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Inflation drives crowds to free Iftar tables
With per-person iftar costs now at Rs300, low-income families and women rely on charitable meals
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PDP chief urges shift to domestic oil, gas for energy security
Says escalating regional conflict, possibility of supply disruptions exposed Pakistan's vulnerability to energy shocks
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Runaway tankers, collisions kill three
Two others injured as separate traffic accidents raise safety concerns, police investigate causes
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Islamophobia threatens global peace, says CM
Urges global action against anti-Muslim hate, calls for interfaith harmony
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City sizzles in spring heat
Mercury rises to 38.4°C; strong winds, partly cloudy skies expected
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Eid cheer reaches the needy
Welfare groups distribute clothes, shoes, gifts to underprivileged children
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Security locked down for Eidul Fitr
Police directed to prepare for protection of mosques, Eidgahs, worship places, crowded public areas
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RTO eyes weaving, furniture sectors for tax recovery
Authorities cite underreporting as they step up enforcement ahead of new fiscal year
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Khanewal flood safety measures expedited
Desilting, embankment strengthening accelerated to allay risks
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Agriculture dept pushes early cotton cultivation
Farmers urged to complete sowing to boost yield
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Three injured in motorcycle crash
Bikes involved in three out of four road accidents in Punjab
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Bhakkar raid foils flour hoarding bid
30,000kg recovered; warehouse sealed
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CM announces climate leadership internship
Half of the seats reserved for female students
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Markets defy official food prices
Enforcement remains limited to subsidised bazaars in metropolis
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Robotic surgeries begin at PKLI
Up to 80% patients receive free treatment; 500 surgerical procedures performed last year
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RCB hit by Rs41m commercialisation fee loss
Property owners deposit a fraction of required fee, obtain stay order
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Abbottabad painter keeps portrait art alive
Shehzad spent four decades capturing stories through portraits, cinematic paintings
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Eid cards fade into oblivion
Modern tech replaces handwritten Eid greetings once cherished across distances
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Separated families reunite for Eid
Reunions see emotional scenes as families bring Eid gifts for children
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Enrolment drive targets 25k children
Community schools planned in high-need areas; teams to identify out-of-school kids
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Few takers for govt schools in Phase-III
Application deadline extended to April 7 as NGOs, private schools show little interest
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Karachi's affluent enclaves redefine the soul of service
A metabolic exchange where the "wretched of the earth" provide the labour that sustains the elite
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US war on Iran and its larger consequences
Donald Trump has made no serious effort to explain why he chose to launch a large military operation in Iran
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Teacher-student relationship: mutualism, not commensalism
A teacher's expectations of students
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Reproductive health awareness
For generations, Pakistani children have entered puberty without a framework, without language
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Death by negligence
Horror inside Gul Plaza was compounded at every turn by failures that were entirely preventable, as per the report
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Let there be real austerity
Austerity must not be an emergency instrument but a permanent condition
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A life of quiet authority and enduring values
The passing of a civil servant, former Vice-Chancellor of Sindh University, has left a profound void
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US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
US-China talks focus on tariffs, rare earth exports, tech controls, and Chinese purchases of US farm goods
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Israeli foreign minister denies country facing interceptor shortages
Says armed forces are prepared for prolonged campaign after reports that Israel is running low on missile interceptors
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Agha’s century in vain as Bangladesh edge Pakistan to win ODI series 2-1
Tanzid’s century helps Bangladesh post 290/5; Pakistan bowled out for 279, losing third ODI by 11 runs
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Iran arrests dozens accused of sharing information with Israel
20 arrested in northwest Iran for allegedly sharing military site locations with Israel.
