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Rubio to attend ASEAN meeting in first visit to Asia
Trade likely to feature in Rubio talks as US pushes to rebalance trade ties amid wider Indo-Pacific strategy
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US revokes terror label for Syria’s HTS in shift toward easing sanctions
HTS, once tied to al-Qaeda, now claims to be a nationalist group aiming to build a democratic, inclusive Syria
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No progress in first round of Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks: Palestinian sources
Protesters with flags and posters in Tel Aviv demand Gaza ceasefire, return of 50 hostages
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PM directs NDMA to stay alert as flood risk increases
Shehbaz Sharif urges NEOC to categorise flood risk areas and communicate them to the public via media
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Clashes in Myanmar force thousands to flee into India's northeast
Mizoram, bordering Myanmar, has welcomed Chin refugees since the 2021 coup due to shared ethnic ties and proximity
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Three highway police officials injured in IED blast in Balochistan
Unidentified individuals reportedly planted the IED near the patrol unit, partially damaging the vehicle
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Iran president says Israel tried to assassinate him
Pezeshkian told Tucker Carlson Israel tried to kill him in a meeting during the war, but the attempt failed
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US professors take Trump's immigration policies to court over pro-Palestinian activities
Lawsuit filed after US moves to deport Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil over pro-Palestinian views under Trump policy
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Ricky Hatton, 46, confirms boxing comeback against Eisa Al Dah
The former world champion at welterweight and light-welterweight will face Al Dah on December 2 in Dubai
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Field Marshal Munir rebukes 'external support' claims in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
Any misadventure by India will be met with 'more than reciprocal' response, warns COAS
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Why Saif Ali Khan’s royal assets may slip to state custody
Enemy Property Act and a fresh trial could strip actor’s family of their prized estates in Bhopal
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Wiaan Mulder scores 367, fifth-highest score in Test cricket history
South Africa's stand-in captain scored 367* before declaring the innings for 626-5
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'Legislature's role is to legislate, not protest'
Punjab Assembly speaker defends disqualification reference against 26 opposition MPAs over 'unparliamentry conduct'
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5 female characters that redefined what it means to be 'strong'
Rather than wearing catsuits or throwing girlboss punchlines, these women were messy and owned it.
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Punjab to ban sale and begin sterilization of privately owned big cats
Owners were given a deadline of May 2 to declare their animals
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PM Shehbaz unveils FBR’s first AI-powered customs system
AI and BOTs will assess the nature and cost of imported and exported goods
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Gold prices fall in international and local markets
Local prices reacted to a $25 dip in the international bullion market
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‘Nayab’ and ‘Deemak’ bag major awards at SCO Film Festival
Pakistani cinema is on the rise, with films like Deemak leading the way to global recognition and success.
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KMC files complaint over felled trees near National Stadium
Complainant urges the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation into the incident
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Reuters account restored in India after X block over legal request
Reuters account, with more than 25 million followers globally, was blocked in India since Saturday night
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All graveyards in Karachi to be registered: Murtaza Wahab
Mayor warns of strict action against gravediggers charging unauthorised fees
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Nearly 450,000 Afghans returned from Iran this summer: UN
Emergency situation highlighted at border points with over 906,000 refugees returning to the country
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SBCA director-general dismissed over Lyari building collapse
Sindh govt identifies 51 more buildings for demolition in area, suspends other relevant SBCA officials
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Windows 11 becomes the most popular desktop OS globally
Windows 11 has become the most used desktop OS globally, surpassing Windows 10 ahead of its end-of-life deadline
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At least eight Turkish soldiers die from methane gas exposure in Iraq cave
Turkish troops were searching for the remains of a soldier killed by Kurdish fighters in 2022
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Saudi side Al-Ahli have opened talks to sign Lionel Messi
Messi's current deal at Inter Miami in the MLS expires at the end of December
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AI chatbots like ChatGPT risk escalating psychosis, as per new study
Stanford researchers say ChatGPT may be fuelling psychosis, mania and suicide in vulnerable users
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Death toll from Texas flooding mounts to 78
Flooding occurred as Guadalupe River overflowed after heavy rains in central Texas
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Provinces made party to case against PECA amendments
IHC takes up pleas by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, TV anchors seeking annulment of law enacted in 2025
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Google-backed Isomorphic Labs to launch human trials for AI-designed drugs
Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs is nearing human trials of AI-designed drugs following years of research and funding
