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Gillani signs election, NAB ordinances
Remand of a suspect under custody has been extended from 14 days to 40 days
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Voice cloning ethics bubbles to surface in wake of OpenAI apology to Scarlett Johansson
The controversy has highlighted the dangers of rapidly evolving technology
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Pakistan calls for Gaza ceasefire
Urges US to lead in implementing two-state solution
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AGP guarantees return of all missing persons
Tells IHC issue of enforced disappearances requires political solution
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Steps for balanced land use reviewed
Effective monitoring of commercial use of agricultural land without planning is essential
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70,000 jail inmates to be screened for HIV
Data from screenings to be computerised, ensuring privacy, confidentiality
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Woman allegedly raped at cardiac medical facility
Suspect offered to prioritise surgery of victim’s father
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Private schools demand advance fee
Parents told to pay summer vacation charges
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Decision reserved on Fawad’s plea for video link hearings
Ex-PTI minister appeals for consolidation of cases amidst arrest concerns
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CM stresses women’s empowerment for prosperity
Foreign delegation emphasises sustainable policies
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Oil, gas sector irregularities unearthed
DGPC’s policy deviations, inefficiencies lead to significant losses to national coffers
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Parts’ makers seek 10-year EV plan
Oppose import of used auto parts owing to safety reasons
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Business forum in Ethiopia woos investors
Prime focus of foreign policy of Ethiopia was to attract FDI and boost exports through trade and technology
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Minister vows to facilitate foreign investors
PTC gears up to export oral tobacco-free nicotine pouches to Japan
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Stocks decline over pre-budget woes
KSE-100 index drops 465.55 points, settles at 75,517.49
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Armed forces felicitate nation as it celebrates 26th Youm-e-Takbeer
Tribute to all who contributed to the remarkable feat, honouring dedication and sacrifices, says ISPR
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Foreign firms repatriate $56.6m profits
Despite improved reserves, MNCs continue sending earnings abroad
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Rupee falls slightly ahead of IMF programme
Treasury firm Tresmark recently described the Pakistani currency level of Rs278.21/$ as “overvalued”
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Growers urge crop insurance, reforms
Farmers seek climate resilience, better market policies, and support for organic farming
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China sets up fund for semiconductor sector
Beijing could use advanced chips to boost its military capabilities
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Rs24b gas subsidy recovery okayed
ECC diverts funds to satellite launch, hikes consumer costs; raises IB budget
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SHC accepts plea for urgent hearing municipal taxes case
Mayor requests for decision before budget; court remarks other parties are involved, the decision will take time
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Exams cancelled for Youm-e-Takbeer
Exams of class IX and X scheduled for May 28 have been cancelled and new dates will be announced later
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Creating centers for maternal, child care crucial: Pechuho
Health minister says linking communities to health care facilities can reduce maternal mortality
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PMD issues heatwave warning for Karachi
Says mercury likely to shoot past 42 degrees Celsius from Wednesday to Friday
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Transporters reject ‘unacceptable’ hike in toll tax
Toll tax has been raised by 35 to 40 per cent under the guise of a 30 per cent increase
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SHRC pushes for strict laws on polygamy in Sindh
Proposes increase in penalties for unauthorised marriage, suggesting stricter sentencing
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House calls for joint efforts against drugs
Members say the use of narcotics is high in private schools
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Three major roads to get solar powered street lights
Mayor says company winning the installation tender will be responsible for maintenance
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Pakistan seeks UK advice for economic plan
Official circles puzzled by PM’s decision to seek outside help despite IMF script
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Severe heatwave forces Sindh residents indoors
Mohenjo Daro scorches at near-record 52.2 degrees Celsius
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Prolonged load-shedding triggers agitations in Karachi
Victims of power outages burn tyres and block roads in various parts of city
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Israel’s killing of 45 at Rafah camp triggers global outrage
Survivors say most of dead are women, children, and elderly
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PHA to place water sources in parks
Initiative aims to provide water for birds and other animals to quench their thirst and cool off during extreme heat
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Ulema demand pay scale upgrade
Huqooq Tahaffuz-e-Ulama Mehakama Auqaf say mosques of the district headquarters should be made model mosques
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Hazara faces bread shortage as nanbais strike
Tandoor owners striking and withholding bread supply are causing significant inconvenience to citizens.
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Alleged sabotage halts crucial AMTI meeting
Three board members called a meeting on urgent issues, but it was halted by hospital security
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Virus forces cattle markets closure
Abrupt shutdown of markets leaves traders, buyers in disarray ahead of Eidul Azha
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Employees’ alliance to protest school privatisation
Demand fair treatment & protection of rights; press for tangible action from govt
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Developing Ziarat
Initiative aims to address existing deficiencies and elevate Ziarat to the standards of renowned tourist spots
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Journalists’ safety
The lack of accountability only emboldens those who seek to silence the media through fear and violence
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Bisham perpetrators
Pakistan has demanded either Afghanistan apprehend and try culprit on its own, or hand them over to it for prosecution
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Alice in wonderland
Gullible people blindly follow what everyone else is doing without inquiring into the details themselves
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The responsible university
In world dominated by social media, a deeper engagement with arguments, analysis of those arguments has been lacking
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How to make war crimes accountable?
Legitimacy is the issue because the imposition of international humanitarian law would remain a myth
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The US nuclear forces in 2024
Nevertheless, the US continues to be the leading power in the multipolar world
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Yeezy Day: Adidas unloads $1 billion YEEZY stock despite controversy
The German shoemaker quietly drops YEEZY sneakers as fans await Kanye's reaction.
