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Statehood in Pakistan: rethinking social contract?
The most spectacular display of statehood, however, lies in Pakistan's VIP culture
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Internet access
Freelancers in Pakistan are among the most affected by VPN restrictions.
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And now scrabble
The refusal to grant visas to the scrabble team is a significant blow to players
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Unanimous resolve
The post-October-2023 Mideast is one of regression and revulsion.
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Skai Jackson reveals pregnancy just months after domestic battery case is dropped
Skai Jackson reveals her pregnancy after the recent dismissal of domestic battery allegations involving her boyfriend.
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US presses Israel for improvements in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
Blinken wrote to Israeli counterpart with a checklist of steps to address the worsening situation in Gaza
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World Bank, IMF pledge to work with Trump on climate aid for developing nations
COP29 aims to secure billions for clean energy and curb climate damage from major carbon-emitting nations like the US
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Sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes could be harmful
Long periods on the toilet can increase pressure on veins and blood vessels around the anus, leading to hemorrhoids
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Love, success, and more: the lowdown on Hania Aamir
Actor shared her thoughts in a rapid-fire session
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I just wanted to thank her: Juggun Kazim
Host clears the air about kissing ASP's hand
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Palestinian art under siege
A gallery in Amman hosts art smuggled from Gaza
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Italy sting exposes massive art forgery ring
Banksy among 2,100 fake works seized
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Suspect arrested in SRK case
Bollywood king received death threat last week
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A piece of cake, really
A foolproof first-timer's guide to cake decorating
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Can Trump stop the TikTok ban? ByteDance sale deadline looms amid legal battle
President-elect Trump may intervene to prevent a law banning TikTok if ByteDance doesn't sell by Jan. 19, 2025.
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Gucci Mane’s ex demands $20M, threatens to ‘flatline’ the rapper
Mac Bre-Z, Gucci Mane’s ex-girlfriend, publicly demands $20 million after recently accusing him of domestic violence.
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60% of Karachi's, 80% of Lahore's pollution caused by petrol, diesel emissions, claims report
The average lifespan in Pakistan has dropped by four years due to air pollution, says CAC Director Yasir Hussain
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CEO of Italian Sea Group says not liable for fatal sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht
Bayesian Yacht, chartered for up to $215,000 weekly, was famed for its luxury design and outstanding features
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Spain issues orange alert as Valencia region prepares for another storm
Weather department forecasts as much as 120 mm of torrential rain in 12 hours at the already affected towns
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UN chief urges world leaders to 'pay up' to avert climate-driven humanitarian crises
"We are in the final countdown to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and time is not on our side."
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Smog issue will take years to resolve as it's a 'decades-long' problem: Maryam Nawaz
CM Punjab says issue is complex, but provincial government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate its impact
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Russia's ties with China, North Korea, Iran pose global threat, warns NATO chief
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also showed concern over North Korea and Iran support to Russia in Ukraine war
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Lil Reese shares jail photo amid aggravated assault charges
Rapper shares new jail photo after assault arrest, with ‘Love Songs 4 the Streets’ playing in the background.
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Hush money case: Trump’s conviction temporarily delayed by New York judge
A New York state judge paused for a week further action on President-elect Donald Trump's conviction
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'Dear Pakistan, move to Karachi': Bilawal advises smog-hit Pakistanis
PPP chairman shares real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) readings from various cities across Pakistan on X
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Social Security to increase taxable maximum income for 2025 in US
Starting January 1, 2025, the taxable maximum income will rise to $176,100, up from the current threshold of $168,600
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Nawaz Sharif advises India to send cricket team to Pakistan in bid to improve relations
Ex-PM also stresses the importance of fostering good relationships with other neighbouring countries
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Iran, Russia link banking systems, allowing Iranian bank cards in Russia to bypass sanctions
Iranian banks have been excluded from SWIFT since 2018, limiting their access to global financial transactions
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Azerbaijan president slams Western critics of oil industry at COP29
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres took the stage to say that doubling down on fossil fuels was an absurd strategy
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Elon Musk calls to defund NPR after controversial video of network's CEO emerges
Elon Musk urges NPR defunding, sharing CEO Katherine Maher’s video where she questions truth’s role in society.
