10.39 per litre
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President Zardari signs Finance Bill 2025-26 into law
Last week, National Assembly approved Rs17.57 trillion federal budget with certain amendments
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Canada scraps digital services tax, paving way for renewed US trade talks
Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, vows new tariffs, risking renewed tensions after period of calm
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Govt to end collection of electricity duty via bills
Awais Leghari requests all CMs to explore alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties
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Anosh Ahmed empowers public services via blockchain technology
With innovation, community empowerment, and Chicago Crypto Hub, Dr Ahmed promotes public policy adoption of blockchain
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Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, gunman found dead after standoff
Firefighters ambushed on arrival; suspect tracked by phone and found by SWAT as fire approached his location
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India's disinformation campaign on CPEC and AJK
The writer is a freelance contributor with special focus on issues related to international and national security
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Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia-Italy route, leaving one dead, 87 rescued
Nearly 30,000 migrants, including 5,146 unaccompanied minors, have arrived in Italy so far this year, officials say
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Naqvi vows tight security, enhanced surveillance for Muharram
Interior minister says security placed on high alert to thwart any nefarious designs of cowardly enemies
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Pakistan Navy's combat readiness strengthened across all domains: Admiral Naveed Ashraf
Navy chief praises leadership of Air Chief Marshal, commending PAF's efforts in modernising and tech integration
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Violence in Pakistan declines by 32% in Q2 2025
Report highlights reduced fatalities and improved counter-terrorism
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Pakistan's PR to UN in Vienna elected UNIDO president
Ambassador Kamran Akhtar is the first Pakistani to be honoured with the prestigious position
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Pakistan calls on India to resume IWT following Court of Arbitration ruling
FO urges India to resume cooperation and emphasises the importance of preserving the treaty for regional stability
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Israel strikes kill at least 60 in Gaza amid heaviest attacks in weeks
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as tanks enter Zeitoun and warplanes bomb schools, forcing families to flee
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Iran says 935 killed in Israeli air strikes, new forensic data reveals
Israel struck Iran on June 13, hitting nuclear sites and killing commanders and civilians in worst attack
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Stocks close FY25 at new all-time high
Market breaks record with 1,248-point surge as China rolls over $3.4b in loans
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PCB appoints Azhar Mahmood as red-ball head coach
The former assistant coach will hold the position until the end of his current contract
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PAA launches probe into three foreign aircraft temporarily grounded
All three aircrafts undergoing maintenance inspection after back-to-back incidents
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Visuals from India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission fabricated: report
Fake News Watchdog dismisses mission as media spectacle rather than scientific achievement
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'Green credit' scheme for recycling plastic bottles launched in Lahore
Citizens can deposit empty plastic bottles into Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and earn up to Rs1,000
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Scattered rain, thunderstorms expected across Pakistan
Hot, humid weather to persist in parts of Sindh, Balochistan
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ECP to convene on SC reserved seats ruling today
Meeting to formulate implementation strategy, notify candidates' victories as per verdict
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Petrol prices likely to rise by Rs11 per litre
Official announcement on new petrol prices due tonight
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PBA refutes misleading claims on remittance subsidies
'Allegations that banks manipulate remittance data, launder undeclared funds, or facilitate tax evasion are baseless'
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'Moscow troops capture village in East-Central Ukraine'
Russia claims it took 950 square kms of territory in two months
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At least 27 killed in Gaza City after fresh evacuation orders
Egypt says working on 60-day Gaza ceasefire; US pressure to end Gaza war increases
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Russia conducts cruise missile drills in Sea of Japan
Missile firing zone closed in advance for civilian shipping, air traffic
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India cannot impose its will on Pakistan: Ishaq Dar
DPM strongly criticises India’s use of 'false flag operations' to justify aggression against Pakistan
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All 22 people trapped in Kharadar building collapse rescued
Roof collapse blamed on excessive load from recently installed water tank, said a resident
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Indonesia to ease import restrictions ahead of US tariff deadline
Move comes as Jakarta engages in trade negotiations with Washington
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Two firefighters shot dead in US during wildfire response
Sheriff said shooter had used high-powered sporting rifles to fire rapidly at first responders
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Pakistan names Sheikha Asma Al Thani brand ambassador for mountains and tourism
Qatari Princess recently scaled Nanga Parbat, counted among the most challenging peaks world over
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PSX ends flat despite hitting peak above 134k
KSE-100 index edges up 33 points as investors book profit at higher valuations
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ATC grants police 10-day physical remand of Dr Mahrang Baloch, other BYC activists
Detained for over three months, the activists were produced before court in Quetta
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White tiger, African lion cub seized in Faisalabad crackdown
Both big cats shifted to secure facilities, with legal proceedings initiated under Punjab Wildlife Act
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Sindh government cannot house all displaced residents of dilapidated buildings: Sharjeel Memon
Says will offer temporary housing for some families after 11 out of 740 buildings earmarked unsafe were evacuated
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At least four killed in Peshawar house fire
Six fire trucks, over 40 fire personnel were on ground to contain the blaze
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PMD warns of heavy monsoon rains, flood risks
Commuters, residents are advised to limit non-essential travel
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SC decries media trial of accused in custody
Says media confessions inadmissible; urges safeguards to protect fairness of trial
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K-P govt dismisses senior officials after Swat river incident
Upper Swat Development Authority and Rescue K-P director-generals removed
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Pakistan urges decisive Afghan action on terror
Inaugural session of new Pak-Afghan mechanism held in Islamabad
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Pakistan condoles death of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq
Islamabad expresses solidarity with brotherly country; 11 other soldiers exposed to methane gas under treatment
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Sweden resumes visa services in Islamabad
The decision will facilitate Pakistanis seeking to visit Sweden for short stays
