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Investigation: a weak area of policing
The concept of dispensing justice commences the moment an offence is reported to the police
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Addressing major national issues
Agitative politics of PML-N, PPP and JUI-F would have been effective if they had delivered on their promises
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Securitisation can’t address injustice
Police reform must remain on the agenda of the incoming administration despite fears after the assault on US Capitol
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Syrian refugee women and empowerment through jobs
No human is illegal. Being a refugee is not a choice. Being born a woman is not a crime
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China defends early actions on Covid-19 after panel report
WHO earlier said China could have applied public health measures more forcefully in January last year to curb cases
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Market watch: KSE-100 picks up in range bound session
Benchmark index rises 176.55 points to settle at 45,903.23
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India urges frontline workers not to refuse vaccines as targets missed
The country has so far vaccinated 631,417 frontline workers
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Oil rises as investors look to higher demand in 2nd half
IEA pointed to recovery in oil demand later this year to average of 96.6m barrels per day
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Miraculous coronavirus potion turns sour in Sri Lanka
Minister who was among thousands, defying SOPs, to consume syrup made by a 'holy man' was hospitalised with the virus
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Shehbaz Sharif’s wife knocks on LHC's doors against NAB court’s order
Requests court to declare accountability court's order declaring her proclaimed offender as illegal
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Body of missing Russian-American climber found near K2
Photographs of the climber's body were sent to his family for positive verification
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Argentina quake of magnitude 6.8 shakes homes, buildings; no injuries reported
Aftershocks ranged in magnitude from 3.5 to 5
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World facing 'catastrophic moral failure' on vaccines: WHO chief
39 million doses of coronavirus vaccines had been administered so far in at least 49 higher income countries
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Trump orders assessment of security risks of Chinese drones
US Department of Homeland Security warned US firms of the risks to company data from Chinese-made drones
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Donald Trump: from the American dream to American nightmare
More troops are now deployed in Washington than in Afghanistan
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US lawmakers aims to curtail face recognition
Microsoft and Amazon halted facial recognition sales to police this month following nationwide protests
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Turkey imposes advertising ban on Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest
In previous months Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter had faced fines in Turkey for not complying with the law
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Parler partially reappears with support from Russian technology firm
Parler was dropped by Amazon’s hosting arm and other partners for poor moderation after its users called for violence
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Slugfest at ECP ahead of PDM protest
Opposition parties, ruling PTI accuse each other of receiving illegal funds from abroad
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WTO facilitates UAE on BOPP film spat
Suggests lifting anti-dumping measures on imports; declines to recommend refund of duties
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Inquiry in police encounter case complete
All of the four accused have been booked for murder
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K-P Assembly passes three bills
One bill was also introduced during the session
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First digital policy for Balochistan approved
The meeting decided to formulate a formal policy for the protection of cattle and better breeding in the province
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Operations SSP tells cops to improve performance
A massive crackdown has been launched against anti-social elements and drug peddlers
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‘Ring Road project free of deadlocks’
Investors urged to take part in the mega development scheme
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Encroachers occupy land reserved for police station
School sends similar request to deputy commissioner
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Over 1,000 FDE teachers get time scale promotion
Complaints of teachers being denied pay raise are rife in dept
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Man robbed by business partner
The suspect took him to the corridor of a nearby hostel to handover money
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Security, traffic plans in place for PDM rally
Police, district administration make deployments
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Traders support opposition’s rally
All business organisations of the city and Cantt have agreed to fully participate in the PDM’s protest
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Report on irrigation dept land sought
Counsel says encroachments from the irrigation departments land will be cleared within six months
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Nationalists vow to follow GM Syed’s politics
Several factions of JST honour late visionary on his 117th birthday
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Physical classes resume once again
Higher secondary grades attend schools with Covid SOPs
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City may witness another cold spell
Mercury may drop as low as 8 degrees Celsius
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Bilawal censures Centre over labour conditions
Says working class conditions will only deteriorate if PTI is not ousted
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CTD nabs varsity student on terror funding charges
Initial examination of his phones indicate Khalid may be involved in terror financing
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Cops arrest ‘extortionist’
