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Three weeks in Gaza: A Pakistani-American doctor's account of medicine under siege
Dr Irtaza arrived at Al-Nasser in Oct 2025, finding a healthcare system in ruins but a population that hadn't given up
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Pakistan's terrorism problem
Pakistan’s evolving terror threat demands reform beyond force alone
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Another geopolitical storm
US-Iran brinkmanship risks regional war as pride, proxies and politics collide
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Ports, not warships
In the Indian Ocean, logistics hubs are the new tools of power
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Of jet and begging bowl
Punjab’s Rs11.7bn VIP jet sparks outrage amid inflation and public hardship
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Plug the leaks
Power losses top Rs1trn as Pakistan’s grid falters under theft and inefficiency
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Outrage abroad
UK MPs urge fair trial for Imran Khan as Islamabad court fixes sentence suspension pleas
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Bangladesh at the crossroads
BNP’s victory represents a resurgence of dynastic politics
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Qatari minister praises PM Shehbaz's visit in call with Ishaq Dar
Both ministers reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the brotherly ties between Pakistan, Qatar
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Pakistan continues decisive strikes on Afghan Taliban under 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq'
Security forces destroy multiple Afghan Taliban check posts, bases, depots, tanks, and petroleum reserves, sources say
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Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she has no information on Epstein
Clintons agreed to testify after House Republicans threatened contempt of Congress charges
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Karachi dyeing factory fire engulfs 80% of building
Chief fire officer says two firefighters sustain minor injuries as fire is brought under control after two hours
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Israel aims to bring 'permanent demographic change' to West Bank, Gaza: UN
UN rights chief Volker Turk cites Israeli West Bank operation displacing 32,000 Palestinians
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ECP restores PPP's Ali Hassan Zehri as winner of 2024 Hub polls just a day after ordering recount
A day earlier, the commission had issued a short order directing a recount at 39 polling stations in PB-21 Hub
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Drone strike destroys high school in North Waziristan
District administration says investigations underway to confirm whether it's a drone or another form of explosion
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SHC halts teachers' salary and pension deductions
Court orders no involuntary deductions be made from teachers' salaries or pensions until the next hearing
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UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement
UN market under Paris accord lets firms, nations offset emissions by funding global reduction projects
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Turkish F-16 crashed while investigating radar signal: defence ministry
Pilot attempted last-minute ejection early Wednesday but died in crash, ministry says
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Consumers brace for Rs1.78/unit hike as CPPA seeks fuel cost adjustment
Nepra reviews CPPA’s January fuel cost hike as Power Division cites historic sector improvements
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Total lunar eclipse to be visible in Pakistan on March 3
In Pakistan, the eclipse will be partially visible at moonrise
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US government accused of major 'cover-up' over Trump sex abuse claims
Justice Department reviewing Epstein files for improper handling but denies any wrongdoing
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Doctors’ strike enters 4th day over lady doctor’s murder in Kohat
Protesters demand arrest of killers, anti-terrorism clauses in FIR, and martyr package for slain doctor
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China removes five generals from national lawmaking body
PLA commissars Qing Shengxiang, Yu Zhongfu, Li Wei, and officials including Sun Shaocheng removed
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IT secretary dismisses claims of firewall shutdown as baseless
5G spectrum auction on March 10, bids due by February 27, PTA chairman briefs committee
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Opposition bloc agrees to conditional talks with govt
Opposition alliance urges national counterterrorism strategy with provinces, citing rising attacks in K-P, Balochistan
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Ten terrorists killed during IBO in Balochistan's Zhob: ISPR
PM Shehbaz lauds security forces, says entire nation stands with armed forces in this war against terrorism
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Marseille look for way out of crisis against bitter rivals Lyon
Both are fighting for the last automatic Champions League qualifying berth
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India, Israel to push free trade pact, boost defence cooperation, Modi says
Modi tells Knesset India stands firmly with Israel after Oct 7 Hamas attack
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South Africa thrash West Indies in T20 World Cup statement win
Captain Aiden Markram smashed an unbeaten 82 in nine-wicket win
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At least seven children killed in cylinder explosion at Chaman home in Balochistan
Separately, cop martyred in blast targeting armoured vehicle on Quetta-Karachi highway
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Ronaldo buys stake in Spanish second-division Almeria
The Spanish second-division club is owned by Saudi group SMC
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Marquez forced to adapt for MotoGP opener
The Defending champion has changed his riding style due to injury
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Sindh home minister orders tightened provincial security amid rising threats
Lanjar orders strict surveillance at railway stations, bus terminals, truck depots, cargo facilities to ensure safety
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Indian statement on Balochistan attack confirms Pakistan's view of New Delhi's role: FO
Spokesperson says India failed to bring those involved in the attack on Samjhauta Express to justice
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Nation stands firmly with armed forces in defence of country: PM Shehbaz
Pakistan 'will not compromise on peace' and armed forces’ response is 'comprehensive & decisive': President Zardari
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Rubio says Iran not negotiating on missiles a 'big problem'
Iran shows flexibility in US nuclear talks amid military pressure in Geneva negotiations
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Japan births fall for 10th straight year
Ageing crisis deepens as population shrinks
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Armaghan, Shiraz plead not guilty as court sets witness dates in Mustafa Amir murder case
Special ATC issues notices to witnesses, summoning them on March 12
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Bulls dominate as KSE-100 index gains over 4,200 points to close at 168,893
Automobile assemblers, banks, fertilizer, and oil & gas stocks lead investors' interest
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IHC sets March 11 hearing on Imran, Bushra’s sentence suspension pleas in £190m graft case
Imran’s lawyers have sought suspension of his sentence on medical grounds, requesting his release on bail
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PHC bars travel blacklists, orders 24-hour notice for listings
Court rules citizens must be informed 24 hours before names are placed on ECL, PNIL, PCL
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Gold, silver prices fall after seven-day break
Price of gold per tola decreases by Rs700 in Pakistan
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Morning boost for the Ramazan sweet tooth
Here are 5 make-ahead sweet breakfasts that fuel energy without weighing you down
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Aina Asif opens up about age on Ramazan transmission
She also reflected on the mixed reactions she receives regarding her on-screen roles
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Short lifespan of 10-rupee notes costs billions, coins offer solution: report
State Bank of Pakistan, Security Printing Corporation highlight major issues with country’s paper currency system
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Ishaq Dar arrives in Jeddah to attend OIC Executive Committee meeting
During the visit, DPM/FM will also undertake brief visits to the Holy Cities
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Government to release constituency-level development data directory: Ahsan Iqbal
NA speaker described event as an important initiative and reiterated parliament’s central role in a democratic system
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26.2m children out of school, 13.4m girls, says education report
Budget falls to 11%, only 19% schools have digital devices; girls outperform boys in NAT 2023
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Macron to outline nuclear vision amid European unease over US alliance
Paris stresses strategic ambiguity, national control in updated nuclear doctrine
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Salim Khan stable as treatment continues at Mumbai hospital
He is currently recovering at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after treatment of a brain hemorrhage
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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, Bhutto Expressway projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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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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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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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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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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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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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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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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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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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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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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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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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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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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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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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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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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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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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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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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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










































































































