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Rawalpindi declares fire season
Officials say the fire season will remain in effect until July 15
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Health authority issues heatwave alert
Hospitals see surge in patients suffering from heat-related illnesses
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Fire ravages Kaghan forests
Dangerously close to populated areas, blaze poses threat amid delayed containment efforts
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Budget hike to address school deficiencies
Education dept proposes Rs90b for fiscal year 2025-26 to address issues in 43,000 schools
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Broken sewer lines spread illnesses
An RCB spokesperson says special measures will be taken to clean and improve sanitation in the affected street.
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Bhatta Chowk cattle market opens today
Situated on confluence of two cities, market receives two truckloads of animals
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Rs40b Kohistan scandal: investigators 'complicit'
Opp leader alleges probe team involved in corruption
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Cabinet unveils reforms initiative
Notably, a province-wide Life Insurance Scheme through State Life Corporation was approved
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Jirga highlights higher education crisis in K-P
Speakers at the Jirga urged the provincial government to take concrete steps to address
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CM calls for reflection on Baloch conflict
Bugti recalled that violence in the region escalated following the killing of Justice Nawaz Marri near a courthouse
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Military court convicts denied sentence relief
PHC rules Section 382-B benefit already granted; dismisses 25 writ petitions
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Judge strikes Justin Baldoni’s letter accusing Blake Lively of pressuring Taylor Swift
A judge struck Justin Baldoni’s letter alleging Blake Lively pressured Taylor Swift to support her in legal dispute.
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Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK president lauds APPG Kashmir chair for timely meeting after Indo-Pak conflict
UK's APPG meeting highlights rights abuses in Kashmir, reaffirms Kashmiris' right to self-determination.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong as new lead on Hulu
Ryan Kiera Armstrong stars in Hulu’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot pilot with returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar.
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Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, HSD reduced by Rs2 per litre
Move comes as part of a decision to shift fuel relief to refineries, OMCs, dealers, not consumers: The Express Tribune
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HBL PSL X to resume with international players as teams confirm replacements
PCB postponed the tournament on May 9 amid India tensions; with calm restored, it will now resume on May 17.
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Ceasefire elusive as Russia, Ukraine strike prisoner swap deal in Turkiye
Talks lasted under two hours in Türkiye, but Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each
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Sindh sets 62-year age limit for public university vice chancellors
The law applies to all 30 public universities in Sindh and is now a binding requirement for all future VC appointments
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Michael Strahan nods to Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise’s rumored bond on Good Morning America
Ana de Armas reveals on Good Morning America she’s collaborating with Tom Cruise on several action-packed projects.
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UK defends supplying fighter jet parts to Israel
Rights groups sue UK, alleging F-35 jet parts exports to Israel breach international law
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IAEA refutes Indian media reports of radiation leak in Pakistan
IAEA says no radiation leak or incident detected at any nuclear site in Pakistan, dismissing all speculation.
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Trump says US close to securing nuclear deal with Iran
US-Iran nuclear talks face hurdles, but oil prices drop $2 on hopes for sanctions easing, says Iranian source
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Amazon India denies selling Pakistani flags after CCPA notice
In reply to India’s watchdog notice, the platform said it removes non-compliant listings when notified.
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Britain's Got Talent child star known as Teddy Magic exits show after live semi-final no-show
Eight-year-old magician Teddy, a fan favorite on Britain's Got Talent, withdraws from series.
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Putin rejects direct talks with Zelenskiy, sends delegation to Turkiye
Zelenskiy calls Putin’s delegation “decorative,” Russia accuses Ukraine of staging a show for peace talks
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PM calls for national agri-innovation plan and regulatory overhaul
Shehbaz Sharif urges coordinated strategy with provinces, stressing agri-modernisation to achieve self-sufficiency.
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Trump arrives in UAE to boost US-Gulf cooperation
UAE-US tech deal to boost AI data centres faces US security concerns; agreement terms may still change, sources say.
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Security sources reveal details of Pakistan's massive cyberattack against India
Pakistani cyber team caused severe damage to Indian communications, disabling official govt emails, OTP infrastructure
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Joe Don Baker dies at 89 after decades as action star, known for Walking Tall and James Bond films
Veteran actor Joe Don Baker, known for his tough-guy roles, has died at 89; funeral scheduled for Tuesday.
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'Breezy Bowl XX' tour in jeopardy after Chris Brown's arrest in Manchester
Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over 2023 London nightclub bottle attack on music producer.
