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MTV pulls the plug on 'Ridiculousness'
Show ends after 1,700 episodes spanning 14 years and 46 seasons
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A festival without borders
World Culture Festival celebrates diversity, diplomacy and enduring power of art
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Govt claims debt burden easing
Report projects growth revival, reduced borrowing pressure through 2028
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Militants suffer decade-high losses in Oct: PICSS
Attacks drop 52 per cent in September
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Pakistan's bears on verge of extinction
Shrinking habitats, rising poaching pose biggest threat
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SC bureaucracy sees top-level reshuffle
Senior-level administrative appointments announced
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Doctor 'shot dead' by Karachi police
They alleged that Dr Mehr Ali had withdrawn Rs1.5 million from a bank to purchase medicines
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Distraught mother threatens self-immolation
She alleged that she was receiving threats to her life to pressurize her to withdraw from the case
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25,000 turtle eggs secured in one month
Sindh Wildlife Dept hails it as historic rise in green turtle nesting along Karachi coast
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CTD claims arrest of two SRA militants
Investigations are ongoing to trace remaining operatives and prevent planned attack
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Jeay Sindh Mahaz to block highway in Hyderabad
Call given in protest against alleged enforced disappearances
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World Bank gives Rs58m for Queen's Park
Project developers amplify need for 'community ownership' for park's upkeep, success
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KBT demands 'justice' for affectees of nullahs demolition
If these demands are not met within seven days, the KBT will launch a forceful public protest
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SBCA seals 'derelict' school building without notice
The administration reiterated that the sealing had been carried out without any prior warning or formal communication
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Speed limits set for all major roads in Karachi
Month-long traffic awareness campaign is also to launch on Nov 8
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Sargodha eyes wheat cultivation targets
The meeting was informed that wheat will be cultivated on 1.721 million acres across the division this year
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Three men rob, burn medical store
The suspects allegedly took Rs15,000 in cash
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Brother, wife held for killing man, faking heart attack
Forensic evidence, mobile data expose illicit affair, murder planning
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Heavy smog engulfs DG Khan, Kasur
Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the maximum value of 500
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Hospital AMS 'attacked by young doctors'
Medical superintendent of the Services Hospital has accused several young doctors of assaulting him in his office.
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Strict enforcement of wall chalking ban ordered
The relevant authorities stated that a beautification plan will be implemented in every city for the first time
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Punjab moves to refill falling water table
Provincial govt selects 15 sites for 1,000 recharge wells
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Areas around mosques cleared of garbage
Cleanliness campaign the teams collected, disposed of hundreds of tonnes of garbage
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Lawyers cast ballots in peaceful Punjab Bar polls
Over 12,000 lawyers vote as political parties, senior advocates rally support
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Pindi gears up for measles-rubella drive
Initiative aims to protect children from highly contagious, potentially life-threatening diseases of measles, rubella
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Diversion plan for Kachehri Chowk unveiled
All routes leading to Kachehri Chowk would be closed for construction
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Student arrested for killing van driver
Accused shot driver after the latter tried to stop him from harassing schoolgirls
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Dadochha Dam compensation row halts work
Villagers block bulldozers sent to clear settlements for key project
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Levies personnel protest merger with police
The protest rally began at the Levies Headquarters and culminated at Mir Chakar Khan Rind Chowk
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CM assigns portfolios to 10 ministers, advisers, and special assistants
Marking the formal distribution of responsibilities in the 13-member new cabinet
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Afridi contacts politicians on all-parties jirga
K-P CM initiates political consensus for lasting peace
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TTP deputy chief's body handed over to family
Slain commander's funeral held publicly with security approval
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Google adds AI-powered review summaries and filters to Play Store
Google is gradually rolling out AI review summaries on select Play Store devices, reports say
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Beyond the haze: from reaction to reform — Punjab's turnaround
For the year 2024-25, the total smog mitigation related ADP stands at Rs94.6 billion, and for 2025-26, Rs123 billion
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Afghanistan: ideological mindset and negative peace
Afghanistan's foreign policy embodies an ideological mindset that prioritise belief over strategy
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Girls' education first
Poverty, child marriage, unsafe learning environments and rigid social norms continue to deter girls from classrooms
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More taxes!
Islamabad commits to tough new tax measures to meet IMF bailout conditions
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Rule by division
Those that weaponise, magnify divisions fracture along economic, ideological lines, enabling rulers to sustain power
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Babar Azam helps Pakistan defeat South Africa by four wickets to win T20I series
The hosts chased the 140-run target successfully, with six balls remaining
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Former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi hospitalised after heart attack
Doctors confirmed the former PM suffered a cardiac episode; two blocked arteries treated with stents, say sources
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Seven injured in LPG shop blast on Karachi’s Abul Hassan Isphahani Road
Preliminary investigations suggested that short circuit coupled with gas leak resulted in explosion and fire
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Mass killings reported after paramilitaries seize Sudanese city, witnesses say
The UN says hundreds of civilians and unarmed fighters may have been executed in Sudan, a war crime
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Rickshaws banned on 25 major roads in Karachi to alleviate traffic congestion
Besides Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Korangi Road, areas surrounding commercial districts also included
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LHC upholds custody of 12-year-old girl with maternal grandmother, says child’s voice is decisive
Court held that the 'voice of the child' is central to custody determinations, cannot be treated as mere formality
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K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations
Areas in summer zone to observe holidays from Jan 1 to 15, while vacations in winter zones to be from Dec 23 to Feb 28
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44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes
22.9m children received polio drops in Punjab, 10.6m in Sindh, 7.15m in K-P, and 2.58m in Balochistan
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed
Court expresses concerns over lack of response from ECP and seeks commission's stance
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PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player
Premier hosts luncheon for victorious squad at Prime Minister's House, hails team for making the nation proud
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Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final
Sarfaraz Ahmed praises his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal











































































