Suspect accused of attempted murder, other major crimes
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Another 954 Covid-19 infections detected
As many as 18,486 persons in Sindh are currently infected by the virus
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Year of boon for Sindh’s wildlife
A new law, which repealed a weaker one passed in 1972, enhanced protection for wild animals
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Dept under scrutiny in Sindh Assembly
PTI MPAs question lack of lawyers, psychiatrists, daycare facilities for women
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Governor launches first Aab-e-Pak project
Rs161.75m scheme will provide clean drinking water in Chak Jhumra
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Former IGP seeks restoration of withdrawn security
Sukhera fears terrorist groups could target him
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‘Waste collection contracts ill conceived’
LWMC chairman claims forensic report indicates misappropriation
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Interviews for selection of VCs conclude
Govt formed separate committees to recommend suitable candidates for four universities
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Most current Covid patients aged over 50
Pandemic has claimed 419 lives in Punjab in 18 days
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‘Govt to subsidise sunflower cultivation’
Agriculture director says Rs5,000 per acre would be given to each grower
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Three killed in road tragedy
12 passengers also injured as speeding coach collided with wagon, motorcycle
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44 dispensaries to be renovated
A dispensary located in Islam Nagar Chowk would be renovated at a cost of Rs2 million
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Girl, woman ‘sexually assaulted’
10-year-old victim found unconscious near a bridge
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472kms route for Cholistan rally finalised
Food street will be set up at the site of rally and stalls will be installed for displaying indigenous handicraft
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PM Shehbaz, MBS hail US-Iran deal, urge vigilance against attempts to derail peace talks
PM expresses satisfaction over 'excellent state of bilateral relations' between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
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Balochistan govt to send acid attack victim Dr Mahnoor to US for special treatment
Says preparations for her further treatment in US have now been finalised
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Opposition slams Punjab Rs5.9tr budget, calls it political branding over welfare
Opposition leader says provincial govt has failed to deliver tangible relief despite spending 'billions of rupees'
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NA lauds Pakistan’s mediation in US-Iran peace agreement
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan, Iran to enter new era of prosperity, credits Field Marshal Asim Munir for global peace deal
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PPP, IPP hold consultations on G-B govt formation
Leaders reaffirm commitment to playing a positive role in promoting political stability, advancing public welfare
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Govt slashes petrol price by Rs74, diesel by Rs67 per litre
PM Shehbaz says govt has fulfilled its promise to the nation, thanks public for support in hard times
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LHC disposes of plea seeking judicial probe into killing of Pakistani-Australian girl
Directs FIA director general to decide pending application seeking investigation in accordance with the law
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Govt moves to fully digitise passport issuance system
Preparatory work for home delivery of passports in Pakistan, abroad completed, service will be launched soon
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Indian Sikh pilgrims laud Pakistan’s hospitality, seek reopening of Kartarpur Corridor
Guru Arjan Dev Ji's 420th martyrdom anniversary was jointly observed by Pakistani, Indian Sikh pilgrims after 14 years
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Info ministry rejects Afghan Taliban-linked claims of cross-border drone strikes
Statement calls out Taliban for attempting to divert attention from militant activity originating from Afghanistan
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Dar writes to UNSC seeking action over India's attempts to alter river flows
Letter warns Chenab projects aim to divert water, threaten Pakistan's water, food, economic security
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US-Iran deal shifts to crucial next phase
Technical talks set to begin in Switzerland
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Massoud's inclusion in EU talks angers Taliban
Europe pushes ahead with Afghan migrant return plans
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Pakistan's climate fight faces funding cuts
Rs2.478b for next fiscal termed peanuts
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8.6 million children trapped in labour
NCHR report urges urgent policy action as over 6.6m engaged in hazardous work
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PSX sheds nearly 2,500 points on profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes at 178,922 points as investors opt to book profits following a strong rally in previous sessions
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Gold drops below Rs440,000 per tola after steep global sell-off
Price of silver per tola falls by Rs413 in Pakistani market
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Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact
Brent crude futures fall 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel
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'Uncertain monsoon threatens agriculture'
PIDE dialogue calls for proactive climate risk management
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PSX surges 887 points as oil slides
KSE-100 crosses 181,400 as US-Iran peace hopes fuel bull run
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Industry urges targeted policy over tariff model
Experts warn 15% compression without energy, credit, logistics reforms may backfire
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Rs419b uplift projects recommended to ECNEC
CDWP approves Rs16.9b schemes, power sector modernisation, urban land systems among key initiatives
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Govt eyes deeper agri ties with Germany
