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Pakistan, US discuss Afghan deportation plan
There are about 25,000 Afghans, who according to US, are in Pakistan and waiting for their immigration to the US
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Love beyond borders: Pakistani woman reaches India to marry fiancé
Javeria Khanum and Sameer Khan established contacts in 2018, and their friendship blossomed into love
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LHC directs release of teen motorists on pledge to abstain from driving without licence
Judge notes existence of law allowing SHOs to release individuals committing petty offences
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Israel storms Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing scores
Israeli forces launch a major ground assault in Gaza, causing civilian casualties; hospitals overwhelmed
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Balochistan govt mulls imposing 'ban' on PTM
Info minister Jan Achakzai says party’s chief Manzoor Pashteen has been handed over to DI Khan police
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Elahi's arrest: Contempt plea against police high-ups disposed of
Plea filed by Elahi's spouse sought legal action against DIGs of Operations and Investigations of Punjab Police
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Nigerian army drone strike error kills civilians
An accidental Nigerian army drone strike hit a village during a Muslim festival, killing dozens
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Witness accuses Imran, Bushra of having ‘illicit relations’ before marriage
Maneka’s housekeeper claims ex-PTI chief used to visit ex-first lady’s house and both used to go to a room together
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Green turtles fight to survive against Pakistan's urban sprawl
Conservationists protect green turtles against urban encroachment, ensuring successful hatching amidst challenges
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Fazl doubts polls in terror-hit provinces
JUI-F chief calls for secure environment for elections
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Afghan Taliban arrest TTP terrorists amid growing pressure
Afghan interim govt made the arrests in the bordering town of Kunar a day ago, reliable source says
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Mathematics, reading skills in unprecedented decline in teenagers
Teenagers' math and reading skills decline globally, worsened by COVID; mobile phone use linked to poorer results
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Babar challenges PTI’s intra-party polls in ECP
Founding member of party calls polls ‘mere deception’
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Swathes of Siberia freeze in temperatures below -58 Celsius
In Oymyakon, the temperature was minus 58 C, weather forecasters said it would feel like minus 63 C
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Buildings evacuated as quake rattles Philippine capital
European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre earlier recorded the quake at magnitude 6.2 before downgrading to 6.0
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Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration
Figures last month showed annual net migration to UK hit a record of 745,000 in 2022
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Finance ministry disburses Rs17.4b to ECP for general elections
Cumulative Rs27.4 billion allocated so far for upcoming elections against budgeted amount of Rs42 billion
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China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic ties
Beijing does not formally recognise Afghanistan's Taliban rulers, but hosts ambassadors and maintain diplomacy
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ECP reserves judgment on plea seeking removal of Imran as party chair
PTI’s counsel contends issue of party's chairmanship is invalidated as party has elected new chairman
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Israeli army says Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza surrounded
Hamas fighters battle Israeli invasion forces in southern Gaza
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Four children among six injured in Peshawar blast
Explosion occurred near private school; police await investigation for confirmation of the precise target
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Factionalism permeates SC
Observers weigh whether judiciary will emerge stronger or weaker
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PML-N poll drive gains momentum
Nawaz presides over party’s second parliamentary board meeting allocates tickets on national and provincial assembly
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PIA’s stranded planes set to return soon
Aircraft to be released upon $13 million payment each by PIA
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Justice Abbasi nominated as SHC CJ
JCP forms committee to establish rules for judges’ appointments
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Pakistan absent from IMF board agenda
No mention of country in IMF executive board's schedule for meetings until Dec 14
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NADRA probing 250,000 cases of fake CNICs
Balochistan minister denies discriminating against any ethnic group
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NEPRA report exposes overbilling scandal
Discos, KE fleeced consumers, says power regulator
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PSX eyes 32% growth by Dec 2024
AHL report predicts robust earnings, attractive valuations, political stability
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Developing states seek increase in Adaptation Fund
Expert hopes COP28 will take new initiatives, announce financing
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PSW’s Khadijah programme hosts second iteration
Designed to equip, empower women entrepreneurs to play role in cross-border trade
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Stocks rise past 62k, reach new record
KSE-100 index shoots up 801.80 points, settles at 62,493.05
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Bitcoin surges past $42,000 since April 2022
US rate cuts, exchange-traded funds approval propel rise
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90% Sindh-Balochistan industries shut down
Business leaders demand policy over borrowing, urge govt to slash gas tariffs
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Pakistan termed emerging digital hub in region
Minister asks IT companies to establish foothold in Qatari market
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Rupee continues to appreciate
Surges to 1-month high on rising forex reserves,and anticipated IMF tranche
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Power consumers robbed of Rs675b
Out of Rs900b subsidies, govt pays only Rs327b, recovers rest from consumers
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Peshawar struggles with street clutter
Pedestrian movement rendered nearly impossible in Khyber, Shoba bazaars
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PTI rejects S Babar’s ‘irrelevant’ objections
Spokesperson says founding member's criticism of party's organisational matters lacks legal standing
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JI unveils candidates for February elections
Professor Muhammad Ibrahim is set to run from Bannu for both National and Provincial Assemblies
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CPEC detractors will be irrelevant soon: PM
Kakar inaugurates Pak-China Friendship Hospital and Gwadar Seawater Desalination Plant
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PHC reserves judgment on Swat mayor cases
Says petitioner still facing harassment despite court orders
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Shaukat Yousafzai declared absconder
Police are conducting raids but accused has gone underground to avoid his arrest
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PU to continue associate degree
Decision taken on request of affiliated colleges
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Kidney trade gang busted
Over 90 victims come forward following arrests
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LHC ups the ante on environment
Orders heavy fines to curb water wastage, air pollution
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Kidnapped men freed
Two men kidnapped in the Mamdani area were rescued after negotiations by the Border Military Police
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Cleric among two killed in road crash
Bashiruddin Sialvi died on the spot after head-on collision near 85-Jhal
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Degrees conferred on 1,663 students
