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After Doha: Will Afghanistan honour its commitments?
Latest border clashes, infiltration data expose Taliban’s continued patronage of militant groups despite truce
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Another Doha agreement - prospects and pitfalls
Truce may have paused clashes, but Pakistan’s policy shift signals deeper rethink of its ties with the Taliban
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Why are our public 'servants' so arrogant?
Public service has become synonymous with arrogance rather than duty, reflecting colonial hangover
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Women's World Cup
Pakistan’s winless run signals a tough rebuild ahead
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Democracy in limbo
Punjab’s rulers have once again stalled grassroots democracy under the guise of reform
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Judges' code of conduct
Judicial independence faces strain as new code risks silencing dissenting judges
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Thought provokers vs entrepreneurs
South Asia’s obsession with profit over principle reflects a deeper moral crisis in the technological age
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Medical students threaten nationwide protest over MDCAT passing marks
Students also demand reversal of attendance requirement, and inclusion in decision-making committees
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Bald times at the box office
Fans shave heads to watch Emma Stone's sci-fi comedy 'Bugonia'
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Sundance to honour Redford with a special screening
2025 edition will celebrate the late festival founder's legacy
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Miss Palestine finds a sponsor in Huda Kattan's beauty brand
Collaboration marks a shared stand for resilience, purpose, and visibility on a global stage
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AI's superintelligence dilemma grows
Celebrities and scientists urge a halt as the world grows uneasy with its own creation
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HBO hikes prices in US for second time in 18 months
HBO hikes prices in US for second time in 18 months
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Music icons' items up for sale in London
From John Lennon's glasses to Noel Gallagher's guitars, over 550 pieces of rock history headline two-day music auct
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Judging the judges
Debate brews over Fawad Khan's role on 'Pakistan Idol' panel
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NCCIA busts international child abuse ring in Lahore
Operations based on intelligence from Australian police, Interpol, and other international partners
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Punjab to penalise college students for exam absences
Passing preliminary tests mandatory; students with 'F' grade in two subjects will not be allowed to sit in board exams
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SC judge urges citizens to invest in stock market
Justice Aminuddin says investing in stocks, rather than keeping money in banks, benefits national economy
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Violators to face fines up to Rs1m as Punjab plans Basant revival after 28 years
Kite flying to be restricted to allocated spots; large kites, metallic or glass-coated strings will not be allowed
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New policy in K-P makes healthcare more accessible for transgender, intersex patients
Key measures include establishment of separate registration counters, wards, and washrooms
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WWF warns infrastructure developments threaten existence of snow leopards
Highways, transmission lines, infrastructure networks increasingly bringing snow leopards close to human settlements
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SHC allows Dawood University students to take exams after admission cancelation
Separately, SHC informed police rescue 25 family members held captive and forced into bonded labour in Benazirabad
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak hits livestock in Punjab villages
Livestock experts emphasise animals must be vaccinated at least twice a year to prevent the spread of FMD
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Pakistan condemns Israel's violation of Gaza peace deal, calls for global intervention
MoFA says Israeli actions run contrary to spirit of the peace agreement
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Sindh CM unveils Rs55b relief package for farmers
Sets wheat support price at Rs3,500 per 40kg; small growers to get fertilizer subsidy
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From 'wanted' outlaws to chai paani with police — 72 Katcha bandits surrender in Shikarpur
They will be eligible for government jobs under rehabilitation policy after serving their sentence, says home minister
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Six terrorists killed as security forces strike ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ hideout in Balochistan
Terrorists had been hiding in a mountainous cave and were targeted in a decisive strike in Dalbandin
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South Africa tail wags to get upper hand against Pakistan
Babar Azam leads Pakistan’s fightback with an unbeaten 49
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Tennis: Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig defeated Sri Lanka's Ganuka Fernando to reach ITF J-30 semis
The Junior Tennis Championships 2025 first leg is featuring players from 10 countries
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PSX turns red as profit-taking drags KSE-100 down 793 points
Overall trading volume declined to 1.56 billion shares compared with 1.82 billion day earlier
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Spinner Asif Afridi has become the oldest cricketer to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut
He delivered a remarkable performance against South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the second Test
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Islamabad court remands suspects in alleged mall rape case
Police say investigation underway, legal action initiated against accused
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Pakistan Sports Board ban Pakistan Federation Baseball secretary and Baseball Asia VP Fakhar Shah
He has been banned from all sports activities for violating the NOC rule, while FIA is also referred to the matter
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UN cybercrime pact raises hopes, concerns, to be signed in Hanoi