Minister says agriculture contributes nearly 25% to Pakistan's GDP, but low crop yields remain a major challenge
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Pakistan, Iran fast-track border SEZ
Both sides renew $10b trade target as US sanctions expected to ease
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Forex reserves rise to $22.7b
Rupee steady at 278.27 while gold drops Rs2,300/tola on hawkish Fed signals, ceasefire
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Foreign firms take home $2b in profits
Repatriation rises 8.66% to $2.0007b as UK, China top list; power sector leads outflows
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NA body defers PIA tax exemption
Committee gives govt option to either withdraw concessions or extend to all airlines
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PSX hits fresh recent highs with 887-point
Benchmark climbs to 181,398 on geopolitical easing, on oil relief
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Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan as global rates fall
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs2,300 to Rs452,936 in local market
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US intelligence warns Israel could undermine Iran peace deal: report
Assessment says Netanyahu may continue Lebanon attacks despite terms of this week's agreement
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At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
Deaths could not be confirmed as families in Congo's Kigonze camp refused Ebola testing
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EU urges Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty, territorial integrity
Earlier, EU foreign policy chief urged the bloc to ban goods and services originating from Israeli settlements
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Iran parliament, IRGC, army back leadership's conditions in US deal, warn against violations
Iran's chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US talks bound by Tehran's 'red lines'
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FM Dar, Iran's Araghchi express 'serious concerns' over ceasefire violations by Israel in Lebanon
Two ministers underscore the importance of continued engagement, agree to remain in close contact
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Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says he is cancelling planned visit to the United States next week
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‘Godzilla’ El Nino: scientific warning or media hype?
WMO says 80% chance El Nino develops by August, while US forecasters see 63% chance of 'very strong' event
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Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting Friday, US official says
Lebanese health ministry says 31 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers
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Fact check: UK did not warn Israel it would push global action over future Iran strikes
False social media posts claimed the UK warned Israel against further strikes on Iran, but no such warning was issued
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‘No one can tell us what to do,’ Israeli defence minister says amid US criticism
Israel never asked US to fight alongside Tel Aviv, and 'will not move from the security zones,' Katz says
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US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users
Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns
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How Trump's deal with Iran compares to Obama's
Trump insists his deal with Iran is superior to Obama's, while critics say he has gotten much less, given up much more
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Telegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app
Govt cites features such as easy recreation of blocked channels, easy concealment of contact info as reasons for ban
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Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints
Two water samples from farms have been submitted by health officials to a state government laboratory for testing
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Andy Burnham's election win paves way for bid to oust UK PM Starmer
Burnham indicates he wanted to counter the rise of polarising, populist politics
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
Iran wants to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to United States two days before their next match
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Wallaby Slipper set for shock comeback
The 37-year-old eyeing a fifth Rugby World Cup
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Veteran cricket journalist Qamar Ahmed passes away at 88
Ahmed, who covered hundreds of Tests and ODIs, dies in Karachi as cricket world mourns his passing
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Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match
The 34-year-old was seen doing drills with the squad
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Mandhana stars as India rout of Netherlands
Mandhana and Verma put on 115 for the first wicket
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn World Cup point
Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal
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Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
They drew 1-1 against Morocco in the opener
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Blundell, Phillips lead NZ recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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No.1 Scheffler chases US Open win
A field of 156 players tees off Thursday at the 7,440-yard Long Island layout
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Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout
The Mexican side eased past South Africa in the opening fixture
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Kane stars as England beat Croatia
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scored in 4-2 victory
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Sana's heroics in vain as South Africa edge Pakistan
They clinched a two-wicket victory at Edgbaston
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Blundell, Phillips lead New Zealand recovery
The Black Caps were 291-7 at stumps against England
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NZ on brink of Women's T20 World Cup exit
The White Ferns suffered a surprise defeat against Sri Lanka








































































































