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Water scarcity triggers capital protest
Residents of G-13 and G-14 sectors ‘compelled’ to buy water tankers at exorbitant rates
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Call for removing ambiguities in transgender act 2018
Experts say law enacted without recourse to local realities and cultural implications
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Transporters to cut service by 70%
Say rising prices of petroleum products making holes in pockets of pivate transporters
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WSSCA staff holidays cancelled to ensure disposal of offal
People will be given bio bags for disposing of remains of sacrificial animals
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Minor girl among three killed on road
Six-year-old girl was selling peanuts in a basket, witnesses tell police
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Journalist Ayaz Amir attacked in Lahore
Unidentified assailants allegedly manhandled journalist and took away his belongings including mobile phone
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FM Bilawal, US envoy discuss ways to strengthen trade ties
Pakistani market offers US investors an opportunity to earn greater return on investments, says foreign minister
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FJWU takes part in Para Games
PBSF arranges first event since its formation 6 years ago
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Shandur Polo Festival kicks off in Chitral
Senior civil and military officials attend the colourful opening ceremony
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Pakistani-made footballs to shine at Doha World Cup
Manufactured in Sialkot city, ‘Al-Rihla’ footballs will be used at mega event
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PM inaugurates 'Innovation Hub'
Loadshedding to be tackled by restoring halted projects, says PM Shehbaz
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PTI gets permission for July 2 rally
Opposition party had agreeed to 39 conditions for staging power show in Islamabad
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India, Pakistan exchange prisoners' lists
At least 309 Pakistani civilians, 95 fishermen in Indian custody
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Pakistan-Bangladesh trade to cross $1b
Envoy stresses need for efforts to overcome emerging challenges
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Belgium conference pledges ‘unconditional’ support to Pakistan Army
Participants of Istehqam Pakistan Conference say 'Pakistan's security contingent on stability in Pakistan Army
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Stocks close last session of FY22 in green
Benchmark KSE-100 index gains 243.10 points to settle at 41,540.83
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FY23 – a year of consolidation
Political noise, high inflation may disturb economic momentum
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SBP’s forex reserves rise $2.1b to $10.3b
Increase came after arrival of China bank’s loan proceeds
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3 awarded death sentences for kidnapping, murdering child
Accused demanded Rs30m for 10-year-old’s release; due to refusal by family, they killed him
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ECP seeks troops for by-polls
CEC wants security forces for upcoming elections in view of recent violent incidents
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Imran seeks CM’s re-election sans Hamza in chair
Says will approach SC today to seek clarification on Hamza remaining CM after LHC decision
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PM moves to placate brooding allies
Shehbaz consults Zardari, Bilawal, as coalition partners vent reservations
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Pakistan refuses to abolish death penalty for GSP+
Islamabad to seek some waiver from EU regarding ratification of new protocols
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Hamza most likely to secure an ‘easy win’
PTI and PML-Q, who do not have any real fighting chance, decide to approach SC- reportedly boycotting polls
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KU, PMSA join hands for uplift of coastal communities
Research to focus on conservation and protection of marine life
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People urged to get booster shots
Masks, SOPs fail to curb coronavirus as rate of infections on the rise
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CM urged to take up power outages issue with Centre
Energy minister says prolonged supply disruptions can lead to law and order situation
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Rain preps reviewed for South districts
Emergency plan finalised amid monsoon rainfall warnings
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Security guard dies in accidental fire
Separately, guard shot, injured by colleague
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DMC South’s Rs59b surplus budget presented
Major chunk of budget allocated for payment of salaries to staff
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Murad approves plan for Greater Karachi Bulk Water Scheme
Pipeline project expected to be complete by January 2024,
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Police assure security to Chinese nationals
China thanks Sindh Police for overall security measures
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Educational institutions, boards put online
All data of Sindh universities, boards, teachers and students made available on web portal
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PMD warns of urban flooding
Heavy rains with thunderstorms predicted for Karachi over the weekend
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Sindh dodges private audit of pension fraud
Govt officials allegedly involved in distribution of billions of rupees through fake pension payments
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Pendency of cases reduced under CJ Bandial
Reduction of 2,000 cases in five months much higher than the tenures of previous CJs
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Permission for PTI’s Parade Ground rally 'subject to GHQ’s nod'
Opposition party agrees to 39 conditions for staging power show in Islamabad on July 2
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Jemima lashes out at PML-N for announcing protest outside her elderly mother’s residence
What has my Mum got to do with Pakistani politics? says PTI Chairman Imran Khan's ex-wife on her Twitter handle
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Putin rejects Johnson's claim a woman wouldn't have invaded Ukraine
Russian president points to ex-UK leader Thatcher's decision to send troops into the Falklands
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Four sentenced to death twice for kidnapping, killing minor boy in Quetta
Accused had kidnapped a 10-year-old boy from Quetta's Hazara Town on February 10 last year
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Rise of Arab-Israel axis pushes Iran to redouble nuclear talks push
For Tehran, unfavourable alternative could be war in region where geopolitical shifts may evolve into US-led alliance
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Huge Hindu pilgrimage in IIOJK begins
Modi-led govt accused of using Amarnath procession to reinforce Delhi's claims over occupied Muslim-majority region
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Rupee continues recovery against USD, inter-bank rate at 204.85
Local currency hit an all-time low at Rs211.93 around mid-June 2022
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Shehbaz meets PPP leadership amid discontent among allies
Ex-president Zardari, FM Bilawal attend meeting; PML-N' s Saad Rafique, Ayaz Sadiq among others also in attendance
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Vote recount for Punjab CM contest ordered
LHC directs that 25 votes of defecting PTI MPAs not be counted
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Pakistan's Covid positivity rate creeps up to 3.4%
Two succumb to the virus as Karachi reports highest number of positive cases
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WATCH: Lady doctor mercilessly beaten up by man in Bahawalpur police station
In a video clip, suspect can be seen throwing punches and slaps at the helpless woman in front of a police official
