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NCSW launches new system to help report gender-based violence
Nearly 1.8 billion women still lack legal protection from digital violence
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Murder convict gets capital punishment
Court ordered that convict be hanged by neck until he is declared dead
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NA panel rebukes police, CDA over failures
Agha Rafiullah voiced strong reservations about the behaviour of a particular SHO
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Key suspects still at large in abuse case
Sleuths say TikToker Iman was allegedly abused at birthday gathering
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CM urges weekly PTI assemblies outside IHC
Vows Adiala visits, rallies as PTI decries force used against workers on Nov 26
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PHC seeks NFC details for merged districts
Court directs federal report on K-P's withheld funds
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Our GSP+ moment: progress, challenges and perception
This directive is not a condemnation, but rather an opportunity
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Modi's dangerous calculus
Every now and then an embarrassed Indian politico-military leadership hurls threats against Pakistan
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Pakistan's elite capture
GCDA adopts a neoliberal framework
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TB burden
A national tracking system is recommended to ensure every diagnosed patient completes their months-long regimen
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New sugar crisis
The surge is particularly baffling as it comes in the middle of sugarcane crushing season
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Unemployment curse
A new Labour Force survey has revealed that more than a million degree-holders are out of job
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The who and what of writing!
Humans are born with a plethora of biases
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Two killed, one critically injured in Bajaur explosion
DPO Bajaur Waqas Rafiq says police have launched full investigation to determine the circumstances leading to blast
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Karachi to face temporary water shortage today
K-Electric schedules 12-hour shutdown at Dhabeji for annual maintenance from 8am to 8pm
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Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 83 as scores of residents remain missing
Fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon continues to burn, with huge flames engulfing Wang Fuk Court’s eight towers
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Rawalpindi issues 600 e-challans in first four days of new system
Automates monitoring of 19 traffic violations, challan notices being dispatched directly to vehicle owners
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K-P outlines Women Empowerment Policy 2026-30 to strengthen rights, education
Commission chairperson Sumira Shams stresses importance of accurate, timely documentation for effective policymaking
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Protests erupt in Sindh as IX, XI students reject results announced through e-marking
Students allege corruption is rampant within the board, saying administration has turned bribery into business
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Islamabad expands cashless economy, QR code system to cover entire city
Initial phase introduced digital payments at weekly bazaars, second phase will cover all major commercial centres
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Serene Air to resume operations after PCAA restores licence
Airline is expected to restart domestic operations within next two months, international flights within three months
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Pakistan, Iran signal readiness for closer coordination on regional threats
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at the GHQ in Rawalpindi
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Pakistan Railways cuts fares for luxury saloon coaches
PR spokesperson says passengers will now be able to enjoy comfortable, luxurious journey
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Pak-Saudi joint military exercise 'Al-Battar II' concludes
Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group and Saudi military units joined for advanced counterterrorism training drills
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Noor Mukadam murder: SC dismisses Zahir Jaffer's appeal, upholds death sentence
The court also reduced the 10-year sentence for the abduction case to one year
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Pakistan, Bahrain set sights on $1b trade target
PM Shehbaz receives Bahrain's highest state honour, the Order of Bahrain (First Class), during meeting with King Hamad
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Nawaz Sharif terms Imran Khan's facilitators 'bigger criminals', demands accountability
Former prime minister praises public for rejecting politics of lies, hatred during recent by-elections
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PSG court hearing on Mbappe league ruling set for February
France star claimed 263 million euros and the club responded by demanding he pay them 440m euros
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PSX sees strong rebound as investor confidence boosts index by 1,496 points
Overall trading volume jumped to 636.4 million shares, up from Tuesday’s tally of 590.5 million
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Pakistan storm into CAS-Serena Hotels International Squash semifinals
The hosts celebrated a clean sweep over the Egyptians
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Beko reaffirms its confidence in Pakistan’s home-appliances sector
Koç Holding & Beko executives visited Pakistan to accelerate localisation and boost long-term Dawlance development
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Punjab to inaugurate newly developed Sialkot Museum on December 25
Discussions focus on restoration, development of Sialkot Fort, new museum
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Coventry win showdown with promotion rivals Middlesbrough
Liam Kitching and Ellis Simms both score twice as Sky Blues go 10 points clear at the top
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Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban