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Heavy rain forecast places parts of Pakistan at flood risk
PMD predicts cloudy, humid weather in Karachi, across Sindh with light showers
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Mexico defeat United States 2–1 to retain Gold Cup
Edson Álvarez scored the winner late on as Mexico lifted the Gold Cup after earlier goals from Gimenez, Richards
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Kevin Durant heads to Houston Rockets in NBA’s biggest ever trade
Kevin Durant has officially joined the Houston Rockets in a record-breaking seven-team NBA trade
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Pakistan observes 26th martyrdom anniversary of Havildar Lalak Jan
He laid down his life in July 1999 while valiantly defending his post during the Kargil conflict
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Trump threatens BRICS with 10% tariffs for 'anti-American policies'
Multilateral diplomatic group warns of global trade implications if tariffs are increased
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Startup from Karachi ships prosthetic limbs to Gaza’s youngest victims
Gaza now faces one of the worst child amputation crises per capita in recent history
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Ben Stokes says bowling let England down in second Test defeat
Ben Stokes hinted at changes for Lord’s as he praised Indian captain Shubman Gill for his performance in second Test
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Haris Rauf out of MLC 2025, doubtful for Bangladesh series
New Zealand's Ben Lister named his immediate replacement
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At least 24 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Zohran Mamdani calls out US government for funding Gaza killings using tax payer money
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Trump slams Musk’s 'America Party' as ‘ridiculous’
Musk formed new party last week after slamming Trump’s tax and spending bill as reckless
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Israel strikes Houthi ports and power station in Yemen
The strikes were carried out on Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif ports, and Ras Qantib power plant
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Bank stocks, Pak-US deal propel PSX to new peak
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points to 133,370
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Netanyahu hopes Trump talks will boost Gaza hostage deal efforts
Public pressure grows on Netanyahu for Gaza ceasefire, dividing his coalition as some ministers back the move
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Russia claims 120 Ukrainian drones downed overnight near border regions
Russia says drones intercepted overnight included 30 in Bryansk, 29 in Kursk and 17 in Belgorod near Ukraine border
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British High Commissioner condoles Lyari building tragedy
Twenty-seven people lost lives after five-storey residential building collapsed in Baghdadi area of Lyari, Karachi
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Ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen, likely by Houthis, say officials
Ship was targeted by gunfire and grenades from eight small boats as onboard security returned fire according to UKMTO
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Akash Deep’s 10-wicket haul powers India to historic Test win at Edgbaston
India break Edgbaston curse, crush England by 336 runs to level series 1-1
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Pakistan crush Sri Lanka 9-0 in U18 Asia Cup
Green Shirts continued their dominant run at U18 Asia Cup 2025, hammering Sri Lanka for their second straight win
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PM lauds provinces, security forces for effective security measures on Youm-e-Ashur
Premier also praises Interior Minister for efficiently overseeing arrangements, calling his efforts 'commendable'
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Children among dozens dead as Israeli air raids pound Gaza Strip
Many women and children were killed in the strike while sleeping at home, with several still trapped under the rubble
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3 new polio cases push national tally to 17
Polio is a highly contagious and incurable disease that can cause lifelong paralysis
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Sugar price control fails
Sugar is being sold for between Rs185 and Rs190/kg
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Govt unveils sweeping rail reforms
Rohri-Karachi, Lahore-Pindi sections upgrade and system digitisation on the cards
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UAE grants visa exemption to Pakistan officials
A similar reciprocal facility for UAE citizens also implemented at all Pakistani airports
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Rawalpindi plans Leh revamp
Authorities aim to widen and fence Nullah Leh, dividing it into 16 sections
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Two motorcyclists killed in accident
Both riders died on the spot due to the severity of the impact
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Nine killed in Chakwal road mishap
Accident was so severe that eight passengers died on the spot
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Abducted youth missing for two months
The FIR was registered a month later
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Miftah seeks broader energy overhaul
Conference was attended by prominent figures from industry, energy utilities, policy institutions, media
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'Donkey' meat racket busted in capital
IFA seizes 1,000kg of meat and 60 live donkeys in Tarnol, arrests foreign national
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AJK govt 'failed to shoulder' Kashmir cause: Gilani
He noted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were the primary party in the plebiscite
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Pakistan, China gear up for JCC talks
Ahsan Iqbal, envoy review CPEC progress, finalise agenda
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Legislation initiated to boost home ownership
Developers to dedicate project portions for affordable housing