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NA stamps IMF-dictated Rs9.6tr federal outlay
Govt backs away from its promise to levy super tax for only one year
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Court again summons petitioner seeking Aamir Liaquat's autopsy
Ex-wife Bushra Iqbal expresses disappointment over Abdul Ahad's failure to appear before court
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Dar gets new Pakistani passport
Former finance minister to return next month after his 'treatment' is completed
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Pakistan, China gear up for JCC talks
Ahsan Iqbal, envoy review CPEC progress, finalise agenda
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UAE grants visa exemption to Pakistan officials
A similar reciprocal facility for UAE citizens also implemented at all Pakistani airports
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Armed gangs outsmart police
Snatchers use AI tips, hide pistols in leather slits below knees to evade routine frisking
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Remote sensing satellite launch on 31st
Satellite to support a wide range of national applications, including precision agriculture
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Govt unveils sweeping rail reforms
Rohri-Karachi, Lahore-Pindi sections upgrade and system digitisation on the cards
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Family members booked for murdering young woman
Grandfather confesses to slaughtering 23-year-old Fehmida for escaping a marriage to live with man of her choice
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Gutka sales continue amidst police complicity
With many officers addicted to the smokeless tobacco, efforts to curtail the usage of the drug have been in vain
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Gohar Ejaz seeks major interest rate cut
Ex-minister warns high rates cripple growth, urges MPC to slash policy rate
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Consumers pay bitter price for sweetener
Profiteers exploit markets as poor planning fuels artificial shortage
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Bitcoin data centres to boost employment opportunities
Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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Govt issues show-cause notice to energy firms
Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval
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Mangrove forest has potential to yield $20-50m revenue
Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital
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Customs to coordinate raids with traders to rebuild trust
Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids
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EPZA urged to align with global standards
Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA
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CPEC power dues rise to Rs423b
Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence
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Several reported killed as train derails in Germany
At least three injured as regional train with around 100 passengers derails in southwestern Germany
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Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks on deadly border conflict in Malaysia
Both countries' foreign ministers agreed that no other country should be involved in the issue, Mohamad Hasan said
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US, China to resume tariff talks in effort to extend truce
China faces Aug 12 deadline to reach lasting tariff deal with Trump admin after tentative pact ended trade row
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Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin
Israel to pause military operations 10 hours daily in Gaza amid growing global criticism over humanitarian crisis
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Six killed, scores injured in Indian temple stampede
Stampede on stairway to Mansa Devi temple in northern India’s Uttarakhand state causes fatalities
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Drone debris disrupts trains, suspends flights in Volgograd
Extent of damage from Ukrainian drone attack unclear
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Gaza bound aid ship intercepted as Israel announces partial humanitarian pause
Rubio says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached ‘any day now’
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UNRWA belittles Gaza aid airdrops proposal
25 killed in devastated, starved territory
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Indian PM Modi renews ties with Maldives
India also reduced annual repayments of an earlier credit line from $51 million to $29 million
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Trump wades into ceasefire options
"Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he added
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Thai-Cambodia clashes spread along frontier
Death toll rises to 33 as people flee border
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Indian man running 'fake embassy' arrested
He allegedly used vehicles with fake diplomatic plates and shared doctored photos of himself
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Syria seeks talks with Israeli officials to 'contain escalation'
Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and Druze-majority Sweida province
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China urges consensus on AI development
He gave no further details about the newly announced organisation
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US applauds Pakistan's backchannel role on Iran
Dar says trade deal with Washington close
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Ben Askren reveals long recovery after double lung transplant and severe pneumonia battle
MMA veteran Ben Askren shares emotional update after surviving pneumonia, cardiac arrest, and receiving transplant.
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PSB raises cash rewards for global medalists
Athletes representing Pakistan at international sporting events can score up to Rs30m on winning
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Aaron Rodgers confirms marriage to mystery wife Brittani during Steelers camp appearance
Aaron Rodgers publicly acknowledges wife Brittani at Steelers camp, confirming secret wedding.
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David's century helps Aussies clinch third T20 against WI
He smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 37 deliveries
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Groves avoids crash to win Tour Stage 20
Pogacar retained overall lead with a 4:24 advantage over Vingegaard
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Fatima Jinnah Academy wins playoff
Boys event reaches semi-finals stage
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Verstappen starts new Red Bull era
He posted Spa sprint win, Piastri and Norris finished second and third, respectively
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'Footballers afraid to speak out against hectic schedule'
58 national player unions discuss concerns over FIFA's callousness in managing football
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England seek revenge against Spain in Euro final
The Lionesses want to avenge their 2023 World Cup final defeat
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Root: Eng's elegant Test record-breaker
The former England captain overtook Ponting's tally of 13,378 runs
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Dar was paid double fee during HBL PSL9
He was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000
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Naqvi confirms dates for Asia Cup
The tournament will be played from September 9 to 28 in the UAE
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ACC president confirms schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan, India likely in same group; could face off up to three times
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Rana Liaquat Academy, SBB Academy in final
SSWMB Inter-Academy Basketball in full swing
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Raducanu reaches Washington Open quarters
Venus bowed out in the last 16, as Fernandez stunned top seed Pegula out of the event