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In the spirit of discovery
Journey of an Explorer invites the reader to explore the veteran journalist’s ambitious catalogue of interests
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PTI and the diaspora
Despite many in Pakistan growing frustrated with his politics, Imran Khan supporters in the diaspora have stayed loyal
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Celebrating Karachi’s Goan connection
The Portuguese Goan community played a vital role in the metropolis’s history and development
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Gender in the roaring 2020s
A look at Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock raises the question of the social construct of gender
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The case for Gandharan replicas
Pakistan’s antiquity law sets out to stop people from replicating ancient artefacts
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A dream fulfilled in Saranan
Afghan girls in a refugee camp in Balochistan are clearing their intermediate exams
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The first eight months of the Taliban regime
As easy as it was for Taliban to wrest control of Afghanistan last August, its niggling governance struggles endure
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‘We are inches away from full-fledged civil unrest’, says Fawad
Imran Khan’s ‘desperation & incitement to violence is rupturing our society’, says PM Shehbaz
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MBS invites PM Shehbaz on Saudi visit
During a phone call, two leaders agree to augment, diversify ties in all spheres, particularly trade and investment
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Concealment of assets not money laundering, rules IHC
Court observers Money Laundering Act to not apply if no evidence to prove assets created through criminal means
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Hamza ‘elected’ Punjab CM
Pervaiz Elahi removed from hall; injured deputy speaker escorted back to chamber amid security
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Electricity shortfall hits 6,000MW
Power plants ceased operations due to lack of fuel, technical reasons, NEPRA told
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Shehbaz thanks world leaders for messages of felicitation
Shehbaz desires to strengthen Pakistan’s international relations
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5 years on, Gujrat sewerage project remains incomplete
Estimated cost continues rising with delay in work due to funding snags
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WATCH: Sikh trader distributes ‘Ramazan package’ to promote religious harmony
Parlat Singh also donates 100 bags of cement for the construction of three mosques in Tirah valley
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LHC rejects Elahi’s petition, allows deputy speaker to oversee CM election
PA Speaker's counsel raises question over Mazari’s impartiality saying he has become ‘controversial’
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Govt jacks up power tariff by Rs4.8 per unit, keeps fuel prices unchanged
OGRA had recommended hiking petroleum prices by up to Rs51 per litre
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Pakistan values its relations with Tunisia: Gen Qamar
Tunisia ambassador called on army chief and discussed matters of mutual interest, says ISPR
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Bilquis Edhi passes away at 74 in Karachi
Widow of renowned philanthropist had been suffering from cardiovascular disease
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Imran sold foreign gifts worth millions in market, says Marriyum
Former PM bought cufflinks, ring and watch for Rs20 million from Toshakhana, says PML-N spokesperson
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China holds drills around Taiwan as US lawmakers visit
US bad actions and tricks are completely futile and very dangerous, says official
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Israeli police clash with Palestinians inside Al-Aqsa mosque, 152 injured
Confrontations at sacred Al-Aqsa compound carry risk of a slide back into wider conflict
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Two PML-N leaders arrested in army officer torture case
Arrested MPAs claim had no involvement in incident, offered voluntary arrest
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Man kills six, injures one of his family
Accused opened fire at his and in-law's houses, claims son was tortured by family
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‘EPA working to contain plastic pollution’
'Corporate authorities to submit a recycling plan of used polythene bags to avoid pollution '
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AJK premier resigns before no-trust vote
Niazi says no-confidence motion was brought against him without any accusation
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Pope visits Italian prison for traditional foot washing Mass
We priests should be the first to serve others, not exploit others, Francis tells prisoners
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DG ISPR’s statement ‘exposes Imran’s lies’
Bilawal says Imran used NSC for political gains; Maryam says have courage, don’t run away
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Thousands form human chain hailing UN designation of March 15 as anti-Islamophobia day
UN General Assembly declared March 15 ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’
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No conspiracy, demarche given on interference: DG ISPR
Army spokesperson says COAS not seeking extension
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Bilawal struggles to defend dynastic politics during CNN interview
PPP leader says he was forced into politics, 'I didn’t choose this life, it chose me'
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Imran moves SC to ban dissident PTI lawmakers for life
Petition filed in apex court claims lawmakers no longer 'sadiq and amin' after changing party loyalties
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AJK PM sacks four ministers, adviser for filing no-trust motion
Ministers include Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, Abdul Majid Khan, Ali Shan Soni and Khawaja Farooq
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Sindh to devise education policy to help trans community
Number of trans people registered in Karachi is over 18,000
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US hopeful of continuing healthy ties with Pakistan's armed forces
PM Office reaffirms ties with US, says looking forward to deepen them on principles of equality, mutual interest
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Pakistan rejects ‘unwarranted’ reference in Indo-US talks
FO says unfortunate that bilateral cooperation mechanism was being used to target third country
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi on day-long visit
Premier to meet MQM leadership; hear about issues facing Karachi
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Gill named as Imran's chief of staff
Ex-SAPM to look after the affairs of the office of PTI chairman
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IHC orders urgent removal of ex-PM aides from no-fly list
Justice Minallah expresses anger over FIA for not complying with his orders
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PTI to move high courts over ‘harassment’ of its activists
The petition will be filed in high courts today
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Three-day Vaisakhi festivities begin
The main function of Vaisakhi would be held at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hasan Abdal, on April 14
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Pakistan welcomes US statement
Islamabad looks forward to deepening its ‘important relationship’ with Washington, says PM Office
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Army officer, soldier martyred in South Waziristan ambush
Troops effectively engaged their location and killed two terrorists, says ISPR
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WATCH: Alam, Khokhar thrash man at Islamabad hotel over verbal abuse
Alleged PTI supporter calls Noor Alam Khan a 'turncoat' and also throws a bottle at PTI dissident lawmaker
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Miftah berates PTI regime for ‘destroying’ economy
Ismail, who is likely to be PM’s aide on finance, criticises previous govt for providing subsidies on petroleum prices
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Multiple people shot in New York subway station, explosives found
NYPD warns people to stay away from the area
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Sri Lanka defaults on entire $51b external debt
Island nation is grappling with its worst economic downturn since independence with regular blackouts
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After week of silence, Putin says Russia will achieve 'noble' aims in Ukraine
Putin says Moscow main aim is to protect the Russian-speaking people of Donbas in eastern Ukraine
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FIA rounds up five anti-army propagandists
Arrests made in Lahore, Multan, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi
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LHC reserves verdict on who will chair PA on CM poll day
Court decides matter after parties fail to reach consensus on matter
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PTI demands SC-led judicial commission on May 9 events
Terms May 9 a “black day” in Pakistan’s political history, demands immediate release of May 9 CCTV footage
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Civil, military leadership assert full-spectrum response to any aggression on Marka-e-Haq's 1st anniversary
PM, President Zardari, military chiefs hail Marka-e-Haq success, stress unity, resolve and deterrence
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CDF Munir to lead Marka-e-Haq anniversary ceremony at GHQ tomorrow
All forces chiefs to attend event
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Gomal University fires employee involved in sexual harassment
Following a complaint, the employee was investigated and dismissed within three days by orders
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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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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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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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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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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

















































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