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Sickening presence
The daughter-in-law waits for her husband to rescue her from the grip of her mother-in-law, but the son does not
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Student suicides
PMDC mandates all medical, dental institutions to implement mental health screening protocols as preventative measure
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Heat without relief
Karachi touched a searing 42°C on May 3, with the "feels-like" temperature surging close to 49°C
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Need to invest in people
Pakistan has registered another poor showing in the World Bank's Human Capital Index Plus, ranking 130 out of 174
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US-Iran war: three scenarios
Recession, stalemate, or diplomacy
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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Two people die after explosion in southern England, police say
Bomb squad at scene; attack not confirmed. Residents told to stay home; some evacuated.
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Wanted terrorist killed in CTD operation in DI Khan
Terrorist was wanted in 17 terrorism cases, had a bounty of four million rupees on his head
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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Mehfil returns with three-city tour to celebrate Pakistan's musical heritage
Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan's platform brings Farhan Saeed, the Call and Hunza's LLMC to Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore this May
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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Dananeer says reducing 'Mera Lyari' to a 'Dhurandhar' response is disservice to the film
Actor urges audiences to view May 8 release through its layered themes of Lyari culture, women and football
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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Constable killed by gunmen near his home in Lakki Marwat
Additional SHO injured after narrowly escaping a gun attack by terrorists in South Waziristan
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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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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PM orders rationalising power tariffs
Naqvi briefs Shehbaz on security situation
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FO hits out at UK envoy's 'one-sided' remark
Says cross-border attacks, infiltration continue from Afghanistan
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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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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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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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Kazim Khan reelected CPNE president
New president vows to focus on media challenges and reforms
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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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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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Imran meetings: TTAP sets priorities
Efforts underway to address concerns of Imran's sisters
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Government plans strategic oil storage facilities
Saudi Arabia's expertise to be tapped for initiative; Pakistan only country in region without strategic oil reserves
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Bahrain FM plans Pakistan visit to thank leadership for facilitating Islamabad MoU
Expresses hope that the agreement will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region
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Rangers foil attack on Karachi camp, three soldiers martyred: ISPR
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Naqvi condemn attack, offer condolences to martyrs' families
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Echoes of a lost voice
A son encounters his dead father in a dream and discovers that survival can be as unsettling as loss
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Watch Me if You Can
Netflix’s relentless commitment to adapting Harlan Coben’s bibliography brings another high-octane thriller to screens
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Making murder fun again
Elsbeth proves that knowing the killer can be just as entertaining as catching them
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The unmaking of a musical world
From vanished audiences to algorithm-driven listening, two books explore how cultural change reshapes sound
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The rent trap
Weak regulations and unequal power – tenants across the country are losing the battle for affordable housing
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The dangerous bite
As temperatures rise and food systems become more complex, how can we ensure that what reaches our plates is safe?
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Dammed if you do...
With funding pulled, fears grow environmental safeguards and community promises will be traded for fresh financing
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The heat assault
From a sizzling South Asia to the furnace-like cities of the Middle East, a punishing heatwave is gripping the world
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Pakistan's transit disconnect
Commuters in Pakistan’s major cities still walk endless distances to reach stations and stops
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IHC rules travel bans require due process
Orders removal of citizen from passport control list
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SC reaffirms ‘double presumption of innocence’
Says acquittals should not be overturned without glaring legal or factual errors
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Cloudburst triggers devastation in G-B
Leaves trails of destruction in Diamer's Thor Valley; flood alerts issued
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PM accuses India of using proxies to destabilise Pakistan
Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker Lauds forces for foiling cross-border terror
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VW overhaul could be 'biggest in history'
Weighs up to 100,000 job cuts in sweeping restructuring, four plant closures
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PSX climbs 0.36% amid easing oil prices
US-Iran peace roadmap lifts sentiment, pushing KSE-100 up by 649 points
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Traders demand immediate reopening of cotton market
One year on, exchange sealing paralyses trade, sends negative signals to foreign investors
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Govt vows to empower small businesses, accelerate growth
PM aide says reforms will help build innovation-driven, globally competitive economy
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PVARA chief demands global role
In Zurich, Saqib demands developing nations shape tokenised money framework
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Bolivia ends 15-year dollar peg
Move aims to stabilise currency markets ahead of IMF funding talks
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Electronic payments reach 3.7b transactions
Digital channels drive 92% of retail volume as Raast, mobile banking surge in Q3 FY26
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Institutional backing urged for MSMEs
LCCI calls for easier finance, policy consistency as number of SME borrowers grows
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Glass industry pushes for 5% profit benchmark
Association opposes higher 10% margin in soda ash anti-dumping case
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Govt rehires bureaucrats at PARCO
UAE holds 40% stake; board members entitled to $3,500 per meeting
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Pakistan's SME revolution: A way forward
Discover how one bank is redefining SME finance through strategy inclusion and digital innovation this World SME Day
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Syria deploys rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela in first overseas mission
Team of 15 specialists heads to Caracas under Qatari-backed humanitarian mission
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South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties
Ahn Gyu-back, Koizumi agree to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in sixth round of bilateral talks
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Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal
Iran early on Sunday launches missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain
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Worst US-Iran flare-up since peace deal
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as surrender
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Serbian President agrees to resign within weeks
Move comes amid student protests
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Venezuela earthquake deaths near 1,400
Millions left homeless as aid flights trickle in
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Pilot killed in crash with Beijing’s tallest building
13 others, who were not on board, being treated for injuries
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Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio says
Says US hopes to conclude a trade deal with India
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Hezbollah chief rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, demands Israeli withdrawal
Naim Qassem rejects linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament, calling it a dangerous red line
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Trump unveils new US passport, with picture of himself
Trump expands his personal branding across government, with banners and his signature set for the $1 bill
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Germany gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east
Europe's June heat shatters records in Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany, with Poland next
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L











































































































