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Plight of minor workers
Lahore saw a tragic incident of a young domestic worker being killed after he was caught eating food
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Female registrations
Nearly 10 million women have been added to the electoral rolls since the 2018 general elections
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Quagmire of debt
The government has once again lifted the ban on import of non-essential and luxury items for reasons of exigency
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Maturity of the collective will of the people
The outcome of the July 17 bye-elections, however, has entirely changed this desolate political milieu
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Talking to the Taliban
Taliban and the Afghanistan rule
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US conspiracy: closer to truth than theory
US’s government-overthrowing and leader-ousting schemes, a similar play was made in Pakistan as well
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COAS, Centcom chief discuss security
Chinese envoy also calls on army chief
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Pakistan team returns after boycotting Chess Olympiad in India
Islamabad boycotted international tournament in protest as hosts India holding a torch relay through IIOJK, says FO
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China to resume visa issuance to Afghans, exempt Afghan imports from tax
Beijing supports extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan, Wang tells FM Muttaqi
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Malir’s produce basket is becoming empty
A Karachi settlement known for its agricultural production faces the threat of extinction
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People of ink
More and more Pakistanis are embracing the tattoo trend but while it entices some, it continues to offend others
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Treading the constitutional tightrope
As the top court adjudicates political disputes, questions are being raised to regulate the CJP’s discretionary powers
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Did the lion fall prey to hubris?
Despite PML-N attempts to highlight its achievements, its loss in Punjab shows how much it has alienated the masses
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Banking on clout
In today’s world, importance of social media platforms to inform, engage, persuade, market and sell is astronomical
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Creativity from unlikely sources
Two brothers from Quetta used their time during lockdown to experiment by making 3D art from tyres lying in their shop
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Death on the Indus
A lack of regulation on Pakistan’s waterways is putting boaters at risk and hurting development
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‘Peace walkers’ from India trek bumpy path to Pakistan for peace
3-member Indian team taking part in peace rallies in Pakistan calls for dialogue to resolve disputes
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Punjab PA elects PTI’s Sibtain as speaker, removes Dy Speaker Mazari
Sibtain gets 185 votes; house voted 186 on no-trust against Mazari
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Two Indian Air Force pilots killed as another Mig-21 crashes
MiG-21 jets first entered Indian service in the 1960s and for decades served as the backbone of the air force
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Rashid says matters for early elections ‘settled’
Former minister hints at PPP being in agreement
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SHC orders restoration of CNICs, bank accounts of Zaheer's family
SHC had ordered authorities to freeze their accounts after their involvement in Dua Zehra's alleged kidnapping
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Relief operation continues in flood-ravaged Balochistan
The death toll from monsoon rains stands at 111
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In a first, citizen files petition against vet for 'killing' pet dog
Application also registered against police personnel for not registering the case
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Foreign debt soars to $126 billion, NA told
Country will pay $95.4 billion in interest and principal amount payments till 2059
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Nepra jacks up power price by Rs11.37 per unit
Hike comes after June's monthly FCA
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Gas be supplied to area first where discovered, rules NA dy speaker
State minister says allocation of Rs3.9tr for repaying debt is one of the steps towards self-reliance
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Govt finally wakes up to gravity of rain disaster
PM forms body to assess damage and recommend plans
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PML-Q all set to remove Shujaat as party chief
Cheema also removed as general secretary; announces new intra-party elections within 10 days
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Rains, floods death toll reaches 111
It rained 500% more than at any time over the past 30 years, claims CS
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Balochistan Child Commission awaits by-laws
The commission was established in 2016
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Quetta drain cleaning termed top priority
Drainage systems have been badly affected due to rain
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Woman killed by brother-in-law
Police registered case against fleeing suspect
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Police ‘solve’ 90% of sexual assault cases
Senior police officer says use of modern technology yields positive results
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16-year-old bride ‘commits suicide’
Police say waiting for autopsy report to open investigation
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‘Rains claim 93 lives in Sindh’
PDMA says highest number of deaths reported from Khairpur
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Drum air cooler sales up as mercury rises
Increased load-shedding, rising inflation make the local invention 'the poorer’s air conditioner'
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Youth killed over traffic fight
22 year-old shot dead for trying to break up a traffic jam outside a marriage hall
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Treasury, opp in verbal duel in PA
Sindh govt, opposition accuse each other for failure in draining out rainwater
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Minor workers left to fend for themselves
Punjab’s law protecting house helps has not seen any implementation since its passing
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UHS to introduce new integrated curriculum at medical colleges
The university will introduce an integrated curriculum in medical colleges from the new session
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Man arrested for killing wife
Suspect tortured victim to death, pretended she had eloped
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‘Political instability causes drug addiction’
Experts point to new trend of chemical substance abuse among students
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Rain triggers fresh flood alert
DG Khan deluge affects 100k residents in 145 villages
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Seminar on hepatitis sounds alarm bells
UAF VC says disease affects 12m people in country
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Lumpy skin disease on the rise in Mianwali
Vaccine for controlling the virus is unavailable
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Flash floods in Balochistan
Emergency situation in Balochistan, as rain has caused severe damages
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One last IMF condition
The country is already in a miserable economic & political state right now, but IMF conditions need to be catered to
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Ripples in Punjab
The PTI–PML-Q combine is now contemplating ousting Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari
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Sri Lankan protests and India
India has undoubtedly taken advantage of the Sri Lankan situation
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A stitch in time
There exists little possibility for political players to come together in consensus on critical issues
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SC adjourns Imran bail case till August 12
Raja requested the court to reschedule the hearing for the following week
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Kundi exchanges pleasantries with Iran, Afghan envoys
Iranian Consul General also spoke about the expected visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan
