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Dhol walas waging a losing battle
Traditional drummers get short-end of stick, fear penury
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Two cops held in mystery murder of colleague
Police say accused killed victim for demanding loan amount back
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App for archaeological sites’ mapping launched
Tourists may access 8,000 heritage sites using app, portal
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Officer facing corruption inquiry gets promotion
Senior women health officer elevated to grade-19
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City shivers in cold morning
Karachi temperature recorded at 16.7 degrees Celsius for the second time this month.
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Ex-assembly members yet to return official cars
Governor writes to Services & General Administration Dept to retrieve vehicles
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KMC to set up child health institute, says mayor
establishment of Karachi Metropolitan University in the Central district.
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Garbage collectors throw caution to wind
Labourers not interested in purchasing safety equipment, employers don’t provided any either
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Govt urged to implement environmental laws
Experts say poor waste management badly affects health as well as contributes to urban disasters
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Qasr-e-Naz short of cash to pay KE bill
Ministry of Housing and Works allocates Rs5.80 million in 2023-2024 for electricity bills of Qasr-e-Naz Lodge
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Prices of most vegetables go up thrice the official rates
Delay in release of wheat quota to mills might increase flour price too
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Gas price hike hits bangle makers
Labour leaders fear unemployment crisis in cottage industry
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Repatriation process hits the slow lane
Over 345,000 refugees deported to Afghanistan thus far
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Two killed in Bajaur bomb blasts
the father of ex-amir of Ansarul Islam, Sattan Khan, was killed and three people were injured.
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Swift progress in hydropower urged
round-the-clock efforts to maximize hydropower generation in the shortest possible timeframe
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Innovative strategies to reach polio-default children discussed
Health meeting mulls increased coverage of vaccination in southern districts of K-P
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Solidarity expressed with Palestinians
Deans, faculty members, and students actively participate in thought-provoking sessions
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‘Drug addiction claims 700 lives daily’
Psychologist says ice and addiction to video games spread anxiety, other diseases
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Police crack double murder case, arrest suspect
Couple was murdered over a long-standing personal grudge with accused
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Terror suspect nabbed in Chichawatni
Suspected terrorist belongs to banned organization Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, reveals CTD sources
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IMF expects dollar price to improve
Assumes dollar will cost little less than Rs300 on average by June next year
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Exports to China surge by 70%, reach $368 million
boost in exports of key products, including sesame, seafood, rice, and other agricultural items.
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Pharma Bureau urges govt action amid drug shortages
Executive director says grey market has become bigger than white market
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Scholars urge reforms to enhance connectivity
Recommend addressing internal challenges, improving linkages with neighbours
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Strong economic cues propel PSX to new peak
KSE-100 index surges 827.17 points, settles at 58,198.76
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IT exports increase by 16% in October
It's result of higher number of working days, higher realisation of proceeds by banking channels
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Rupee near three-week high vs greenback
Pakistan is expected to receive the second loan tranche of $700 million next month
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Development spending remains low priority
Remains at Rs76b in contrast with Rs301b authorised under PSDP 2023-24
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Dutch envoy keen to strengthen collaboration
Pakistan’s investment potential in IT, agriculture, and mining
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Bilawal dials up rhetoric against ‘the old guard’
Cautions people against electing ‘intellectually-bankrupt’ traditional politicians
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Kakar to attend COP-28 in UAE
Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan at COP-28 in UAE, emphasises national importance of climate change
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NTDC investment plan termed unrealistic
Regulator says investment should go to areas facing constraints
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Marwat appointed as PTI senior vice president
New appointee is a member of PTI chief’s legal team
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Families agree to marry ‘raped girl with rapist’
Reconciliation follows miscarriage caused in attack by suspect’s father
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Artificial rain planned for next week
Experts predict favourable weather conditions as smog continues to choke city
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Inclusivity in action
Creation of trans desk is a beacon of hope, progress, signaling a departure from previous discriminatory practices
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Halal ban in UP
India has a confusing halal certification regime, with several companies offering service, but only a few registered
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Ceasefire, but…
Qatar-brokered four-day ceasefire will see 50 Israeli hostages released in lieu for 150 Palestinians
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The two most dangerous countries in the world
West Bank and Gaza are bad enough, but Kashmir is the world’s most densely militarised zone