Portugal forward was sent off against Republic of Ireland
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Dortmund cruise past 10-man Villarreal in Champions League
Serhou Guirassy scored twice in 4-0 victory
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Punjab announces partridge hunting season with strict regulations
Special zones, permit auctions, and multi-tiered hunting framework introduced across the province
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Guardiola gamble backfires in Man City loss to Leverkusen
Manager believes his sweeping changes were to blame for loss at home to Bayern Leverkusen
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12-year-old Fatima Naseem breaks eighth Guinness record, becomes Pakistan’s top female record-setter
Fatima carries on father Rashid Naseem’s record-making legacy; hopes efforts will garner government acknowledgement
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Gambhir under fierce pressure as India suffer biggest Test defeat
They went down to South Africa by 408 runs in the second Test
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FIFA to keep top seeds apart in expanded 2026 World Cup draw
Spain, Argentina, France and England will be split across opposite halves of the draw
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Justice (R) Yar Muhammad Nasir takes oath as new G-B caretaker CM
Ceremony draws large gathering of political, social dignitaries
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PAA rejects reports of ‘major disaster averted’ at Islamabad airport
The authority says ‘go‑around’ of Saudi flight was routine
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IHC orders corrected ad for patwari posts
Issues direction in case concerning private individuals performing official duties in Islamabad’s patwar circles
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Taiwan unveils $40bn defence budget to counter rising pressure from China
Taiwan faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence
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Pakistan, India to face off in group stage of T20 World Cup: ICC
It will be the first time the two teams play each other since their three heated contests at the 2025 Asia Cup in UAE
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Estevao dazzles for rampant Chelsea as 10-man Barcelona fold
The 18-year-old scores a breathtaking solo goal to steal spotlight against Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in a 3-0 win
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COAS urges unity to confront security threats
He briefs NSW-27 on regional, internal security, terms coordination with federal, provincial governments as essential
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Arsenal hope for Odegaard return in Bayern showdown
He has been out of action since October with a knee injury
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Customs seizes Rs81m worth of NCP vehicles
All vehicles have been seized under Customs Act of 1969 for further legal action
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K-P hospitals overwhelmed amid seasonal influenza surge
Health department sends suspected H3N2 'super flu' samples to Islamabad as pediatric wards face severe overcrowding
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PTI seeks extension in nomination papers deadline for Islamabad LG polls
Request follows Islamabad declaring a public holiday on Dec 26 ahead of UAE President’s visit
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Fauji Fertilizer board approves joining Arif Habib-led consortium
Decision to become part of new PIA managemnt was made at a meeting held on Wednesday
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Achakzai, Senator Nasir Abbas given mandate for talks, protest: K-P CM
PTI leader Asad Qaiser calls for observing 'Black Day' on February 8
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34 arrested, including 15 foreigners, in Karachi cyber fraud crackdown
More than 10,000 foreign SIM cards, six illegal gateway exchange setups recovered from suspects
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Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms
Agreements cover a $330m Second Power Transmission project and $400m Accelerating SOE Transformation programme
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, including kharji ringleader, in K-P, Balochistan operations: ISPR
According to ISPR, eight terrorists were killed in Kalat, while two were neutralised in Dera Ismail Khan IBO
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SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action
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Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack
The assailant repeatedly punched Akbar in the face, leaving him with broken nose and fractured jaw
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Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP’s Tank district
Police probe source as protest paused after talks with district officials
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Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security
Churches hold prayers as leaders send messages and cities mark the occasion
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Pakistan observes 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
Gun salutes, prayers held nationwide as leaders reaffirm commitment to faith, unity and discipline
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Xmas: PM and President extend greetings to Christian community
Shehbaz says Christmas conveys a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity
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'Judges are bound to protect Constitution'
Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar says freedom of expression is essential for the rule of law to prevail
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Army pledges zero tolerance for terrorism, political interference
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference, describes national unity, security as sacrosanct, lauds special up
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world
From solemn worship to festive street scenes, communities mark the holiday in diverse cultural styles
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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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











































































































