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Why are our public 'servants' so arrogant?
Public service has become synonymous with arrogance rather than duty, reflecting colonial hangover
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Women's World Cup
Pakistan’s winless run signals a tough rebuild ahead
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Democracy in limbo
Punjab’s rulers have once again stalled grassroots democracy under the guise of reform
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Judges' code of conduct
Judicial independence faces strain as new code risks silencing dissenting judges
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Thought provokers vs entrepreneurs
South Asia’s obsession with profit over principle reflects a deeper moral crisis in the technological age
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Medical students threaten nationwide protest over MDCAT passing marks
Students also demand reversal of attendance requirement, and inclusion in decision-making committees
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Bald times at the box office
Fans shave heads to watch Emma Stone's sci-fi comedy 'Bugonia'
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Sundance to honour Redford with a special screening
2025 edition will celebrate the late festival founder's legacy
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Miss Palestine finds a sponsor in Huda Kattan's beauty brand
Collaboration marks a shared stand for resilience, purpose, and visibility on a global stage
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AI's superintelligence dilemma grows
Celebrities and scientists urge a halt as the world grows uneasy with its own creation
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HBO hikes prices in US for second time in 18 months
HBO hikes prices in US for second time in 18 months
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Music icons' items up for sale in London
From John Lennon's glasses to Noel Gallagher's guitars, over 550 pieces of rock history headline two-day music auct
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Judging the judges
Debate brews over Fawad Khan's role on 'Pakistan Idol' panel
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NCCIA busts international child abuse ring in Lahore
Operations based on intelligence from Australian police, Interpol, and other international partners
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Punjab to penalise college students for exam absences
Passing preliminary tests mandatory; students with 'F' grade in two subjects will not be allowed to sit in board exams
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SC judge urges citizens to invest in stock market
Justice Aminuddin says investing in stocks, rather than keeping money in banks, benefits national economy
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Violators to face fines up to Rs1m as Punjab plans Basant revival after 28 years
Kite flying to be restricted to allocated spots; large kites, metallic or glass-coated strings will not be allowed
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New policy in K-P makes healthcare more accessible for transgender, intersex patients
Key measures include establishment of separate registration counters, wards, and washrooms
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WWF warns infrastructure developments threaten existence of snow leopards
Highways, transmission lines, infrastructure networks increasingly bringing snow leopards close to human settlements
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SHC allows Dawood University students to take exams after admission cancelation
Separately, SHC informed police rescue 25 family members held captive and forced into bonded labour in Benazirabad
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak hits livestock in Punjab villages
Livestock experts emphasise animals must be vaccinated at least twice a year to prevent the spread of FMD
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Pakistan condemns Israel's violation of Gaza peace deal, calls for global intervention
MoFA says Israeli actions run contrary to spirit of the peace agreement
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Sindh CM unveils Rs55b relief package for farmers
Sets wheat support price at Rs3,500 per 40kg; small growers to get fertilizer subsidy
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From 'wanted' outlaws to chai paani with police — 72 Katcha bandits surrender in Shikarpur
They will be eligible for government jobs under rehabilitation policy after serving their sentence, says home minister
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Six terrorists killed as security forces strike ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ hideout in Balochistan
Terrorists had been hiding in a mountainous cave and were targeted in a decisive strike in Dalbandin
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South Africa tail wags to get upper hand against Pakistan
Babar Azam leads Pakistan’s fightback with an unbeaten 49
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Tennis: Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig defeated Sri Lanka's Ganuka Fernando to reach ITF J-30 semis
The Junior Tennis Championships 2025 first leg is featuring players from 10 countries
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PSX turns red as profit-taking drags KSE-100 down 793 points
Overall trading volume declined to 1.56 billion shares compared with 1.82 billion day earlier
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Spinner Asif Afridi has become the oldest cricketer to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut
He delivered a remarkable performance against South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the second Test
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Islamabad court remands suspects in alleged mall rape case
Police say investigation underway, legal action initiated against accused
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Pakistan Sports Board ban Pakistan Federation Baseball secretary and Baseball Asia VP Fakhar Shah
He has been banned from all sports activities for violating the NOC rule, while FIA is also referred to the matter
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UN cybercrime pact raises hopes, concerns, to be signed in Hanoi
