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Kremlin confirms that Russia has blocked WhatsApp
Russia blocks WhatsApp, urges users to switch to state-backed MAX
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Saba Qamar’s Case No. 9: Why our dramas love resilient women but not ‘free’ ones
Beyond its verdict, drama lays bare silent cost women pay when they refuse to shrink themselves to be believed
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Sindh Assembly says ‘cheers, but no ban’ as liquor motion fizzles
Light-hearted debate, laughter in House before lawmakers vote down province-wide proposal
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Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling centre
Two members of Bangladesh’s Ansar paramilitary force among those injured
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No impact on low-income consumers from solar policy change: power minister
Leghari says out of total solar capacity of 20,000-22,000 megawatts, only 6,000 megawatts are linked to solar metering
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Pakistan dispatches additional 100 tonnes of aid to Palestine
With latest shipment of food items, ongoing humanitarian support to Palestine now totals over 2,800 tonnes of aid
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Pakistan open to diplomacy, not war with Afghanistan: FO
Andrabi says Khawaja Asif's statement reflects Pakistan's disappointment over Afghan inaction against terrorists
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Macron calls Musk ‘over-subsidised,’ urges Europe to support domestic industry
French president says joint EU debt is essential to economically compete with US and China
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Pakistan successfully launches its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite
Developed by SUPARCO, EO-2 is expected to enhance country's earth observation capabilities
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Gold steady in global, local markets as silver gains
Price of silver per tola rises by Rs90 in Pakistan
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Aseefa Bhutto calls for resilient housing at Asia-Pacific forum
First lady stresses safe housing has a particularly profound impact on women and children
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Varsity pro-VC suspended after viral videos allegedly show him drunk on campus
Sindh govt says suspension is temporary, pending formal inquiry under Sindh University Act
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Imran Khan’s right eye at 15% vision, SC report details jail conditions
Court orders doctors’ access, calls with sons; stresses equal care for all prisoners
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Pakistani celebrities are discussing mental health: a shift on our screens
From postpartum depression to anxiety, celebrities are making mental health a conversation, not a taboo
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Bahrain condemns Islamabad Imambargah blast, backs Pakistan
Bahrain minister Al Khalifa calls Naqvi after attack
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Ex-army chief Bajwa hospitalised after fall at home, confirms ISPR
Brother-in-law says he is ‘100% out of danger’ after tests at CMH
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Russia sends 'hundreds' of missiles, drones at Ukraine
Fragments had fallen near two residential buildings in one district, but no fire had broken out
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Turkiye’s foreign minister says US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports
Iran recognises need for deal, US understands Tehran’s limits, says Hakan Fidan
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EU leaders to brainstorm how to compete with US, China at castle 'retreat'
EU productivity and innovation in fields such as AI has fallen short
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Chinese AI rivals intensify competition as DeepSeek prepares new model launch
Amid mounting competition, DeepSeek, ByteDance, Alibaba, others set to unveil their latest AI models
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Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Nearly half of sanctioned-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025 were China-made
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Tabish Hashmi set for film debut in 'Aag Lagay Basti Mein'
Film also marks actor Fahad Mustafa’s return to cinemas, where he stars opposite Mahira Khan
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz reaffirm Pakistan to continue fight against extremism
On global day, premier cites sacrifices, urges world action on Kashmir and Palestine
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Hania Aamir’s playful remark about Asim Azhar goes viral
Recent rumours suggest possibility of renewed closeness between Aamir and Azhar
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Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting
Suspect acted alone in the massacre that stunned a small community in British Columbia
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Australian opposition leader faces leadership challenge as senior lawmaker quits
'The Labour government has failed, and the Liberal Party has lost its way,' says Angus Taylor
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SC orders access to personal physicians, phone calls for Imran Khan in Adiala Jail
Court says all prisoners deserve equal care, seeks medical team report by Feb 16
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Israel joins Trump's 'Board of Peace', says Netanyahu
Visuals released Wednesday of Netanyahu-Rubio meeting shows document with Netanyahu signature on Israel joining board
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Trump administration moves to fire new US attorney appointed by judges
Justice department's website shows John Sarcone listed as the 'first assistant US attorney'
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Bangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z uprising
First election since Hasina’s ouster tests Bangladesh’s democratic renewal
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Saudi delegation explores $200m investments
BOI Federal Minister emphasised strengthening economic, investment cooperation between two countries
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‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’
Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force
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Pakistan, Cambodia advance PTA talks
Both sides sign joint statement, map sectoral cooperation and business linkages
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PSX recoups early losses, rises 896 points
Trading remains range bound as investors focus on selective stocks
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SBP chief expects broader recovery
Says IMF divergence emerges as country recovers from BOP crisis
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China, Pakistan to develop livestock sector
Collaboration injects new impetus into bilateral livestock industry development, aligning with advancement of CPEC 2.0
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Confiscated solar panels to be given to G-B
FBR gives go-ahead; panel installation to help overcome outages
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PSX eyes 12 new listings
Stock exchange secures full WFE membership, completes shift to T+1 settlement cycle
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Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing
Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$
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FinMin solicits global investors
Cites improved reserves, tariff reforms and plans to return to global markets
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PM bars top bureaucrats from ADB
Panel finalised for executive director role, with two women officers shortlisted
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WHO urges US to share Covid origins intel
Trump's administration has officially embraced the theory that the virus leaked from a virology laboratory in Wuhan
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Human noise harm birds: study
Previous research on individual species has shown that single sources of anthropogenic noise
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BD youth ready for first post-Hasina vote
A year and a half later, Bangladesh's economy remains fragile, and graduates still struggle to land their first job
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PTI-govt ice may be melting behind closed doors
Achakzai to meet Shehbaz, Imran, reveals PM aide
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Kerfuffle in NA over army's role in politics
Asif criticises Achakzai's 'force of four districts' remarks; opp leader stands by his words
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NEPRA approves Rs350 fixed monthly charge
Will also increase existing fixed charges by up to 100 per cent for consumers using up to 600 units
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New solar policy to stay but PM seeks to shield existing users
New consumers face steeply reduced benefits; Non-solar users save Rs2 per unit
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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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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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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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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











































































































