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RCB cuts spending, hikes water charges
Approves revised budget of Rs6.95b for fiscal year 2025-26
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Drug trafficking suspect secures bail
The sender's complete details were clearly listed on the parcel
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Teachers boycott process for appointing headmasters
Leaders of teachers' associations have declared the boycott by senior teachers a success.
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Urdu translation of Russian tales unveiled
The ceremony was presided over by the eminent poet and scholar Iftikhar Arif
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Flood fears mount in twin cities
Historical flood pattern returns; evacuations begin in vulnerable areas
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Jirga endorses IBOs to purge Bajaur of militancy
The jirga was organized in response to a series of deadly terrorist attacks
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Peshawar declared polio-free with no case in two years
This marks a major milestone in the ongoing fight against polio
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Mahmood replaces Khattak as PTIP chief
PTIP General Secretary clarified that Pervez Khattak no longer holds any position or affiliation with the party
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ANP to convene 'Pakhtun Jirga', APC
Aimal to write letter to PM for judicial probe into Maulana Khan Zeb's killing in Bajaur
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Another 'millionaire maid' arrested for jewellery theft in Karachi
Suspect drugged her employers and stole jewellery worth Rs6.5m from a Karachi bungalow before fleeing the city
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Should Pakistan embrace blockchain technology?
Governments around the world are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to power large-scale systems
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Widening diplomatic space for Taliban 2.0
Taliban regime is able to widen diplomatic space and seeking full control of Afghanistan
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BRICS 2025 and the Indian dilemma
Over 30 countries expressed interest in joining BRICS in 2024, either as full members or partners
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Influence and injustice
CEO should have been facing the full force of the law
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Flooding, a new normal
The 2022 floods should have been the wake-up call
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New security apparatus!
The country's chequered history testifies to the fact that such camouflaged drives were used for political repression
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Lying to win
The disinformation is expressed by competing parties in opposite directions
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Govt strikes again with fuel price hike
Revised prices come into effect immediately for next 15 days
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EU signals possible action against Israel over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Kallas proposes 10 options after Israel breached cooperation deal with EU on human rights grounds
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Punjab speaker halts action against suspended PTI MPAs
Speaker directs Assembly secretariat to stop further action against opposition until talks conclude successfully
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Traders call off strike after agreement with govt
KCCI had called a strike over five budget measures and 32 anomalies in the Finance Act
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Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow amid missile supply row
The US said there are no plans to supply Kyiv with long-range missiles
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Donkey slaughtering project sparks controversy
Without breeding farms, donkey slaughter threatens to shrink population of essential working animals in the country
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AI-powered inflation control falls under scrutiny
Experts claim that the proposed technology will not help address the root causes of inflation
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Five more dead as monsoon toll hits 116 across Pakistan
PMD forecasts more heavy rains, thunderstorms across country till July 17, warns of flash floods and urban flooding
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IIOJK ‘strongman’ faces calls for resignation
He finally takes responsibility for Pahalgam after 82 days of the attack. In doing so, who is he protecting in Delhi
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India orders fuel switch checks on Boeing jets after Air India crash
Boeing 787 from Ahmedabad to London crashed, killing 260 including 19 on ground; only one survivor from 242 aboard
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Imran Khan tells PTI leaders to end rift, focus on movement
Salman Akram Raja reprimands Aliya Hamza over tweet on party’s Lahore event, warns of disciplinary action
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Tesla launches Model Y in India at $70,000 amid high import tariffs
Tesla opens first showroom in Mumbai and begins Model Y orders, marking long-awaited entry into Indian market
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Aurangzeb briefs Moody's on Pakistan's reform push, stable outlook
Pakistan plans to issue its first Panda bond as it re-engages global financial markets, finance minister says
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PTI faces internal rift over August 5 protest plans
Central leadership plans 90-day campaign ending in major protest to build momentum and maximise impact
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Field Marshal Munir, Indonesian defence minister agree to boost military cooperation
Indonesian minister lauds professional achievements of Pakistan Army, particularly its role in fight against terrorism
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Operation launched to curb bird strikes near Lahore Airport
Bird nests atop towers and poles are being dismantled with support from Rescue 1122
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UK launches eVisa for Pakistani students, workers
This digital status can be accessed and managed through an online UK Visas and Immigration account
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Aleema Khan welcomes PTI Parliamentarians’ unity at Lahore meeting
She stated that Punjab had witnessed significant injustices over the past two years
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Pakistan, Afghanistan trade hits $1b in first half of 2025
The latest report published by the Afghan Ministry of Commerce shows increasing interest in bilateral trade
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Pakistan’s digital sector faces critical challenges, ADB report finds
5G remains on hold in Pakistan as other nations push forward with commercial launches
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Dar backs regional peace, warns Pakistan won't accept 'normalisation of arbitrary force'
Deputy PM holds meetings with Russian, Iranian foreign ministers along with other SCO member states
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Mohsin Naqvi meets Iranian president, vows stronger cooperation
Iran praised Pakistan’s stance in the war and urged Muslim states to unite against interference
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Here’s how you can declutter your phone - and your mind - in just 5 days
Your phone isn’t just draining your battery - it might be draining your brain too. Thankfully, you can fix that.
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xAI lands $200 million US defence contract
Elon Musk’s xAI secures major Pentagon contract just one week after its chatbot Grok caught headlines for its posts
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Trump cleared by court to implement education cuts
20 states join teachers’ unions in challenging the move in court
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Meta moves to curb AI-driven 'unoriginal' content on Facebook
Meta will restrict monetisation and reach for accounts reposting content without original input
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At least 11 Gazans killed in Israeli strikes
Legal experts, diplomats gather in Colombia over Gaza, West Bank occupation
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Nvidia to resume China chip sales amid shifting US export policy
Nvidia eyes quick restart of H20 chip shipments to China as Washington relaxes curbs following high-level talks
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Two sniffer dogs retire after years of loyal service
Dogs served in bomb disposal and security ops across Peshawar and the tribal districts
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Arsenal plotting move for £68 million Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace
The Gunners eye Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze while continuing pursuit of Rodrygo, Gordon, and Leão
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Monsoon system strengthens as rain sweeps through major cities
Tourists and farmers advised to avoid vulnerable areas amid shifting weather conditions
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Australia bowl out West Indies for 27, complete Test clean sweep 3-0
Mitchell Starc claims 6-9 in his 100th Test as Australia bowl West Indies out for their lowest total in 70 years
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Fauja Singh, world's oldest marathoner, dies aged 114
Singh was struck by an unidentified vehicle near his village in Punjab, Indian police say
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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SBP purchases $27b in 3.5 years
Governor defends rate hike; economy seen growing over 4% in third quarter
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Foreign reserves rise by $23m
Gold climbs to Rs496,762 per tola amid global rally
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Saudi assures continued energy support
Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress
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Telecom sector seeks budget tax relief
Proposals include lower withholding tax, customs duty abolition on 5G equipment
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Cannabis control body plans Rs200m renovation
Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry
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LCCI presents budget proposals to FinMin
Chamber urges end to policy instability, restoration of final tax regime
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PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000
KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions
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'Illicit cigarettes cost Rs350b a year'
Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, fuels informal trade, minister told
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Gold price rises by Rs7,800 per tola in local market
Price of 10 grams of gold in Pakistan increases by Rs6,687
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four
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Williamson named in NZ squad for Ireland, England Tests
Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich
They will face undefeated Arsenal in the Champions League final
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Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 1st Test from tomorrow
The two-match series will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20








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