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Pakistani startup aids Gaza survivors
Karachi-based company delivers first prosthetics to Gaza children
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ECP seeks PML-N nominations for reserved seats
Election commission will issue the final list of candidates on July 24
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Ex-AJK president rejects India's 'ICBM hype'
Khan pointed to a recent article in Foreign Affairs that mentioned Pakistan's missile programme only briefly
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Govt lifts cap on bureaucrats' fee
Despite push from PM and DPM, compliance fails; austerity measures continue
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Stocks fall, dollar up on tariffs plan
US will impose 25% levies on goods from Japan and South Korea
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Bank stocks, Pak-US deal propel PSX to record
KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points, settles at 133,370
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Barter trade digital system developed
It will bring transparency as banking linkages remain limited
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Telecom industry opts for diversification
"We freed up our balance sheet to invest in what's next – platforms, not pylons"
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ADB, SBP launch Women Finance Code
Governor commits to reforms for sustainable, inclusive growth
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Russian firms asked to form joint ventures
A key meeting was held with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov
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Bourse eyes over 27% return in FY26
Despite rally forecast, market faces external, fiscal challenges
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Govt plans Rs4.9tr borrowing
SBP releases Q3 PIBs, MTBs auction calendar, gold dips Rs2,500/tola and rupee weakens slightly
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Naqvi vows to address UAE visa problem
Interior minister will meet UAE counterpart to raise rejection issues
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Sick units' debt reduction delayed
Lack of fresh funds, slow judicial process further push industries into distress
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Bank stocks, Pak-US deal propel PSX to new peak
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points to 133,370
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Gold prices fall in international and local markets
Local prices reacted to a $25 dip in the international bullion market
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Govt eyes $200m from tuna exports
Maritime minister announces record 25,000 tonne quota from IOTC
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Foxconn reports record Q2 revenue
Apple supplier posts 15.82% YoY growth, cautions about geopolitical, exchange rate risks
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China, Hong Kong stocks rise on policy steps to ease price wars
The world's second-biggest economy struggles to shake off persistent deflationary pressures
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Japan seeks trade deal with US as tariffs loom on August 1
The move led to a broad decline in the yen as expectations of a near-term rate hike faded
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Trump’s tariff timeline: Key decisions from February to July 2025
Trump's tariff decisions shocked financial markets
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Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Trump indicates progress on controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza amid ceasefire talks
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Death toll hits 96 in Texas flash floods
41 other people were still listed as missing outside Kerr County
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Swiss watch sales decline amid US tariff pressures
Industry on track to log its lowest export volumes since the pandemic
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US recognises Pakistan’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump
Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates Trump as well for the coveted award
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Israeli defence startups draw investment from major American firms
Changing nature of war has led to shifts in defence procurement worldwide
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US revoking 'terrorist' designation for Syria's HTS
HTS was earlier known as Al-Nusra Front, and was formerly the branch of Al-Qaeda in Syria
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Texas flood toll passes 90
Youth camp confirms 27 dead
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Tehran open to dialogue with US: Pezeshkian
Accuses Israel of assassination attempt
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BRICS criticism brings Trump 10% tariff threat
BRICS members account for about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output
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Kenyan police fire on protesters as 11 killed in anti-govt rallies
Heavy police presence in Nairobi follows youth-led protests over tax hikes corruption police abuse and disappearances
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea ahead of trade deal deadline
Tariffs to apply from August 1 as Trump says trading relationships "unfortunately, far from reciprocal"
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BRICS summit ends with call for funding climate mitigation
Trump accused BRICS of anti-American policies and threatened tariffs as BRICS reaffirmed support for global order
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Roger Federer watches Novak Djokovic reach Wimbledon quarter-final with comeback win
Novak Djokovic advances at Wimbledon as Roger Federer watches his comeback from the Royal Box.
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Tyrese Haliburton to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to injury
Indiana Pacers point guard was originally injured in Game 7 of NBA finals and has since undergone surgery
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Anthony Elanga set for Newcastle medical ahead of £55 million move
Elanga joined Forest from Manchester United for £15m, going on to make 82 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals
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PCB unveils 15-player squad for T20I series in Bangladesh
Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan in the T20I series, set to begin on July 20; Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan miss out
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'Extraordinary' Luka Modric to join AC Milan in August: Allegri
Milan's new manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the 39-year old Croatian's status in his first press conference
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Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon journey continues as Grigor Dimitrov retires hurt
Dimitrov was leading by two-sets on his way to a major upset in the fourth round of Wimbledon, before retiring hurt
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Domestic season begins on Aug 15
10-team National T20 to be staged in Faisalabad from 1 to 12 March
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Hesson shocks Babar with new proposal
Head coach asks ex-skipper if he can keep wickets in T20Is
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Australia beat West Indies, clinch series
Set 277 to win, home side crashes to 143 all out
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India captain Gill hailed after 'brilliant' Test win
Young pacer Akash Deep bags 10-147 in Edgbaston Test
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Mulder's monumental 367 puts SA in control
He declares innings 33 short of Lara's world record score of 400
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Sabalenka storms into Wimbledon quarters
She defeated former doubles partner Elise Mertens
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Alcaraz survives Rublev test
The defending champion registered a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory
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Norway reach Euro 2025 quarter-finals
They beat Finland 2-1 to become the first team to qualify
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Sohail Adnan secures gold at Asian Jr Squash
Pak's dashing young player beats India's Ayaan Dhanuka in final