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No ban on marked currency notes from July 1, SBP clarifies
Fake notification claimed that currency notes with pen marks would no longer be considered legal tender after July 1
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Senate passes resolution lauding military's success in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
The Upper House condemned Indian attacks on mosques and innocent civilians.
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DG ISPR warns Indo-Pak escalation could be 'recipe for mutual destruction'
The world knows the nuclear threat—any sane player, like the USA, sees the absurdity of India’s actions: Lt Gen Sharif
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PM confirms downing of sixth Indian jet, hails PAF’s combat excellence
Premier Sharif visits PAF's operational base in Kamra, reaffirms resolve to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty.
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Pakistan-India ceasefire extended until May 18: DPM Ishaq Dar
"Our martyrs were mostly women, children, and elderly — a heavy price paid amid Indian aggression, says Ishaq Dar."
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Pakistan proposes zero-tariff bilateral trade agreement to US
The development comes after President Trump expressed interest in enhancing trade with Islamabad.
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Victoria Justice opens up about death threats after ‘We all sing’ meme with Ariana Grande went viral
Victoria Justice talks about viral meme backlash, online threats and her journey to rebuild peace and focus on acting.
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‘India lives in films, Pakistan showed reality’: Behroze Sabzwari
Veteran Pakistani actor thanks the Pakistan Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan.
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Pakistan slams Indian defence minister’s remarks on nuclear arsenal
Islamabad urges international agencies to investigate India’s record.
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Trump pushes Apple to shift production from India to US
“I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,” US president said
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Chemical plant explosion in Seville triggers alert across southern Spain
A blast at a chemical plant near Seville sent thick smoke into the sky, prompting warnings to 25,000 residents.
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Family agrees to receive deceased actor Humaira Asghar Ali’s body
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announces he would bear the costs of her funeral and burial
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Nine unsafe buildings in Karachi's Lyari vacated, says Sharjeel Memon
Police detain eight senior SBCA officers, building owners also taken into custody
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Military top brass says action against 'Indian-sponsored proxies imperative at all levels'
Field Marshal Asim Munir slams India’s attempt to hide defeat with bloc politics
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Punjab speaker offers suspended PTI MPAs chance to present their case
26 MPAs suspended for violating conduct in the Assembly are provided a hearing opportunity on Friday
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Engro Powergen seeks early gas supply from Badar field
Urges govt to swiftly approve long-pending supplemental agreement
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Sindh culture department to hold burial of Humaira Asghar
Deceased actor not 'without heirs', asserts provincial minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah
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ANP leader Maulana Khan Zeb among three killed in Bajaur shooting
Attack also claims life of his police security officer, Sepahi Sher Zada, while three others sustained injuries
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Jemima Goldsmith accuses Islamabad of harbouring 'personal vendetta' against her children
Says children receiving arrest threats if they visit incarcerated father, denied phone contact
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Interior minister rebuffs rumours of President Zardari’s ouster as 'malicious campaign'
Mohsin Naqvi dispels notion of COAS seeking leadership change, touts civil military unity
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Veteran journalist Zubeida Mustafa passes away at 84
She won the IWMF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, the first Pakistani woman to receive the honour
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Blaze at Hafeez Centre controlled, say rescue officials
DIG issues directives to seal area, ensure safe public access
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Pakistan, China agree to enhance media ties to combat fake news
Ministers stress strengthening media ties to tout development projects, enhance people-to-people relations
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At least 11 killed as flash floods hit northern Pakistan
PMD issues country-wide high alert as heavy rains forecast till July 11 pose flood risks
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Bilawal urges Indian youth to reject hate, war rhetoric
PPP chief refutes India's claims of Pak involvement in terrorism
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SC stresses voluntariness in judicial confessions
Justice Minallah slams systemic delays in FIR registration
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Stocks bounce back 1,205 points
Investors rejoice highest-ever annual home remittances of $38 billion
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Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $112,000
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high on July 9, with some influencers predicting a $120,000-$130,000 rally
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Strategy devised to stabilise sugar market
Duties, taxes on import exempted to make sweetener affordable
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PSX falls 826 points on profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweight stocks, choppy trading drive market down
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2nd phase of digitising oil supply chain begins
Initiative will digitise movement of oil products from refineries to retail outlets
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SM Tanveer concerned over 16% GST on property rentals
The introduction of 16% sales tax on rental spaces is not just a financial blow
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10-year fisheries policy to boost blue economy
New framework to foster federal-provincial harmonisation, climate resilience
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Pakistan plans digital currency pilot
SBP chief says new law will lay foundations for regulation of virtual assets
