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Punjab school vacations extended
Reopening delayed till September to protect kids from hot weather
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Sindh approves reforms for education, transport
Cabinet to launch new vehicle registration system linked to CNICs
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India in wrong boat — again
Manufactured goods currently account for a mere 2% of India's exports
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Mapping modernity in the East and the West
His sculptures physically manifest the energy in your compositions
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Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Analysts have also noted that for elections to be competitive and fair, the Awami League should not be excluded
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Agriculture and inequity
The enduring concentration of land in a small, powerful class should be recognised as a structural barrier to reform
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Off to Portugal!
Bureaucrats and elites flee Pakistan for Portugal, exposing systemic corruption and unchecked offshore wealth
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Is Pakistan really the worst place to be a woman?
After being ranked 142 in 2023, Pakistan's position declined last year, and again this year
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Putin meets India’s security chief after US tariff hike over Russian oil
India buys major Russian oil, a key revenue source, and maintains strong Soviet-era ties, including arms imports
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PM terms population growth 'alarming', calls for unified national strategy
"Need to ensure our growing population, especially youth, contribute productively," says Shehbaz Sharif
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT-5 amid global tech race
GPT-5 excels as an AI "agent" handling computer tasks independently, says developer Michelle Pokrass
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PTI slams Punjab's Rs730m luxury vehicle purchase
PTI's Shayan Bashir condemns the move as “blatant display of anti-people governance”
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Tarbela spillways opened as dam filled to capacity
The spillway release may raise water discharge to 240,000 cusecs, potentially increasing downstream river levels
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China conducts first moon lander test in push for manned mission by 2030
China's Lanyue lunar lander will ferry astronauts, serve as habitat, power source, and data hub on moon, CMS says
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Pakistan refinery to import first Nigerian Bonny Light crude next month
500,000-barrel, light-sweet crude cargo expected to load later this month, arrive in Karachi by late September
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LHC rejects district court's use of evidence from other FIRs
District court had dismissed woman’s complaint, citing facts from unrelated cases not part of current evidence
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Snake scare in Rawalpindi spurs swift action
Authorities directed to launch extermination measures across all affected areas
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France battles largest wildfire since 1949 as blaze continues despite losing intensity
Drone footage shows scorched land as wildfire burns area 1.5 times the size of Paris in southern France
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Punjab extends summer holidays till Aug 31
Private school associations reject extension, warn further delays will severely disrupt academic calendar
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NAP operations to continue without interruption: Talal Chaudhry
Minister rules out new military operation in K-P, confirms ongoing counter-terrorism efforts under NAP
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India bans 25 books in IIOJK over 'secession' claims
Order banning books was issued on August 5, marking the six-year anniversary of New Delhi's direct rule in IIOJK
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Trump urges all Middle East nations to join Abraham Accords for regional peace
Trump team in talks to bring Azerbaijan, Central Asian allies into Abraham Accords to boost ties with Israel
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NEPRA approves Rs1.89 per unit cut in power tariff
Power tariff cut under Apr–Jun 2025 quarterly adjustment to bring Rs55.87bn relief to electricity consumers
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Trump slams Intel’s new boss, urges immediate resignation
He said Lip-Bu Tan has China ties, as leadership shift risks derailing cost cuts and strategic reset plans
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Five dead after suspension bridge cable snaps in Xinjiang
China's central government sends task force to oversee investigation
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Pakistan Idol stages comeback after decade long break
Show releases promising announcement with new judges and fresh talent
