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Pak-India water talks this month may hit snag
New Delhi yet to respond to a letter sent by Islamabad
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Chinese calculations on Taiwan affected by Ukraine conflict, says CIA director
William Burns says Chinese leadership has been struck by Ukraine's fierce resistance
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Imran wants institutions to know where nation stands on 'US conspiracy'
PTI chief says Pakistan's ruling elite is 'corrupt, soft and a slave'
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Intense heat causes water scarcity in many parts of India
Early heatwave leads to water and power crises in many parts of India, with people skipping offices to collect water
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Sana seeks guarantees before allowing PTI’s march
Interior minister asks Rashid to take back statement about march turning 'bloody', apologise to govt
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Kashmiri youth remember freedom fighter
Riyaz Naikoo was killed two years ago by Indian soldiers in IIOJK
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NTDC fined Rs50m over 2021 blackout
NEPRA to initiate legal action against respective power plants as well
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Dr Murtaza takes over as acting SBP chief
Dr Murtaza, a former IMF official, was appointed as SBP deputy governor in Jan 2020
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Covid led to 15 million deaths globally, not the 5 million reported: WHO
WHO report says almost half of deaths that until now had not been counted were in India
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Three including local JI leader die in AJK road accident
Raja Sarshar lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve and fell into a deep gorge, say police
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Punjab governor to discuss ‘constitutional crisis’ with president, army chief
‘Fake chief minister’ has held Punjab hostage since April 16, says Omer Cheema
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Attempts to undermine Pak-China ties doomed to fail: Beijing
All-weather friendship between the two countries is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, says spokesperson
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Body to probe Imran’s ‘foreign conspiracy drama’
Marriyum says allegations attempt to cause irreparable damage to country
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Indian police officer arrested for ‘raping’ gang-rape victim
13-year-old girl has been admitted to the district hospital for treatment, says official
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Gay marriage, other rights at risk after US Supreme Court abortion move
Draft ruling would uphold a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
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PTI calls for UN action on govt's 'misuse' of blasphemy law against Imran
Shireen Mazari also calls Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah an 'ally of terrorist groups'
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Russian Orthodox Church scolds Pope Francis after 'Putin's altar boy' remark
Francis chose an incorrect tone to convey the content of this conversation, says Patriarch of Moscow
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Musk says Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, govt users
Some revenue is better than none, says billionaire entrepreneur in a tweet
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Want friendship with US on equal footing, says Shahbaz Gill
PTI leader clarifies his party does not want confrontation with any country
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Drop in index earned Imran title of ‘press freedom predator’: PM
Pakistan fell 12 points on Press Freedom Index during PTI govt last year, says Premier Shehbaz
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Afghan women defend right to drive as Taliban curb licences
Traffic department official says they were verbally instructed to stop issuing licences to women drivers
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EU targets Russian oil, banks as Moscow's ally Belarus stages army drills
EU proposes toughest sanctions yet on Russia; Moscow says NATO arms supplies to Ukraine are target
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Media curbs 'undermine Pakistan's ability to progress', says Blinken
Says vibrant free press, an informed citizenry are 'key for any nation and its future'
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SBP chief Reza Baqir's tenure ends, deputy governor to take over: Miftah
Ex-IMF official Dr Murtaza to take over as SBP head till govt decides on new governor
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Beijing curbs public transport as COVID spreads in China
Zhengzhou to enforce strict COVID curbs in coming week
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Pope says ‘barking of NATO’ may have provoked Russian invasion of Ukraine
Francis asks for a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to stop the war
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PML-N govt ‘decides against’ extending tenure of SBP governor
Finance Minister Miftah says he has informed Baqir of the government’s decision
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Imran urges SC to take action against ‘horse-trading’
Former PM demands early elections under impartial election commission
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Russia says Israel supports neo-Nazis in row over Ukraine
Anti-Semitism in politics is not stopped and is on the contrary nurtured in Ukraine, says Moscow
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US relieved as China appears to heed warnings on Russia
