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Man allegedly fakes son's kidnapping
Police recover four-year-old boy from Jhang, arrest adoptive father, his friend
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Three killed, 12 injured in road crash
12 people died, whereas 1,319 were injured in 1,154 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in Punjab during the last 24 hours.
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Dacoit killed 'by accomplices' in encounter
The suspects opened fire on the police, prompting retaliatory action
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LHC declines to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025
He contended that kite flying is a hazardous activity that has resulted in fatal accidents in the past
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Lahore Zoo goes nocturnal
New food court, illumination planned
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Precautions advised as pollen allergy season peaks
Residents advised to wear N90 masks and limit outdoor exposure
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Psychiatrist warns of mental stress in youth
Says it can have lasting effect on emotional wellbeing, studies and future prospects
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Bail adjoined in Dr Wardah murder case
Waheed Billa's plea to be heard on January 15; other accused remanded
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Eviction drive ramped up in Sector G-14/1
Sector G-14/1 forms part of FGEHF's ambitious housing scheme launched in mid-2000s for federal government employees
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Bakers seek relief as flour prices soar
Association warns current allocation is insufficient amid rising flour prices
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Ramazan approaches, Pindi caught unprepared
With no subsidised stores, pulses and gram prices jump by Rs1,000 per maund
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Rising diagnostic costs burden patients
While doctors cite high operating costs, concerns over unnecessary tests persist
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Illegal LPG cylinders pose serious risks
Chairman noted that OGRA has already tabled a bill, which is expected to be implemented in the near future.
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Building costs hit record highs
Cost of a five-marla house jumps to Rs130 million, govt projects double in price
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Flour smuggling network dismantled
Smugglers attempting to move flour unlawfully from various districts of Punjab through Talagang to Afghanistan, K-P
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Who cut Islamabad's trees - and why?
From Shakarparian to H-8, large-scale tree cutting sparks public outrage
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Private schools warned over defying Sindh govt’s winter timing directive
Several Karachi private schools ignored govt winter directive, opening at 8am instead of mandated 9am
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Leonardo DiCaprio's 1991 'Teen Beat' interview resurfaces
Actor had discussed his favourite culinary choices in the interaction over three decades ago
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South Africa remake of 'The Office' unveils first trailer
Series returns as 'Die Kantoor', an Afrikaans language adaptation of the popular show
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Seth Rogen takes 'The Studio' back into production
He confirms season two of the show is officially filming
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Celebs raise $5.4m for Palestine, Sudan children at LA concert
'Artists for Aid' express political solidarity, perform for children's medical care in both countries
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'Stranger Things' finale was 'written amid chaos'
Duffer brothers discuss Netflix pressure while finishing show's season 5
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Golden Globes see Selena, Miley in reunion moment
Both spark fan excitement online in their own unique styles
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'One Battle After Another' triumphs at Golden Globes
It garners three other major awards at ceremony regarded as stepping stone to Oscars; 'Hamnet' also prevails
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Commercial recoverable spacecraft completes test flight in China
Lihong-1 Y1 can reach 120 km, offers low-cost launches, flexible missions and payload recovery
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ANP seeks Pak-Afghan dialogue
Mian Iftikhar says war is no solution, blames PTI's 'neglect' for surge in terrorism in K-P
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Supply curbs spur hike in flour prices
Bakeries struggle as 80kg flour bag hits Rs12,500; authoritiespromise relief soon
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Hazara women block road in Quetta over gas crisis
Demonstrators demand uninterrupted winter supply
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PHC raps govt over unpaid EPI salaries
Court was moved by EPI technicians who have not been paid for 18 months
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Seeking prophetic leadership: varsities must lead the way
Universities must nurture ethical leaders, not just employable graduates
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Afghanistan: between myth and history
History shows Afghanistan as a hub of civilisation, not a perpetual battlefield
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Privatisation illusion
Selling broken institutions after years of neglect socialises losses and privatises gains
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Wedding burials
Islamabad gas blast exposes the deadly cost of negligence, urgent need for safety vigilance
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PTI's Karachi rally
PTI’s street politics tests the balance between democratic space, coercive policing and governance duties
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New provinces?
Without local bodies and fiscal fairness, new provinces risk becoming another layer of weak governance
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Narrow alleys of higher-ed
Rigid bureaucracy, degree myopia are pushing capable Pakistanis back out of the country
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Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment
Alphabet overtakes Apple for first time since 2019, becoming world’s second most valuable firm
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NEPRA maintains basic power tariff nationwide
The regulatory authority confirms the new basic tariff will take effect from January 1, 2026
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Gas explosion injures six of a family in Lahore
Another gas leak near Attari Darbar ignites heater, causing explosion and flames, says Rescue 1122
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LHC steps in to protect Lahore’s green spaces
PHA told to restore Nasir Bagh, halt tree trimming without prior permission
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LHC rejects plea to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025
Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid hears petition challenging constitutionality of new law
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Madrassa student tortured by teacher dies in Karachi
Manghopir police had earlier registered a case for causing injuries and arrested the teacher, who later secured bail
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Fire guts restaurant on Tipu Sultan in Karachi
Cardboard factory turned to ashes in SITE Superhighway area
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Major arms smuggling attempt foiled at Torkham border
Authorities say interception also foiled a potential large-scale terrorist operation within Pakistan
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Info ministry calls reports of Pakistan being used to attack Iran ‘disinformation’
Ministry urges social media users to avoid sharing sensational 'breaking news' about military actions
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UK launches investigation into X over AI chatbot Grok’s sexualised deepfakes
Grok is facing international backlash for allowing users to create and share sexualised pictures
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Indonesian defence minister meets Field Marshal Asim Munir to expand security ties
Both sides stress strengthening institutional linkages, training collaboration, and defence-industrial cooperation
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'No conversations' with US, says Cuban president after Trump threats
Trump urges Cuba to “make a deal,” vows to cut off Venezuelan oil and money after Maduro raid
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Venezuela says 116 political prisoners released
Prisoner releases were announced under pressure from Trump, who says US is “in charge” of Venezuela
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay











































































































