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Schools bound to call in students on alternate days
Half the student body to be on premises on one day, half the next
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Punjab govt to unveil first-ever literacy policy
In addition, transgender individuals have been provided facilities for education for the first time
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Metro Bus staff on strike again
Metro Bus services remain suspended, causing inconvenience to travellers
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City admin plans action against encroachment
Officials backing landgrabbers to face music
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Electronic voting for expats discussed
President Alvi says overseas Pakistanis key stakeholders in development
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118 more people contract virus
District administration continues smart lockdown in different streets of Islamabad to reduce transmission of infection
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‘Online classes failed to yield desired results’
Teachers, parents urged to play role for fixing damage caused by prolonged closure of schools
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Sales tax on 17 IT services in capital
Software developers, call centres, telemedicine under net
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Mission ‘clean up Faisal Mosque’ required
Senate panel chides CDA for negligence over cleanliness
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Mathematics and reality
Perhaps the real beauty of reality is how it dances all around us, touches our soul subliminally
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Confounding the confusion
Govt must ensure full transparency so that nothing is allowed to be obscured at the altar of political expediency
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Experts raise alarm over food security amid pandemic
Call for an integrated approach to tackle issue; improvement in quality of agri products
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Dawood hopeful about ICT exports crossing $2b in FY21
Stresses on searching for new markets to further boost exports
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PLL scraps LNG tender for March
Secures one cargo for February at lowest rates in fresh tender from Qatar Petroleum Trading
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Govt to disburse Rs1.7b under DLTL scheme
Finance minister assures leather sector of all possible facilities to lift exports
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World Bank presents partnership framework
Bank Country Head Najy Benhassine says it will focus on four main areas
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PTI govt plans to sell 10 more entities
Privatisation list includes ZTBL, USC and two gas utility companies
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CCOE opposes LNG supply guarantee
Insists imported gas supply should be based on competitive market mechanism
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Pakistan to get CanSino vaccine’s 20m doses on preferential basis
Chinese vaccine maker to release efficacy results of phase-III trials undergoing in Pakistan ‘in a few days’
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Walkout in Senate over CPEC queries
Minister tells house CPEC affairs currently overseen by Ministry of Planning
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Opposition slams govt for hurriedly-called NA session
PPP demands vaccination of lawmakers on priority basis
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Don’t waste time on trivial issues, Alvi tells top auditor
President directs Javaid Jehangir to prepare a roadmap to eliminate malpractices in AGP office
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Relatively spared by the coronavirus, Pakistanis drop their guard
Authorities worry complacency could undo gains Pakistan achieved against coronavirus
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India sidesteps Pakistan’s objections to build power project on Chenab River
Indian cabinet gives nod to 850-megawatt Ratle hydroelectric power project in IIOJK despite Pakistan's objections
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Remote areas’ students couldn’t qualify for MDCAT, Senate told
Senator Aurangzeb says some students have obtained fake domiciles to get admission on erstwhile FATA allocated seats
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PTA blocks website over blasphemy charges
Says ‘trueislam.com’ was given opportunity to explain its position before the authority, which it did not avail
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Market watch: Policy rate, tariff concerns pull KSE-100 down
Benchmark index drops 116.42 points to settle at 45,868.04
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Oil down 2% as China Covid-19 cases trigger clampdowns
Global demand can decline in Q1 of 2021 as many regions have re-introduced mobility curbs
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Canada deporting thousands even as pandemic rages
Canada counted 12,122 people as removed in 2020 - 875 more than previous year and highest number since at least 2015
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Bitcoin heads for worst weekly loss in months
Traders said a report suggesting that part of a bitcoin may have been spent twice was enough to trigger selling
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Long queues as China's capital launches mass virus tests
Tens of millions under lockdown amid worries that undetected infections could spread quickly during holiday
