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Purse snatcher injured, held after 'encounter'
Six stolen mobile phones seized from suspect who is linked to 11 snatching cases
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No action after audit exposes health scam
Report exposes massive financial irregularities in health authority's Covid-era purchases
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High prices dampen Eid shopping spree
With just eight days to Eidul Fitr, Pindi's markets are crowded but sales remain slow
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Pak-Turkiye friendship gets a cultural push
Aims to promote civilisational harmony, cultural diplomacy, people-to-people connections btw the two countries
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Punjab rolls out new school rules
Approves creation of Zakat Banks; imposes ban on teachers' mobile phone use
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K-P launches revival plan for model schools
Working group, headed by provincial minister for elementary and secondary education, to prepare rehabilitation plan
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Balochistan unveils 10-year development plan
Provincial Action Plan to cost Rs4 trillion, focus on security, employment, sustainable progress
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Cop's 15-year-old son kidnapped in Bannu
In related incidents, terrorists targeted Domel police positions; quadcopter drone dropped explosive in first attack
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Helping small farmers move forward
In 2023-24, the agriculture sector grew at 6.25%, the highest increase in two decades
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A new Middle East?
Donald Trump may have set out to change the face of the Middle East by launching the war on Iran
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Beyond military calculations
The conflict between Iran, US-Israel is increasingly producing consequences that go far beyond military calculations
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Thalassaemia testing
Bill mandating premarital thalassaemia screening much-needed first step towards reducing incidence of blood disorder
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5G rollout
Pakistan has finally taken a long-delayed step into the fifth-generation mobile era
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Iran's ceasefire terms
Iran is saying it wants foolproof guarantees that it won't be a victim of aggression once again
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Nepal's political transition
Nepal's recent elections mark the beginning of a new era of democratic transition
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Sindh slams the brakes on spending
Fuel cuts, grounded vehicles, 4-day office week among sweeping austerity steps to tackle looming energy challenges
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US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear programme
Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session
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Israel drops indictment of 5 soldiers in Palestinian detainee sexual abuse case
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails decision
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Truck attack on Michigan synagogue, leaves assailant dead, one wounded
Attacker lost family members in a recent Israeli strike, including his children
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Govt sends mixed signals on fuel price hike amid rise in international market
FinMin Aurangzeb says prices are rising, adds government will try to manage the situation
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IPL-linked Sunrisers sign spinner Abrar Ahmed for Hundred
Spinner Usman Tariq signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, while paceman Haris Rauf got no offers
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K-P on high alert as mpox cases climb to 26
Health Department urges vigilance in hospitals amid signs of local transmission from Punjab
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Iran’s new supreme leader vows to attack US bases in Gulf, keep Strait of Hormuz closed
In first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei says all US bases should be immediately closed in the region
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CPJ flags self-censorship risk after Law Minister Azam Tarar’s warning on foreign policy discussions
Says authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats to silence critical reporting
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Iceland, Netherlands join ICJ genocide case against Israel
Declaration stresses that acts against children should be assessed differently, as they may establish genocidal intent
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India plans fresh incentives for phone production in boost for Apple, Samsung
New Delhi is considering linking the new incentives to exports to further push globally competitive production
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China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan: sources
Chinese foreign ministry says special envoy for Afghanistan is currently shuttling between two countries to mediate
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PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis lifts fuel costs 34%
Raises fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and by up to $100 on international flights
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Double whammy for the masses as govt hikes RLNG rates after increase in petrol price
Price for Sui Northern consumers reaches Rs622 per MMBtu, while it reaches Rs634 per MMBtu for Sui Southern consumers
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How world's biggest airlines have hedged against fuel price increases?
Some airlines use futures and options to hedge against price increases as jet fuel trades near all-time highs
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Sindh govt announces public holiday for tomorrow
Notification states essential services will continue to operate as usual
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Adviser to Iran's Khamenei calls Trump 'Satan himself'
'Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president,' says Yahya Rahim Safavi
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New F1 cars more like Mario Kart: Verstappen
The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener
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North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
They refused to play for several minutes in their 2-1 loss against China
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Russia calls on US, Israel to end Iran war
Spokeswoman says Russia will continue to take steps to resolve any contradictions by peaceful means
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King Charles invited to 150th anniversary Test
Australia will play England under lights at the MCG
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Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China
Both Ferraris were sensationally disqualified from the 2025 Chinese GP
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Pakistan calls for restraint as Dar discusses Middle East tensions with Oman FM
DPM appreciates Oman's constructive, principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation
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Early F1 leader Russell says 'championship means nothing at this point'
He believes the season will be "quite a close fight
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Iran denies special passage for Indian tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warns strait could face prolonged instability if tensions escalate
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Norris says McLaren must 'improve in all areas'
He says the car has made some progress since a disappointing Australian GP
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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on
The defending champions registered a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) victory
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Foreign hacker in 2023 compromised Epstein files held by FBI, source and documents show
Official FBI statements describe the 'cyber incident' as 'an isolated one'
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MQM-P should quit federal government over Sindh governor change: Farooq Sattar
Spokesperson says party leadership would soon determine its response to the development
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Swiatek routs Muchova to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
The two-time winner ended her eight-match winning streak on Thursday
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Cillian Murphy returns to 'Peaky Blinders' world with new film 'The Immortal Man'
Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, set in WWII and streaming March 20
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PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16
The French side secured a 5-2 win in the first leg
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Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City
Los Balancos captain scored a stunning hat-trick
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Domestic gold, silver rates drop after global price decline
International gold drops $29 per ounce; domestic gold per tola down Rs2,900
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Digital lottery launched for PM’s free solar scheme in Gilgit
58MW of solar systems to be allocated for households and small businesses under government initiative
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Media Facilitation Centre set up for journalists covering 'Islamabad Talks'
Information ministry establishes facility at Jinnah Convention Centre as journalists arrive in federal capital
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US VP JD Vance, special envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Pakistan for 'Islamabad Talks'
Iranian delegation arrived late on Friday night to attend the high-stakes peace talks
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Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, FM Araghchi land in Pakistan for high-stakes peace talks with US
Delegation also includes Defence Council secretary, Central Bank chief, some members of parliament
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FO spox clears air on visa-on-arrival facility
Says provision limited to US, Iran delegates, journalists
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POL prices slashed amid global fuel ease
PM said that when the "storm of unprecedented inflation" began around the start of the US-Iran conflict
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Afghans' repatriation continues at Torkham
175,000 Afghan nationals have returned so far this year
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Shalimar Express derails again
Official say coaches numbered 4, 5, 6 and 7 went off track when train was being diverted
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SC ties back pay to jobless stint
If employee gainfully employed after termination, they are not entitled to claim back benefits for that period
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PN rescues merchant ship crew members
Eighteen people of various nationalities later repatriated
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KSA assures Pakistan of financial support
Saudi finance minister reiterates kingdom's trust in Pak mediation efforts
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Sindh rolls out early market closure schedule
Shops, malls in Karachi, other divisional headquarters to close at 9pm
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Constitution a 'symbol of unity'
PM Shehbaz pays tribute to the framers of supreme law
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Dar, French FM reaffirm cooperation
FM also speaks with Netherlands counterpart
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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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Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Cites the ongoing security situation in the region to delay the trial, which is about to resume on Sunday
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Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. What do we know?
Both sides face Trump pressure to end fighting, a key Iranian demand ahead of Pakistan talks
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Trump, Netanyahu held 'tense' phone call before Israel sought ceasefire talks with Lebanon: report
The conversation came shortly before Israel announced it would seek direct ceasefire talks with Lebanon
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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, April 10
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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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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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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









































































































