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Tribute paid to Professor Khursheed for championing Kashmir cause
Altaf Ahmed Bhat described Professor Khurshid Ahmad's demise as an irreplaceable loss to Muslim world.
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Call for transparency in water projects
LG secretary presses for accelerating DREAMS project
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Ice trade faces a slow freeze
Home refrigeration, rising electricity costs, and changing lifestyles have cooled demand
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Missing youth found dead in Mansehra
Retired Islamabad Police SP, already in custody, is the prime suspect
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Traffic stop ends in bike theft
The distressed motorcyclist was left shocked and upset.
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Experts warn of escalating climate crisis
Stress importance of plantation drives in protecting wildlife and promoting livelihoods
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"Call of Diddy" meme goes viral amid Sean Combs legal investigation
The "Call of Diddy" meme trends on social media as Sean Combs faces serious legal allegations and investigations.
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K-P police get Rs30b to improve security
The Safe City Project has now been expanded to Tank, Miran Shah, Lakki Marwat, and Dera Ismail Khan
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Rs13b set to be released for uplift projects
511 public welfare development schemes to be completed in K-P by June
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Senior civil judge, lawyer gunned down in Nowshera
Ex-Nazim shot dead in Kohat
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Petrol price to remain unchanged for next 15 days
Petrol will remain at Rs254.63 per litre while high-speed diesel will continue to be sold at Rs258.64 per litre.
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US tariffs weigh on oil economies
Pakistan, among oil importers, set to see some benefits from lower crude prices
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Bourse extends gains on rating upgrade
KSE-100 index rises 385 points, aided by record remittances and easing inflation
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Industry backs early approval of solar projects
NEPRA conducts hearing on KE's two clean energy projects in Sindh
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Scrapped wheat price triggers alarm
Farmers lament decades-old price policy shift tied to IMF conditions
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Consumers to see Rs51.5b power tariff relief
NEPRA to hold hearing on April 29; reduction of Rs0.0309/kWh for March
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Gold edges up amid quiet market
Price rises to Rs339,400/tola while rupee closes at 280.57/$, marking increase of 3 paisas
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Govt scraps 3% FED on property sale
Move comes after real-estate sector backlash; broader relief ahead of budget
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Pakistani-born scientist appointed to Scottish Science Advisory Council
Dr Abbasi became the first Pakistani appointed to the Scottish science council, advising ministers on science and tech
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'Ball in China’s court': Trump on tariffs, trade deal
Trade tensions with Beijing have escalated further since Trump took office in January, worsening US-China relations
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Adolescence hits 124m views, climbs past Dahmer on Netflix all-time list
Netflix's 'Adolescence' becomes third most-watched show ever with 124m views, beating 'Dahmer' in global rankings.
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Shaheen Afridi sets first-over record as Qalandars end Kings' winning streak
The Lahore captain continues his first-over dominance in HBL PSL X, setting a new record in the league’s history.
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Karachi bans motor-cab rickshaws on 11 major roads
It will remain in effect from April 15 to June 14, 2025. Violators will face legal action under Section 188.
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Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunite at ‘Another Simple Favor’ event after SXSW tension
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunited in London for 'Another Simple Favor' after awkward SXSW red carpet moment.
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William Levy arrested in Florida on intoxication, trespassing charges
Actor William Levy was arrested in Broward County on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing in Weston.
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France expels 12 Algerian diplomats in escalating diplomatic row
France expels Algerian diplomats after Algiers retaliates over arrest tied to Paris kidnap of activist Amir Boukhors
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Feminisation of CSR and ESG roles in Pakistan
Social norms also have a big influence on this trend in Pakistan.
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A city long yearning for peace
Karachi has been in the grip of periodic outbreak of violence.
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Child, crime and charity
The Sindh government established its first juvenile court in Karachi in 1993
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Training trans-persons
Transgender people have historically struggled against systemic discrimination
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Violence against children
A law not enforced is a law in name only.
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A reset with the US!
This is likely to torpedo the specter of bilateralism in weeks and months to come.
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Single motherhood
Maternity policies typically assume the presence of a nuclear family.
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Iran must ‘eliminate’ enrichment program, US envoy says despite earlier concession
IAEA says Iran has 274.8kg of uranium enriched to 60%, approaching the 90% level needed for weapons-grade material
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IPL: Punjab Kings pull off shocking win as they defend record-low total against KKR
After being bowled out for just 111 in 15.3 overs, Punjab stunned the visitors by dismissing them for 95 in 15.1 overs
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Hamas says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas says it lost contact with Edan Alexander's captors after Israeli strike on location where he was held in Gaza
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Govt skips fuel price cut, redirects funds to Balochistan projects
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement during a federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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Saddar Bird Market embroiled in dispute
Residents cite encroachments, while traders insist they have legal rights to use the space for their businesses.
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Sindh bans use of plastic bags across province
The ban will take effect 60 days after its approval by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah during a cabinet meeting.
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Trump threatens to remove Harvard's tax-exempt status over policy dispute
Trump froze $2.2B in federal funds in retaliation for Harvard’s defiance of the administration’s campus policies
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Muhammad Ali Durrani demands justice, compensation for Pakistani labourers killed in Iran attack
The senior politician and former federal minister, along with his wife, visited the homes of labourers from Bahawalpur
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Imran Khan denies authorising talks with establishment, says Barrister Gohar
PTI chairman dismisses claims by Senator Azam Swati, who had suggested that Imran Khan had approved backchannel talks.
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Sindh approves 20% grace marks for intermediate students in Karachi
The decision comes in light of a report submitted by a sub-committee formed by the Sindh Assembly earlier this year.