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At least five mine workers killed in blast in southern India
Local media says the toll could be higher as trucks carrying blasting material explode
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UK keeping its borders open for now: environment minister
After speculation that the country could be completely shut to arrivals
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Facebook hands decision on Trump ban to oversight board
Trump will remain suspended while the Facebook Oversight Board, a recently created body, reviews the decision
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Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge
Ahead of the first anniversary of the killing of top military commander General Qassem Soleimani in the attack in Iraq
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China finds coronavirus cluster in major chicken processing plant
Ten confirmed cases were found in a factory which slaughters 50 million chickens a year
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Syrian air defenses confront "Israeli aggression" in Hama: state media
After reporting that explosions were heard
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Google threatens to disable search engine in Australia if forced to pay local media
Australia wants to pass laws to make Big Tech pay local publishers, broadcasters for content
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Trapped China gold miners have to wait 15 days for rescue
A total of 22 workers were trapped underground after an explosion at the Hushan mine in Qixia
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Biden seeks five-year extension of New START arms treaty with Russia
In a statement the Pentagon said that Americans were “much safer” with the treaty intact and extended
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Nagelsmann promises Leipzig will 'attack' Bayern in title chase
Coach Hansi Flick admitted that "it's been a long time" since his side has dominated matches as much as last season
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Milan and Inter continue duel for top spot, Roma set for Spezia rematch
League leaders are three points ahead of Conte's men before the weekend's 19th Serie A round of games
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Spanish federation criticises quarantining of players in Australia
The contingent are not allowed out of their hotel rooms ahead of this year's first Grand Slam, which starts on Feb 8
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'Punch in the face' - Jurgen Klopp rocked as Burnley end Liverpool's Anfield run
Reds were beaten in a home league game for the first time since Crystal Palace won at Anfield in April 2017
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McGregor wants to fight Khabib again, but won't chase 2018 conqueror
Irishman makes his UFC return when he faces American Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout on Sunday
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Japan government says no truth to report of possible Olympics cancellation
However, reports suggest that the govt's focus is now on securing the games for Tokyo in the next available year, 2032
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Biden warns dark days ahead as he outlines Covid plan
'We didn't get into this mess overnight, and it is going to take months for us to turn things around,' says Biden
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Solskjaer urges Man Utd strikers to follow Cavani's example
Forward showed all his predatory instincts and wealth of experience as United came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1
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Breakaway 'Super League' players will be banned from World Cup, says Fifa
Talk of a league, with more games and more revenue for the big clubs, has been bubbling for over two years
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EU postpones issuing ‘vaccination passports’
Bloc decides to strongly deter all non-essential travel within EU and with third countries
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Zilhaj moon sighted, Pakistan to celebrate Eidul Azha on May 27
Zonal committees will meet in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar
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HEC allows students to pursue two degrees at a time
Says this policy has been prepared keeping in mind modern educational needs and global trends
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Naqvi holds high-level talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian
Iranian state media says both discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to consolidate fragile US ceasefire
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Arbitration court upholds Pakistan's stance on Indus Waters Treaty
India dismisses proceedings, says its position on holding the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged
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‘Who will run the province?’ Kundi asks K-P CM to focus on governance instead of Adiala
Governor advises CM Afridi to prioritise law and order and governance challenges in the province
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US official Paul Kapur concludes Pakistan visit after high-level meetings
He participates in cultural artefact repatriation event, also visits Margalla Hills
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ISPR condemns Indian army chief’s remarks questioning Pakistan’s place in ‘geography and history’
'India needs to reconcile with Pakistan’s salience and learn to peacefully co-exist with it,' military says
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Should you trust AI for everything?
