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Forensic audit of CPEC projects during PTI rule angered China: PM
Premier Shehbaz says his predecessor Imran Khan ruined the multibillion-dollar project
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Mumbai mosques turn volume down on call to prayer after Hindu's demands
Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh says over 60,000 unauthorised loudspeakers have been removed from mosques and temples
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The evergreen chunri and a master craftswoman who makes them
Opportunities for artisans to showcase their original chunri designs are few
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Why religious minorities in Pakistan live under fear
Recent attack on a Hindu temple highlights the insecurity religious minorities in Pakistan continue to face
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Shehbaz nominates MQM-P's Jalil as Sindh governor
Premier accepts resignation of Wapda chairman Muzzamil Hussain
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Can PayPal Coin alter the crypto landscape?
With too much power in the hands of one corporation, would that digital currency really be the same?
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Uncovering crime through fiction
Nasim Anjum fights against impunity and injustice in her works exploring the painful realities of Pakistan
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Between pride and forgiveness
A literary society is striving to detoxify Pashtun culture of certain violent aspects through education
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The growing threat of cyber-fraud
Three private banks in Karachi were targeted in a major cybercrime incident right before Eid
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Politics of religion: Deadly tug-of-war over the religion card
Registration of ‘tenuous’ blasphemy cases against Imran Khan and other PTI members prompted concerns about the law
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Chief secy G-B assures safety to tourists travelling within region after GLOF
PM directs concerned authorities to mobilise emergency measures; NHA assures people of immediate reconstruction
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Dr Asad Majeed appointed envoy to EU
Diplomat leaves for Brussels; his predecessor named high commissioner to Canada
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IHC moved against ECP’s judicial powers
Petitioner says no institution should have powers equivalent to courts
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Pak-India water talks this month may hit snag
New Delhi yet to respond to a letter sent by Islamabad
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Chinese calculations on Taiwan affected by Ukraine conflict, says CIA director
William Burns says Chinese leadership has been struck by Ukraine's fierce resistance
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Imran wants institutions to know where nation stands on 'US conspiracy'
PTI chief says Pakistan's ruling elite is 'corrupt, soft and a slave'
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Intense heat causes water scarcity in many parts of India
Early heatwave leads to water and power crises in many parts of India, with people skipping offices to collect water
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Sana seeks guarantees before allowing PTI’s march
Interior minister asks Rashid to take back statement about march turning 'bloody', apologise to govt
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Kashmiri youth remember freedom fighter
Riyaz Naikoo was killed two years ago by Indian soldiers in IIOJK
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NTDC fined Rs50m over 2021 blackout
NEPRA to initiate legal action against respective power plants as well
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Dr Murtaza takes over as acting SBP chief
Dr Murtaza, a former IMF official, was appointed as SBP deputy governor in Jan 2020
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Covid led to 15 million deaths globally, not the 5 million reported: WHO
WHO report says almost half of deaths that until now had not been counted were in India
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Three including local JI leader die in AJK road accident
Raja Sarshar lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve and fell into a deep gorge, say police
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Punjab governor to discuss ‘constitutional crisis’ with president, army chief
‘Fake chief minister’ has held Punjab hostage since April 16, says Omer Cheema
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Attempts to undermine Pak-China ties doomed to fail: Beijing
All-weather friendship between the two countries is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, says spokesperson
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Body to probe Imran’s ‘foreign conspiracy drama’
Marriyum says allegations attempt to cause irreparable damage to country
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Indian police officer arrested for ‘raping’ gang-rape victim
13-year-old girl has been admitted to the district hospital for treatment, says official
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Gay marriage, other rights at risk after US Supreme Court abortion move
Draft ruling would uphold a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
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PTI calls for UN action on govt's 'misuse' of blasphemy law against Imran
Shireen Mazari also calls Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah an 'ally of terrorist groups'
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Russian Orthodox Church scolds Pope Francis after 'Putin's altar boy' remark
Francis chose an incorrect tone to convey the content of this conversation, says Patriarch of Moscow
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Musk says Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, govt users
Some revenue is better than none, says billionaire entrepreneur in a tweet
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Want friendship with US on equal footing, says Shahbaz Gill
PTI leader clarifies his party does not want confrontation with any country
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Drop in index earned Imran title of ‘press freedom predator’: PM
Pakistan fell 12 points on Press Freedom Index during PTI govt last year, says Premier Shehbaz
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Afghan women defend right to drive as Taliban curb licences
Traffic department official says they were verbally instructed to stop issuing licences to women drivers
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EU targets Russian oil, banks as Moscow's ally Belarus stages army drills
EU proposes toughest sanctions yet on Russia; Moscow says NATO arms supplies to Ukraine are target
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Media curbs 'undermine Pakistan's ability to progress', says Blinken
Says vibrant free press, an informed citizenry are 'key for any nation and its future'
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SBP chief Reza Baqir's tenure ends, deputy governor to take over: Miftah
Ex-IMF official Dr Murtaza to take over as SBP head till govt decides on new governor
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Beijing curbs public transport as COVID spreads in China
Zhengzhou to enforce strict COVID curbs in coming week
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Pope says ‘barking of NATO’ may have provoked Russian invasion of Ukraine
Francis asks for a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to stop the war
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PML-N govt ‘decides against’ extending tenure of SBP governor
Finance Minister Miftah says he has informed Baqir of the government’s decision
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Imran urges SC to take action against ‘horse-trading’
Former PM demands early elections under impartial election commission
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Russia says Israel supports neo-Nazis in row over Ukraine
Anti-Semitism in politics is not stopped and is on the contrary nurtured in Ukraine, says Moscow
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US relieved as China appears to heed warnings on Russia
We continue to monitor any other country that might provide support to Russia, says US official
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Firefighters in Karachi working against odds
