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Sports and politics
Gavaskar’s critique of a Pakistani player blurs sports, politics, fueling jingoism over reason
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Cheating in exam
Sindh’s exam watermarking may curb leaks, but without strict enforcement, cheating will persist
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Drought action plan
Pakistan’s drought plan shifts to proactive risk management, success depends on coordination, real execution
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Blocking CNIC
NADRA law allowing CNIC suspension risks rights abuses despite safeguards, raising fears of political misuse
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Pakistan's diplomatic heist
Pakistan emerges as a quiet diplomatic bridge in a volatile conflict, reshaping its global image
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Kremlin warns Middle East conflict to have 'devastating' consequences for global economy
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia sees Trump's Board of Peace 'less relevant'
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Deadly fires ravage port city
Nearly 240 fire incidents have occurred in the city so far this year, resulting in 99 deaths
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Five killed in coordinated attacks in Panjgur
Six attackers gunned down by security forces as homes targeted in multiple incidents
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Russia, France urge probe of Israeli ‘murder’ of 3 journalists in attack in south Lebanon
Three journalists killed as Israeli airstrike hit their vehicle near Jezzine in southern Lebanon
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CM Afridi defends Kasim’s remarks at UNHRC as son’s natural concern for his father
Criticises federal govt over democracy, human rights, and economic management
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Dar says Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt back dialogue as only way to 'permanently end' US-Iran war
Calls for upholding principles of UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all
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Iran warns of potential strikes on industrial sites in Israel, Gulf states
List named major steel firms in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel, report says
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Lucrative bets that anticipated Trump's policy surprises warrant scrutiny, experts say
Trump’s policy surprises may have led to millions in profits, raising concerns over leaks and fair markets
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Security forces defuse 8 IEDs on Quetta–Karachi highway, averting major attack
As per security sources, bombs hidden in drums weighed over 300 kg, capable of causing massive destruction
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Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
Cardinal Pizzaballa and Friar Ielpo stopped by police en route to Jerusalem church site
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One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump
Analysts say question now is whether Trump is ready to wind down or ramp up what critics have called a war of choice
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Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz assures Saudi FM
Premier appreciates remarkable restraint exercised by Saudi Arabia amid current crisis
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Kohli leads IPL charge
His unbeaten 69 led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory
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Malinin earns Olympic redemption with gold
Japan's Kagiyama, Sato take silver and bronze
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Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP
He takes nine-point lead in the standings to become youngest championship leader
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Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final
World number one becomes fifth woman to complete 'Sunshine Double'
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Easy win for Belgium over US
The result raises concerns for the co-hosts after a 5-2 defeat
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Momin, Philippe star in Multan Sultans' first win
Skipper Turner scored 43 not out in successful 172-run chase over Islamabad United
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Man City close in on WSL title
Miedema struck twice as they beat Man Utd 3-0
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Karachi police detain six Sindh nationalist leaders outside press club
Arrested individuals belong to Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz - Bashir Qureshi group
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Govt calls notification on 'weekend lockdown' fake
Information ministry says avoid sharing fake news and only trust verified sources
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Martin wins US MotoGP sprint
He overtook Francesco Bagnaia on the final lap
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Two India-bound LPG tankers clear Strait of Hormuz, Indian govt says
India says total of 18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers remain in western Gulf region
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CCTV helps Karachi police nab suspects in student van robbery
Three suspects held within 72 hours as CCTV footage led police to the recovery of stolen items and weapons
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Syria says repelled drone attack from Iraq on US base
Attack came a day after Syria's army said it repelled another drone attack from Iraq aimed at al-Tanf
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pontiff's unusually forceful remarks come as Iran war enters second month
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PIA restarts Islamabad-London service with inaugural flight
Airline’s first flight, PK-785, departs from Islamabad to London carrying 325 passengers
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Seven injured after car hits pedestrians in UK's Derby city, police say
All seven people suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries
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FAFEN urges Sindh to reform RTI law, citing weak enforcement and structural gaps
2025 assessment finds public bodies comply with only 54% of proactive disclosure requirements
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Three children killed, two injured in Bannu roof collapse
Residents said recent heavy rains have caused significant damage to mud houses in the area
