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Explainer: How did the Taliban take over Afghanistan so quickly?
The insurgents mixed threats and lure with propaganda and psychological warfare as they took city after city
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Russia to continue talks with Pakistan, China over Afghan crisis
Russian FM Lavrov speaks with Chinese counterpart, discusses political coordination regarding situation in Afghanistan
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India slammed yet again for denying Pakistan opportunity to address UNSC session on Afghanistan
New Delhi attempts to politicise global forum expose its intention for region, says FM Qureshi
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Crisis as SHC CJ refuses to take oath as SC ad hoc judge
Chief Justice Ahmed Ali Sheikh says notification about his elevation issued without his consent
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Saudi Arabia urges Afghan Taliban to protect lives under 'Islamic principles'
Fellow Gulf state Qatar says it is seeking a peaceful transition in Afghanistan
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Taliban will not get access to Afghan reserves held in US: official
Washington could also block aid to Afghanistan from multilateral lenders like the IMF, World Bank
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Pakistan in no hurry to recognise new Kabul set-up
NSC decides country will work with China, Russia and Iran for future course of action
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Airlines told to avoid Afghanistan airspace
Aviation authority did not specify which military, given collapse of security forces in face of Taliban offensive
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Ashraf Ghani fled with cars and helicopter full of cash: Russia
Some of money was left lying on the tarmac as it would not all fit in, says Russian embassy spokesperson
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KSA backs Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace
Top Saudi general acknowledges Pakistan army’s achievements in war against terrorism
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Market watch: Stocks fall below 47,000-point mark
Benchmark index drops 257.05 points to settle at 46,912.79
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Afghan military jet shot down by Uzbek air defences
Aircraft tried to violate the border, says Uzbekistan’s defence ministry
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China says ready for 'friendly relations' with Taliban after rout
Beijing says it respects the right of the Afghan people to independently determine their own destiny
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Senate defence body seeks parliament’s joint session on Afghan issue
Senator urges US and NATO to learn lessons from Afghanistan experience, says Pakistan's stance vindicated
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Alibaba sets up all-female committee to fight sexual harassment
The committee was formed after an employee accused her supervisor of rape and demanded the supervisor be fired
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Crypto platform Poly Network rewards hacker with $500,000
In a statement it thanked the hacker — whom it dubbed a “white hat,” sector jargon for an ethical hacker
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PM launches SNC to promote unity in diversity
In first phase Single National Curriculum to be implemented from Grade I-V
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Qureshi stresses 'broad-based' political settlement in Afghanistan
FM meets Afghan leaders; terms dialogue the only way forward
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Pakistan on way to vaccinate ‘80m people till Dec’
Parliamentary secretary says almost 80m people will receive doses by year end
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Malaysian PM resigns after losing majority
King keeps Muhyiddin as interim PM after resignation
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Dawood hopes country’s exports to reach $50 billion in FY 2023
Country would soon begin exporting its own indigenously manufactured durable goods such as mobile and motorcycle
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Johnny Depp claims 'being boycotted by Hollywood'
Depp talked about the behaviour of Hollywood towards him and the status of his film Minamata in the US
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Two alleged robbers held
Cash, mobile phones, weapons recovered from suspects' possession
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PTI fields highest number of candidates
Neck and neck contest expected between PML-N, PTI
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K-P cyclists clinch top three positions
Minister says the events would help bring local, foreign tourists to scenic places.
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Justice Mazhar sworn in as Supreme Court judge
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar administers oath to elevated SHC judge
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Arrangements in place for processions
CPO says 9,000 cops will be deployed on Ashura to ensure security of mourners
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179 shops, six snooker clubs sealed for violating SOPs
CTP says mandatory to use masks for two or more people travelling in private vehicles
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Punjab forest dept to cultivate 3,000 kanals of land
Official says dept bearing expenses for resettlement of barren lands owned by farmers
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PM to launch first phase of SNC today
Grades 1-5 will follow new curriculum in academic year 21-22, 6-8 in 22-23 and 9-12 in 23-24
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Pindi witnesses 60 fire incidents in seven months
Lack of equipment, ignoring fire safety rules to blame for inferno
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Punjab education ministry fixes school teachers deployment formula
Ministry further fixes number of periods that all teachers must take in a week
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89 new cases in Mansehra
The total number of Covid cases reaches 4,763 in the district; active cases at 648.
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Pakistan says political solution to Afghan conflict 'indispensable'
Foreign Office says ending decades-long conflict is shared responsibility of international community
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Therapy Works CEO, staff arrested
Judicial magistrate sends six suspects on one-day's remand
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Rawalpindi reports 8 more Covid deaths
137 fresh cases surface in last 24 hours
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Imran, Erdogan discuss rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan
Premier reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to continue all efforts in support of inclusive political solution in Afghanistan
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Britain says Taliban should not be recognised as Afghan government
We don't want anybody bilaterally recognising the Taliban, says PM Johnson
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'Coordination council' to oversee peaceful transfer of power in Afghanistan: Karzai
Council calls on govt forces and Taliban fighters to curb chaos while maintaining restraint, says former president
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Ghani administration refused transfer of power to interim govt: Hekmatyar
Afghan government refused to give up the war with the Taliban, says Leader of Hezb-e-Islami
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Emirates flight to Kabul diverts to Dubai, flydubai suspends services
We are working closely with all the relevant authorities to ensure the safe operation, says airline spokesperson
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Shafqat warns of action against schools not implementing SNC
PM will officially launch 1st phase of single national curriculum for grades 1 to 5 tomorrow, says education minister
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Afghan warlords give up to the Taliban with surprising ease
Despite Ghani's chequered history with warlords, the beleaguered president was hoping they could help turn the tide
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Quake kills hundreds in Haiti, worsening Caribbean nation's plight
The 7.2-magnitude quake, followed by a series of aftershocks, had a depth of 10 km
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Death toll from northern Turkey floods rises to 58
Torrents of water tossed cars and heaps of debris, destroyed buildings, bridges
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No plans to shut down embassy in Kabul yet: FO
FO spokesperson says monitoring situation; Pakistani embassy active, assisting nationals in Afghanistan
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Police arrest six more people in Noor murder case
Owner of Therapy Works among those arrested; sent on one-day physical remand
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Afghan Taliban enter Kabul two decades after US-led ouster
Insurgents spokesperson says group would protect the rights of women, as well as freedoms for media workers, diplomats
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Afghan Wolesi Jirga speaker, other officials 'leave for Islamabad'
Afghan media says officials left for Islamabad today
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Suspect who dug up, raped teenage girl's body killed in police encounter
Police say accused identified by gravedigger in statement, his ring also found on crime scene
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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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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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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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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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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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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










































































