Anadolu Agency profiles work of Karachi’s firefighters who serve population of 20 million
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COAS spends Eidul Fitr with troops on LoC
Gen Bajwa paid tribute to martyrs, families for their contributions toward a peaceful Pakistan
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Nation celebrates Eidul Fitr with traditional fervour
Special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country
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‘Women suffer more from climate change than men’
Sherry says engagement with the UK will provide support to Pakistan in several areas
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Employees link to PSDP-funded projects get pay boost
Govt fixes minimum wage at Rs28,000
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Saudis feel 'let down' by US over Houthi security threats: senior royal
Traditionally strong ties between Riyadh and Washington have been shaken under US President Joe Biden
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PM Shehbaz extends Eid greetings to world leaders
In telephonic conversations with leaders of Qatar, Bahrain and Turkey, PM wishes well for the people of Muslim nations
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CDF Munir to lead Marka-e-Haq anniversary ceremony at GHQ tomorrow
President Zardari pays tribute to nation and armed forces on Marka-e-Haq anniversary, lauds field marshal’s leadership
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'We have no water left': Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates appeal for help
Say they are surviving on boiled rice once a day, being forced to drink dirty water used by the pirates
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Karachi district administration issues 28-condition NOC for Aurat March's Sunday gathering at Sea View
Ban on 'objectionable clothing', LGBTQ content, anti-state slogans; organisers call it suppression of women's voice
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India misjudged Islamabad’s desire for peace, says Pakistan's envoy to US on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts ceremony, pays tribute to armed forces for protecting country's sovereignty
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HEC approves policy on dual, double and joint degree programmes
Policy will benefit students by expanding access to international learning opportunities
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Transparency, accountability and reforms essential for sustainable economic growth: DPM Dar
Says Pakistan possessed 'immense economic potential'
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Pakistan, Bangladesh sign MoU to combat drug smuggling, agree to boost security ties
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in bilateral relations, internal security, and training of civil armed forces
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Violence against women rattles MPs
Sherry says conviction rate remains just 5%
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Bushra health row resurfaces in Senate
JUI-F expresses serious concern over K-P law and order
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Bar leaders demand abolition of FCC
Legal community slams 26th, 27th amendments, delayed Karachi bar polls
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PML-N begins ticket deliberations for AJK polls
Nawaz-led parliamentary board reviews candidates for 45 assembly seats
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POL price surge sparks fresh inflation fears
Petrol, diesel prices rise by Rs15 to stand at around Rs415 per litre
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Pakistan rejects UAE deportation claims
Govt says UAE enforcing routine immigration laws
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Australia sanctions BLA, affiliates
Wong said the BLA has carried violent terror attacks across Pakistan
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LHC allows women to become lumberdars
Court noted that the petitioner was not a stranger to village administration
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Weekly inflation surges 15.16% YoY
War spillover effects push SPI up by 0.79% WoW; fuel, power prices soar
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Govt set to scrap tax on oil machinery imports
May adopt 'stability clause' to avoid policy shift during $6b refinery upgrades
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Payment delays squeeze processors
Export slowdown extends settlement cycles to four months
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US stocks climb to all-time highs
Tech heavyweights Nvidia and Apple rose 2.3% and 1.8%, respectively
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LCCI, Australian chamber sign trade MoU
Agreement promotes joint ventures, SME cooperation and arbitration
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Gold drops Rs2,700 per tola
Falls to Rs494,062 despite international prices edging higher
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IMF flags ZTBL privatisation risks
Bank reduces bad loans by 25% to Rs50b, but credit access concerns remain
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PSX plunges over 1,700 points as investors book gains
KSE-100 index closes at 171,115 points as market witnessed typical profit-taking session on Friday after recent rally
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Gold prices decline by Rs2,700 in local market as silver rises
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs80 to Rs8,525 in Pakistan
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Oil prices jump on renewed US-Iran hostilities
Brent crude futures were up $1.20, or 1.2%, at $101.26 a barrel
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, destroys homes in new strikes
Shelling targets towns of Braashit, Safad al-Battikh, Touline, as Tel Aviv continues truce violations
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Pakistan raises red flag over illegal settlements in West Bank, calls for Israel accountability
Says Israeli policies, illegal actions undermining prospects for viable Palestinian state
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Israel committed 'brutal violations' against aid flotilla activists: ICBSG
A total of 177 activists were detained and reportedly subjected to ill-treatment
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Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Rift widened when Trump announced he was withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 troops the US has stationed in Germany
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US intelligence sees Iran's new supreme leader influencing war strategy
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly helping shape Tehran’s negotiations with Washington despite injuries
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Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha
Latest reports involve a man who fell ill, and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger
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US-Iran deal hangs in balance
CIA report shows Tehran could withstand blockade for four months as fighting flares
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Rubio urged to end silence on Israel's N-capability
Intervention comes as President Donald Trump has joined Israel in military operations against Iran
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1
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Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico
Hansi Flick's side only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions
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Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern
Wolfsburg need to beat the Bundesliga champions to keep alive their slim hopes
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Why Arsenal became Africa's club
The Gunners have qualified for UCL final after 20 years
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No plans for Babar’s T20 captaincy return: sources
Sources say preference will be given to aggressive young players
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Irish footballers urge boycott of Israel match
An open letter sent to FAI from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine
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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four










































































































