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Centuries-old Tangail weaving faces looming crisis
Bangladesh's sari weaving tradition confronts automation, trade disruptions, and dwindling demand
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'One Piece's menacing new villains in Season 2
Shadowy Baroque Works syndicate hunts Luffy’s crew with deadly powers and eccentric agents
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A Silk Road adventure breaks new ground
'Time Hoppers: The Silk Road' blends time travel and legacy of Muslim scientists
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Stars recount eerie tales
Celebrities share unusual experiences and unexplained incidents
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At UNSC, Pakistan walks a diplomatic tightrope
Supports opposing resolutions calling for de-escalation
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Pakistan hints at prolonged conflict with Afghanistan
He warned that assured uranium supplies could allow India to divert domestic reserves for military purposes
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SC hears review plea on PTI founder's defence right
Justice Hashim Kakar observed that the PTI founder had submitted his initial reply four years late
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Senate panel reviews theft of cigarette cartons
FIA officials told the committee that no CCTV footage of the incident was available
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CPJ flags self-censorship risk
Says authorities must not use legal threats to silence critical reporting
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PMDC makes student registration a must
Council warned that failure to register admitted students within the stipulated timeframe would result in penalties
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MQM walkout stalls key bill in NA
The government later attempted to introduce the FC Restructuring Amendment Bill 2026 through the supplementary agenda
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US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq, confirms US Central Command
CENTCOM says no hostile or friendly fire was involved
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Karachi gets a taste of summer
Maximum temperature was recorded at 38.3°C, up 5.2°C from Wednesday's 33.1°C
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Lights for the martyrs of Palestine
Civil society join candlelight event to express solidarity with Palestinians
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One dies, three critical after inhaling toxic gas
Five people, including three teenage boys, collapsed of suffocation inside underground water tank
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Plaza fire: glitches in fire brigade system exposed
Commission reveals gaps in water supply, electricity, communication
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Muggers strike in Saddar despite tightened security
IGP instructed investigation teams comprising experienced officers be formed to probe incident, identify involved
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SHO suspended after video of his 'arrogance' goes viral
SHO Defence claimed video fabricated with help of AI, which he said could be verified through proper investigation
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Ambulance fares climb as fuel costs soar
Small services raise charges to cover rising costs, while Edhi, Chhipa absorb higher fuel expenses for now
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Alternate traffic routes announced for Youm-e-Quds rally in Karachi
Motorists have been requested to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies
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Five-year-old boy found dead
The child, Azaan, had gone missing while playing outside his home; kidnapping case had been registered
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LHC seeks govt report on building fire safety
Govt to report on measures to determine responsibility for frequent building fires, steps to improve safety standards
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Shortage of insulin, staff leaves diabetes patients struggling
Endocrinology unit with 15 approved beds yet to become functional at Nishtar Hospital
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Schools promised non-salary budget hike
PMIU programme officer said funds to provide missing facilities; ensure repair, maintenance of almost 38,000 schools
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Two killed in firing during panchayat
Incident occurred in village where tensions had been ongoing between the groups over dispute regarding government pond
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Man dies after falling into boiling oil
Victim, 50-year-old Usman, was working at factory when he slipped, fell into boiling oil used in industrial process
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Murder case suspect shot dead
Suspect was wanted in connection with 2023 murder of Muaz Sohrab, son of a bicycle factory owner, who was shot dead
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Punjab eyes AI superiority
CM approves roadmap aimed at regional leadership by 2029
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Courts suspend regular hearings to save fuel
Judges authorised to hear only urgent cases like bail, unlawful detention, remand on Friday, Saturday
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Verdict reserved on Rashid's Umrah plea
Division bench hears intra-court appeal challenging travel restrictions
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Hunters fined Rs205k in Attock
Actions were taken in different areas of the district as part of efforts to curb illegal hunting
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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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Punjab announces new kite flying rules for Basant 2027, sets strict safety rules
December 30 deadline set for implementation, violations to be treated as punishable offences
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SSP’s son held after DHA checkpoint clash in Karachi
Conflicting accounts from sub-inspector, accused’s parents prompt an official inquiry
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3 injured in terrorist drone attack on cricket ground in K-P's Bajaur
Attack was carried out using a quadcopter while a cricket match was in progress in Mamund tehsil
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III International Lazgi Dance Festival concludes in Uzbekistan
Writers and artists from 80 countries worldwide attended the international cultural event
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PMD issues alert for hailstorms, heavy rain across country from May 2
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is likely to be worst affected, severe weather may trigger landslides in northern areas
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Punjab government’s austerity drive falls under scrutiny
Rs20–30 billion are spent annually on government vehicles despite 50 per cent austerity cuts
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PM Shehbaz orders operationalisation of virtual asset regulatory system
Stresses regulatory system to boost investor confidence in digital economy sector in meeting with PVARA chairman
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Four in 10 children in high-risk areas found with lead in blood: study
Experts warn early childhood lead exposure can cause irreversible brain damage affecting learning and behaviour
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PM constitutes high-level committee over One Constitution Avenue dispute, stays official action
PM issues directives after authorities move to vacate Avenue post-IHC ruling
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2 new polio cases confirmed in K-P as total reaches three in 2026
Fresh cases reported in Bannu and North Waziristan, posing a continued risk to children’s well-being
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Energy minister announces end of load management across the country
Leghari says additional gas supplies, which were purchased on spot rates, have arrived in the country
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz call for protection of workers’ dignity on Labour Day
Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection
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South Asia likely to see weaker monsoon and higher temperatures in 2026: PMD
There is strong consensus among experts that El Niño conditions are likely to develop during the 2026 monsoon season
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PML-N youth wing member killed in Karachi cafe firing, FIR registered
Police obtain CCTV footage, begin further investigation
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Pakistan, China sign MoUs on machinery, vaccines, medical technology
Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions
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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen
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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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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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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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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
See progress on setting up independent tax policy office
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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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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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UK man appears in court over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
Remanded in custody until his next appearance at London's Old Bailey court on May 15
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Iran submits latest deal proposal to Pakistan; White House declines comment
Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rebukes US' war of aggression, challenges war justifications
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Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
More worrying for Europe, the US has floated punishing NATO allies over Iran support.
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UN chief Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people
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Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets
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Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza
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Guterres rebukes US over dues
US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system
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Afghan linked to2021 Kabul airport attack convicted
Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate
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Wang tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February
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Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz
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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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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










































































































