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Over 175k policemen to perform Muharram duty
IGP says religious harmony must be promoted through scholars’ cooperation
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Dogar appointed CCPO for second time
Senior cop was removed last year for ‘mishandling’ TLP march
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Woman held for plotting murder
Accused attempted to order mother-in-law's killing in 'robbery'
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City braces for another rain spell
CM says rehabilitation of flood victims top priority after deadly downpour
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Plight of minor workers
Lahore saw a tragic incident of a young domestic worker being killed after he was caught eating food
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Female registrations
Nearly 10 million women have been added to the electoral rolls since the 2018 general elections
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Quagmire of debt
The government has once again lifted the ban on import of non-essential and luxury items for reasons of exigency
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Maturity of the collective will of the people
The outcome of the July 17 bye-elections, however, has entirely changed this desolate political milieu
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Talking to the Taliban
Taliban and the Afghanistan rule
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US conspiracy: closer to truth than theory
US’s government-overthrowing and leader-ousting schemes, a similar play was made in Pakistan as well
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COAS, Centcom chief discuss security
Chinese envoy also calls on army chief
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Pakistan team returns after boycotting Chess Olympiad in India
Islamabad boycotted international tournament in protest as hosts India holding a torch relay through IIOJK, says FO
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China to resume visa issuance to Afghans, exempt Afghan imports from tax
Beijing supports extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan, Wang tells FM Muttaqi
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Malir’s produce basket is becoming empty
A Karachi settlement known for its agricultural production faces the threat of extinction
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People of ink
More and more Pakistanis are embracing the tattoo trend but while it entices some, it continues to offend others
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Treading the constitutional tightrope
As the top court adjudicates political disputes, questions are being raised to regulate the CJP’s discretionary powers
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Did the lion fall prey to hubris?
Despite PML-N attempts to highlight its achievements, its loss in Punjab shows how much it has alienated the masses
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Banking on clout
In today’s world, importance of social media platforms to inform, engage, persuade, market and sell is astronomical
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Creativity from unlikely sources
Two brothers from Quetta used their time during lockdown to experiment by making 3D art from tyres lying in their shop
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Death on the Indus
A lack of regulation on Pakistan’s waterways is putting boaters at risk and hurting development
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‘Peace walkers’ from India trek bumpy path to Pakistan for peace
3-member Indian team taking part in peace rallies in Pakistan calls for dialogue to resolve disputes
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Punjab PA elects PTI’s Sibtain as speaker, removes Dy Speaker Mazari
Sibtain gets 185 votes; house voted 186 on no-trust against Mazari
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Two Indian Air Force pilots killed as another Mig-21 crashes
MiG-21 jets first entered Indian service in the 1960s and for decades served as the backbone of the air force
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Rashid says matters for early elections ‘settled’
Former minister hints at PPP being in agreement
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SHC orders restoration of CNICs, bank accounts of Zaheer's family
SHC had ordered authorities to freeze their accounts after their involvement in Dua Zehra's alleged kidnapping
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Relief operation continues in flood-ravaged Balochistan
The death toll from monsoon rains stands at 111
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In a first, citizen files petition against vet for 'killing' pet dog
Application also registered against police personnel for not registering the case
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Foreign debt soars to $126 billion, NA told
Country will pay $95.4 billion in interest and principal amount payments till 2059
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Nepra jacks up power price by Rs11.37 per unit
Hike comes after June's monthly FCA
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Gas be supplied to area first where discovered, rules NA dy speaker
State minister says allocation of Rs3.9tr for repaying debt is one of the steps towards self-reliance
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Govt finally wakes up to gravity of rain disaster
PM forms body to assess damage and recommend plans
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PML-Q all set to remove Shujaat as party chief
Cheema also removed as general secretary; announces new intra-party elections within 10 days
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Rains, floods death toll reaches 111
It rained 500% more than at any time over the past 30 years, claims CS
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Balochistan Child Commission awaits by-laws
The commission was established in 2016
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Quetta drain cleaning termed top priority
Drainage systems have been badly affected due to rain
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Woman killed by brother-in-law
Police registered case against fleeing suspect
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Police ‘solve’ 90% of sexual assault cases
Senior police officer says use of modern technology yields positive results
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16-year-old bride ‘commits suicide’
Police say waiting for autopsy report to open investigation
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‘Rains claim 93 lives in Sindh’
PDMA says highest number of deaths reported from Khairpur
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Drum air cooler sales up as mercury rises
Increased load-shedding, rising inflation make the local invention 'the poorer’s air conditioner'
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Youth killed over traffic fight
22 year-old shot dead for trying to break up a traffic jam outside a marriage hall
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Treasury, opp in verbal duel in PA
Sindh govt, opposition accuse each other for failure in draining out rainwater
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Minor workers left to fend for themselves
Punjab’s law protecting house helps has not seen any implementation since its passing
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UHS to introduce new integrated curriculum at medical colleges
The university will introduce an integrated curriculum in medical colleges from the new session
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Man arrested for killing wife
Suspect tortured victim to death, pretended she had eloped
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‘Political instability causes drug addiction’
Experts point to new trend of chemical substance abuse among students
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Rain triggers fresh flood alert
DG Khan deluge affects 100k residents in 145 villages
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Seminar on hepatitis sounds alarm bells
UAF VC says disease affects 12m people in country
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Lumpy skin disease on the rise in Mianwali
Vaccine for controlling the virus is unavailable
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Flash floods in Balochistan
Emergency situation in Balochistan, as rain has caused severe damages
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Oil slips after Trump says US will assist ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $108.11 a barrel after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli








































































