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Afghan Taliban mortar fire kills four civilians in Bajaur: Tarar
Information minister says befitting and aggressive response being given to Afghan Taliban regime positions
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NADRA warns of fake website posing as official visa portal
Public advised to avoid visiting suspicious websites and to verify authenticity of online platforms
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One killed, several injured as Shalimar Express collides with freight train in Nowshehro Feroz
Lahore-bound train strikes freight train near Lakha Road; Railways minister takes notice, orders high-level inquiry
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Germany 'secretly financed' much of Israel’s Dimona nuclear project, report claims
Bonn reportedly sent Israel 140–160m marks yearly which makes 2b total to set nuclear facilities
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Security forces kill five terrorists in Lakki Marwat IBO: ISPR
President Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz commend security forces for successful operation
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Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of successful strike in Wana
Information ministry says rudimentary drone was destroyed, no military installation or infrastructure was hit
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President Zardari urges 'unity, stronger peace efforts' in meeting with Khalid Maqbool, Mohsin Naqvi
According to the Presidency, participants also exchanged views on the overall internal security situation
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Israel prepares to deploy international force in Gaza in May: media
Report says 5,000 Indonesian troops among multinational contingent tied to Trump-backed postwar plan
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‘No Plan B’: Bilawal warns of fallout if US-Iran talks fail
Says the international community doesn’t have a plan B so plan A needs to achieve a peaceful resolution
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Fact Check: Viral video of schoolgirl pulling gun on men harassing father is scripted
Fact-check found no credible media reports supporting the viral claim after keyword search
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PMDC warns of action as probe launched into Mirpurkhas student’s death
PMDC president strongly condemns the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly allegations of harassment
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Partition memories resurface as 3 Sikh pilgrims revisit Pakistan after decades for Baisakhi festival
During their 10-day stay, pilgrims will visit key sites including Nankana Sahib and Panja Sahib
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Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members after distress call in Arabian Sea
Rescued crew members of five countries, repatriated to their respective countries after medical care
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JD Vance hopeful of 'positive' outcome as he departs for US-Iran talks in Islamabad
Says President Trump has given some pretty clear guidelines
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FO clarifies visa-on-arrival facility for 'Islamabad Talks' limited to US, Iran delegates, journalists
Naqvi reviews security arrangements in capital, directs that strict measures be implemented for foreign dignitaries
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Sindh CTD arrests suspected target killer linked to banned outfit in Karachi
Says he was involved in multiple terrorist activities in the past
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Judge expresses anger over missing evidence in Rajab Butt case, orders statement recording
Investigation officer tells the court that he has neither full knowledge of the case nor of its investigation
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Pakistan growth seen at 4.5% in FY2027: ADB
Flags recovery but warns inflation may rise to 6.5% by FY2027 amid global uncertainty, Middle East tensions
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Sindh announces early closure of markets, malls under austerity measures
Essential services, including medical stores, hospitals and petrol pumps exempted from restrictions
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Dar, French FM discuss Lebanon violations, reaffirm bilateral cooperation
Pakistan, France stress ceasefire adherence, diplomatic path for peace
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Pakistan, Vietnam reaffirm ties as Zardari congratulates Vietnamese president
President hopes to deepen Pakistan–Vietnam cooperation, lauds ties and country’s progress under new leadership
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old
Video from February 17, 2019, unrelated to current peace talks, shows Pakistani jets greeting MBS on his visit
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KSE-100 closes near 168,000 points on US-Iran peace optimism
Benchmark index touches an intraday high of 168,290 before settling in positive territory
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Mild pullback follows record surge at PSX
KSE-100 index falls 0.18%; market cools off after 9% spike a day ago
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Urea smuggling risk alarms minister
Closing stock at 800,000 tonnes for Kharif as concerns raised over buffer adequacy at peak demand
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Gas industry calls for ramping up production
Following the ceasefire, Pakistan has successfully averted energy shortages
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Gujranwala industrial expo opens in Karachi
Three-day event to showcase diversity, competitiveness as economy shows cautious optimism
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FinMin seeks input for budget
Chambers propose lower policy rates, abolition of Section 7E, regional linkages
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Oil pares gains torise about 1%
Israel's peace talks plan with Lebanon erased 5% early gains
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Chinese tyre firm to invest $120m
Service Long March targets $100m exports as Pakistan becomes fifth-largest tyre exporter to US
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Pakistan, Ethiopia envisage trilateral maritime alliance
Plan to sign deal, also involving Djibouti, to boost Asia-Africa trade
