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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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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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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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Aurat March announces satirical 'Misogynist of the Year' awards ahead of Mother's Day event
Campaign invites users to share most misogynistic remarks of 2025, with footwear-shaped trophy for 'Loser of the Year'
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Sarwat Gilani urges fathers to step up, acknowledge the invisible labour of mothers
Actor says men often notice mothers' moments of frustration without recognising stress that leads to them
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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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Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag
Street artist confirms work via Instagram after statue appears overnight on traffic island in Pall Mall
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As summer opens, action movies have lost some box-office punch
'Devil Wears Prada 2' replaces 'Avengers: Doomsday' as superhero films lose grip on box office
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Asim Azhar shares North America tour photo dump featuring mystery friend
Fans believe friend to be Hania Aamir who was spotted at his concert in NYC
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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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UK man appears in court over stabbing of Muslim man, 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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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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Zayn Malik's family asks fans to skip flowers, donate to Palestine as singer recovers in hospital
Florist flooded with bouquet orders directs fans to family-endorsed Palestine fundraiser
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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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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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Deaf Disney fans can now enjoy iconic animated songs recreated with ASL
Deaf West Theatre performers model ASL versions of 'Encanto', 'Moana 2' and 'Frozen 2' hits for Disney+
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Sindh CM, Danish envoy discuss investment, renewable energy
Ambassador Mortensen expresses Denmark’s interest in green energy initiatives in Sindh
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Sindh Rangers arrest ‘papa gang’ leader in Karachi
Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched
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Trump tells Congress hostilities with Iran that began on Feb 28 'have terminated'
'There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7,' he says in letters
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Police officer martyred, two injured in rocket attack on police vehicle in Bannu
DPO says attack followed by intense firing, explosions, Miryan Road closed to traffic
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SC petition challenges IHC judges' transfer
The transfers, approved by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on April 28
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Navy acquires advanced Chinese submarine
President describes Hangor-class sub's commissioning as historic milestone
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Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre
High-speed diesel is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors
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Doors on diplomacy not shut yet: FO
Doors on diplomacy not shut yet: FO
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Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz
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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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Imran's treatment not possible in jail, IHC told
Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court's judgment
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Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to 'constructive engagement'
Discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant Pakistan-US partnership
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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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Government moves to rein in expenditures
Bodies told to curb spending; funds shift aims to sustain relief projects
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Man, declared dead, loses home
Elderly victim alleges official involvement in fraud
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Ring Road project opening delayed
Work on key interchanges is ongoing; linking routes remain under development
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Istanbul push seeks Pak-Afghan thaw
Track 1.5 dialogue brings together officials, experts to explore de-escalation
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PTI leaders reach Adiala after two-week hiatus
Islamabad High Court (IHC) permits Imran to hold meetings twice a week - on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Etisalat's $800m dues draw Senate scrutiny
Panel on IT orders probe into internet outages
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'Inflation to rise to 8-9%'
Report pointed to continued resilience in key economic indicators
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Airlines reel as jet fuel prices take off
Passenger numbers shrink despite fare cuts, reduced flights
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KPT sets cargo handling record in 138-year history
KPT surpassed its previous all-time cargo handling record of 54.685 million tonnes during this fiscal year
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EU foreign policy chief voices concern over ceasefire violations in call with Dar
In a separate call, Bahrain FM plans Pakistan visit to thank leadership for facilitating Islamabad MoU
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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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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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Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says
Lebanese culture minister says Israeli troops still occupy zone that includes Beaufort Castle, ancient villages
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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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France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
Sante Publique says most fatalities involved older people, expects mortality rate to rise
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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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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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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













































































