Artificial intelligence fails not from flaws, but because it cannot step in or take responsibility
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The Pitt and the Pendulum
In emergency rooms, death is witnessed everywhere—but not always held the same way
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When words go rogue
Between Eliot’s wasteland and Pound’s precision, Mina crafts poetry of grief, desire and modern dissonance
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Not your father's matlock
Kathy Bates anchors a revival that finds its own voice
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The fruits of a warming valley
Rising heat and untimely rains are destroying Chitral’s fruit harvests and threatening livelihoods
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Red is the colour of sacrifice
With coercion masked as culture and consent reduced to formality, forced marriages still strip women of agency today
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The lost art of letter writing
Handwritten letters were not just a bit of information to be dispatched; they spoke of possession by depth of emotion
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Too sheer, too short, too much
The demand for fashionable yet modest clothing is growing faster than many brands are willing to acknowledge
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Game-changing budget proposals
Budget must be bridge between economic stabilisation, long-term growth
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Budget: need for simplified taxation
Fragmented taxation structure functions like internal customs barriers
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Tax design, not rates, is Pakistan's real problem
Third Schedule offers smarter collection but is no substitute for deeper reform
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'Middle East premium': IMF relief and SBP tightening
Pakistan's economic trajectory being shaped by complex interplay of external shocks, internal policy responses
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Four invisible barriers to foreign investment
Poor systems, damaging narratives are hurting Pakistan's image among foreign investors
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Pakistan taps China's agri model
CPEC-II moves farming to centre stage where each side brings what other lacks
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PSX down 3.2% as US-Iran peace push slows
Geopolitical uncertainty weighs on KSE-100 index despite domestic developments
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Fish exports cross $500m for first time
100-acre seafood processing zone planned at Korangi to enhance blue economy
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Eid rush returns, inflation bites
Markets reopen for late hours, yet inflation dampens festive cheer
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Government plans income tax cuts
IMF to review proposals as Pakistan seeks to reduce salaried, corporate rates and raise Rs50b
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Panda bond opens cheaper yuan funding
2.5% rate lowest ever for country; follow-up issuance possible in 3-6 months
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China-US trade talks yield positive outcomes
Both sides agree to explore tariff cuts, address non-tariff barriers, expand trade
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Bond sale transformational step, says FinMin
CPEC second phase shifts to B2B cooperation as one?quarter of bilateral trade settles in renminbi
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Business delegation to visit US in August
New council set up to ramp up trade, investment, private-sector linkages
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
80 dead, 246 suspected cases in DRC; agency warns neighbouring countries to activate emergency mechanisms
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UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
Drone struck a generator near Barakah Nuclear Plant; no radiation impact or injuries reported
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UK deploys low-cost anti-drone missile system to Middle East
New laser-guided weapon fitted to Typhoon jets after rapid testing programme, says British Ministry of Defence
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to ease Mideast tension
In phone call, Qatari and Saudi FMs also review bilateral ties, ways to strengthen them, Qatari Foreign Ministry says
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US outlines 5 conditions for Iran deal: report
Seeks no damages payout, transfer of 400kg uranium, retention of frozen assets and war-linked talks
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North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike
250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York's Long Island Rail Road
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ICC denies it issued new warrants against Israeli officials, calls report inaccurate
Haaretz report claims ICC issued secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials
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Iran's Baghaei says US, Israel ‘manufacture crises’ to justify escalation and war claims
Iranian military warns US any repeat “miscalculation” will trigger stronger, more decisive retaliation
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Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant
Passenger restrained by fellow travellers, banned from all future Qantas flights
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US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse
As of early afternoon Washington time on Saturday, no renewal notice had been posted on the Treasury website
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At least eight injured as car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena
Driver previously treated for psychiatric disorders, arrested as pedestrians stopped his escape
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Large blast near Beit Shemesh part of pre-planned test: Israeli defence firm
Israel's Tomer defence company causes a stir with a rocket engine experiment near Beit Shemesh
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Malaysia calls off search, rescue operation for victims of migrant boat tragedy
Sixteen migrants dead off Malaysia's Pulau Pangkor as smuggling routes claim more lives at sea
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Xi-Trump summit marks 'new era' in ties, says Wang
He said the two leaders reached 'a number of important common understandings'
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8 killed in Thailand accident
Firefighters and rescue workers cordoned off the collision site
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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






































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