We continue to monitor any other country that might provide support to Russia, says US official
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Firefighters in Karachi working against odds
Anadolu Agency profiles work of Karachi’s firefighters who serve population of 20 million
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COAS spends Eidul Fitr with troops on LoC
Gen Bajwa paid tribute to martyrs, families for their contributions toward a peaceful Pakistan
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Nation celebrates Eidul Fitr with traditional fervour
Special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country
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‘Women suffer more from climate change than men’
Sherry says engagement with the UK will provide support to Pakistan in several areas
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Employees link to PSDP-funded projects get pay boost
Govt fixes minimum wage at Rs28,000
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Saudis feel 'let down' by US over Houthi security threats: senior royal
Traditionally strong ties between Riyadh and Washington have been shaken under US President Joe Biden
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PM Shehbaz extends Eid greetings to world leaders
In telephonic conversations with leaders of Qatar, Bahrain and Turkey, PM wishes well for the people of Muslim nations
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Israel demands apology after Russia says Hitler had Jewish roots
'Wise Jewish people say that the biggest anti-Semites are the Jews themselves’, says Lavrov
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PTI legal team mulls moving IHC for bails
Petitions expected to be filed today as leaders face blasphemy cases
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Chip consortium ISMC to set up $3 billion plant in India
Semiconductor fabrication unit is expected to generate more than 1,500 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs
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K-P govt announces celebrating Eidul Fitr tomorrow
Chief Minister Mahmood Khan will offer Eid prayer at Governor House Peshawar
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Taliban supreme leader hails 'security' in rare appearance to mark Eidul Fitr
Akhundzada delivered brief address from one of the front rows of worshippers in Kandahar without turning to face crowd
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Bored Ape NFT company raises around $285 million of crypto in virtual land sale
Sale indicates continued high demand for speculative, high-risk crypto assets related to online virtual worlds
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Ashrafi lashes out at ‘PTI workers’ for sloganeering at Masjid-e-Nabwi
PM’s aide says agitators were deputed at various places in the holy mosque as ‘pre-planned by their masterminds’
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Omicron sub-lineages can dodge immunity from past infection: study
New coronavirus variants are far less able to thrive in the blood of vaccinated people
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Governor refuses to administer oath to Punjab cabinet
Cheema says he can’t endorse anything beyond the ambit of constitution
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Yearning for home sweet home
Our country is witnessing a housing crisis on a scale not seen before
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How much should we fear Elon Musk?
The Tesla CEO’s much-hyped Twitter takeover has sparked immense anxiety among a vocal contingent of its user base
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Pakistan, KSA discuss augmenting $3 billion deposit
KSA appreciates Pakistan’s 'keenness to find solution' to all disputes with India, including the Kashmir dispute
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia to revive great economic potential, Erdogan says
I believe my visit will herald a new era in the ties between our two countries, says Turkish President
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Flavours fly as 300-plus chefs battle for crown
Two-day Culinary Arts Competition kicks off at Expo Centre
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Woman rescued 18 months after abduction
20-year-old survivor alleges torture, rape, confinement
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City unprepared for post-rain outbreaks
With the early warning system still not active, the coming days might see a rise in water-borne illness
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MQM-P slams govt over 'unjust' traffic fines in city
Accuses PPP of adopting biased policies, squandering development funds
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Vegetable prices surge despite no flood impact
Consumers struggle as traders exploit flood rumors to hike prices
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Sindh directs NGOs to prioritise hiring of locals in projects
Social Welfare Dept issues province-wide directive to INGOs, NGOs, and CBOs
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Cyclone Shakti intensifies off Karachi coast
Expected to shift direction within 24 hours, weaken as it turns east-northeast
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Woman killed for rejecting marriage proposal
Five booked after neighbourhood brawl turns violent in another incident
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Gold’s beast mode, 44% surge in nine months
From $2,624 to $3,895: gold’s explosive 2025 rally and what’s driving it
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Gold extends rally, hits new highs in global, local markets
Price of gold per tola rises by Rs2,100
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Textile sector warns of export crisis
September exports down 11.7%; textile council urges predictable energy pricing
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India allows exports of de-oiled rice bran