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Beijing urges Pakistan to permit Chinese security staff for protection of citizens
Interior ministry last week said both sides agree to develop a joint strategy to prevent similar incidents in future
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Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt hits severe turbulence, injuring 11 passengers
A Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence while travelling over the Atlantic
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26 dead as bus carrying wedding party plunges into river in Gilgit
A total of 27 passengers were on board the coaster with only the bride surviving
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Netanyahu eyes West Bank annexation as Trump prepares for office, Israeli media reports
International law deems the West Bank and East Jerusalem "occupied" and labels all Jewish settlement-building illegal
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over abuse scandal
Welby faced resignation calls after a report found he took insufficient action against Church's most prolific abuser
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‘New Girl’s’ men reunite for People’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, sharing series memories
'New Girl' cast reunites for People’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, reflecting on show’s enduring charm and fan love.
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Omar Ayub demands dismissal of IG Punjab, IG jail, interior secretary over illegal detention
PTI leader also vowed to bring the matter to Parliament and write to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for further action
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France to sanction Israeli ambassador over arrest of consulate staff in Jerusalem
Israeli forces arrested two staff members of France's Consulate General in Jerusalem on Nov. 7.
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Connecticut teacher Annie Dunleavy suspended after threatening violence against Trump supporters
Chapman School in Cheshire removes teacher Annie Dunleavy after video of her threatening Trump supporters goes viral.
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Urdu to be exempted on medical grounds
Critics say IBCC's discriminatory decision risks further excluding the national language from school curricula
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Oman to host inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2
The tournament will offer new teams a chance at international glory
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35 killed as driver targets crowd in rage over divorce settlement in China
Police arrested 62-year-old man, who tried to flee but fell into a coma from self-inflicted injuries after the attack
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PBCC names 16-member squad for T20 Blind Cricket World Cup
Nisar Ali will lead the national team, while Badar Munir will serve as vice-captain
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Musiala unfazed by recent praise
German midfielder says he is putting in the work with an eye on the 2026 World Cup
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Michael Strahan faces backlash over hand position during anthem on Fox Veterans Day broadcast
Michael Strahan’s hand position during the national anthem sparks debate on Fox’s Veterans Day broadcast.
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Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day
Corporation says presenter will quit highlights programme at end of 2024-25 season
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Pakistani PhD student wins ‘Commonwealth Chemistry Award’ for research in health, wellbeing
A team led by Aqsa Arif successfully designed nanoparticles with Methylprednisolone prodrugs capabilities
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PGMOL suspend referee Coote
PGMOL investigating video circulating on social media
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Punjab proposes wedding ban from October to December to combat smog
The plan aims to reduce pollution through seasonal restrictions during the months with the worst air quality
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PCB clears 10 bidders for auction of two new HBL PSL franchises
Successful bidders to pick franchise team names from Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Sialkot
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Bilawal warns against ‘political extremism’, urges dialogue to end divisions
Says political forces must find a path to save Pakistan from political crisis, on BB’s 18th death anniversary
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Rawalpindi's Basant lovers vow to celebrate event despite strict restirctions
DC Cheema warns of cases to be registered against violators with up to six-month imprisonment and Rs0.5m fine
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The year the rivers reclaimed their routes
Floods that struck Punjab in 2025 are now being described as the most devastating deluge in the province’s history
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Pindi to have two towns, two mayors, four deputy mayors under new LG system
District council and municipal corporation systems to be abolished once the new framework implemented
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Pakistan ready to join Gaza peace force if mandate excludes disarming Hamas: Dar
Describes the issue of participation in the proposed International Stabilisation Force as 'highly sensitive'
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New year delight for tourists as northern valleys set to receive fresh snowfall
PMD forecasts widespread rain, snowfall from Dec 30 through January 02 covering major tourist destinations
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Four terrorists killed in Panjgur IBO: ISPR
Weapons and explosives recovered; slain outlaws involved in terrorist activities in the area
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Women bicyclists in F-9 reclaim public spaces
Female-led initiative crumbles barriers to women engaging in outdoor recreational activities
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Former SBP governor Shamshad Akhtar dies at 71
She served as 14th SBP governor and later as caretaker finance minister before the 2018 and 2024 general elections
