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Stripping oversight
Standing committees are the bedrock of legislative oversight
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The tariffs fixation
The move has surprised many as it has come days after the federal budget
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What can they read?
The nearly 700-page book beautifully captures these threads from the perspective of a young boy
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PBF forms 7-member committee for polls
National event in Dec, Malaysian team to compete
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Pak outplay Japan in crucial netball clash
Asian Youth Girls Netball C'ship in full swing
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Williams hits ton but SA still on top
South Africa lead by 216 at the close of play on second day
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Kane fires Bayern into CWC last eight
Vincent Kompany's men earned an entertaining 4-2 victory against spirited Flamengo
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Djokovic still hunts milestones
He prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding
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PSG dominate Miami to reach CWC quarters
Joao Neves netted twice for Luis Enrique's side in 4-0 victory
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Will the Asia Cup be held this year?
The tournament is scheduled to be played in September
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SL's Nissanka on verge of cricketing greatness
He eyes place among ICC's top ten batters across all formats
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Sufiyan likely to be called for BD series
Pakistan will play three T20Is in July
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Azhar named as acting red-ball coach
He will serve in this capacity until the conclusion of his current contract
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Trump to lift Syria sanctions in bid to revive economy, foster regional ties
Trump lifted Syria sanctions in May after Saudi, Turkey appeals following Assad family's fall by Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Turkey evacuates over 50,000 as wildfires rage in Izmir province
Worst blaze starts in Seferihisar near Izmir, spreading fast with winds up to 120 km/h, officials say
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Govt sticks to the script, hikes fuel prices again
Petrol raised by Rs8.36 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs10.39 per litre
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President Zardari signs Finance Bill 2025-26 into law
Last week, National Assembly approved Rs17.57 trillion federal budget with certain amendments
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Canada scraps digital services tax, paving way for renewed US trade talks
Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, vows new tariffs, risking renewed tensions after period of calm
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Govt to end collection of electricity duty via bills
Awais Leghari requests all CMs to explore alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties
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Anosh Ahmed empowers public services via blockchain technology
With innovation, community empowerment, and Chicago Crypto Hub, Dr Ahmed promotes public policy adoption of blockchain
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Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, gunman found dead after standoff
Firefighters ambushed on arrival; suspect tracked by phone and found by SWAT as fire approached his location
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India's disinformation campaign on CPEC and AJK
The writer is a freelance contributor with special focus on issues related to international and national security
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Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia-Italy route, leaving one dead, 87 rescued
Nearly 30,000 migrants, including 5,146 unaccompanied minors, have arrived in Italy so far this year, officials say
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Naqvi vows tight security, enhanced surveillance for Muharram
Interior minister says security placed on high alert to thwart any nefarious designs of cowardly enemies
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Pakistan Navy's combat readiness strengthened across all domains: Admiral Naveed Ashraf
Navy chief praises leadership of Air Chief Marshal, commending PAF's efforts in modernising and tech integration
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Violence in Pakistan declines by 32% in Q2 2025
Report highlights reduced fatalities and improved counter-terrorism
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Pakistan's PR to UN in Vienna elected UNIDO president
Ambassador Kamran Akhtar is the first Pakistani to be honoured with the prestigious position
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Pakistan calls on India to resume IWT following Court of Arbitration ruling
FO urges India to resume cooperation and emphasises the importance of preserving the treaty for regional stability
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Israel strikes kill at least 60 in Gaza amid heaviest attacks in weeks
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as tanks enter Zeitoun and warplanes bomb schools, forcing families to flee
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Iran says 935 killed in Israeli air strikes, new forensic data reveals
Israel struck Iran on June 13, hitting nuclear sites and killing commanders and civilians in worst attack
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Stocks close FY25 at new all-time high
Market breaks record with 1,248-point surge as China rolls over $3.4b in loans
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PCB appoints Azhar Mahmood as red-ball head coach
The former assistant coach will hold the position until the end of his current contract
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PAA launches probe into three foreign aircraft temporarily grounded
All three aircrafts undergoing maintenance inspection after back-to-back incidents
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Visuals from India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission fabricated: report
Fake News Watchdog dismisses mission as media spectacle rather than scientific achievement
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'Green credit' scheme for recycling plastic bottles launched in Lahore
Citizens can deposit empty plastic bottles into Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and earn up to Rs1,000
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Scattered rain, thunderstorms expected across Pakistan
Hot, humid weather to persist in parts of Sindh, Balochistan
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ECP to convene on SC reserved seats ruling today