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US storms kill at least 21 across 4 states on Memorial Day weekend
The death toll includes at least eight fatalities in Arkansas, seven in Texas, four in Kentucky and two in Oklahoma
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Omar assures tribal Jirga of raise their issue in NA
Musharin Jirga invites opposition leader to visit ex-FATA
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Mohsin Naqvi rewards Wheelchair cricketers for Asia Cup triumph
PCB chairman presented a cheque of Rs. 1.5 million
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Households continue to exploit child labour
Despite legal safeguards, thousands of children are still engaged in domestic work behind closed doors
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Interior ministry rejects reports of Pakistanis being deported from UAE
Govt says no country- or sect-specific deportations are being carried out from the UAE under routine laws
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Pakistan High Commission in London marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Pakistani community in UK pays glowing tributes to armed forces, political leadership and nation
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Alleged drug cases reported in 58 Pakistani universities in 2025
HEC officials say formal monitoring system introduced to curb drug use and smoking in institutions
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Dar seeks Singapore help for return of 11 Pakistanis held on US-seized vessels
He seeks to secure return of 20 Iranian seafarers also aboard vessels near Singaporean waters
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Senate resolution lauds armed forces
House pays tribute to CDF Field Marshal Munir for his courageous leadership
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Expats may get relief in PTA phone taxes
Minister said different tax rates had been fixed for different mobile phone models
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Pakistan, Qatar discuss Mideast peace
Both leaders agreed to maintain close communication and coordination on all issues of mutual interest
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Araghchi briefs Dar on his China visit
Araghchi also thanked Pakistan for facilitating the repatriation of Iranian nationals from the seized vessels earlier
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Pakistan set for $200m IMF resilience fund
IMF board is likely to take up Pakistan-related matters in an important meeting scheduled for Friday
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FCC upholds termination in quota case
Chief Justice further observed that the unlawful appointments had been made by the relevant institutions
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PTI leaders denied meeting with Imran in Adiala
Govt defends medical care for PTI founder, wife
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PM vows sustained push for G-B, AJK development
Sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
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FO stresses diplomacy in ties with India
Expects Iran-US deal 'sooner rather than later'
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Armed forces vow swift response to any aggression
DG ISPR warns against testing Pak resolve, AVM Ghazi says PAF-IAF tally stands at 8-0
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PSX plunges over 1,700 points as investors book gains
KSE-100 index closes at 171,115 points as market witnessed typical profit-taking session on Friday after recent rally
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Gold prices decline by Rs2,700 in local market as silver rises
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs80 to Rs8,525 in Pakistan
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Oil prices jump on renewed US-Iran hostilities
Brent crude futures were up $1.20, or 1.2%, at $101.26 a barrel
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Saudi assures continued energy support
Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress
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Telecom sector seeks budget tax relief
Proposals include lower withholding tax, customs duty abolition on 5G equipment
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'Illicit cigarettes cost Rs350b a year'
Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, fuels informal trade, minister told
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PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000
KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions
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LCCI presents budget proposals to FinMin
Chamber urges end to policy instability, restoration of final tax regime
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Cannabis control body plans Rs200m renovation
Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry
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Record 4,082 companies registered in April
The total number of registered companies has reached 294,101
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Foreign reserves rise by $23m
Gold climbs to Rs496,762 per tola amid global rally
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SBP purchases $27b in 3.5 years
Governor defends rate hike; economy seen growing over 4% in third quarter
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Gold price rises by Rs7,800 per tola in local market
Price of 10 grams of gold in Pakistan increases by Rs6,687
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
Vatican says two leaders 'renewed the shared commitment to fostering good bilateral relations'
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What the US, China want from Trump’s Beijing visit
Tariff truce, trade restrictions, Iran war to figure prominently in high-stakes Xi-Trump summit
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UAE air defences intercept two Iranian missiles and three drones, defence ministry says
Iran says redirects US-sanctioned oil Ocean Koi tanker to its shores
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Hostage situation unfolds at German bank as police launch operation
Police spokesperson says they could not yet rule out the presence of multiple perpetrators or additional hostages
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Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
Pope asks worshippers to pray global governments turn away from violence
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UK's Starmer vows to fight on after Labour punished in local polls
Labour lost support in areas including traditional strongholds of central, northern England, some parts of London
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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Seven people safe, 10 missing in off-limits volcanic area after activity increases
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Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
Ukraine says Russia lobbed more than 850 strikes with drones, more than 140 strikes on Kyiv's frontline positions
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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
Says given incubation period of the virus, which can be up to 6 weeks, more cases may be reported
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Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak
Last year, vaccine coverage was only 59%, but 95% coverage of children is needed to ensure herd immunity
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World awaits Iran response to peace deal
Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
US president said he spoke to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen about the issue
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BJP political aide killed in West Bengal
At least five people have been killed since announcement of state election results
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Israel strikes across Lebanon
Ceasefire in war between Hezbollah, Israel began on April 17, but combat has largely not stopped in southern Lebanon
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China's two ex-defence ministers get suspended death sentences
They also appeared regularly on television along with other officials
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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four
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Williamson named in NZ squad for Ireland, England Tests
Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich
They will face undefeated Arsenal in the Champions League final
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Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 1st Test from tomorrow
The two-match series will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20


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