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Govt begins regional Jirgas for tribal peace
Jirga rejected military operations that result in civilian displacement
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Two killed, one injured in Dera Bugti landmine blast
Explosion has once again drawn attention to the lingering threat of unexploded ordnance in Dera Bugti
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How AI Policy 2025 can shape a digital future for all
Ministry of IT and Telecom anchored this effort with clarity and consistency
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Russia rolls a geopolitical dice
Russia has recently rolled a geopolitical dice that may have far-reaching regional and global implications
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The missing faculty
University of Karachi already possesses a strong and diverse foundation in language education
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Futile operations
At least 19 policemen were martyred during the course of several attacks by the katcha bandits
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TTP and abettors
Daesh is also reportedly using the Indian government's anti-Muslim dog whistles
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Opposition huddle
The opposition is now unanimous in calling for supremacy of the Constitution and Parliament
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Bonded freedom?
Most South Asian countries struggle to fully and equitably capitalise on their hard-earned freedom
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Bangladesh to unveil democratic reforms on coup anniversary
Bangladesh has faced political turmoil since students ousted PM Hasina on August 5, 2024, ending her 15-year rule
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Pakistan, Iran defence ministers vow to boost security ties
Iran Defence Minister Aziz Nasir-Zadeh meets Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to discuss bilateral, regional issues
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Gandapur hosts first peace jirga with tribal elders
K-P government launches series of regional jirgas to promote peace and development in tribal districts
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Dubai to host Pakistan-India showdown as Asia Cup 2025 venues announced
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi unveils venues, match timings for eight-team tournament hosted by UAE
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Israel army chief warns of relentless combat over hostage crisis
Of 251 kidnapped in Hamas’s October attack, 49 remain in Gaza—27 confirmed dead, says Israeli military.
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Aleema Khan says Imran’s sons have applied for new NICOPs after losing their old ones
Aleema denies claims Imran Khan barred his children from visiting Pakistan
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Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to deepen bilateral ties
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, China’s Sun Weidong discuss second phase of CPEC, mutual ties in Beijing
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Hamas rejects disarmament without Palestinian state
Qatar and Egypt back plan urging Hamas to disarm and support two-state solution under Palestinian Authority control
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Imran’s sons call on Trump to intervene for father’s release
If anyone can make a difference, it’s him," said Sulaiman and Kasim in an interview with Piers Morgan
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Global plastic treaty talks resume amid deep divisions
Talks resume after December’s failure to reach a deal on curbing millions of tonnes of plastic waste yearly
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Gold soars to Rs359,000 per tola amid international spike
Gold prices surged in both global and local markets, with per tola rate in Pakistan climbing by Rs6,100
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How Pakistan shot down Indian jets with Chinese tech
World's largest air battle in decades saw 110 aircraft clash in a one-hour night fight, experts estimate
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Govt to introduce separate immigration counters for foreign passengers
On PM Shehbaz’s instructions, new steps aim to promote tourism, ease trade, and attract foreign investment
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India will continue to buy Russian oil, govt sources say
India says energy buys depend on market factors, affirms strong Russia ties despite pressure
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Pak Business Express derails in Lahore days after inauguration
Train derailed early Saturday morning; rescue teams dispatched promptly, no casualties or injuries reported: officials
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Iranian president reaches Islamabad after paying tribute at Iqbal mausoleum
PM Shehbaz, DPM Dar received Masoud Pezeshkian at Noor Khan Air Base, where he was accorded 21-gun salute
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Florida jury orders Tesla to pay $243m in 2019 autopilot crash
Tesla held 33% liable in $42.6m award; driver 67% liable but not a defendant and won't pay his share
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Islamabad, Beijing pledge support for next stage of CPEC
Ahsan Iqbal says developing skilled, educated workforce and deepening B2B collaboration key pillars of CPEC Phase II
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Suspect admits to killing lawyer Shamsul Islam in Karachi
Imran Afridi says lawyer falsely implicated his family in cases, including terrorism, and harassed their women legally
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New monsoon spell expected in Punjab from August 5
PDMA reports 162 people dead, 571 others injured in monsoon-related incidents in the province this year
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Earthquake felt in northern Pakistan early Saturday
No reports of casualties or property damage received
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Pakistan Army inducts Z-10ME attack helicopters under COAS' supervision
Z-10ME boosts Army Aviation with advanced radar, EW systems, and precision strike capabilities: ISPR
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Ghislaine Maxwell moved to prison camp, Trump says no plea for pardon
Manhattan courts will hear arguments Tuesday on unsealing grand jury material
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Senate panel gives NHA deadline on N-55 project
Body chairman demands audit of bidding process, financial claims
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Exports rise to $31.75b despite global headwinds
Textiles, non-traditional sectors drive growth; minister issues steps to sustain momentum
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Gas, sugar and footwear drive annual SPI higher
Short-term inflation rises 1.98% YoY despite drop in prices of tomatoes, chicken, wheat
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Tariff deal with US to boost exports: Finance ministry
The ministry expressed hope about further positive engagements and close cooperation with the US
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Auto parts makers urge govt to adopt Thailand, Vietnam models
PAAPAM decries unstable policies, used car imports, and lack of incentives
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SBP pumps Rs13.3tr, raises Rs358b
Rupee continues upward trajectory to 282.72/$; gold slips locally despite global surge
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Govt criticised for water neglect
Sindh CM says only Rs3b of Rs78b K-IV commitment released
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PSX soars to record high above 141k
KSE-100 index surges 1,645 points as bulls celebrate US trade deal
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Trader e-invoice deadline extended
FBR extends deadline to Dec’25, traders seek rollback of arrest powers, tax clauses
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Donors offer $5b for Reko Diq
ADB, US Exim Bank among lenders offering funds for copper, gold project
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Pakistan to receive first US oil shipment
The deal follows months of multiple negotiations which first began in April
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US thaw won't eclipse China ties: FO
GHQ commemorates PLA's 98th anniversary; COAS says Sino-Pak friendship unshakable
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Dozens hurt as Islamabad Express derails
The screams of injured passengers echoed through the night, creating an atmosphere of distress and fear
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Global economies reel from Trump's tariffs punch
Pakistan hit with 19% tariff after US deal
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Fuel and food fire up July inflation to 4.1%
Country witnesses highest rate of increase since December last year
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Opp confab slams 'hybrid fascism'
APC urges Charter of Democracy 2.0; Demands release of Imran, Mahrang
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US envoy visits Gaza aid distribution site
United Nations says more than 1,000 people have been killed trying to receive aid in Gaza
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Sindh Assembly passes amended Thar Coal Energy Board Bill
Lawmakers extend greetings to the Christian community as the House adopts Christmas resolution
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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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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











































































