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Khawaja Asif rebuffs resignation rumours
Defence minister denies resigning terming such reports 'fake'
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IBA Sukkur to conduct MDCAT in Sindh
Sindh Cabinet approves change in medical, dental college application process
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Eight injured as blaze engulfs factory in Karachi's Landhi
structure collapses after the inferno, fire exposes lack of safety protocols
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Pakistan Army rescues four trapped Swat miners
Emerald mine partially collapsed during extraction activity hemming them in
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When I watch Nora Fatehi on-screen, I forget about our item number: Yasir Hussain
Actor-screenwriter shares his stance on Pakistani item songs
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WhatsApp logs expose Rs20m extortion plot by Armaghan
Forensic exhumation confirms Amir had no traces of drugs in his system, dispelling earlier rumours, say police
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PSX’s record-setting rally continues on investor optimism
KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive
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India vows to protect farmers amid Trump’s tariff hike
New Delhi will take all necessary steps to protect national interests, says foreign minister
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US tariff rates soar to 20% - highest in a century
Trump’s tariff hikes hit imports from major trading partners
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Indian helicopters continue rescue operation in flooded Himalayas
About 200 people stranded rescued over two consecutive days
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Four civilians martyred in Wana bomb attack
Two cops among 14 others injured in remotely triggered IED blast
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FIA unearths 'irrefutable' evidence against Bahria Town: Tarar
FIA continuing investigation, evidence exposes massive money laundering operation
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Azan and Shamyl lead run tables
Shaheens conclude England series with mixed results
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Copa America final can't hide challenges
Brazil edge Colombia in an eight-goal spectacle to win their ninth title
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Pak to lobby for Olympic cricket spot at LA 2028
This will be cricket's only second appearance in the games since Paris 1900
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O'Rourke ruled out of second Zim Test
The second Test will start in Bulawayo from today
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Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis
She defeated Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters
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Saim makes huge leap in ICC rankings
Muqeem made a stunning jump of 69 places
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Separate stands allocated for Pak-Afg fans during tri-series
Organisers have confirmed that ticket sales will be restricted according to nationality
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PCB unveils central contract for women
Sadia Iqbal earns Category 'A' in the central contract for the season
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Babar's T20I future hangs in balance
His return is subject to Fakhar Zaman's availability
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Discoveries at Pompeii show signs of life post-eruption
Survivors who could not afford to start a new life elsewhere are believed to have returned to live in the area
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China repeats call for Kashmir resolution
Chinese FM Spokesperson urged the parties concerned to refrain from unilateral actions that complicate the situation
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Media in Pakistan still stifled by censorship and threats in 2025
Media groups forced to shut down as government policies tighten
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Accidents claim 400 lives in Balochistan in 2025
Nearly 30,000 people sustained injuries, while more than 415 fatalities were recorded.
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Rising divorce drives daily child visits
Separated parents demand better meeting facilities at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex
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Wagah silently pays for idiomatic chill
Trade, pilgrimages tourism hit by bilateral conflict
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Over 12,000 children miss polio drops in 2025's final campaign in Sindh
Most refusals recorded in Cantt, Hussainabad, Preetabad, Qasimabad, Tando Jam
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PM Shehbaz, MBS reaffirm strong bilateral ties
Prime minister emphasises need for maintaining unity within the Muslim Ummah amid various challenges
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Will PTI get political space in 2026?