Lifts ban after more than two years, expects higher production
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Pink Salt from Pakistan powers Brazil’s award-winning agritech product
Collaboration hailed as a model for sustainable trade and innovation at global women in agribusiness event
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PSX maintains record-breaking drive
Led by fertiliser sector, index advances 500 points, edges closer to 170k
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SPI records 4.07% YoY increase
Tomatoes, fuel drive short-term inflation; weekly reading rises 0.56%
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World food prices dip
Declines in sugar, dairy offset new high for meat prices
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Food ministry proposes high HP tractor plant
Seeks policy, financing, regulatory and vendor development support from govt
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SBP injects Rs10tr into market
Central bank conducts dual OMOs; rupee inches higher; gold prices unchanged
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Gold prices remain steady in Pakistan after record surge
Per tola gold rate remains unchanged at Rs 407,778
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PSX shatters record, profit-taking looms large
KSE-100 gains 500 points in liquidity-led charge; fertiliser, autos drive rally
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Trade deficit surges 33% to $9.4b in Q1
Exports fall, imports rise in double digits as govt's economic plans fail to deliver required push
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ECC rejects Roosevelt's $17.6m bailout
Directs ministry to make realistic estimates; PIAIL facility faces arbitration risk
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Unions, employers sue to block Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee plan
Coalition argues new order unlawfully overrides federal visa laws, risks harming US workforce needs
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Tehran executes seven linked to deadly Khuzestan bombings
Iran executes over 1,000 people in 2025, highest annual figure in at least 15 years
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Notion of a safe zone in southern Gaza 'farcical'
UN terms Israeli-designated zones 'places of death'
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Hamas says it agrees to release Israeli hostages
Hamas says it agrees to release Israeli hostages
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Hamas ready to release hostages, hand over Gaza administration
Group responds to Trump's 20-point plan after US president gave it until Sunday night to accept or reject the proposal
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England nominates first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1,400 years
New Archbishop Mullally faces Anglican split over women’s roles and same-sex couple acceptance
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India set to receive first Afghan Taliban minister
Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi faces UN travel ban, asset freeze; exemptions allowed for diplomacy
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Israel intercepts last Gaza flotilla boat, begins deportations
Remote-controlled vehicles loaded with explosives being sent to Gaza
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Tensions rising at Real Madrid before Villarreal test
Alonso's side must win to stay in the La Liga title race
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Top four face off in early Bundesliga litmus test
Bayern face Frankfurt as Dortmund host Leipzig in a blockbuster weekend
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South Africa eye back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns
They face Argentina at Twickenham with a bonus-point win
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FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup
The ball blends high-tech design with symbols of USA, Mexico and Canada
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Could PSG finally be there for the taking in Ligue 1?
Enrique’s injury-hit side open door for Marseille and rivals in title race
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Liverpool seek to steady ship, Man Utd's Amorim faces must-win game
The Reds prepare for a trip to Chelsea after back-to-back defeats
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Crystal Palace beat Dynamo Kyiv in Conference League opener
Munoz and Nketiah seal 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv
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FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
FIFA president urges peace and unity amid growing calls to suspend Israel over the conflict
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Pulisic, McKennie headline US squad for October friendlies
Key returnees include Antonee Robinson, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Tanner Tessmann
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Villa win in Europa League as Forest and Scottish clubs lose
Buendia and McGinn fire Emery’s men to a 2-0 win at Feyenoord
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CA boss addresses Pakistan BBL ban
Pakistan recently cancel players’ NOCs for foreign leagues
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Vissel Kobe keep perfect start in ACL
Yuruki scored in the 94th-minute to seal 1-0 victory
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International Chess Federation denies retroactive rating theft as new ELO rule sparks backlash
FIDE’s removal of the 400-point rule has divided chess players, with grandmasters warning of unfair rating risks
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Australia power past New Zealand in Women's CWC
The defending champion won by 89 runs