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PTI workers booked in Lahore as K-P CM announces Minar-e-Pakistan rally
FIR filed after protest in Ghalib Market; Afridi vows street movement and Sunday gathering in Lahore
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Pakistan rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s sovereignty
FO says Israeli illegal and provocative actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law
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Contempt petition filed in LHC against CM Maryam, aide over property law remarks
Petitioner alleges criticism of court order undermined judicial credibility
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PTI deletes Bradford protest video after Pakistan raises incitement concerns with Britain
Foreign Office issues demarche as party calls remarks on army chief ‘metaphorical’ and removes post
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Pakistan backs Saudi-UAE peace efforts in Yemen
Islamabad calls on Yemeni parties to engage constructively, warns against unilateral steps amid territorial crisis
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Exports plummet 36% amid high costs, complex taxation system
High energy costs, falling farm yields squeeze exporters as industry warns rupee stability cannot be sustained
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ECC refuses discounted gas for glass industry
Commerce ministry calls glass manufacturer's claim of tariff relief untenable
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Governance reforms the only way to stop harming economy
IMF-based review calls for reforms in fiscal oversight, taxation to restore confidence
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Structural issues delay cashless future despite Raast growth
Rs11.5tr outside banks; only 15% of bank accounts digitally active
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Govt registers 144 olive startups
'Ten years ago, when the government started this programme, we had only one entrepreneur. Today, we have 144'
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Liquid foreign reserves rise slightly to $21b
SBP injects Rs2.06tr, gold crosses Rs473,000/tola and silver surges past Rs7,900/tola on global rally
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PSX surges past 172k on heavyweight buying
Bulls keep firm grip as KSE-100 gains 1,571 points to set new record
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Wall St hovers near record highs
Post-Christmas session sees three main indexes set for double-digit annual gains
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Short-term inflation jumps 2.8%
Rising gas, flour prices put pressure despite drop in vegetable rates
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US seeks Pakistani partnership in locomotive sales, mineral exploration
US offers locomotives, seeks collaboration on mineral assessments during talks with Finance Minister
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PIA privatisation drives PSX past 172k mark
KSE-100 climbs 0.58% Arif Habib-led consortium secures 75% stake in 135b deal
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Traders seek transparent wheat subsidy system
Urge Sindh govt to ensure Rs85b subsidy reaches end-consumers
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1,000 agri trainees sent to China
Seed tech programme under joint initiative has already trained 700 professionals
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'Reforms needed to cut fossil fuel use'
Study flags debt risks, CBAM pressures and need for policy fixes to support industries
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China, Pakistan strengthen vocational education ties with new MoUs
Envoy says vocational training will help youth transform dreams into skills, jobs
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Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire deal, ending violent border clashes
ASEAN will monitor the ceasefire, ensuring both sides adhere to the agreement, protect civilians
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Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as independent state
Netanyahu invokes Abraham Accords as Somalia condemns 'unlawful' move, African Union and Egypt reject recognition
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Israeli reservist under house arrest after running over Palestinian man in West Bank
Drives vehicle into a Palestinian man praying on the roadside, weapon confiscated as penalty for violating authority
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US air traffic snarled
New York braces for deep snow
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China imposes sanctions against US firms, executives over Taiwan arms sales
The Trump administration approved a record $11 billion-plus arms sale to Taiwan earlier this month
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Greek coastguard rescues nearly 400 migrants off Crete
About 365 migrants were rescued 35 nautical miles off Gavdos after a joint coastguard operation
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Former Russian diplomat sentenced to 12 years for passing secrets to US intelligence
FSB said ex-diplomat Konovalov passed secret information to US intelligence for money
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Shahzad Akbar dismisses viral injury photo as AI-generated
Former accountability aide says he cannot share CCTV due to police inquiry, vows not to be intimidated
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Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs kills eight
Homs officials said an explosive device detonated inside Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque; area sealed.
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US Judge halts detention of anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed
Gives Ahmed time to attend the hearing, will challenge visa ban on December 29
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UK tech campaigner sues Trump over US sanctions
The department accused them of attempting to "coerce" US-based social media platforms
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Pakistan regains global spotlight in 2025: US magazine
May clashes with India, Middle East defence ties draw international focus
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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


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