Experts say so-called hybrid system will further consolidate grip on power in new year
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14 killed, 29 injured in Jhang road crash
Van collides head-on with university bus while overtaking tractor-trolley
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JCP meets to shape judge appointments
Commission to discuss interview process, FCC judges on Jan 12
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Dar to visit China for strategic talks
FM's tour comes at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart
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Dhaka handshake chips at the freeze
Jaishankar and Ayaz Sadiq hold brief conversation; Analysts caution against reading too much into episode
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Justice must be accessible in practice, not just in principle: CJP
Afridi says in 2026, judiciary will pursue reforms aimed at improving accessibility, reducing delay, more transparency
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National leadership call for unity in 2026
Prime minister hailed the nation's resilience and paid tribute to its martyrs
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PM rolls out governance reforms under IMF lens
Finance Ministry releases 240-page Economic Governance Reforms report, detailing poor governance, critical corruption
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Pakistan foreign policy 2025: From strategic margins to global relevance
Pakistan ends 2025 not as a state reacting to events, but as one increasingly shaping them
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Power tariff likely to be cut by Rs0.72
Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision
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Wheat sowing in full swing
Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing
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Gold soars Rs184,000/tola in 2025
De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run
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Climate shocks agriculture
Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers
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Govt to set up Vaccine Fund
Allows 35% dollar retention for exporters; long-term buy-back contracts planned
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PTCL-backed MergeCo eyes 5G rollout
Ufone-Telenor merged company to optimise spectrum, expand network capabilities
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PSX ends historic year with modest fall
KSE-100 index loses 418 points, driven down by profit-taking
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New seaports planned to boost economy
Four modern facilities to be set up as existing ports will reach full capacity by 2040
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FBR misses tax target by Rs330b
Mini budget looms as six-month revenue collection rises at slower pace of 10%
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Trading at PSX turns choppy as investors lock in gains
KSE-100 index loses 418.47 points, settles at 174,054.32
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Economy grows by 3.7% in Q1 2025, defying flood fallout, official projections
NAC okays figure against estimates submitted to IMF; agriculture outperforms
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First Rs1b Skills Impact Bond launched
Finance minister signals shift to outcome-based social spending; Panda Bond launch planned ahead of Chinese New Year
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End of comfort for auto giants
Market turns competitive; affordable options remain missing
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OGDC plans partnerships in Libya, Vietnam
Eager to enter into JVs with Russian, Turkish firms for oil, gas exploration overseas
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World toasts end of 2025 amid Trump tariffs, Gaza truce
Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year
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Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia in state funeral as nation pays final tribute
Former prime minister and first woman leader dies at 80
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Israel warns suspending aid for organizations operating in Gaza
Says several NGOs in Gaza face suspension for failing to disclose staff information
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Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests
Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests
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DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting
DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting
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'Catastrophic' situation ahead in Gaza
10 nations warn of appalling conditions during winter
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US imposes sanctions on Iran-Venezuela drone trade amid pressure on Maduro
Trump says U.S. destroyed Venezuela drug boat dock in what may be first land strike in trafficking campaign
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Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects in nationwide operation
Police fought militants in an eight-hour Yalova siege, days after IS suspects were held over holiday attack plots
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Trump says he and Netanyahu don’t fully agree on West Bank issue
Israel faces global pressure to stop settler attacks in West Bank, key to future Palestinian state plans
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Trump warns Iran of new US strike if it rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes
US president and Netanyahu discuss Iran and Hezbollah concerns alongside Gaza negotiations
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Magnus Carlsen triumphs in World Blitz final to secure 20th World Title
Magnus Carlsen claimed his ninth World Blitz title in Doha, adding it to the Rapid Crown he won earlier this week
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Australian cricket great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'
The 54-year-old was admitted to hospital on Boxing Day with meningitis
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Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot
They have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage
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Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
Gunners move five points clear at the top of the table
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Caballero defends Maresca after Palmer substitution sparks jeers
The Italian faced heavy criticism during the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Bournemouth
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Sabalenka, Kyrgios see only positives from their match
He defeated world number one the Belarusian 6-3 6-3
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Second string Egypt finish group unbeaten
They draw with Angola in their last group game
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South Africa beat Zimbabwe to book last-16 berth
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give them 3-2 victory
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Morocco reach AFCON last 16
Ayoub El Kaabi scored brace in 3-0 victory over Zambia
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Bethell looks to cement place as England number three
His debut Ashes innings came on the Boxing Day
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Archer in England squad for T20 World Cup
They will play three T20Is and three ODIs in Sri Lanka
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Multan Sultans “out”, owners “in” again
The Tareen Group is allowed to bid for two new HBL PSL franchises
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Rs 850mn guaranteed to new PSL teams
The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements
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Shaheen Afridi ruled out of BBL
The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore
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Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss
He believes a lot of progress had been made under the current regime











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