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RLNG prices revised
The distribution price has been revised to $13.4789 per mmBtu from $12.9499
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Remittances hit record $4.1b
Eid, migration bring in billions; SBP chief urges growth via exports
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Need for globally competitive, future-ready universities
With a population exceeding 250 million, Pakistan ranks as the fifth most populous nation in the world.
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Disregarded flag-wavers of 1971
The 'Fall of Dhaka' perhaps does not qualify as the national tragedy.
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Cheating in exams: an academic dishonesty
From the primary level onwards, we teach our students that they are the future of the country.
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Polio vaccine hesitancy
Vaccination drives alone will not yield the end of polio - not when refusals continue to fester in silence.
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All-time high
It's about time the policymakers capitalised on the momentum by announcing steps to incentivise inflows from abroad
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Killings inside Iran
The modus operandi of the attack hints at ethnic profiling, as the victims are from the province of Punjab.
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The specific and the vague
The problem is not in having ethical guardrails, or checks, but the vague and cursory approach to that.
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JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House, sparking viral internet reactions
JD Vance drops Ohio State’s national championship trophy at White House, sparking memes and viral internet jokes.
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35 short-listed in National Games hockey trials
Iftikhar urges Mayor Karachi to establish hockey academy
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Mbappe sent off as Real Madrid beat Alaves
Eduardo Camavinga scored the only goal in the game
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Lazio, Roma share derby spoils as Atalanta relaunch UCL bid
Matias Soule earned Roma a point with 69th minute strike
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Lyon close in on UCL
They secured a 3-1 victory at Auxerre
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Barnes brace routs Manchester United
Newcastle rise to fourth place in the Premier League table
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Kohli, Karn star as RCB and MI win in IPL
The star batter hit a landmark half-century against Rajasthan Royals
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Usman Tariq reported for suspect action
The Gladiators spinner is allowed to continue bowling in future matches
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Hafeez remarks on '90s heroes irks Shoaib
Hafeez later clarified that his comments were taken out of context
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Saim reveals special bond with Babar
Dashing opener returns with a brilliant 50 in HBL PSL X
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Richard Kind joins John Mulaney on Netflix’s Everybody’s Live as sidekick and announcer
Richard Kind finds joy and anxiety in live TV as John Mulaney’s sidekick on Netflix’s Everybody’s Live series.
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Four Pakistanis among 11 dead as migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast
Migrant boat sinks near Libya's Harawa coast on April 12; 11 bodies recovered so far, says Pakistan embassy
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Rapper Tay-K found guilty of murder in 2017 killing of photographer Mark Saldivar
Tay-K found guilty in 2017 murder of photographer Mark Saldivar, avoids death penalty but faces up to 99 years.
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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes southern California near San Diego
Quake swayed lights, rattled shelves in San Diego; felt in LA as officials assess potential damage, says Newsom
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PPP finalises preparations for Hyderabad rally against Indus River projects on April 18
Rally to commence at 6 pm on Friday, under the leadership of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
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Melissa Rauch reunites with Big Bang co-star in Night Court finale featuring a surprise guest
Simon Helberg and Raegan Revord to guest star in NBC’s ‘Night Court’ Season 3 finale, reuniting Big Bang alums.
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WATCH: Fawad Khan-Vaani Kapoor chemistry shines in first song release from Abir Gulaal
The film is set for theatrical release on 9 May 2025, and has already generated significant buzz on social media
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Senate panel backs bill to ensure timely maintenance for divorced women, children
Under the bill, courts must fix maintenance at first hearing; non-payment by 14th leads to loss of right to defend.
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Sami Sheen explains why she cut off contact with father Charlie Sheen
The OnlyFans star blocked Charlie Sheen, and told him, "Do not contact me ever again".
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Three killed in India as protests turn violent over land law seen as anti-Muslim
Unrest in Murshidabad saw malls torched, Hindu home attacked, and two stabbed, prompting internet shutdown: police
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Pakistan beat West Indies by 65 runs in ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier
Sidra Amin named Player of the Match for her composed half-century, which laid foundation for defendable total
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Hamas insists on end to war as ceasefire negotiations stall in Cairo
Hamas freed 33 hostages for detainees in phase one of the truce, but phase two, set for March, never began
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IMF, SCBA hold meeting to discuss judicial efficiency
SCBAP president highlights the 26th Constitutional Amendment that aims to improve judicial independence and efficiency
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Pakistan, Morocco begin joint military exercise
Pak-Morocco 2025 drill unites SSG, Moroccan forces to boost tactics, interoperability, and defense ties: ISPR.
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IPL 2025: Dhoni leads CSK to thrilling last-over win against LSG
Shivam Dube anchored chase with composed 44 while, Dhoni, played vital late cameo, scoring 26 runs to seal the victory
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Over 60 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims stranded at Saudi airport for two days
Ministry of Religious Affairs or Foreign Office have not yet issued any official statements regarding the situation.
