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Under siege and under fire
After 11 days of aggression in Palestine, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a fragile truce
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When the ball stops rolling
A long-running tussle between rival factions of PFF have led to Pakistan’s suspension by Fifa
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Colleges to reopen from May 31 across Punjab except two districts
All teachers and other staff members are directed to get coronavirus vaccine by June 5
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Ex-Israeli defence minister shows Pakistani hospital in video targeting Hamas
Naftali Bennett referred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital as Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
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Vietnam discovers new Covid variant spreads quickly by air
The health minister says new variant is a combination of the Indian and British strains
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Little food and water for Congolese fleeing volcano
Many escaped to Sake, a town 13 miles northwest of Goma that is prone to cholera outbreaks, UNICEF said
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Apple to delay launch of podcast subscription service until June
Apple Podcast subscriptions will let users pay to unlock new content and additional benefits like ad-free listening
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Australia's Victoria logs 5 Covid-19 cases amid lockdown, vaccination demand surges
Number of exposure sites visited by the infected people has expanded to more than 150, putting thousands at risk
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Amazon pressed for racial equity review after strong vote tally
An Amazon representative said the company has initiated numerous programs to assess and address racial justice
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Blinken says U.S. and India united in tackling Covid-19
Antony Blinken said on Friday Washington is determined to help India with its coronavirus crisis
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Covid-19: Understanding the virus
Among those who develop symptoms, most (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing hospital treatment.
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Dell, HP say chip shortages will hit PC supplies this year
Global shipments of PCs, the industry's collective term for laptops and desktops, grew 55.2% during the first quarter
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Hideouts of Ladi gang destroyed
Ringleader flee as security forces continue operation to track criminals
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Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targeting government agencies
Nobelium, originating from Russia, is the same actor behind the attacks on SolarWinds customers in 2020
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100% hike in agri budget promised
Claims several concrete measures taken to make sector more viable
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Covid-19: Facts and Myths
Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/mobile networks
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Cops manhandle siblings over ‘traffic rule violation
Reportedly, motorcyclist was carrying expired licence
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Covid-19: Symptoms of disease
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show
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Indian Covid-19 variant exhibits resistance against antibody drugs
Antibody drugs and Covid-19 vaccines are less effective against a coronavirus variant that was first detected in India
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Cabinet amends hotels, restaurant rules
Drafts of several legal proposals discussed
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NA extends NAB Ordinance for 120 days amid opposition protest
PML-N accused Punjab CM of contempt of court for not restoring local bodies despite SC order
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Economic growth target set at 4.8%
Inflation estimated to remain at 8% in next fiscal year
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China's CoronaVac reduces Covid-19 mortality by 97 per cent: study
In Uruguay two doses of Chinese vaccine reduced infection with coronavirus by 57% and ICU admissions by 95%
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PDM to deliberate on PPP, ANP separation tomorrow: Shehbaz
No PDM constituent party can unilaterally expel other party from alliance, says PML-N president
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An IoT of thought
Internet of Things is transforming lifestyles the world over but Pakistan still seems to have some catching up to do
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Govt respects 'institutions' but PM Imran calls the shots: Fawad
Imran Khan is prime minister of a nuclear state ... he and the cabinet take collective decisions, says info minister
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Pakistan receives first batch of Pfizer vaccine under COVAX
Shipments of Pfizer diluents and syringes will be arriving over the next two days, announces UNICEF
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Market watch: KSE-100 touches near 4-year high
Benchmark index rises 335.54 points to close at 47,126.29
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Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan marks 23rd anniversary of nuclear tests
Nation pays tribute to contributions of its scientists, engineers and technicians for the security of the country
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Malaysia PM orders ‘total lockdown’ amid Covid-19 surge
PM Muhyiddin says stricter lockdown from June 1 to 14 was for all social and economic areas
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Indian strain of coronavirus confirmed in Pakistan
NIH also confirms seven cases of South African variant in samples collected during first three weeks of this months
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GDP growth estimate for next fiscal year set at 4.8%: Asad Umar
PSDP has been increased from Rs650 billion to Rs900, says planning minister
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Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul
Taksim mosque’s 30-metre high dome looms symbolically over monument to foundation of Turkish republic by Ataturk
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Shoot-out after policewoman stabbed in attack in France
Assailant had been caught after a manhunt that involved two police helicopters and more than 200 officers
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Monetary policy: SBP keeps interest rate unchanged at 7%
Announcement in line with market expectations
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Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of overnight shooting
Armenia's defence ministry denied Baku's assertion, the TASS news agency reported
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Qureshi arrives in Baghdad on three-day visit
Foreign minister to hold consultations on bilateral ties with Iraqi counterpart
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Apple might soon support cryptocurrency
Apple had banned cryptocurrency wallets from App Store in 2014, but later reversed the decision and now allows them
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Heroin smuggling bid foiled at Islamabad airport
Passenger was attempting to smuggle 2kgs of heroin via a PIA flight
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South Asia crosses 30 million Covid-19 cases as India battles second wave
India leads and is struggling with a second Covid-19 wave and vaccine shortage across the region.
