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LESCO runs out of meters as bills soar
NEPRA questions management over months-long failure to replace defective units
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Dera Ghazi Khan braces for PP-289 by-polls
Polling for the by-election will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2026
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PERA Force personnel to wear bodycams
Procurement of electric vehicles for the PERA Force announced
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Lahore hospitals face shortage of anaesthetists
Denial of extension to contractual, specialists delays surgeries
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Treasury, opposition trade barbs in PA
Opposition objects to treasury lawmaker's speech; session cut short
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Punjab e-learning project misses promised goals
With load-shedding, weak internet, inadequate IT infrastructure, students unable to benefit from digitisation
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Peshawar High Court orders government to respond in missing Russian citizen case
Issues notices to confirm entry, whereabouts of Mahmud Glegov
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Kundi says Constitution allows governor's rule
Says provincial stability and funding rely on cooperation with federal government
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Attachment of DG Excise salary ordered
Prolonged absence of witnesses was causing unnecessary delay in the trial proceedings
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Closed borders: answer to terrorism and stability?
Pakistan can’t fight terror or revive exports with shutdowns, only steady policy and planning can
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Reductive commitment traps
Global politics shifting fast, nations must rethink how they read the world.
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Unchecked power and corruption
Pakistan pays the price when power serves privilege, not people
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Protecting women
Sindh’s premarital counselling bill could save lives, curb misinformation if implemented responsibly
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Visa fraud and students
Fraud is real, but UK curbs risk punishing genuine Pakistani students instead of targeting offenders
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The first CDF
Unified command under Munir marks progress, yet bureaucratic delays highlight lingering civil-military disconnect
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VPNs: Pakistan's invisible digital challenge
As extremism goes encrypted, Pakistan must regulate VPNs or risk losing the digital front
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FIFA awards inaugural peace prize to Trump for “extraordinary” contributions
The first-ever award comes as Trump continues pressing for a Nobel Peace Prize for his conflict-ending efforts
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Gohar voices disappointment over DG ISPR’s presser, urges for dialogue
Appeals to all democratic forces to play their part in reducing tensions in the larger national interest
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Sudan says RSF drone strike kills 79 civilians, including 43 children
South Kordofan officials said four women died as missiles hit a kindergarten, hospital and crowded areas in Kalogi
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PHC seeks answers on missing Russian
Court issues notices to confirm entry, whereabouts of Mahmud Glegov
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Tarar rules out negotiations with PTI, no dialogue unless they apologise
Says those who espouse extremism will be dealt with iron hands, no more jail meetings or gatherings will be allowed
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Apple, Google send new round of cyber threat notifications to users around world
Apple said it issued Dec. 2 threat alerts with few details, noting it has notified users in 150+ countries
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Australia take control of second Ashes Test
The hosts take a 44-run first innings lead at stumps on day two
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Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
State media said Iran fired Qadr missiles and 303 ballistic missiles in the Gulf of Oman as drones hit mock targets
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Third incident in a row: One more child falls into open manhole in Karachi
Five-year-old Inayah Amin narrowly escapes death after falling into an uncovered sewer pit outside a private school
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US pushes Europe to assume most NATO defence duties by 2027
Unclear if the 2027 deadline is Trump policy or just Pentagon views amid deep Washington divisions
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Provinces can help Centre collect more revenue if empowered: Bilawal
Says if the target is not met, Sindh will contribute to the Centre from its own resources
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No inkling of Pak-Afghan Taliban talks in Saudi Arabia, says FO
Says he cannot call many news items or sets of information as 'blanket fake or a blanket misinformation'
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US considering expanding travel ban to over 30 countries: Homeland Security secretary
Noem urged a sweeping travel ban on countries she claims are sending criminals and abusers.
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Vawda warns of crackdown as state ‘draws line on enemies'
Endorses DG ISPR’s stance saying the state has decisively warned those pushing anti-Pakistan narratives
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PSX crosses 167,000 level on $3b Saudi deposit extension
Stock market ends week up 408 points
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Gold prices rebound after three-day decline as global market strengthens
Price of 10 grams gold rose by Rs 2572, settling at Rs 381,064
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Napoli's title defence continues with visit of rivals Juventus
The reigning champions trail AC Milan on goal difference and have the chance to top the table
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'Annoying' Raphinha pulling Barca towards their best
Flick’s side aim to extend their advantage over Real Madrid in Saturday’s crucial clash with Real Betis
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Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage
FIFA’s star-studded ceremony at the Kennedy Center will map the road to the first 48-team finals
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Mirza Shehzad Akbar declared proclaimed offender
Magistrate prders arrest a day after UK extradition request
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Prolific Kane and Undav face off as Bayern head to Stuttgart
Both sides hit Saturday’s showdown powered by two of the league's ruthless scorers
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DG ISPR lashes out at Imran's 'anti-army' narrative, dubs it 'national threat'
Warns no one will be allowed to incite the public against armed forces
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Recruitment scandal at CDA: 58 employees charged for using fake documents
CDA charges employees for securing jobs with forged documents, FIA launches investigation
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ACP Karachi celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
A celebration of inclusion, creativity, and shared cultures at the World Culture Festival.
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Forest Department recovers 800 acres in Lal Sohanra National Park
Four-decade-long illegal occupation ends; operations continue against land encroachment
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ATC throws out Omar Ayub's bail pleas in May 9 cases
Non-prosecution leads to rejection; PTI leader accused of torching police mobile, containers
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Pakistan ranks third globally in crypto despite no regulation: Bilal Bin Saqib
With a tech-savvy youth and PVARA in place, Pakistan eyes global crypto leadership
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Aleema warns silence will spare no one
Urges journalists to speak out for their arrested colleagues
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Mazari, husband seek case transfer over bias
Petition in IHC alleges lack of transparency by judge in tweets case
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LHC questions Nasir Bagh tree relocation
Instructs relevant govt bodies to work with protestors, explain benefits of projects under scrutiny
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Pakistan unveils 5-year plan to save endangered Indus River Dolphin
Strategy includes habitat restoration and safer river flows to protect the country’s iconic freshwater species
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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PIA privatisation enters final phase as bids are reviewed
Privatisation commission reviews, approves reference price, auction session at 4.30pm
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay Rs5.41b in damages over 2010 crash
District and sessions court rejects airline appeals, fines carrier for delaying compensation
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Gunmen kill five policemen in KP ambush
Attack in Karak district targets police vehicle in sensitive oil and gas region
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All set for auction of PIA's 75% shares today
Sealed bids to be opened publicly in the presence of media
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Pakistan, Libya clinch multi-billion dollar arms deal
The officials, all involved in defence matters, declined to be identified due to sensitivity surrounding the agreement
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Govt, allies push back at Opposition alliance charter
Coalition sets terms for talks, says dialogue possible only without preconditions
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SHC extends stay order in ex-judge degree case
New bench to take up case after winter break
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Lawyers question impact of new Constitutional Court
Flag backlog risks, trust deficit after FCC's creation
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Sindh objects to NFC terms shifting costs to provinces
Says provincial expenditures should be dealt with by provincial assemblies, NEC
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LHC puts brakes on DC-led property dispute law
Refers petitions against ordinance to full bench Says under new law even Jati Umra can be vacated
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Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, LHC told
Punjab LG polls to be held on party basis, LHC told
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal









































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