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Direct Tashkent-Islamabad flights to start in May: Uzbekistan Airways
Currently, Uzbekistan Airways operates bi-weekly flights between Tashkent and Lahore on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Punjab finalises bill to regulate acid sale to protect women
Violations will carry serious penalties, including up to three years in prison and a fine of Rs500,000
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At least two killed, 16 injured in Hazara bus crash
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a Rawalpindi-bound passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a drain.
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Rahul, Sonia Gandhi named in money laundering case by India’s financial crimes agency
ED seized ₹7.52b in assets linked to Rahul, Sonia Gandhi case; both were questioned in 2022 as part of the probe
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CCP fines Mizan Beverages Rs150m for copying PepsiCo’s Sting
Accused of mimicking Sting’s overall design, colour combination, bottle shape, branding
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FIA ASI shifted to airport sanitation
Officer penalized by being assigned washroom oversight duty at Karachi Airport
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Adil Raja, six others handed double life sentences for 'digital terrorism'
ATC imposes 35 years additional imprisonment, Rs1.5m fine as trial conducted in absence of accused
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Cabinet clears new local system for Islamabad
New year’s first meeting also okays off-grid gas sales, captive power levy changes
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Polio drive misses target for 935,000 children in merged districts
Security concerns, population displacement hinder vaccination campaign in 2025
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PTCL Group approves Rs15bn equity investment in U Microfinance Bank
Bank receives first Rs4bn tranche; next phase of digital strategy due in 2026
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K-P CM rolls out online open courts beginning from Bajaur
CM orders enforcement of fare lists, doctor attendance and wage policy
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Karachi sees spate of road accidents as New Year begins
Police say woman killed near Landhi Hospital, unidentified man dies in Orangi Town
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Street food boom fuels Sindh's public health crisis
Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings of popular food hubs have driven a spike in foodborne diseases
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Norse Atlantic cleared to launch direct services to Islamabad from UK
Planned services include routes from London, Manchester and Birmingham
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President Zardari approves CDA Amendment Bill 2025
Compensation no longer limited to cash, bill orders 8% additional compensation in case of delayed payment
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K-P Rescue 1122 reports 2.7m beneficiaries, 271,000 emergency calls in 2025
Responded to 25,000 traffic accidents, 169,000 medical emergencies, transferred 58,800 patients to hospitals
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Woman shot dead in Wah Cantt in suspected honour killing
Investigators named multiple relatives in the case after the woman was shot dead inside the Wah Cantt house
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ZAB's birth anniversary on Jan 5
PPP vows to protect 18th Amendment, NFC share
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City rings in 2026 with grand celebrations
Fireworks light up the sky as thousands gather at Seaview; police enforce strict measures
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Pakistan proposes 5% levy on mobile imports to fund local manufacturing effort
Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy
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CCP imposes Rs2.36b penalties in 2025
Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices
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Energy sector sees mixed results in 2025 amid circular debt, reform efforts
Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed
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State Bank's reserves edge up to $15.91b
Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices
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PSX kicks off new year on bullish note
KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high
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DGPC delays action on ownership change
Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance
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Will we see upgraded Railways fleets by the end of 2026?
Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk
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Government urged to sue India over 'water war'
Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses
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Families see relief from falling food prices, but urban cost pressures persist
Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025
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Electricity consumers given Rs8.35 per unit relief in 2025, Power Division claims
Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer
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Traders declare 2025 'worst year' for businesses in country's history
AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026
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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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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters
Violent clashes erupt as economic crisis sparks largest demonstrations in three years
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Swiss authorities begin identifying victims of bar fire that killed 40, injured 115
Families await confirmation through DNA testing as severe burns delay identification
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Dollar makes soft start to 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals
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Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro plea
Brazil's Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to stay in power after narrowly losing 2022 elections
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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians in past month
M23 has seized swathes of the mineral-rich Congolese east with Rwanda's backing
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Fresh clashes kill 6 in Iran cost-of-living protests
Fars reported that the buildings were "severely damaged" and that police arrested several people
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Drone strike in Kherson kills 20
More than 100 revellers gathered at the hotel the night of the attack
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'IS planned New Year's Eve church attacks'
IS planned suicide operations and attacks targeting celebrations
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
Around 4,000 ticketed guests are expected to attend the event outside City Hall
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BD's Jamaat-e-Islami open to unity govt
Surveys suggest JI will finish a close second to BNP
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Iran's Fars Agency Reports 3 More Killed In Fresh Clashes
Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station
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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 record after Sixers’ BBL win
Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket
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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca
The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis
He was struggling with a serious back pain during 2025
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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso in AFCON
They are likely to face champions Senegal in the last 16
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Ivory Coast fight back to pip Cameroon
Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored in stoppage time for Ivory Coast
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Sultans journey with PSL comes to an end
PCB will take over the franchise for the upcoming season
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Serie A title race enters New Year
Five clubs are in the mix for close contest for the title
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Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital
He was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria
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Australia name squad for T20 World Cup
Cummins and Hazlewood return to the side
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Gasperini awaits emotional return to Atalanta
Roma travel to Bergamo aiming to keep pace with Serie A’s title contenders
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Rodri and Doku could return against Sunderland
Their return would boost a City side missing several players during a packed January schedule
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Mbappe suffers knee sprain in blow for Real Madrid
He could also miss the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid
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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos undergoes emergency heart surgery
He visited the hospital for a routine medical check-up
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Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential
Manager says the Red Devils will click once the squad is fit again
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Senegal top AFCON group
DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16












































































