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Russian court fines Twitter for failing to delete content
Twitter has been subjected to a punitive slowdown in Russia since March
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PTI pays off $7.52b debt in 10 months of FY21: Ayub
Economic affairs minister says indicators point towards improvement in economy despite Covid outbreak
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PBC warns of protest if govt files second plea in Isa case
Alleges case is pursued on the basis of ‘ulterior motives’; aims at suppressing independent judiciary
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IHC dismisses plea seeking removal of Barrister Zafar
Declares petition frivolous and an attempt to obstruct delivery of justice
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Inflation to come down from July: Tarin
Finance minister says import of wheat, pulses led to price hiker
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Post vaccination infection rare but possibly contagious
Roughly 27% of breakthrough infections were asymptomatic, while in 2% of cases, patients died
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Competitor fears Musk's SpaceX could 'monopolise' space
Musk's Starlink constellation project received authorisation from US regulator to provide broadband from space
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Facebook no longer banning posts calling coronavirus 'man-made'
The rule change comes as President Joe Biden announced he has ordered aides to find answers to the origin of the virus
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Wildlife dept takes possession of TikTok-famed bear cub
Baby animal to be sent to Lahore Zoo as videos go viral
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Online shoppers duped by fake websites amid lockdown
Sub-standard products delivered by fraudulent websites
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DPM Dar chairs meeting on tax policy proposals for forthcoming budget
Says committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures
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PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into economic power, cites nuclear journey as example
Says Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is for defence and not for offensive purposes
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FO reaffirms commitment to dialogue, rejects ‘misleading’ int'l media reports on regional tensions
Describes CBS report as 'misleading, speculative, and disconnected from factual context'
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Pakistan successfully conducts test of indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile: ISPR
Says missile 'equipped with advanced avionics, is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision'
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Efforts underway to secure additional gas supplies to meet energy requirements: petroleum minister
Says govt formulating energy security policy aimed at strengthening resilience against external disruptions
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HRCP expresses deep alarm over continued captivity of Pakistani crew by Somali pirates
Children of abducted sailors make emotional appeals for return of fathers, uncles and relatives before Eidul Azha
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Major, 4 soldiers martyred in Balochistan operation
ISPR says seven terrorists also killed in Barkhan's Nosham area
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IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea for family meetings, medical access
Attorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not
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Centre, K-P aligned on terror fight: Asif
Minister warns Kabul of similar response as India last year
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Senate panel approves bill on blue passports
Minister raises concerns regarding misuse of special passports
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Mohmand, Dasu dams costs surge by Rs1.6tr
Documents also showed a major increase in allocations for development of local communities affected by projects
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Misgivings stall JUI-F, PTI rapprochement
JUI-F rules out joining TTAP movement, for now
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Ritter backs Pakistan for Nobel Prize
Ritter described Pakistan as 'the only game in town' capable of helping bring the crisis toward a final resolution
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SJC meeting today under CJP Afridi
Top judicial forum to review complaints against judges
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China wants Pakistan to step up peace diplomacy
Dar speaks with Chinese, Kuwaiti counterparts
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PSX gains modest momentum in early trading
KSE-100 climbs 254 points to near the 167,700 level
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FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Data-driven policymaking key to growth
IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly
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PSX erases gains as ME worries trigger selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading
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IPO launches digital transformation drive
DG says trademark, copyright & patent services will be fully digitalised in six months
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US delegation discusses trade with FinMin
American companies show strong interest in long-term investment opportunities
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Pakistan, China expand cooperation