A landmark UN cybercrime agreement to be signed in Hanoi, despite criticism over human rights risks
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Renshaw blocks out Ashes noise
He is bidding for Australia recall
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Fuel import crisis feared as Sindh seeks mandatory bank guarantees
Pakistan's petroleum industry imports 20 to 25 consignments monthly, worth Rs15 to 25bn each
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Lopez, Rashford inspire Barca rout of Olympiacos
Teenage star Lamine Yamal was also on target for Hansi Flick's side
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Punjab education minister enrols son in govt school in Kasur
Announcement draws praise online, users call it ‘leading by example’
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Chess's governing body FIDE examing Kramnik's campaign against Naroditsky
The late American grandmaster denied wrongdoing on the account of cheating
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India cites growing risks, proposes strict rules to label AI content
India proposed that firms should clearly label AI-generated content to tackle the spread of misinformation
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Vegetable, fruit prices jump in Rawalpindi, tomatoes hit record Rs600
Apples sell for Rs250 to 350 per kg, grapes for Rs400 to 600 per kg
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Muthusamy, Rabada take South Africa into 71-run lead over Pakistan
The visitors added 169 for the last two wickets
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Gordon grateful for Mourinho praise after Newcastle beat Benfica
The Magpies climbed to seventh place in the table thanks to the victory with six points from their first three games
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Artificial nest boxes offer safe havens for birds in Islamabad
WWF-Pakistan works to help native birds adapt to urban growth, rising heat
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New research shows, AI assistants make widespread errors about news
Leading AI assistants misrepresent news content in nearly half their responses, according to new research
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Pioneer of epidural services in Pakistan, Dr Ursula Chohan, passes away
She performed country’s first epidural in 1986, founded Pakistan’s first formal obstetric epidural service
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Zardari-Vawda meet: timing matters
President also congratulates Vawda on his birthday
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Pakistan developing first-ever e-sports policy, says Rana Mashhood
New policy will also support game developers, digital innovators
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Punjab’s green push falls short, kilns still barely covered
Way behind of its target, with less than half of the planned 513,000 saplings planted
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles ahead of Trump’s Asia visit
Pyongyang launches ballistic missiles, defies UN Security Council ban
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Paying iPhone 17 Pro Max's PTA tax just got a lot easier, here’s how
Users in Pakistan pay required tax in monthly instalments
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Gold prices plunge globally, locally
Price per tola falls by Rs7,538
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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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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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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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CDF Munir hails ‘unprecedented success’ in Marka-e-Haq, calls it ideological victory
Says Pakistan’s defence is now 'completely impregnable' against external aggression
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Four policemen martyred in Bannu suicide bombing
Four policemen martyred in Bannu suicide bombing
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Pakistan, Bangladesh to combat drug trafficking
Naqvi signed on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, while Ahmed signed on behalf of the Bangladeshi government
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India misread Islamabad's peace intentions: envoy
Pak mission in US marks Marka-e-Haq anniversary
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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India’s Baneful Blunder - A Year On!
The India-Pakistan showdown revealed how quickly perception battles can spiral into strategic instability
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More tribute than biopic
It thrills, it dazzles, it remembers—but does it truly reveal Michael Jackson?
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The quiet power of saying less
In a culture that demands explanations, learning to stop justifying yourself can be liberating and reclaim your peace
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Priced out at checkout
As inflation climbs, grocery lists are shrinking, another item you can’t afford this week -- sounds familiar?
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Hormuz: the chokehold that shook the world
Iran’s grip on the Strait exposes the limits of US power and the fragility of global energy flows
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PML-N unveils candidates for 19 G-B seats
PPP intensifies electoral push ahead of next month's polls
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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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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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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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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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Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, destroys homes in new strikes
Shelling targets towns of Braashit, Safad al-Battikh, Touline, as Tel Aviv continues truce violations
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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








































































