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Diarrhoea, typhoid cases surge in rains
Water contamination, poor sanitation blamed
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Governor praises CM after being called out for transgression
Information Minister, seemingly ignorant of the governor's constitutional authority
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$600m tea import bill exposes neglected commercialisation
Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology
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Tariff threat forces EU to hedge bets
Sweeping US levies on European exports rupture trust, spark calls for self-reliance
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Brain drain costs economy $4.2 billion annually
While it brings billions in remittances, real cost is not just economic, it's loss of ideas, innovation, leadership
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Trade gaps and remittance gains: reading external sector
External account story in FY25 shows short-term resilience, masks long-term fragility
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Time to keep rates unchanged
Right now, best signal SBP can send to investors is stability, prudence, patience
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Consumers pay bitter price for sweetener
Profiteers exploit markets as poor planning fuels artificial shortage
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Over 3,800 investors eye EV charging stations
Some companies are in the final stages of completing documentation for their EV station licenses
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Chinese firm eyes ICT, energy sectors
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai
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Gohar Ejaz seeks major interest rate cut
Ex-minister warns high rates cripple growth, urges MPC to slash policy rate
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Bitcoin data centres to boost employment opportunities
Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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US-EU strike trade deal in transatlantic standoff
Trump, bloc chief agree on 15% levy on EU exports
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27 Palestinians dead in Israeli strikes
Food airdropped into Gaza as 'tactical pause' in military operations begun
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Several reported killed as train derails in Germany
At least three injured as regional train with around 100 passengers derails in southwestern Germany
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Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks on deadly border conflict in Malaysia
Both countries' foreign ministers agreed that no other country should be involved in the issue, Mohamad Hasan said
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US, China to resume tariff talks in effort to extend truce
China faces Aug 12 deadline to reach lasting tariff deal with Trump admin after tentative pact ended trade row
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Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin
Israel to pause military operations 10 hours daily in Gaza amid growing global criticism over humanitarian crisis
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Six killed, scores injured in Indian temple stampede
Stampede on stairway to Mansa Devi temple in northern India’s Uttarakhand state causes fatalities
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Drone debris disrupts trains, suspends flights in Volgograd
Extent of damage from Ukrainian drone attack unclear
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Gaza bound aid ship intercepted as Israel announces partial humanitarian pause
Rubio says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached ‘any day now’
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Aus thrash WI by three wickets in 4th T20I
Green hit an unbeaten 55 and Inglis added 51 to lift the Aussies to a three-wicket win
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Man Utd sink West Ham in EPL US friendly
Fernandes scored twice in the 2-1 win as Amorim showered the captain with praise
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Piastri beats Norris in Belgian Grand Prix
The Australian stretches his Formula One lead to 16 points
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McIntosh makes golden start at World championships
The 18-year-old world record holder won the women's 400m freestyle in 3 min 56.26 sec
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Kalinskaya sets up DC final with Fernandez
De Minaur to face Spaniard Davidovich in the final of the men's event
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Ahtisham and Romaisa crowned champions
They claimed boys' and girls' U18 titles at Sohail University National Tennis Championship
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Henry guides NZ to T20 Tri-Series win
The Blackcaps beat South Africa in the final
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Pak abolish vice-captain position
Team management is waiting for Shadab's return
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Azharuddin questions Ind's stance
India have not played a bilateral series against Pakistan since December 2012
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Ben Askren reveals long recovery after double lung transplant and severe pneumonia battle
MMA veteran Ben Askren shares emotional update after surviving pneumonia, cardiac arrest, and receiving transplant.
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PSB raises cash rewards for global medalists
Athletes representing Pakistan at international sporting events can score up to Rs30m on winning
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Aaron Rodgers confirms marriage to mystery wife Brittani during Steelers camp appearance
Aaron Rodgers publicly acknowledges wife Brittani at Steelers camp, confirming secret wedding.
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David's century helps Aussies clinch third T20 against WI
He smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 37 deliveries
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Groves avoids crash to win Tour Stage 20
Pogacar retained overall lead with a 4:24 advantage over Vingegaard
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Fatima Jinnah Academy wins playoff
Boys event reaches semi-finals stage