Meeting to formulate implementation strategy, notify candidates' victories as per verdict
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Petrol prices likely to rise by Rs11 per litre
Official announcement on new petrol prices due tonight
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PBA refutes misleading claims on remittance subsidies
'Allegations that banks manipulate remittance data, launder undeclared funds, or facilitate tax evasion are baseless'
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'Moscow troops capture village in East-Central Ukraine'
Russia claims it took 950 square kms of territory in two months
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At least 27 killed in Gaza City after fresh evacuation orders
Egypt says working on 60-day Gaza ceasefire; US pressure to end Gaza war increases
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Russia conducts cruise missile drills in Sea of Japan
Missile firing zone closed in advance for civilian shipping, air traffic
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India cannot impose its will on Pakistan: Ishaq Dar
DPM strongly criticises India’s use of 'false flag operations' to justify aggression against Pakistan
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All 22 people trapped in Kharadar building collapse rescued
Roof collapse blamed on excessive load from recently installed water tank, said a resident
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Indonesia to ease import restrictions ahead of US tariff deadline
Move comes as Jakarta engages in trade negotiations with Washington
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Two firefighters shot dead in US during wildfire response
Sheriff said shooter had used high-powered sporting rifles to fire rapidly at first responders
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Three go missing from Keenjhar Lake
The relatives searched for them at Keenjhar and Makli Hospital and also informed Keenjhar police
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BYC leader says dialogue only solution to Balochistan's problem
Baloch activists say they believe in writ of the state, seek justice, political inclusion
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Union leader linked to power theft at Dhabeji station
These occupants enjoy 24-hour access to free electricity, water, and gas
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NICVD to get international-standard clinical trials unit
New OPD, emergency ward, pediatric block also in progress
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NDMA issues nationwide alert for heavy rains
At least 90 people have died, and 158 others have been injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan since June 26
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Military top brass says action against 'Indian-sponsored proxies imperative at all levels'
Field Marshal Asim Munir slams India’s attempt to hide defeat with bloc politics
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Nine unsafe buildings in Karachi's Lyari vacated, says Sharjeel Memon
Police detain eight senior SBCA officers, building owners also taken into custody
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Punjab speaker offers suspended PTI MPAs chance to present their case
26 MPAs suspended for violating conduct in the Assembly are provided a hearing opportunity on Friday
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Engro Powergen seeks early gas supply from Badar field
Urges govt to swiftly approve long-pending supplemental agreement
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Sindh culture department to hold burial of Humaira Asghar
Deceased actor not 'without heirs', asserts provincial minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah
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ANP leader Maulana Khan Zeb among three killed in Bajaur shooting
Attack also claims life of his police security officer, Sepahi Sher Zada, while three others sustained injuries
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Jemima Goldsmith accuses Islamabad of harbouring 'personal vendetta' against her children
Says children receiving arrest threats if they visit incarcerated father, denied phone contact
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Interior minister rebuffs rumours of President Zardari’s ouster as 'malicious campaign'
Mohsin Naqvi dispels notion of COAS seeking leadership change, touts civil military unity
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Veteran journalist Zubeida Mustafa passes away at 84
She won the IWMF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, the first Pakistani woman to receive the honour
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Blaze at Hafeez Centre controlled, say rescue officials
DIG issues directives to seal area, ensure safe public access
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Pakistan, China agree to enhance media ties to combat fake news
Ministers stress strengthening media ties to tout development projects, enhance people-to-people relations
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At least 11 killed as flash floods hit northern Pakistan
PMD issues country-wide high alert as heavy rains forecast till July 11 pose flood risks
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Bilawal urges Indian youth to reject hate, war rhetoric
PPP chief refutes India's claims of Pak involvement in terrorism
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SC stresses voluntariness in judicial confessions
Justice Minallah slams systemic delays in FIR registration
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Stocks bounce back 1,205 points
Investors rejoice highest-ever annual home remittances of $38 billion
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Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $112,000
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high on July 9, with some influencers predicting a $120,000-$130,000 rally
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Strategy devised to stabilise sugar market
Duties, taxes on import exempted to make sweetener affordable
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PSX falls 826 points on profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweight stocks, choppy trading drive market down
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2nd phase of digitising oil supply chain begins
Initiative will digitise movement of oil products from refineries to retail outlets
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SM Tanveer concerned over 16% GST on property rentals
The introduction of 16% sales tax on rental spaces is not just a financial blow
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10-year fisheries policy to boost blue economy
New framework to foster federal-provincial harmonisation, climate resilience
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Pakistan plans digital currency pilot
SBP chief says new law will lay foundations for regulation of virtual assets