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Pakistan Navy inducts fourth offshore patrol vessel, PNS Yamama
PNS Yamama to help protect key maritime assets, including CPEC linking Gwadar to China’s Xinjiang province.
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HBO announces casting for Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid in upcoming Harry Potter series
John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, and more confirmed for key roles in HBO's Harry Potter series.
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Pakistan sends 300 agricultural graduates to China under PM's training initiative
Shehbaz Sharif scheduled to attend the send-off ceremony on April 15 for the departing batch.
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Illegal loan applications exploit debtors
Loans of up to Rs200,000 have repayment periods as short as a few days to a month
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Two women found dead, 39 migrants located on Greek island
Migrants reached Greek island near Turkey; coast guard searching for survivors of possible shipwreck, officials said
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Dark Nexus: Drugs Impacting The Youth
The author is permanent faculty at NUST. She can be reached at chivalier37@gmail.com.
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China, India discuss restarting direct flights after five-years
India-China ties worsened after 2020 border clash in Himalayas that killed 20 Indian and 4 Chinese soldiers
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US weapons left in Afghanistan used in Jaffar Express attack, confirms US media
Investigators cited serial numbers on two rifles used in that attack that were traced back to US military stockpiles.
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EU pledges €1.6b aid package for Palestinians over three years
EU announced new aid package just before Palestinian PM Mustafa’s meeting with EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg
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NA unanimously passes resolution in solidarity with Palestine, condemns Israeli atrocities
The resolution also demanded the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian territories.
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Dubai named world’s busiest airport for second year running
Top 10 busiest airports handled 855m passengers in 2024, 9% of global traffic, marking 8.8% growth from 2023
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Pakistan to increase defence budget in FY 2025–26
The proposed budget represents 7.49% rise compared to current fiscal year’s allocation of Rs2,122 billion for 2024–25
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Blue Origin's all-female spaceflight returns: Katy Perry sings in space, crew kisses ground
Blue Origin’s historic all-female spaceflight returns to Earth with crew emotionally overwhelmed by the experience.
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HBL PSL X: Islamabad United seal dominant 102-run victory over Peshawar Zalmi
Except for Mohammad Haris, Zalmi batting line-up failed to contribute and was bowled out for 141 in 18.2 overs.
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Leslie Odom Jr. returns to Broadway as Aaron Burr for Hamilton
Leslie Odom Jr. will reprise his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton for a limited run this fall.
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Police storms Islamabad press club
Police vandalise cafeteria, assault journalists
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Gulshan Autism centre sacks assistant after CCTV leak reveals assault on child
Police say too late to conduct medico-legal exam
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Pakistan’s solar boom sparks water strain, fiscal woes
Farmers expand irrigation while power sector struggles with falling revenues, rising obligations
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Justice Jahangiri to challenge SHC over 'disputed' law degree proceedings
Petition will challenge why maintainbility was ruled on without hearing the aggrieved
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Bajaur’s hidden lairs — terrorists dig tunnels inside homes
Terrorists use homes as hideouts, plan operations, put civilians at risk
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Heated words, aggressive stares and a brawl - KU student groups await verdict after clash
Police stall registration of FIR in absence of medical report, VC decries low tolerance levels among students
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P&G to shut manufacturing in Pakistan, moves to third-party distribution model
Impacted employees may be offered overseas roles or separation packages under local laws and policies
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Israeli forces detain former JI senator Mushtaq Ahmad from Gaza-bound aid ship
Pakistan condemns Israeli forces, PM demands release of volunteers
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KU brawl leaves student injured
Mob armed with sticks attacks rivals, attempts to torch bikes outside admin block
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Pakistan condemns Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla
PM urges release of Gaza flotilla volunteers detained by Israeli forces
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PM Shehbaz appeals for 'peace' as JAAC protests turn deadly in AJK
At least nine people, including three policemen, have been killed amid conflicts
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PDMA issues rain alert across Punjab
PDMA urges citizens avoid unnecessary travel, follow guidelines, cooperate with administrations, rescue services
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Karachi University students torch tyres, demand arrests after campus violence
Protest erupted after two dozen students attacked rival group’s camp with sticks
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Seven sheesha cafes sealed in Islamabad
Teams from the administration, assisted by police, carried out inspections across different city areas
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Quetta suicide blast toll rises to 12
Police registered case at the CTD under sections of the ATA
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Gold prices dip after four day rally
Per tola gold rate falls by Rs2,500
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Inflation surges to 5.6% in Sept, highest in a year
Beats finance ministry’s maximum forecast of 4.5% issued just one day ago as non-perishable food prices drive increase
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FT reports Universal, Warner Music closing in on AI licensing deals
Universal and Warner could each strike deals with AI companies within weeks