A landmark UN cybercrime agreement to be signed in Hanoi, despite criticism over human rights risks
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Renshaw blocks out Ashes noise
He is bidding for Australia recall
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Fuel import crisis feared as Sindh seeks mandatory bank guarantees
Pakistan's petroleum industry imports 20 to 25 consignments monthly, worth Rs15 to 25bn each
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Lopez, Rashford inspire Barca rout of Olympiacos
Teenage star Lamine Yamal was also on target for Hansi Flick's side
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Punjab education minister enrols son in govt school in Kasur
Announcement draws praise online, users call it ‘leading by example’
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Chess's governing body FIDE examing Kramnik's campaign against Naroditsky
The late American grandmaster denied wrongdoing on the account of cheating
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India cites growing risks, proposes strict rules to label AI content
India proposed that firms should clearly label AI-generated content to tackle the spread of misinformation
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Vegetable, fruit prices jump in Rawalpindi, tomatoes hit record Rs600
Apples sell for Rs250 to 350 per kg, grapes for Rs400 to 600 per kg
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Muthusamy, Rabada take South Africa into 71-run lead over Pakistan
The visitors added 169 for the last two wickets
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Gordon grateful for Mourinho praise after Newcastle beat Benfica
The Magpies climbed to seventh place in the table thanks to the victory with six points from their first three games
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Artificial nest boxes offer safe havens for birds in Islamabad
WWF-Pakistan works to help native birds adapt to urban growth, rising heat
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New research shows, AI assistants make widespread errors about news
Leading AI assistants misrepresent news content in nearly half their responses, according to new research
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Pioneer of epidural services in Pakistan, Dr Ursula Chohan, passes away
She performed country’s first epidural in 1986, founded Pakistan’s first formal obstetric epidural service
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Zardari-Vawda meet: timing matters
President also congratulates Vawda on his birthday
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Pakistan developing first-ever e-sports policy, says Rana Mashhood
New policy will also support game developers, digital innovators
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Punjab’s green push falls short, kilns still barely covered
Way behind of its target, with less than half of the planned 513,000 saplings planted
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles ahead of Trump’s Asia visit
Pyongyang launches ballistic missiles, defies UN Security Council ban
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Karachi Rangers attack 'mastermind' arrested
Police say plot was planned, directed from Afghanistan
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Malir river bridge to close for two days for expressway construction
Karachi Traffic Police urges citizens to use designated alternative routes during their journeys
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24 terrorists killed in Bannu intelligence-based operations: ISPR
Says weapons were recovered from terrorists, were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities
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Dar attends WAIC opening ceremony in Shanghai after Pakistan joins WAICO
FM Dar, Wang Yi pledge deeper Pakistan-China cooperation on AI, CPEC and trade
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Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival
Event featured Pakistani mango varieties, including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol, Sindhri
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ECP plans sweeping electoral law reforms
Committee to plug legal gaps before the next general elections
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SC examines FCC's jurisdiction
Top court likely to announce order in NAB appeal case within next few days
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G-B demands interim province status
Proposed interim status would remain subject to any future plebiscite or political settlement of the AJK issue
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PM cracks whip on fuel hoarders amid Gulf conflict fallout
Warns of adverse effects of tensions on economy, seeks ‘comprehensive strategy’ for timely response
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FCC bolsters safeguards for minors' assets
Constitutional court stresses judicial scrutiny in cases involving children
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Pakistan leads GSP+ gains, faces reform test
In exports, Pakistan outperformed other GSP+ members, says 5th GSP
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Quetta-Turbat flight operation launched
The launch is hailed as a vital step toward ending years of travel isolation for the province
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Pakistan insists Iran-US mediation remains alive
FO admits peace process on hold but not dead
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Human smugglers adopt new Europe routes
Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Belarus new transit hubs
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Govt postpones sugar export decision
Seeks to prevent a repeat of last year's price spike
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Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure
Tehran asks the Houthi organisation to stand ready to shut the Red Sea export route
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PSX up 2,838 points on renewed risk appetite
KSE-100 index extends rally, climbs 1.62% on US-Iran talk hopes
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Dutch textile firm opens office in Lahore
Netherlands' Beddinghouse shifts from sourcing to strategic investment in Pakistan
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PTC demands export refinance revival
Textile exports nearly stagnant at 0.26% as high costs, cotton shortage hit industry
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Wheat costs more despite record crop
Farmers, millers warn of crisis as supply disruptions, hoarding push bread price up
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Uber in $15b deal for Delivery Hero
Acquisition advances the US ride-hailing firm's efforts to build a global food-delivery business
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Digital exchanges eye Pakistani investors