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Muslims must differentiate between Israel and the Jews
Israeli government is not the representative of Jewish community as a whole
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Israel takes down the world Jewry along
Saner voices in the World Jewry need to stand up and be counted
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Deportation drive targets all illegal aliens, not just Afghans
Repatriation of Afghans is a tit-for-tat response to Afghan government’s indecision to stop terrorism
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ECP announces verdict on PTI intra-party polls today
ECP to decide today on PTI's eligibility for election symbol, based on intra-party polls compliance
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State Dept deflects question about Blome-Imran meeting
Spokesperson Miller says US has no position on any political party in Pakistan
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Afghan border trade resumes after Pakistan suspends new visa rule
Cross-border trade resumes as new visa rule suspended, easing tensions with Afghanistan over migrant deportations
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Pakistani-American entrepreneur Sohail Masood gets top US award
Masood’s Kabafusion is a home infusion company working for patient care across US
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The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal
Qatar facilitates hostage deal securing release in exchange for prisoners in Israel, involving Biden and Qatar's emir
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UN agency urges Pakistan to halt expelling Afghans during winter
UNHCR urges Pakistan to halt deportations of Afghans, citing harsh conditions; over 370,000 Afghans fled since Oct. 1
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Aitzaz Ahsan terms military courts 'slaughterhouses'
Latif Khosa opposes trial within jail premises
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US thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist, issues warning to India -FT
US foils plot to kill Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, warns India over concerns of Indian govt involvement
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Two dead, three injured as unidentified gunmen open fire in Quetta
CM Bugti condemns the attack, seeks a report of the incident
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FM Dar calls on US, Iran to uphold ceasefire commitment after talks end without agreement
Vance says it's bad news for Iran, much more than the United States of America
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President Zardari congratulates Iraqi President Nizar Amidi on winning election
Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic
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THE GREAT GOLD SQUEEZE
Gold has long balanced sentiment and survival—but rising prices are reshaping that equation.
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Gilgit-Baltistan elections to be held on June 7
Polls will be held under Election Act 2017 and G-B Order 2018
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Vance leaves Islamabad after 21-hour talks end without agreement, praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts
Iranian delegation also left Islamabad, Mehr news agency reports
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Of means and memes
Can memes be harmless fun or propaganda as the US and Iran use real death and destruction
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Why Gen Z has trouble saying 'forever'
'Let’s see where this goes' is the new language of commitment.
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Where the sky bleeds henna
Ghalib, Faiz, and Hallaj echo through a contemporary English voice
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Return of the rising curve
Pakistan tops the Global Terrorism Index 2026, but the ranking tells a deeper story than numbers alone
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The weaponisation of the Internet
Attempts to restrict online access have increased across the world, making 2025 the highest on record for such curbs
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Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role
PTI said the talks should help 'advance the collective interests of the Muslim Ummah'
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NDMA issues rain forecast for northern regions
NDMA said Sindh and Balochistan are likely to experience hot and dry weather
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'War is not an option'
Bilawal calls 'Islamabad Talks' key to regional peace
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KSA, Qatar offer $5b assistance to Pakistan
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves remain under pressure due to rising import costs
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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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Pak-Iran transit corridor opened
First consignment, carrying frozen meat, dispatched to Tashkent
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High yields cause Rs600b losses
Banks' capital buffers erode; fixed-income rout wipes out sector gains
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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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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Iran's Ghalibaf says US failed to earn Iran’s trust despite ‘goodwill, constructive proposals’
Foreign ministry spokesperson says talks reached agreement on several points, but views differed on 2 important issues
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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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Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US
Orban's defeat could unblock $105bn EU loan for Ukraine, strip Russia of its closest ally in bloc
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Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
Iran denies US claim of 'clearing out' Strait of Hormuz
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Israeli airstrikes kill 22 more in Lebanon
Tel Aviv rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah before Beirut talks next week
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UK pauses plan to cede Chagos Islands
London says will try to persuade Washington
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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










































































