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'Leader' premieres with Kinza Hashmi, Ali Raza winning early praise
Drama debuts with strong performances, blending politics, love, and resilience in a gripping first episode
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Govt allocates Rs125b to shield public from rising oil prices
PM instructs provincial govts to facilitate motorcycle, rickshaw owners in registering vehicles in their own names
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Diplomacy must run parallel to military developments to avert prolonged conflict, says Masood
Former AJK president says talks necessary even as hostilities persist, terms sustained engagement essential
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Iran warns of strikes on US-linked universities in region after campus bombings
Fars agency reports the US has until March 30 to condemn the bombing of Iranian universities
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Hamza Ali Abbasi comments on sister’s alleged money laundering case
He expresses his love and support for sister, Dr Fazeela, after alleged money laundering case
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Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt conclude first round of talks on US-Israel-Iran war
Sources tell Reuters initial talks focused on reopening Strait of Hormuz
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Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police
Footage shows law enforcement officers removing demonstrators in Tel Aviv
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Karachi’s future drowns in a sea of excuses
As the leadership offers only unproductive excuses, the city ranks among the world’s least liveable cities
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Ali Sethi to release new fusion album Room Jhoom
His new album, in collaboration with drummer and composer Gregory Rogrove, will be released on May 22
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PMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms with flash flood risk in northern regions
Strong winds, hail and downpours expected nationwide through March 30; streams in K-P and Kashmir may overflow
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Young Sherlock – The games's not afoot
This young version of the great fictional detective in a parallel universe suffers from too many ideas
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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies pop up in thousands of US cities
More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events
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CHASING THE THINNER SELF
New weight-loss drugs promise a medical revolution, but society’s struggle over body size and beauty is centuries old
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Poetry can save us!
In these turbulent times, poetry can be both a soothing balm and a powerful force inspiring global anti-war movements.
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Iran Guards say struck Bahrain, UAE aluminium plants
IRGC says strikes were retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Iranian industrial infrastructure launched from the Gulf
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2 suspects arrested for shooting dead two women, man in suspected 'honour' killing in K-P's Charsadda
Initial findings suggest the victims were killed over suspicions of an alleged illicit relationship, police say
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PTI criticises government over economy, governance and party leaders' detention
Party secretary general says economic hardship, poor public services, political repression reflect governance failures
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LHC rules WhatsApp admins, creators not automatically liable for members' posts
Judgment says criminal liability in social media app groups must rest on person's own identifiable acts
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Child killed, four injured as under-construction wall collapses in Lahore
Rescue 1122 spokesperson says 25 officials, seven vehicles took part in the rescue operation
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Rain-related incidents kill nine, injure 28 across K-P, Punjab
PDMA urges public to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from vulnerable tourist destinations
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign security MoU, agree to develop cricket stadium in Jeddah
Agreements are latest in a series of initiatives aimed at expanding Pakistan-Saudi cooperation across multiple sectors
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PM Shehbaz to visit Iran, Turkiye from July 3-5: FO spokesperson
Says the prime minister will attend condolence ceremony for martyred Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Suspected drone attack kills three, injures eight in K-P's Bajaur
DSP says it is still unclear where the suspected drone has come from or who is behind the attack
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Govt raises Climate Support Levy, cuts Petroleum Levy to keep fuel prices unchanged
Climate Levy raised to Rs5 per litre; Petroleum Levy cut to Rs64.14 for petrol, Rs77.04 for high-speed diesel
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Progress made after facilitating US-Iran talks in Doha: FO
Parties agree to continue discussions in coming period, with next round of talks to be scheduled
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Glacier melt boosts water levels in rivers, reservoirs
Officials said the gradual increase in river flows had improved the availability of water in major reservoirs
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Budget tax changes come into force
Revised tax measures came into force with the implementation of the new federal budget
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CPEC 2.0 to drive shared growth, says DPM Dar
He reaffirms that all-weather strategic partnership with China remained a cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy
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Pakistan rejects India's criticism of Afghan strikes
Says Delhi sponsors terrorists operating from Afghan soil FO terms Pak actions 'legitimate, proportionate' and t
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Emergency response committee set up
PM orders swift emergency response to monsoon risks
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PSX extends gains, closes above 184,500 points
KSE-100 rise 470 points on robust buying; volume hits nearly 1 billion shares