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PO nabbed in Bannu
DPO praised the successful operation and commended the SHO and his team
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Three killed in car ambush
Deceased include Fazal Amin alias Yarbash
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Government appoints acting HEC chief
Nadeem Mahbub will be chairman of HEC for three months or until the appointment of a permanent chairman
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PAC lambasts govt's faulty sugar policies
Gets list of mills that exported sugar worth Rs111 billion to 21 countries last year
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PTI to plan strategy for August 5 protest
Meeting to decide whether to stage march on Islamabad or record protest at provincial level
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Only 646 out of 4,000 clear teaching license test
CM Murad urges society to honour teachers, asks educators to earn respect
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PA unites against NEPRA's Rs50b surcharge
Lawmakers demand withdrawal of KE surcharge; Sharjeel pushes for prepaid meters
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KE getting cheaper power from Sindh's solar parks: Nasir Shah
Energy minister criticises power ultility's stance on fossil fuel prices
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Police arrest four in Clifton murders
Karachi police raid house in Gujrawala to arrest female victim's brother
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Matric results delayed by 15 days due to pending Sindhi paper evaluation
Nearly 100,000 matric students have already applied for admission to government colleges
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SHC raps IG over poor investigations, IT failures
Lack of training among IOs cause recurring investigative errors
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Three arrested for gang-rape during house robbery
Police are conducting raids to apprehend the remaining suspects
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Pindi's sewerage system revamp on the cards
Mengal emphasised smart resource utilisation and collaborative planning with relevant departments
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Central bank likely to reduce rate by 50 bps
Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut
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PSX dips on monetary policy uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points
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Initiative taken to expand shipping fleet by 600%
The deals were finalised days after a high-level policy meeting
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Farmers suffer Rs1.26tr blow
Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures
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Power consumers to get Rs53b refund
NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges
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Pakistan top supplier of boiled beef to China
Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity
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Crackdown pushes dollar trade online
Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits
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Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion
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SBP bought $7.2b from Jun'24-Apr'25
Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260
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IMF puts growth below govt target
Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns
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Local beverage maker introduces industry-first sustainable PET bottle
Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles
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Petrol price likely to drop by up to Rs10
Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1
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Govt to offer electric bikes on two-year instalments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day
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Gold price drops locally amid global decline
The price of gold per tola declined by Rs1,600 and price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs1,372
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PSX dips due to profit-taking, policy rate uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 closes down by 1,415 points
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Rain, landslides kill over 30 in China
The death toll was highest in Miyun, a northeastern subu
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NY mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
The attacker shot a police officer outside the tower on Park Avenue
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Lebanon sentences six Hezbollah men
Hezbollah's media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UK unveils plan to recognise Palestine
Starmer says to go ahead unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
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Global monitor seeks to avert Gaza famine
Death toll hits 60,000 as Israel resists ceasefire calls
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18 migrants die in Libya shipwreck
The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home
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India road crash kills 18 Hindu pilgrims
The pilgrims were carrying holy water from the Ganges to offer to the Hindu god of destruction Lord Shiva
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Hamas asked to disarm, give up Gaza
Qatar, KSA, Egypt join West in signing seven-page text
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Guns fall silent on Thai-Cambodia border
Military commanders hold talks to maintain truce
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US presses Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah
Envoy Barrack won't visit Beirut without disarmament commitment
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German biathlete feared dead in Pakistan rockfall
She has won seven world championship gold medals
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Footage captures tsunami hitting Kuril Islands
Footage shows tsunami waves reaching Russia’s Kuril Islands after a powerful offshore earthquake.
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US to overturn climate ruling
The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States
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Russian air strikes kill 19 in Ukraine
Zelenskiy condemns attack as deliberate targeting of civilians
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Mass panic in Hawaii as tsunami sirens blare; Trump breaks silence on massive quake
A powerful 8.8 quake near Russia sparks urgent tsunami evacuations across Hawaii and U.S. West Coast coastal areas.
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Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
The former world champion moved six seconds ahead of Mauritius' Kim
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Nasir Academy wins boys' title
SSWMB Intra-Academy B'ball concludes
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Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid
The football referee says a lack of clean water is causing the rapid spread of diseases
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Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
The Olympic champion almost pulled out of the contest, but claimed it in 1min 43.53 sec
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London parade welcome Eng after Euro win
They defeated Spain on penalties to secure their second straight European title
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NZ suffer Latham blow ahead of first Zim Test
White-ball skipper Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the series opener
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Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
He expressed disappointment over his side's inability to produce a complete performance
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Australia sweep WI in T20Is
They chased a 171-run target with three overs to spare
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Pak to oppose ICC's new Test system
The proposal seeks to divide the current nine-team format into two divisions
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep
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Pakistan begin training in Lauderhill for T20I series against West Indies
The squad landed in USA ahead of first T20I scheduled for July 31
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Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko emerge as Manchester United's striker targets
The two-man shortlist comes about after United missed out on signing Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres