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Japan fears Covid-19 variants are behind possible fourth wave
Variants appear to be more infectious and may be resistant to vaccines, which are still not widely available in Japan
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India grapples with rising Maoist violence, fuelled by pandemic
Maoist leaders during pandemic managed to recruit hundreds of new foot soldiers including women, says official
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Market watch: KSE-100 slumps as economic uncertainty rattles market
Benchmark KSE-100 index dives 752.74 points to settle at 43,548.21
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Contempt proceedings sought against PM Imran, others
Petition says PEMRA and PTV should be questioned in regards to the 'on-air contemptuous program'
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LHC grants pre-arrest bail to PML-N's Rana Sanaullah
NAB fails to establish its case against the PML-N leader
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Unwell Maryam Nawaz gets tested for Covid-19 again
PML-N leader was advised to get tested following complaints of severe throat pain
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Pakistani startup Out-Class is the alternative to tuition centres
Students get access to 13 courses that are designed using the latest neuroscience research
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Russia extends punitive Twitter slowdown until mid-May
Russia has impeded the speed of Twitter for not removing content it deems illegal and threatened to block it entirely
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Police round up 8 suspects in ATC judge’s murder
The SCBA president is also nominated in the FIR registered
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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter dropped on Mars' surface ahead of flight
NASA's Ingenuity mini-helicopter has been dropped on the surface of Mars in preparation for its first flight
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Japan's central bank kicks off experiments on issuing digital currency
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) began experiments to study the feasibility of issuing its own digital currency
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PPP's Rabbani tables bill seeking equal powers for Senate, NA
Sanjrani promises to get spycam fiasco probed; PDM seeks separate opposition benches
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Singapore blogger crowdfunds $99,000 to pay PM damages in defamation case
A Singaporean blogger has raised $98,840 via crowdfunding on social media to cover damages
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South Korea's LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market
LG Electronics will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer
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India's daily Covid-19 cases surpass 100,000 mark for first time
The country added 478 new deaths, raising the total to 165,101
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ATC judge along with family gunned down near Swabi interchange
Aftab Afridi was targeted on Peshawar Motorway while travelling from Swat to Islamabad, says Swabi DPO
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Leaker says they are offering private details of 500 million Facebook users
Facebook users should be alert to ‘social engineering attacks', says tech expert
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Amid rifts in PDM, Bilawal says ready for solo fight against govt
Only PPP knows how to run anti-government movements, says PPP chairman
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Afghan leader proposes peace road map in three phases-document
Senior government official says Ashraf Ghani has already shared his road map with foreign capitals
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Inter-provincial transport to remain suspended for two days a week
Ban to come into effect on April 10, to last till April 25; goods, freight, medical other emergency services exempted
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Major General Saqib Mehmood promoted to rank of Lieutenant General
Newly appointed Lt Gen also named Chief of Logistics Staff, Pakistan Army, says ISPR
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Amazon acknowledges issue of drivers urinating in bottles
Amazon initially issued a denial, saying in a tweet: “You don’t really believe the peeing in bottles thing, do you?