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Gold surges to new high globally, climbs Rs9,100 per tola locally
Price per 10 grams increases by Rs7,802 to Rs367,572
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Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran conclude talks in Doha
Brent futures lost 1.1% to $70.78 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.2% to $67.74 a barrel
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Business leaders denounce live animal export policy
Emphasise processed meat, value-added products offer bigger gains
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Gold falls despite 2% global surge
Local rate dips Rs5,200/tola but international bullion rebounds on soft jobs data
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PSX soars 3,748 points on easing inflation
Index crosses 184k; banking sector leads rally on robust investor interest
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PACRA upgrades Bank of Punjab rating to AAA
BOP has become the first and only provincial bank in Pakistan to achieve the nation's highest credit rating
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US-Iran deal role spurs cyber threats
Pakistan faces 253 cyberattacks in 2026; govt issues COC deadline for organisations
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Privatisation body extends deadline for EOIs
Privatisation Commission says it remains committed to conducting a transparent
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Govt achieves inflation goal, but consumers suffer
Average inflation hits 7.1% in FY26, lower than target of 7.5%
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SECP unveils first ESG Mutual Funds Framework
It will encourage companies to improve environmental, social and governance practices
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NEPRA approves salary hike, bonuses
Okays Rs1.585b payouts for CPPA-G despite power-sector woes
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WB backs cuts in provincial NFC
Allocations by provinces fall short by Rs229b; bank for bridging imbalances
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PSX climbs 3,748 points on inflation relief, broad-based buying
KSE-100 index reaches 184,050.10; banking, energy, cement and auto stocks lead rally as rate-cut expectations grow
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Gold slides for third consecutive day in global, local markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs5,200
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US, Iran hold talks in Qatar
Vance says no return to war unless needed
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Pakistan to boost UNRWA funding
Move aims at closing $100 million shortfall
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US declines to extend North American trade deal
Starting clock to end it while seeking changes
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Israel grants US confiscated Palestinian land to build Jerusalem embassy complex for $1
US ambassador says Israel leased land for 99 years under a deal requiring Washington to pay just $1
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US won't resume military action in Iran unless necessary: VP JD Vance
Says Doha talks 'going well', but warns of shift in calculus if Tehran rebuilds nuclear programme
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US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart
Traffic partially resumes through the waterway, which handled one-fifth of global oil and LNG trade before the war
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Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded
About 40% of the one million displaced Lebanese have returned to their towns and villages
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China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
Analysts say slower economic growth, demographic decline pose key challenges for world's second-largest economy
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Araghchi warns Israel of powerful response over Katz's 'death threat' against Mojtaba Khamenei
Katz says Israel can target Iran again 'if it deems it necessary' despite ongoing US efforts to pursue diplomacy
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Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, perform Talmudic rituals
Palestinian authorities say dozens enter holy site under protection of Israeli police
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Mbappe's brace lifts France into Round of 16 of World Cup
Mbappe score his ninth goal in World Cup knockout matches, moving him ahead of Leonidas and Ronaldo
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Serena beaten on Wimbledon return
Her return was shattered by Australia's Maya Joint
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Son apologises to S Korea fans
They suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to South Africa
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Sinner avoids shock Wimbledon exit
He was pushed to the brink by Miomir Kecmanovic
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Argentina have super-fan in Czechia
A larger-than-life Messi mural adorns the back of the house
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Haaland fires Norway into last-16
He scored an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast
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Stokes backs Brook to succeed him
He was Stokes’s vice-captain in the New Zealand series
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Morocco set up Canada clash in last 16
They beat the Netherlands on penalties following a 1-1 draw
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Djokovic battles past Wu in 'challenging' Wimbledon first round
He secured a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory
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Martinelli sends Brazil into World Cup last 16
He scored a 95th-minute winner to beat Japan 2-1
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Latham hails NZ after downing Eng
They secured a 160-run victory in the third Test and the series
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Germany dumped out by Paraguay
They were beaten 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw
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Ancelotti hopes to see more of Neymar
He has ?been working his way back to fitness from a calf injury
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West Indies beat Sri Lanka in first Test
Kemar Roach reached 300 Test wickets











































































































