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Fading ink of tradition
Hindu women in Sindh weigh heritage tattoos against modern identity
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Voice of resistance against martial law dies unsung
PPP's poet Yaqub Khaskheli passes away complaining of neglect from party
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Declare Karachi disaster-hit city, waive taxes: Sattar
He claimed that if drains were properly cleaned, the city could withstand up to 400 millimeters of rainfall
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Bizarre burglary rattles family in Gulshan-e-Hadeed
What startled the victims most was the bizarre graffiti the burglars left behind
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'Pakistan cannot survive without IMF'
He maintained that Pakistan offers some of the best investment opportunities in the region
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Surgeries cancelled at govt hospitals
Torrential rain disrupts work at public health facilities
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City wakes up to 'new normal' after the storm
People greet dawn in stranded cars; women narrate ordeals of wading home in dark
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Commissioner claims traffic resumes on key roads, underpasses
Korangi and EBM causeways remain shut
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Global warming main cause of heavy rains: CM Murad
Stresses urgent need for efficient drainage system to avoid flooding, waterlogging
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Record rainfall wake-up call on climate change: mayor
Wahab said cities worldwide-including New York, Dubai, and Mumbai-are facing similar challenges
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Death toll from rain-related rises to 13
Downpour causes wall collapses, electrocutions and drowning incidents
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Illegal shops, rickshaw stands demolished
Encroachments obstructing traffic flow, hampering emergency services
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Punjab braces for back-to-back rain spells
PDMA issues fresh river, urban floods alert
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Two proclaimed offenders killed
Constable injured during exchange of fire
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Japanese minister praises Punjab uplift schemes
CM seeks to employ Japan's construction tech for disaster preparedness
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End of Consumer Courts puts fair trade at risk
With district courts already overburdened, buyers seeking justice for faulty purchases are denied timely legal redress
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AKDN steps up relief efforts in flood-hit areas
Pledges school repairs, healthcare facilities and agricultural rehabilitation
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Dengue tally hits 46 in Rawalpindi
Health authorities have declared 20 Union Councils sensitive
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Workshop highlights need for ecotourism
Policymakers, activists warn against worsening effects of mass tourism
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Tarbela-V project faces setback
Damage assessment underway; observers raise accountability questions
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Safe City project cameras stolen
The stolen equipment is valued at around Rs260,000
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Bid to smuggle deer fawns foiled
Police detain three suspects near Kahuta; hand over rescued fawns to Wildlife Dept
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Suspected wildcat sighting sparks panic
Wildlife teams find no trace of big cats, only dog paw prints
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Girls outnumber boys in SSC-I exams
Pass percentage stands at 42.06% as all students promoted to SSC-II
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'Over 80% of illegal structures cleared along GT Road'
The civic body said the anti-encroachment operation was being carried out systematically
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SMU report spurs hospital reforms
Hospital heads directed to address sanitation, drug supply & governance issues
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Can AI replicate intimacy?
The writer is Advisor to the President, Aga Khan University and Executive CDIO, NHS West Yorkshire ICB
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PHC halts opposition leaders' appointment
Extends stay, seeks ECP reply on Ayub and Faraz disqualification
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Court seeks oath-taking schedule
PHC hears petitions on reserved seats, PTI-backed lawmakers' status
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JUI-F urges halt to Bajaur operation
He alleged that serious irregularities had been reported in the distribution of food and relief items
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Swabi flood death toll hits 42 as rescue ends
37 missing bodies recovered from Dalori Bala village
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K-P cabinet approves Rs20b for flood relief
Gandapur pledges swift aid, housing, and transparent rehabilitation efforts
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Indus Waters Treaty: A global model for peaceful coexistence in a warming world
IWR shows how nations can share rivers peacefully—even amid conflict and climate change
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Pakistanis under rubble: here and there
The nation is being fed with certain narratives and good ones are rewarded accordingly
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US and India — strategic autonomy or alliance partnership
There are compelling reasons for Washington to keep India in its orbit and repair the damaged relations
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Strategic parenting
The first quarter of the 21st century has witnessed the rise of identities shaped by a wave of individuation
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From quotas to meritocracy
The point should be to ensure that people can rise on the economic ladder not necessarily to give them a path to power
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Ceasefire opportunity
This is where the global community must step in
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Drenched and defunct
The metropolis is orphan by all means of civic sense
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Selective patriotism
This will be a policy very much in line with America First and MAGA
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US sanctions four ICC judges, prosecutors over war crimes investigations
Move drew ire from France, UN; ICC called it “a flagrant attack” on the independence of impartial justice
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India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile amid US tariff tensions
Test-fire came a week before US tariffs are set to double from 25 per cent to 50 per cent
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Punjab Wildlife Dept denies rumours of lion escape from Lohi Bher Park
Department warns action under PECA against those spreading false, misleading information
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MQM-P demands disaster-hit status for Karachi, exemption from taxes
Dr Farooq Sattar says PPP must admit failure, asks how long Karachi will be misled with lame excuses
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King Charles grieved over Pakistan's flood casualties
Says thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all those who have lost loved ones
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Sindh extends school closure as rain continues in Karachi
NDMA warns more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rain could fall in a short span of time
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Traffic resumes in Karachi after drainage efforts
Several major routes reopened, Korangi and EBM causeways remain shut
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Shearer accuses Isak of pouring 'flames on fire' of Newcastle row
Isak released a statement after deciding not to appear at the Professional Footballers' Association awards event
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Rickshaws banned on 25 major roads in Karachi to alleviate traffic congestion
Besides Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Korangi Road, areas surrounding commercial districts also included
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LHC upholds custody of 12-year-old girl with maternal grandmother, says child’s voice is decisive
Court held that the 'voice of the child' is central to custody determinations, cannot be treated as mere formality
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K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations
Areas in summer zone to observe holidays from Jan 1 to 15, while vacations in winter zones to be from Dec 23 to Feb 28
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44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes
22.9m children received polio drops in Punjab, 10.6m in Sindh, 7.15m in K-P, and 2.58m in Balochistan
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed
Court expresses concerns over lack of response from ECP and seeks commission's stance
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PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player
Premier hosts luncheon for victorious squad at Prime Minister's House, hails team for making the nation proud
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Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final
Sarfaraz Ahmed praises his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal












































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