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ByteDance says India's freeze on bank accounts is harassment
ByteDance in January reduced its Indian workforce after New Delhi maintained a ban on its popular video app TikTok
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PTI MPA Kareem Gabool quits assembly seat over 'unaddressed complaints'
PTI sources term lawmaker's submission of resignation to party's Sindh opposition leader as 'pressure tactic'
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Australia enjoys Easter with no new local coronavirus cases
Australians celebrated Easter Sunday in a relatively unrestricted manner
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At least 22 Indian security personnel killed in Maoist attack
The search operation is still underway and the exact figure will be known by Sunday evening, say police
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Hindu priest booked in India for blaspheming Prophet (PBUH)
New Delhi police registered case against Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati after Aam Aadmi Party member filed a complaint
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NCOC to discuss schools closure, exams on April 6
Mahmood says decision to be taken collectively by country’s health and education authorities
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Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid-19
Actor has requested everyone who was in close proximity to him to get tested as well
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PM Imran wishes Christian community a 'happy Easter'
Premier takes to Twitter to wish the community on its special occasion
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Can't thwart graft sans judiciary's help: PM
Imran cites examples of China and Malaysia on how they ended corruption, lifted economy
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PHE dept to complete 61 ADP schemes by year’s end, say officials
The execution of some of the projects is facing delays due to land issues
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Police nab ‘robbers involved in bank heist’
Suspects are accused of robbing Rs1.35 million from a private bank in North Karachi
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‘Activate standing committees, PFC in public interest’
PTI MPA stresses inclusion of opposition in Public Accounts Committee for real-time monitoring of govt audit reports
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Court indicts Haleem, others
PTI leader maintains he is targeted as an act of ‘political revenge’, denies charges
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Metal pieces rain down in Sher Shah as machine explodes
Blast was so intense, the roof of the factory blows up
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Activists call for payment of minimum wage to janitors
Refer to SHC ruling issued on March 10, 2021, demand its implementation
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Asad Umar backs Sindh’s Covid restrictions
Minister says such measures are needed to keep number of patients lower
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Capital police launch SMS service to keep complainants informed
Initiative would ensure constant coordination between an investigation officer and the plaintiff
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Fire-hit traders warn of protest
Demand compensation, rehabilitation for Urdu Bazaar victims
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6 shops sealed, 7 held for lockdown violations
29 more public vehicles impounded for flouting SOPs
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Jhelum reports 29 cases
There have been nine deaths amid the third wave of coronavirus
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‘Third wave extremely dangerous’
All decisions of the NCOC had to be implemented without question
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Abbottabad Covid-19 positive rate hits alarming 7.8 per cent
335 positive cases reported in the district, 45 patients were hospitalised
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Six, including warden die, of Covid
Another 97 children test positive in federal capital in 24 hours
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‘Pandemic has opened new dimensions of thinking’
Prof Choudhry says science and technology have delivered beyond our expectations
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NACTA announces short film contest
Rs100,000 is first prize, deadline for movie submission is April 30
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Training held on modern investigative sciences
CPO says efforts afoot to overcome shortcomings in investigation processes
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Govt reviews essential items supply for Ramadan
Warns strict action against those who did not display price
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Punjab to upgrade 27,000 schools
CM says project will save Rs245 billion
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Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre
Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision
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Shazia Marri clarifies viral clip of exchange with Bilawal, says incident 'cannot be viewed in isolation'
Clip shows brief Bilawal-Marri exchange during press conference that later went viral on social media
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Quetta violence claims 21 lives in a month
Seniors from the Barich tribe say 21 people were killed in Quetta in a month, and demand urgent action
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Hostage crew’s video surfaces after 26 days in Somali pirate captivity
Pakistani sailors appeal for help as families protest in Karachi, warn of hunger strike ahead of Eidul Azha
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Firm localises key hair care ingredient production in Pakistan
Move to source Sodium Laureth Sulfate locally aims to cut imports, reduce emissions
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Punjab government eases market hours ahead of Eidul Azha amid trader pressure
Markets allowed to stay open till 10pm until June 1 as Punjab relaxes timings to boost trade activity
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Pakistan successfully repatriates 11 nationals, 20 Iranians from US-seized vessel: Dar
Says repatriated nationals are due in Islamabad later tonight
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PSX sheds over 900 points on oil, geopolitics
KSE-100 drops 0.54% amid low volumes and sector-wide selling
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Foreign nationals, over 20 women linked to ‘Pinky’ drug network: Karachi AIG
Says police identify 9 riders and send 4 names for ECL in 'Pinky' case probe
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PM Shehbaz hails ‘historic’ Pakistan-China ties in meeting with Chinese business delegation
He appreciates IBI Group’s decision to establish its 'Pakistan digital economy headquarters' in Pakistan
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Pakistan seeks early launch of direct flights to US amid improved ties
'Foolproof security' ensured for US companies working on the Reko Diq mining project, says Naqvi
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PM hails growing ties with Azerbaijan
Calls for comprehensive housing reforms
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Imran's solitary detention challenged
