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Pindi orders expansion of Sahulat bazaars
Rawalpindi commissioner instructs DCs to identify suitable locations and obtain the required NOCs without delay
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MPs decry 'unlivable' Parliament Lodges
'Helpless' Talal Chaudhry admits CDA failures, promises urgent reforms
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Two arrested for murdering student abducted for ransom
Victim stabbed to death with scissors
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Cotton crisis in South Punjab deepens
40% drop in production feared due to diseases, climate change
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LHC nullifies mining dues markup sub-rules
Observes rule-making power does not allow imposition of additional levy
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Two rescuers die in warehouse collapse
Firefighters inspecting building after extinguishing blaze hit by debris
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10m kids in Punjab out of school
One-third children drop out of primary education: UNICEF report
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K-P looks to attract global green funding
Launches carbon asset inventory to earn credits from clean energy projects
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7 killed as vehicle falls in ravine
Rescue efforts continued till the filing of this report and an investigation is underway
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PML-N moves PHC for reserved seats oath
The constitutional petition has been filed by seven members
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Notices in military courts convictions issued
May 9 convicts allege unfair trials; seek fresh hearings under civil law
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Bugti vows justice after labourers massacre
Meanwhile, the bodies of the nine victims were transported to their hometowns in Punjab under tight security
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UN talks on Israel-Palestinian solution set for July 28–29
The conference was convened by the UN General Assembly and is co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia
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How France, US and China treat Pakistan?
The French conduct also offers a good glimpse into their inequitable conduct with Pakistan
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Cut it
Celebrity deaths rightfully claim column inches and public attention across the world
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A nation struggling with violence and silence
One legal milestone in May 2025 came when the SHC delivered a landmark ruling in an honour killing case
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Babies' deaths
Initial probes suggest 15 babies were born in perilous conditions at private clinics
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Leaking DISCOs
DISCOs must be transformed from politically compromised entities into professional
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Another terror act
This butchery on the Zhob-Loralai junction invites some introspection
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Exiled ambitions
We export dreams but if we do not import hope, we will sow despair
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Sinner sets up Wimbledon final against Alcaraz after stunning Djokovic in straight sets
World No.1 Italian eyes revenge for Paris loss against the Spaniard, who won the last two Wimbledon titles
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Trump visits Texas to survey flood damage as death toll rises to 120
Deadly floods renew debate over Trump’s plan to replace FEMA with state-led disaster response efforts
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Top judges' body forms panel to address missing persons issue
Chaired by CJP, the National Judicial Policy Making Committee approved reforms to enhance judicial performance
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US State Dept to fire 1,350 staffers in diplomatic overhaul
The shake-up is part of an unprecedented push by Trump to shrink the federal bureaucracy
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Poverty continues to plague rural Sindh
Rs20 billion have been spent on poverty alleviation yet 70 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line
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Autopsy confirms Humaira Asghar died 8–10 months ago
Report reveals actor's remains partially mummified with cause of death yet to be determined
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Nigerian forces kill 150 criminals during gunfight, airstrikes
The heavily armed bandits, riding on around 350 motorcycles, were heading to their base in neighbouring Niger state
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Circular debt of Pakistan: Understanding the crisis
As of now, Pakistan’s energy sector faces a massive deficit, with circular debt accumulating to around Rs2.3 trillion
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Bosnia commemorates 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
On July 11, 1995, Serb forces killed 8,000 Muslim men and boys in the following days and buried them in mass graves
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Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Gandapur once majority is secured: Kundi
K-P governor spoke after PPP delegation met JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad to discuss Senate election strategy
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US, China hold ‘positive’ talks in Malaysia during ASEAN meeting
US prioritises ties with East and Southeast Asia as Rubio reassures partners amid concerns over tariffs
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MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London
Hussain has long faced severe emotional and psychological stress due to multiple factors, says Mustafa Azizabadi
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Stocks wrap up on economic positivity
Investor confidence boosts buying across auto, power, refineries and oil marketing sectors
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Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm before Gaza peace deal
He sets red lines for lasting peace urging Hamas to give up Gaza or face renewed conflict on Israel's terms
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Pakistan beat Malaysia to reach U-18 Asia Cup final
The match ended in a 3-3 draw, but Pakistan eventually held their nerve to edge past Malaysia in the penalty shootout
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5 of the most accurate portrayals of mental health in film
Cinema that touches your soul.
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Seven killed, two injured as vehicle plunges in Kurram ravine
LEAs, rescue workers swiftly reached site; investigation initiated
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5 bang for your buck travel destinations this summer
Move over Amalfi Coast, these travel spots are just as Instagrammable for half the coin!
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NDMA warns of heavy rain, flash floods across Pakistan
Forecast alerts district authorities of urban flooding, especially near nullahs, local streams
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Esteemed Urdu scholar CM Naim dies at age 89 after dedicating his life to the language
Late professor spent nearly 60 years preserving Urdu for the generations to come
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Raise girls to be independent so they can navigate life on their own: Ahsan Khan
‘Udaari’ actor insists women empowerment is not a Western concept
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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











































































