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SBP reserves rise $19m to $16.4b
Gold tumbles despite global gains; rupee edges higher
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World Bank cuts GDP forecast to 3%
CAD may widen to $4.9b on higher energy imports, lower remittances amid war
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PSX closes above 165,000 points amid geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices
Trading activity remained robust, with volumes reaching 456 million shares
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Gold prices in Pakistan fall amid decline in global market
The price of gold per tola decreased by Rs9,500 in the local market
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Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan
CDWP defers $40m World Bank project over exorbitant rates for furniture, laptops
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Trump says US loading warships with ‘best weapons’ if no deal reached with Iran
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf demands Lebanon ceasefire before talks
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Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers for 1st Friday prayers after weeks-long closure
Closure barred five Friday prayers in March-April; worship resumed on sixth Friday
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Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Only UAE, Morocco and US paid funds among 10 nations pledging support for peace board
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From critic to negotiator: JD Vance to spearhead US efforts in Iran ceasefire talks
Vance faces major test in Islamabad talks, a key moment for 2028 hopeful amid challenges ahead
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Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
Putin envoy Dmitriev meets Trump officials in US on peace talks and economic cooperation efforts
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World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to US-Iran war
'What we're witnessing is not just a displacement crisis; becoming a food security crisis,' says WFP country director
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Israeli military chief says army is ‘still in state of war’ in Lebanon
‘In Iran, we are in a ceasefire, but we can return to operating there at any moment,’ says army chief
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Fact check: Viral video does not show new US troop deployment to Middle East
Video from June 6, 2023, unrelated to US-Iran war, shows a US military ceremony in California
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Asian stocks set for best week since 2022 ahead of US-Iran talks
Gains driven by easing Middle East tensions as investors eye reopening of Hormuz shipping route
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China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
Says both sides of strait belong to 'one China' as KMT chief calls for institutionalised mechanisms for dialogue
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Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Nielsen underlined the importance of maintaining the post-war geopolitical order
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Britain must take a new path, says Starmer
Britain's PM said crisis, which has already pushed up fuel prices in Britain, is expected to drive further inflation
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Putin orders weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
Putin's decree, released by the Kremlin, ordered Russian forces to observe a ceasefire starting at 4 pm on Saturday
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Melania Trump denies any ties to Epstein
US first lady urges Congress to hold hearings for victims
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Iran's supreme leader vows ‘new phase’ in Hormuz management, demands war compensation
Message marks 40 days since Khamenei killing, calls it a historic blow and painful moment for Iran
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Hikaru Nakamura spends 67 minutes on single move before losing Candidates match
Hikaru Nakamura uses over an hour on one move but loses to Javokhir Sindarov in Candidates match
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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
He is due to appear in court on May 7 after allegedly blowing more than twice legal limit in a random breath test
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Tamim becomes youngest BCB chief
He will lead a 11-member ad hoc committee
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McIlroy finds new challenges
He said the win lifted “an incredible weight” off him
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Flick defends young Yamal
Coach says he will always support and protect the player
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Slot tips Liverpool to bounce back
Manager believes his team can recover from recent setbacks
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Sinner, Alcaraz shine in Monte Carlo
Both players opened clay court seasons by crushing their opponents
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Peshawar District Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship to start on April 14
Six clubs to compete in six weight categories at Sports Complex Gym Hall
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WAPDA, Punjab reach final of 61st National Table Tennis Championship
Sensational semi-final victories set stage for title clash in Peshawar
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Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
He is due to appear in court on May 7
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Chalmers targets Olympic gold
The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title
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PSB boosts sports fund
The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted
Politano scored in the 79th minute to beat Milan 1-0
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Wawrinka falls on Monte Carlo farewell
He was defeated 7-5, 7-5 by Sebastian Baez
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Iran awaiting FIFA response
They requested to move Group G matches to Mexico









































































