Petition alleges jail authorities have kept him in isolation for nearly 22 hours a day over the last 6 months
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SJC reviews complaints against judges
Council refrains from disclosing details
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80% terrorists foreigners: Afridi
K-P CM blames lack of seriousness for unrest
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ADB, AIIB back Pakistan’s first Panda bond for green infrastructure project
ADB says development is a 'milestone', AIIB says its partial debt guarantee helped enable the transaction
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Oil prices up 3% after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3%, to $109.19 a barrel
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Gold per tola falls by Rs15,500 as global prices decline
Price of gold per ounce falls by $155 in international market
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SBP forex reserves increase $17m
Local gold inches up as global tensions hold bullion steady
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Pakistan's maiden Panda bond oversubscribed five times
RMB1.75b issuance at 2.5% coupon attracts $1.26b demand
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Pakistan, Vietnam discuss PTA to cut tariffs
The ambassador noted that Vietnam remains one of Asia's fastest-growing economies
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Reports on budget authority shift termed misleading
Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM's review committees are advisory in nature
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Geopolitical fears, oil prices drag PSX lower
KSE-100 sheds 952 points as foreign investors remain net sellers
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Marine academy to get degree status, funds
Rs421m CSR support for training as Balochistan students to be included
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Rs425b for unforeseen events likely
Govt may allocate funds in budget to cope with natural disasters, other such expenses
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Phone costs lock 52% out of internet
Govt taxes phones like luxury goods while calling digitalisation national priority
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Kerosene, jet fuel prices frozen for forces
Refineries agree to bear Rs8b loss to support Air Force, Hajj flights
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Investment-to-GDP ratio hits 14.4%
Construction, hotels, transportation, storage and ITC see increased investment
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KSE-100 sheds 952 points on geopolitical jitters
Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499
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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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US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
'We know that the US is working to adjust its posture in Europe,' says a NATO official
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Chinese President Xi to pay state visit to US in autumn this year
Chinese FM calls on both sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Trump secretly peeking into Xi’s notebook during state dinner
Keyword search found no coverage in major international, US, or Chinese media outlets
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Fact check: Trump and Obama did not get differing receptions during their state visits to China
A reverse image search shows the clip is from September 2016, of Obama’s G20 visit, not a state visit
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American media split on meaning of Trump’s China visit
US media says Trump-Xi summit shows diplomacy but deep divisions remain over trade and security
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Hantavirus outbreak tests post-COVID health communications playbook
Health officials say they’re using COVID lessons to share hantavirus info with more empathy
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UAE's new oil pipeline push to double export capacity bypassing Hormuz
The pipeline is under construction and expected to start operating next year
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Muslim American groups say Republicans are weaponising congressional hearings
Study says anti-Muslim bigotry by Republican elected officials has surged since early 2025
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Israeli occupiers burn mosque and vehicles, spray racist graffiti on walls in West Bank village
Separate attacks on Palestinian homes south of Nablus cause panic among women and children
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Putin to visit China next week, days after Trump trip: report
Putin’s visit will mark the first time China hosts leaders of both powers in the same month
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Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon
US president leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Chinese counterpart after two-day visit
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Iran ceasefire a favour to Pakistan's 'terrific people, field marshal and PM': Trump
Says he could accept a 20-year halt to Iran’s nuclear activity
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BRICS talks end without joint statement, exposing divisions over Iran war
India issues chair’s statement noting differing views among members on West Asia conflict
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India signs agreements with UAE on defence, energy during Modi visit
UAE’s last month OPEC exit is expected to raise oil output and benefit importers
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Israeli minister announces illegal settlement plans in Lebanon, displacements in Gaza, West Bank
Ben-Gvir backs Gaza, West bank migration and new settlements in Lebanon, also vows to crush attackers
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Wood urges NZ to 'create some history' at World Cup
Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament
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'City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip'
They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown
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US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Five counties required to pay visa bonds
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Canadian football ready for World Cup
They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup
This is their second title this season
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Young tennis star honoured after ending 25-year ITF title drought for Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket
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Alaves end Barca's bid for 100-point
Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game
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N Korean team ventures into South
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis
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Mohsin Nawaz makes history: First time in Pakistan, a sports shooter awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete
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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











































































