Geopolitical shifts boost interest in country's online asset ecosystem
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Capital market development termed vital for growth
SECP aims to expand investor base to 2.5m through greater financial inclusion
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Reserves down $1.24b on debt repayments
SBP's forex deposits drop to $17.2b; rupee hits 19-month high; gold steady
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$3b Saudi rollover 'all good': FinMin
BISP vacancies spark Senate clash as Aurangzeb pushes digital payments
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Gwadar emerges as new bunkering hub
Commercial bunkering will boost maritime traffic and Pakistan's regional shipping ambitions
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PSX climbs 2,837 points as recovery momentum builds
KSE-100 rebounds with 1.62% gain after sharp Tuesday selloff
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Pakistan pitches China, UK for investment
$20b MoUs signed with China as UK assures support for reform agenda
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PSX regains ground, ends up 1,767 points
Value buying drives increase in KSE-100 index despite geopolitical fears
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NTC decision in soda ash case draws criticism
Respondents contend concerns remain unaddressed, no material injury suffered
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ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump's election-security speech live on primary channels
President calls snub 'plot,' demands broadcasters lose licenses
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Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts
Paid feed debuts August 1, prompting Senate democrat to warn it financially enriches president's family
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India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
Joins a small group of nations testing technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport
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China’s Xi calls for ‘secure, controllable’ AI as competition with US grows
President Xi Jinping delivers keynote address at World AI Conference in Shanghai
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Iran says 38 killed, at least 400 injured since US resumed strikes on June 22
US strikes in Iran hit airport, bridges and railway station, killing 3
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Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting US intel
US president says declassified material will reveal 'shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure'
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Over 100 wildfires prompt Algeria to urgently recall civil protection personnel
Temperatures forecast to reach 48C or higher in some areas through Sunday
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Trump ‘pissed off’ by Netanyahu’s criticism of proposed F-35 sale to Turkiye: report
Israeli premier has sought White House meeting for weeks as tensions deepen over Iran diplomacy
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US-Iran duel shows no sign of abating
• Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network • White House says Tehran wants to make a deal
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Vance slams Israel for thwarting Iran talks
US VP says Epstein linked to Israeli 'deep state', US intel
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US limits stays of students, journalists
Green card applicants face renewed benefits test
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China unveils first consumption-focused five-year plan to drive growth
Beijing aims to boost domestic demand, target 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030
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China posts steady 4.7% growth, defies global headwinds
Strong H1 growth driven by innovation, high-tech sectors and resilient domestic demand despite global slowdown
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Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says
White House says Trump will attend World Cup final, calling it the most watched and secure in US history
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2026 World Cup final: What to know ahead of Spain-Argentina clash
Argentina chase historic consecutive titles as Spain bid for a second World Cup crown
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Zidane era beckons for France
Le Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat against Spain in the semifinal
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England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit
The German came under fire for his defensive tactics
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever TdF stage
He launched a long-range sprint to claim victory
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A place called home: US Soccer's hope for the future
They reached the round of 16 before crashing out against Belgium
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Hamilton eyes Schumacher's record
He returns to one of his favourite circuits for the 20th consecutive year
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Zaman Sohail, Fareeha Siddiq Crowned National Chess Champions
Zorais Shabkhez finished as runner-up with 4.5 points
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Hesson to complete Pakistan contract
He has no intention of accepting the England Test job
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Peshawar’s taxi driver keeping MMA dream alive amid official neglect
Muhammad Ibrahim and Ismail Khan battle poverty, injuries, and lack of support to nurture mixed martial arts
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Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner
Argentina will now take on Spain in Sunday's final in New Jersey
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Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England
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Argentina stun England in comeback
Lionel Messi provided both assists in 2-1 victory
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Gill stars as India beat England in 1st ODI
He top-scored with 80, from just 75 balls
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'Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures’
They were dumped out of the tournament following a defeat against Paraguay
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Retired banker defies age to become deadlift champion at 71
Peshawar resident Naseem Khan wins consecutive provincial gold medals after heart surgery










































































