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Cabinet body explores policy steps for cotton
He was chairing the third meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Essential Cash Crops
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Govt to continue to consult businessmen
FinMin emphasises evidence-based policymaking; says tax policy office shifted from FBR
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Govt raises Rs1.62 trillion via T-bill, bond auctions
Investor interest shifts towards longer-term papers as yields decline
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Remittances hit record $38.3b
Economic migration spurs record inflows; June remittances slip 8% MoM
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Incentive cuts may hit remittances
SBP tells Senate panel inflows may shift back to informal channels, fall below $32b
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SBP to launch digital currency pilot, finalises crypto regulation
SBP governor says new law will lay foundations for licencing and regulation of country’s virtual assets sector
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PSX falls 826 points amid profit-taking
Weakness in heavyweights, choppy trading drive market lower despite robust volumes
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Indian election officials demand citizenship papers from Bihar voters
Opposition warns citizenship check will hit Muslims, Dalits hardest
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Israel unveils plan to concentrate Gazans in 'humanitarian city' built over Rafah ruins
Another 35 Palestinians killed across besieged enclave, blockade further endangers premature babies, dialysis patients
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X chief steps down after two years
The company has faced significant challenges since Musk's acquisition
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'June was hottest on record in western Europe'
Several countries recorded surface temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius
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Flash floods kill three in New Mexico
Authorities said dozens of rescues had also been conducted, with search operations still underway
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BD recordings suggest ex-PM ordered deadly crackdown
Bangladesh police have also matched the audio with verified recordings of Hasina
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Russia launches largest drone attack of war
Ukrainian air force says Moscow attacked with 728 drones and 13 missiles
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Spain lifts lockdown as forest fire eases
Catalonia's fire service said it had "stabilised" the blaze but continued to work with ground units
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China says EU 'mentality', not trade, needs to be rebalanced
The trade deficit between China and the EU was a yawning $357 billion in 2024
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22 dead in relentless Israeli strikes in Gaza
Israel's offensive and restrictions on supplies entering Gaza have taken a heavy toll on its medical system
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Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit
All five of the countries invited enjoy rich natural resources
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More than 160 people still missing days after deadly Texas floods
Torrents of water swept through the camp, scouring cabins as hundreds of people slept
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US imposes sanctions on UN's Francesca Albanese over Israel's criticism
Francesca has been very critical of US ally Israel's war in Gaza
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Russia hits Ukraine with largest drone, missile attack of war
Air force says Russia launched 728 drones, 13 missiles, surpassing previous record of 550 set last week
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Trump met with PM Netanyahu for 'second time' to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal
At least 105 Palestinians have been killed and 530 injured in Israeli attacks in 24 hours
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Pakistan baseball team set to face Palestine in three-game series
Pakistan and Palestine will face off in the historic Little Palestine Classic baseball series in Illinois, August 1-3
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Ben Askren opens up about near-death pneumonia battle while on ventilator
The former UFC fighter received a double lung transplant and has thanked the wrestling community for its support
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Novak Djokovic makes history at Wimbledon, setting up Jannik Sinner clash
Novak Djokovic's victory over Flavio Cobolli has earned him a record 14th semi-final spot at Wimbledon
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LiAngelo Ball files for divorce days after Rashida Nicole pregnancy announcement
LiAngelo Ball ends marriage to Rashida Nicole just days after she announced they are expecting a baby together.
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Tottenham agree £55m deal with West Ham for Mohammed Kudus
The Ghanaian international made 65 appearances in the Premier League for West Ham and is set to undergo a medical
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PSG run riot over Real Madrid to book their place in Club World Cup final
PSG's dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid sees them qualify for the final against Chelsea on July 13
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Sabalenka reaches Wimbledon semis
She survives Siegemund spell to secure 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win
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Spirited India look to maintain momentum
The five-match series is level at 1-1 with third Test starting today
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IPL value surges to $18.5bn: report
Champions RCB become its wealthiest franchise
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Pedro sends Chelsea into CWC final
They will face either Real Madrid or Paris-Saint Germain in the final
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Zaheer, Wasim praise Gill for Eng Test win
Indian skipper lit up the series with a sublime 269
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'Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand'
The 34-year-old master batsman turned down a central contract
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Babar slips in ICC Test rankings
South Africa's Mulder surges in the ranking after remarkable 367*
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Alcaraz routs Norrie to reach Wimbledon semis
The defending champion needed just 99 minutes to thrash Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-3
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Swedes book Euro 2025 knockout spot
They thrashed Poland 3-0 to book knockout berth