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Asia draws $100b as investors diversify
Japan emerges as key beneficiary; geopolitics, tariffs and energy constraints reshape returns
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PSX notches thin gains in volatile trading
Index adds 147 points on institutional buying ahead of new earnings season
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Global, local firms to revive Peshawar Block
Will form joint venture to give boost to oil, gas exploration
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Pakistan repays $500m Eurobond
The debt-to-GDP ratio had improved from 77% in FY20 to 70% in FY25
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Cooperative farming key to sustainable agriculture
Minister says collective model will cut costs, ensure fair profits for farmers and reduce reliance on imports
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Pak-Saudi trade corridor proposed
Proposal seen as extension of security alliance leading to economic dividends
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First e-balloting for e-bikes kicks off, scheme offers subsidies up to Rs400,000
A total of 269,161 applications were received, out of which 40,000 qualified in the e-balloting
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Gold hits Rs410,278/tola amid global rally
Precious metal at new peak as dollar weakens, US shutdown looms; SBP raises Rs2.13tr
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OGDC discovers gas, condensate in Khairpur
The well was drilled using OGDC's in-house expertise
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PTCL-Telenor merger approved
PTCL to acquire 100% stake in Telenor, Orion Towers; CCP sets strict terms
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Gold prices climb out of ordinary buyers' reach
Precious metal up by $35 per ounce in international market, taking it to Rs410,278 per tola in local market
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Missed tax targets top concern: ADB
Holds Pakistan's growth forecast at 3%, urges consistent policy implementation
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30 boats evade Israeli capture, continue sail to Gaza
Flotilla serves as high-profile symbol of opposition to Israel's Gaza blockade
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US govt has shut down
White House says firings 'imminent' as plan to reopen govt collapses
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Trump honoured by army chief's praise
Lauds Pakistan for acknowledging his role in halting India conflict
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Planning Hajj 2026? Saudi Arabia unveils new rules for accommodations
Applicants will need to register through the Nusuk Masar platform
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Israel intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla, cuts communication
One of main ships, the Alma, aggressively circled by an Israeli warship
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Pfizer reaches deal with Trump to cut Medicaid drug prices, avert tariffs
US drug prices nearly triple other developed nations, fuel Trump push for global parity
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Israel intensifies Gaza City offensive as Hamas reviews Trump plan
Local health authorities say at least 35 people killed across Gaza by military
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Swiss glaciers lose 3% of ice mass in a year
Switzerland records worst decade of ice melt, loses one quarter glacier volume since 2015
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6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, kills 69
Over 150 injured, hospitals overwhelmed, search for survivors continues
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Thailand's gold hub warns new tax will collapse business
Baht's rise tied to weak dollar, surplus gold trade
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International Chess Federation denies retroactive rating theft as new ELO rule sparks backlash
FIDE’s removal of the 400-point rule has divided chess players, with grandmasters warning of unfair rating risks
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Australia power past New Zealand in Women's CWC
The defending champion won by 89 runs
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Siraj, Bumrah lead onslaught as India bowl out West Indies for 162
India’s pace attack ripped through a fragile West Indies batting lineup on a tough opening day
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Gordon penalties lead Newcastle to big win over Union SG
Woltemade and Barnes shine as Howe’s side bounce back strongly in the Champions League
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PCB reinstates Usman Wahla after Asia Cup handshake row
The suspended director has quietly resumed duties as the board shifts focus to South Africa series
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India starts fueling rift within ACC over Asia Cup trophy dispute
Mohsin Naqvi rejects Indian media’s claims as ACC faces growing divide over trophy saga
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Guirassy helps Dortmund sink Bilbao in Champions League
Svensson, Chukwuemeka, Guirassy and Brandt all on target in a 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao
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'Dangerous' Odegaard has freedom to shine for Arsenal, says Arteta
The Norway midfielder was the catalyst for Gabriel Martinelli's 12th-minute opener
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Hojlund and De Bruyne combine to push Napoli past Sporting
Hojlund nets twice from De Bruyne assists in a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon
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Pakistan outplays New Zealand in ATF 12 & under championships
Green shirts shine in Shymkent with spirited performance ahead of quarterfinals
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PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League
The French side struck in the 90th minute through Goncalo Ramos to claim a 2-1 victory
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Man City denied by Monaco in Champions League
Haaland scores twice before Eric Dier secures late equaliser with controversial penalty
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Martinelli extends Arsenal's perfect start in Champions League
Martinelli and Saka's goals give the Gunners a 2-0 win over Olympiakos
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Tennis schedule under renewed scrutiny as injuries, criticism mount
Alcarez will miss Shanghai Masters to ‘rest and recover’
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Pakistan women's team mindful of handshake row with India ahead of World Cup
Pakistan women open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 2