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Public assets rot, vanish in open dump
Exposure to weather and lack of security lead to deterioration and theft of parts
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Balochistan plans to upgrade 1000 schools
Bugti vows to end educational backwardness
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The illusion of learning in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence has made access cheap and immediate
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Democracy and freedom deficit
Global Peace Index 2025 places Pakistan at number 144 out of 163 countries due to the frequency of political upheavals
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Beware of AI in education
Pakistan is deploying AI in education without a dedicated governance policy
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Dampened shopping spirit
As Eid approaches, the promise of celebration feels increasingly out of step with the country's economic reality
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SBCA's admission
Gul Plaza was not built as it was meant to be built
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Denying lawful access
Despite assurances of a considerate hearing, Khan's sons' visa applications have been pending for more than two months
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US-Israel folly
Over the decades, Khamenei proved less a transitional figure and more a consolidator of the system
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FIFA, YouTube reach deal for World Cup live broadcasts
Deal allows rights-holding broadcast partners to stream the first 10 minutes of every match on their YouTube channels
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First Pakistani vessel carrying oil shipment arrives via Strait of Hormuz
Iran granted MT Karachi special permission to transit, vessel enters Pakistan waters with 80m litres of crude
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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset
The trip will now take place in about five or six weeks
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Ali Larijani: Iran power player who rose then fell on winds of war
Larijani played a larger role than Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei early in the war
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Israel claims Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani 'eliminated'
Iran has not commented on the claim
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Govt approves crackdown on hawala, money laundering networks
Aurangzeb, Naqvi call for transparent and foolproof remittance system
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SBP says banks to remain shut for four days from March 20 to 23
Says all banks would remain closed on March 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, on account of Eidul Fitr holidays
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Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic
Says it provides and will continue 'to provide Cuba with the necessary support, including financial support'
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Ramsey out of World Cup play-off squad
The 35-year-old has been without a club since leaving Pumas
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EU foreign policy chief Kallas calls on US, Israel to end Iran war
Kallas says Europe may help restore Hormuz navigation, likely through diplomacy, not force
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
Arokodare scored late equliser to secure a 2-2 draw
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Unplanned war, unintended consequences
Even as Trump boasts of success, the regime in Tehran remains intact and operational
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Idea England weren't fussed about Ashes was tough: Pope
Ben Stokes' tourists went down to a 4-1 series loss to Australia
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Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final
She fired home the winner in the 58th minute of the game
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Govt intensifies efforts to assist nationals as Middle East crisis deepens
DPM Dar chairs review meeting, orders measures to facilitate and support Pakistanis in region
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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, blames 'Israel, its powerful American lobby' for conflict
'I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,' says Joseph Kent
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War threatens Gulf's dugongs, turtles and birds
Ecosystem strained by climate, shipping, then worsened by US-Israel war and Iran response
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Iran's new supreme leader rejects de-escalation proposals conveyed by intermediaries, official says
Demands Israel and the United States first be 'brought to their knees'
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Pakistan slams India as 'world’s biggest Islamophobic state' at UNGA event
Ambassador Asim urges India to distance itself from Islamophobic incidents, punish those responsible for such acts
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Govt cancels Pakistan Day parade amid austerity measures
PMO says day will be observed with dignity, respect through simple flag-hoisting ceremonies
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Kazakhstan's president on successful constitutional referendum
Both leaders exchange views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan
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Gohar Shah reveals plan to reshape Multan Sultans
The franchise will undergo a major rebuild with its camp starting March 22 under captain Ashton Turner
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FM Dar underscores dialogue, diplomacy as only path to regional peace in meeting with Iran envoy
Dar conveys his condolences over the loss of precious lives in the conflict and expresses hope for early resolution
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Iran want FIFA WC games in Mexico
Their participation at this summer's finals has been thrown into doubt since the war began
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Gavaskar condemns Sunrisers for signing Abrar
The Pakistani spinner was signed for the Hundred
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Conway steers New Zealand to victory over South Africa
The hosts bowled out the Proteas for 107
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Pakistan, Iran trade continues smoothly amid Mideast tensions, envoy says
Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran says borders operational, ‘green channels’ ensuring flow of goods
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KSE-100 settles above 150,000 after volatile session
Benchmark index remained highly volatile as investors alternated between buying and selling
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China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq
Cites humanitarian crisis, calls for ceasefire
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Fire on US aircraft carrier took over 30 hours to put out: NYT
Blaze of USS Gerald R Ford left over 600 sailors without beds amid the Iran war
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Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of Kabul hospital strike, calls it 'false and misleading'
Islamabad says it precisely targeted terrorist ammunition depots, Taliban used 2023 image to allege 400 dead
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PM directs improvement of petroleum supply chain amid Middle East crisis
IB to present monitoring reports on the enforcement of austerity and energy-saving steps
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Larijani rebukes Muslim states over ‘silence’ during Iran war