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Cabinet body explores policy steps for cotton
He was chairing the third meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential Cash Crops
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Govt to continue to consult businessmen
FinMin emphasises evidence-based policymaking; says tax policy office shifted from FBR
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Govt raises Rs1.62 trillion via T-bill, bond auctions
Investor interest shifts towards longer-term papers as yields decline
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Remittances hit record $38.3b
Economic migration spurs record inflows; June remittances slip 8% MoM
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Incentive cuts may hit remittances
SBP tells Senate panel inflows may shift back to informal channels, fall below $32b
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SBP to launch digital currency pilot, finalises crypto regulation
SBP governor says new law will lay foundations for licencing and regulation of country’s virtual assets sector
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PSX falls 826 points amid profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweights, choppy trading drive market lower despite robust volumes
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Indian election officials demand citizenship papers from Bihar voters
Opposition warns citizenship check will hit Muslims, Dalits hardest
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Israel unveils plan to concentrate Gazans in 'humanitarian city' built over Rafah ruins
Another 35 Palestinians killed across besieged enclave, blockade further endangers premature babies, dialysis patients
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X chief steps down after two years
The company has faced significant challenges since Musk's acquisition
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'June was hottest on record in western Europe'
Several countries recorded surface temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius
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Flash floods kill three in New Mexico
Authorities said dozens of rescues had also been conducted, with search operations still underway
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BD recordings suggest ex-PM ordered deadly crackdown
Bangladesh police have also matched the audio with verified recordings of Hasina
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Russia launches largest drone attack of war
Ukrainian air force says Moscow attacked with 728 drones and 13 missiles
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Spain lifts lockdown as forest fire eases
Catalonia's fire service said it had "stabilised" the blaze but continued to work with ground units
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China says EU 'mentality', not trade, needs to be rebalanced
The trade deficit between China and the EU was a yawning $357 billion in 2024
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22 dead in relentless Israeli strikes in Gaza
Israel's offensive and restrictions on supplies entering Gaza have taken a heavy toll on its medical system
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Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit
All five of the countries invited enjoy rich natural resources
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More than 160 people still missing days after deadly Texas floods
Torrents of water swept through the camp, scouring cabins as hundreds of people slept
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US imposes sanctions on UN's Francesca Albanese over Israel's criticism
Francesca has been very critical of US ally Israel's war in Gaza
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Russia hits Ukraine with largest drone, missile attack of war
Air force says Russia launched 728 drones, 13 missiles, surpassing previous record of 550 set last week
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Trump met with PM Netanyahu for 'second time' to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal
At least 105 Palestinians have been killed and 530 injured in Israeli attacks in 24 hours
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Pakistan baseball team set to face Palestine in three-game series
Pakistan and Palestine will face off in the historic Little Palestine Classic baseball series in Illinois, August 1-3
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Ben Askren opens up about near-death pneumonia battle while on ventilator
The former UFC fighter received a double lung transplant and has thanked the wrestling community for its support
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Novak Djokovic makes history at Wimbledon, setting up Jannik Sinner clash
Novak Djokovic's victory over Flavio Cobolli has earned him a record 14th semi-final spot at Wimbledon
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LiAngelo Ball files for divorce days after Rashida Nicole pregnancy announcement
LiAngelo Ball ends marriage to Rashida Nicole just days after she announced they are expecting a baby together.
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Tottenham agree £55m deal with West Ham for Mohammed Kudus
The Ghanaian international made 65 appearances in the Premier League for West Ham and is set to undergo a medical
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PSG run riot over Real Madrid to book their place in Club World Cup final
PSG's dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid sees them qualify for the final against Chelsea on July 13
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Sabalenka reaches Wimbledon semis
She survives Siegemund spell to secure 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win
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Spirited India look to maintain momentum
The five-match series is level at 1-1 with third Test starting today
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IPL value surges to $18.5bn: report
Champions RCB become its wealthiest franchise
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Pedro sends Chelsea into CWC final
They will face either Real Madrid or Paris-Saint Germain in the final
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Zaheer, Wasim praise Gill for Eng Test win
Indian skipper lit up the series with a sublime 269
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'Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand'
The 34-year-old master batsman turned down a central contract
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Babar slips in ICC Test rankings
South Africa's Mulder surges in the ranking after remarkable 367*
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Alcaraz routs Norrie to reach Wimbledon semis
The defending champion needed just 99 minutes to thrash Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3
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Swedes book Euro 2025 knockout spot
They thrashed Poland 3-0 to book knockout berth