Challenge SEZ attracts $150m investment as EV manufacturing tops trade talks
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Trade deficit fears mount
Business leaders urge honest budgeting as industrial slowdown, external pressures intensify
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Pakistan hit by 13% drop in capitalisation; HMB enters Frontier Index, SEARL exits
Brokerage house said HMB qualified for inclusion after meeting the required liquidity threshold
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State Bank receives $1.3b IMF disbursement
Support continues amid structural reform conditions; gold up Rs1,100/tola
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Meeting pushes for boosting ports' efficiency
Discussions on regulatory challenges, digitisation, stakeholder coordination, opportunities to attract regional cargo
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PM hands budget-making to Dar
FinMin sidelined as responsibility for new taxes, tax relief given to deputy PM
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KSE-100 drops 1,465 points amid oil price concerns, geopolitical uncertainty
Index touched an intra-day high of 169,687.29 points and a low of 167,329.34 points during the session
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Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP
SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF
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Iran’s Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says ‘collusion with Israel’ is ‘unforgivable’
Israel reportedly sent Iron Dome air defence systems, personnel to operate them to UAE during war
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Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
India, the world's third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz
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Tehran calls on BRICS members to condemn US-Israeli aggression on Iran: Iranian FM
Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall
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Dozens of Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection
Turkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports
Seoul sent forensic experts to Dubai, where the Namu is being inspected ahead of planned repairs
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Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine
It was the first such major attack after a three-day US-brokered ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
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Italy cheers Kate on first visit since cancer diagnosis
Early education is a subject close to the princess's heart as a mother of three children
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Top ANC official backs Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
Ramaphosa's current term is due to end in 2029
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Israelistrikes kill 12 in Lebanon
Beirut insists Israel must end its attacks before starting negotiations
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Poland intercepts Russian plane
Russian aircraft was flying in international airspace without filed flight plan, with its transponders switched off
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Trump arrives in Beijing for superpower summit
US president will ask President Xi to 'open up' China
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Belgium and Turkey sign nine defence pacts
Belgian defence minister hails 'big step forward' in bilateral cooperation
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Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS Delhi's meeting
Iran had urged India, BRICS chair for 2026, to use BRICS platform to build consensus condemning US and Israeli actions
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Iran won't allow US weapons to transit Hormuz
Ceasefire talks stalled as Trump pushes for a deal with Tehran, Vance says ‘making progress’
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory
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Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant
VAR made headlines again after relegation-threatened West Ham
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters
Second seed Zverev fell 1-6, 7-6 (12/10), 6-0
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Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran
We're just excited to host them here, says Sarah Hanna
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President Perez calls club elections
This season has seen Madrid finish without a major trophy
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'Don't understand it, but it looks fun'
Japan fans are likely to be stumped by cricket
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Bangladesh hammer Pak in Dhaka Test
Rana's five-wicket haul seals the hosts' third straight Test victory
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Shan XI in Shambles: How Pakistan Imploded in Mirpur
Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance
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Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA
Sibling duo mix rivalry and family as they chase title
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Napoli beaten by Bologna
Rowe's added-time goal gave Bologna 3-2 win
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Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role
City have four games left this campaign
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Beyond the boundary: How PSL campaigns turn cricket into internet culture
High-impact campaigns succeed by converting brand messaging into the shared language of the fans
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