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Jaishankar's ‘terroristan’ remark overlooks India's own role in regional instability, aggression
RAW linked to killings abroad, hate speech spikes in India as Pakistan presents ‘irrefutable’ proof
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a false victory
Justin Baldoni’s lawyer calls Blake Lively’s legal win a “false” victory after the lawsuit is dismissed.
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Gigi Paris opens up after 2 years on split with Glenn Powell following Sydney Sweeney romance rumors
Gigi Paris opens up for first time after the split in 2023, revealing details about phone call that led to it.
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Family pension duration capped at 10 years following spouse's death
Govt discourages premature retirement, multiple pensions, proposes 5% on high-income pensioners
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Sharjeel Memon criticises budget for sidelining Sindh, Karachi's development
PPP is taking these budgetary decisions seriously and plans to review the budget in detail, says senior Sindh minister
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Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
Former spy and espionage thriller writer drew on real life experiences
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Baldoni's defamation case against Lively rejected
Court says claims lack legal basis
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Kendrick Lamar wins big at 2025 BET Awards
Rapper named best male hip-hop artist
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Will 2025 be the 'Summer of Punk'?
The iconoclast will face Cena for WWE title in Saudi Arabia
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Warner Bros Discovery splits studios, streaming
Declining cable business cited behind decision
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Princess Diana's pricey dresses head to auction
Collection will also feature the former royal's luxury bags and footwear
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Have kids' books lost the plot?
Short sentences and large illustrations are rapidly becoming the norm
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TikToker im.krispy finds out she’s colorblind after viral blue chair debate
TikToker im.krispy went viral after learning she might be colorblind when viewers said her blue chair looked grey.
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Pakistan, Russia have 'enormous potential' to deepen ties: Zardari
President lauds Moscow's role in Eurasian stability at ceremony marking Russia's 35th National Day
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Iran warns West, Israel over IAEA pressure ahead of new nuclear talks
Iran warns of "proportionate" response, may scale back IAEA cooperation if Western pressure continues
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18% sales tax on vehicles up to 850cc proposed
Imported chocolates, coffee, cereal bars, and pet food to cost more due to higher taxes
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All forms of parking on Karachi's II Chundrigar banned
Parking banned along II Chundrigar Road, from Shaheen Complex to Merewether Tower
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FBR to get powers akin to SHO; 18% sales tax on e-commerce transactions proposesd
Budget mandates social media platforms to submit advertising revenue details to FBR every quarter
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Rs722.48b set aside for BISP, Rs10.23b for Poverty Alleviation Division
Allocations for Presidency, PM House also increased
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Bandits of Katcha capitalize on fear
Rs10 million has been set as the head bounty for the most dangerous bandits
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Watch: trailer released for Ari Aster's Cannes-acclaimed Eddington film
Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal star in Ari Aster's Eddington, a western set during the 2020 pandemic.
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PTI slams Budget 2025–26 as anti-people and elitist
Budget offers no relief to public; they bleed the poor but spare the elite, PTI leaders said at a press conference
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UK to sanction far-right Israeli ministers for stoking violence in Palestine
UK sanctions Israeli ministers over extremist rhetoric and abuses; Lammy says action aims to hold them accountable
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India's unilateral suspension of IWT could destabilise regional peace: Bilawal
Former FM urged for protection of sanctity of international treaties, warning against "weaponisation of water"
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Non-filers to be barred from purchasing vehicles, immovable property
Budget proposes increase in advance tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6% to 1%
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Iran executes nine ISIL members over foiled civilian attack plot
ISIL, once powerful in Iraq and Syria, was dismantled but still launches sporadic attacks, including inside Iran
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Ice Spice to join the voice cast of the upcoming SpongeBob movie with an original song
Ice Spice, Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, and George Lopez join The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants out in December
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Defence budget hiked by 20.2% to Rs2,550b
A sum of Rs971 billion has been earmarked for civil administration
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David Byrne announces new album 'Who Is the Sky?' with lead single 'Everybody Laughs'
David Byrne unveils 'Who Is the Sky?', first solo album in seven years featuring star-studded collaborations.
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Govt proposes new law to discourage smuggled vehicles
If a vehicle’s chassis number has been altered, cut, or welded, it will be considered smuggled
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Budget 2025-26 proposes relief for corporate, real estate sectors
High-income pensioners, solar panel imports, interest income see tax burdens
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Pakistan's economic growth on track: PM
He lauded the salaried class for playing a vital role in economic stability
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Disney completes $9 billion Hulu buyout
Disney has finalized its $9 billion deal to acquire Comcast’s Hulu stake, paying less than expected after arbitration.
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Govt proposes income tax relief for salaried class
Budget 2025-2026 proposes up to 4% income tax cut for lower, middle-income sectors
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India pushes back 'foreigners' into Bangladesh, sparking human rights concerns
Since May, Assam has pushed back 303 of 30,000 declared foreigners into Bangladesh, a top official said
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Cabinet approves 10% salary increase for govt employees
Federal cabinet also approved 7% pension boost for govt employees
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Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah port, threatens naval, air blockade
Israeli military calls for evacuation of Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif
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What is Samarium and why is the US concerned about it?
In addition to military use, Samarium also has applications in civilian sectors including nuclear reactors
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Finance minister unveils Rs17.6tn budget, targets 4.2% growth
Muhammad Aurangzeb dismisses rumours regarding mini-budget, clarifies no new taxes have been imposed
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New Malir Jail admin confirms 225 inmates escaped the prison
Of those, 146 have been recaptured
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Palestinian death toll mounts with over 35 killed since dawn
Israeli fire at aid point left 19 dead, over 200 wounded
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Suspect among ten killed in school shooting in Austria's Graz
Motive for the shooting remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing
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BBC report exposes BJP govt’s underreporting of Kumbh stampede death toll
Investigation confirms 82 deaths in Kumbh stampede, far exceeding UP government’s official toll.
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Greta Thunberg deported, en route to Sweden
11 others on board Madleen are being deported after detention, 'attack' by IDF 185km from besieged Palestinian enclave
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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A simple overview of Pak diplomatic, legal response
Pakistan's willingness to engage with these experts demonstrated its commitment to cooperation
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K-P jirga to raise drone attacks with Centre
Participants expressed serious concern over the loss of life and property caused by drone strikes
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Imran meetings: TTAP sets priorities
Efforts underway to address concerns of Imran's sisters
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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CPJ condemns Israeli ‘kidnapping’ of journalists aboard Global Sumud aid flotilla
Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them
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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy












































































