Governor Punjab lays foundation stone of digital hub to promote media education at Mattital Campus
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‘Proper financing vital for just energy transition’
Expert says developing nations questioning efficacy of IFTs
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Sindh outlines welfare schemes as Memon details housing, subsidies
Minister says over 300,000 small farmers given financial assistance of Rs1,500 per acre ahead of wheat harvesting
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Three 'Indian spies' working in Pakistan handed down sentences
Individuals confess to luring others via social media with money offers for access to sensitive information
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IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffic controllers amid airspace disruptions
Letter states country saw surge in air traffic due to US-Iran war, as diverted flights used its key aviation corridor
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Japanese PM praises Pakistan’s role in facilitating US–Iran talks in Islamabad
In a telephone conversation, both PMs express desire to deepen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan
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Three killed as passenger vehicle falls into ravine in Lower Dir
Rescue 1122 says a child, woman, and man were killed in the accident, while 10 others were injured
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Police officer martyred, four injured in attack on polio team in K-P
CM Afridi, Governor Kundi condemn the attack, calling it a cowardly act, vowing full support and best medical care
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Pakistan-Iran transit corridor formally opens
The inaugural shipment, comprising frozen meat, was transported via refrigerated trucks to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Confab on prison reforms in June
NJPMC to promote policy dialogue on issue
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'Upgraded' Safari train chugs off from Pindi
Minister says similar train to start in Sindh
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Nationwide anti-polio drive kicks off today
During the campaign, 45 million children under the age of five will be administered anti-polio vaccine
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Pakistan turns rivals into negotiators
Experts say it is not the first time country found itself at the centre of a geopolitical breakthrough
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Turkiye calls Netanyahu 'Hitler of our times'
Statement refers to arrest warrant sent out by ICC against Israeli PM
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Two Hazara traders killed in Quetta attack
Attackers, riding a motorcycle, targeted civilians at Hazarganji Fruit Market, escaped within minutes
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No breakthrough, no breakdown
Marathon US-Iran talks in Islamabad end in stalemate
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Trump orders naval blockade of Hormuz
Says vessels paying 'tolls' to Iran would be intercepted, CENTCOM to enforce blockade on Iranian ports today
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PSX plunges over 6,600 points as US-Iran talks end without deal
Oil prices surge past $104 per barrel as Trump announces blockade on Strait of Hormuz
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Ending oil dependency cycle
Any strategy must begin with transport that consumes 75-80% of petroleum
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Financialisation of business firm
Goal of these companies is maximising shareholder value via dividend disbursement
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Lessons from America's AI policy
Pakistan treats AI largely as a software and skills initiative on grounds of energy crisis and lack of HPC centres
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Using diplomacy to avert recession
Continuation of war will plunge world into recession, trigger hyperinflation
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Road accidents: a massive economic challenge
Over 90% of freight, 95% of passenger traffic moves by road; accidents are dangerous and unaffordable
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Iran's Hormuz moves shake petrodollar's reign
US-Israel-Iran conflict exposes vulnerabilities in dollar-dominated oil trade, accelerating de-dollarisation
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HEC, industry agree to bridge skills gap
Applied Research Award announced as universities urged to update curricula to match global market needs
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Inflation jumps to four-year high in US
US inflation surge rattles voters, White House
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Chinese investment in Brazil pivots
Ice cream chain Mixue plans $590m investment, while meal delivery firm Meituan to invest $1b by 2030
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Business bodies unite on economic issues
KCCI, FCCI say high energy costs undermining competitiveness, demand tax rationalisation in upcoming budget
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FinMin to attend World Bank-IMF meetings
Will also meet policymakers, Pakistani diaspora to highlight reform progress, growth prospects
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PSX surges 11% on Middle East ceasefire
KSE-100 closes up nearly 16,800 points at 167,191, powered by historic rally
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Germany's debt brake reform fails to advance
Commission members fail to find common ground, will offer non-binding ideas instead of full reform
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Oil industry fears Rs100b inventory loss
Calls steep diesel price reduction corporate setback, systemic shock
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UK will not join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Minister says difference of agreement with Iran has undoubtedly strained things with Trump administration
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Tehran ready to reach ‘balanced' deal that guarantees lasting regional peace: Pezeshkian
Cites “double standards” by the US as main obstacle to reaching an agreement in a call with Russian President Putin
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire breach
Say it is open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations
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Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings
IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest
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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral
Taleen was born in 2024, in the last round of fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel
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Iran says it identified 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli attacks
Forensic chief says foreign nationals among dead
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Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite 'goodwill, forward-looking initiatives'
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation
Mohammad Reza Aref stresses unity, says Tehran will stand firm on key demands following 'Islamabad Talks'
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Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader
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Israel's Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque again, seeking greater access
Such incursions by Ben-Gvir are typically carried out without prior public announcement
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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
New humanitarian flotilla departs Spain in renewed bid to reach blockaded Gaza
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Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7m bpd after attacks
Strikes also disrupt operations at key oil, gas, refining, petrochemical and electricity sites in Riyadh
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Deadly stampede at Haiti’s UNESCO-listed citadel leaves dozens dead, toll may rise
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Turkiye brands Netanyahu ‘Hitler of our times’ as flotilla case sparks sharp war of words
This was in response to Netanyahu and the Israeli defence minister's lashing out at Turkiye's indictment
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
Beijing expands outreach to Taiwan with incentives such as easing tourist curbs, facilitating food sales
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction





























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