Iran security chief criticises countries hosting US bases, defends strikes on regional targets
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Kendall Jenner in short kurti and chunni is the talk of the town
Spotted at the W Magazine and Dior dinner, the supermodels' attire becomes sparks social media buzz
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Students develop App for routes, timings for Punjab electric buses
App has not been officially uploaded to the Play Store but is available via a website
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Why Gulf fury is aimed at Tehran, not Washington
Gulf states absorb heaviest shocks of regional war they urged US to avoid, yet reserve language of betrayal for Tehran
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Spain's king makes rare acknowledgement of country's colonial abuses
Says Spanish colonial laws intended to "protect", but the reality of their enactment differed
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Actress Deedar, husband booked in major fraud and human smuggling case
FIA arrests Deedar’s husband in fraud case; actress accused of aiding alleged human smuggling network
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Gold, silver prices edge up in Pakistan after four-day pause
Price of silver per 10 grams rises by Rs110 in Pakistan
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Police repel Bannu attacks on stations, kill one terrorist in follow-up operation
Officials say coordinated assaults foiled; weapons recovered as security tightened across region
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PM unveils Rs3.2tr 'Apna Ghar' plan to build 0.5m units
Says initiative to act as powerful economic multiplier Loans of up to Rs10m will be available on easy terms
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Doors on diplomacy not shut yet: FO
Doors on diplomacy not shut yet: FO
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Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre
Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre
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Navy acquires advanced Chinese submarine
President describes Hangor-class sub's commissioning as historic milestone
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SC petition challenges IHC judges' transfer
SC petition challenges IHC judges' transfer
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Man, declared dead, loses home
Elderly victim alleges official involvement in fraud
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Government moves to rein in expenditures
Bodies told to curb spending; funds shift aims to sustain relief projects
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13 terrorists killed as infiltration bids foiled
Eight killed in Mohmand, five in North Waziristan
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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
See progress on setting up independent tax policy office
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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14
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Investment in AI, robotics sought
Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain
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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%
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KSE-100 earnings rise 8.8% to Rs1.24tr in 9MFY26
Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline
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Oil shock fuels EV surge, fertiliser sector stable
Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security
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PSX sinks 2,830 points on oil, geopolitics
Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling
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Airport security deal reports dismissed as exaggerated
Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources
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Middle East conflict may inflict up to $68b loss on national economy, NA told
Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b
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PSX sheds 2,829 points on broad-based selling
Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994
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Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as of 1016 GMT
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China's role key to Central Asia linkages
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors
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Govt targets 60% fiberisation in three years
Auctions 480 MHz spectrum, raising total capacity to over 750 MHz
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Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz
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Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza
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Why Pakistan has emerged as the pivotal mediator in the Iran conflict
Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy
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Iran warns US of ‘prolonged, painful blows’ amid reports of potential strike plans
'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief
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Trump criticises Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties
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Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped', 22 vessels intercepted by Israel
Israel's foreign ministry says 20 of the ships 'now making their way peacefully to Israel'
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South Korea to lead joint maritime drill with US for 1st time
Biennial RIMPAC, held since 1971, aims to boost cooperation among participating countries
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Zelenskiy instructs Ukrainian officials to contact Trump team about Putin ceasefire proposal
Says Kyiv is pursuing peace and intensifying diplomacy to help end the four-year war in Ukraine
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9 killed, 13 injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon in new ceasefire violation
Ceasefire strained as Israeli strikes kill civilians in south Lebanon
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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
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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
Iran's absence is already threatening to overshadow the meeting
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Arsenal, Atletico settled with a draw
They settled with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semifinal first leg
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Inter on brink of Serie A title
They are holding a 10-point lead over Napoli
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Ipswich left sweating on EPL promotion
Their promotion will go down to the final day of the regular season
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NZ name T20 World Cup squad
Devine, Bates and Tahuhu were named in the squad
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Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight
Inoue will defend his titles for a seventh time
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Villa, Forest revive European glory days
They are one step from a first continental final in decades
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Enrique predicts more thrills
PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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Baptiste ends Sabalenka's title defence
She defeated the defending champion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in the quarter final











































































































