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22 films vie for Cannes Film Festival’s top prize
Russian war drama heads list of favourites as event heads towards its close
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Pakistan-Russia: friendship or relevance?
Russia sees South Asia through an Indian lens, Pakistan must offer strategic relevance
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Marka-e-Haq - implications and insights
One year after Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan's military credibility has risen, but its economic vulnerability remains a threat
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Emergence of fluid security structures
Fluid security structures born from necessity can quickly become ungovernable if the state fails to regulate them
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Dog culling ban
Islamabad High Court has permanently banned the poisoning and shooting of stray dogs in favour of a humane alternative
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Formalising labour
A bill that protects domestic workers only works if those workers feel safe enough to actually use it
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Energy security
Pakistan's economy was nearly derailed in days by an energy shock that a well-managed reserve could have absorbed
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An antiphrasis republic?
In Pakistan today, the surest way to find the truth is to take what power says and read it in reverse
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Iran deal largely negotiated, to be announced shortly: Trump
'Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed,' says in post on Truth Social
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CPEC 2.0 in focus as PM Shehbaz visits China
Pakistan, China look to deepen trade, technology and strategic cooperation as ties mark 75 years
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Saad Edhi welcomed at Karachi airport after release from flotilla detention
Describes detention in international waters, says he faced torture and inhumane treatment after Israel custody
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US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders
WHO raises risk of Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak to 'very high', declares emergency in DRC and Uganda
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Muslim Conference, Muttahida Ulema Council forge alliance for AJK polls
Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan says political activity has intensified in AJK ahead of upcoming elections
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9 suspected terrorists killed, four CTD officials martyred in Balochistan gunbattle
CTD-led intelligence operation in Kuchlak, Nohsar targets militant hideouts
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Fact-check: Punjab govt has so far not restored pre-partition street, locality names in Lahore
Renaming is under deliberation but no formal action taken
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Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup
The-38-year-old is struggling with a hamstring injury
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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time
They had never previously won the French Cup despite reaching the final three times
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Litton Das’ Taunts
Tempers flare between Litton and Rizwan in Sylhet
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N Korean women crowned Asian champions
They beat Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final
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Pressure on Sundowns coach Cardoso
Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead over Moroccan hosts FAR Rabat in the second leg
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Spurs sweat over EPL survival
They must avoid defeat against Everton to stay in the Premier League
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France bans Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Israel drew criticism after video showed Gaza flotilla activists detained with hands bound at sea
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Banned ex-100m champ Kerley to compete clean at Enhanced Games
The athlete said he had chosen not to take any of the banned substances
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Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports
The 71-year-old sustained a minor head injury during the attack
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli
He claimed pole position in qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race
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Two Pakistani astronauts undergoing training in China
Training equips Pakistani astronauts with hands-on skills needed to fully execute mission in space
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Talha Anjum revisits Indian flag controversy, reflects on fame and hip-hop’s rise
Talha Anjum opens up on controversy, creativity and the emotional journey behind becoming one of the biggest rap stars
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Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war
Saudi Arabia says 1,518,153 foreign pilgrims have arrived for this year's Haj by Friday
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'Encouraging progress' made towards final understanding after CDF Munir's 'highly productive' Iran visit: ISPR
Pakistan’s mediation efforts with Iran saw 'positive and constructive' talks as CDF Munir met Iranian leadership
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Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir welcome their second baby
Couple shares joyful news with fans in heartfelt Instagram post
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Indian premier, top US diplomat discuss deepening bilateral ties in New Delhi meeting
Rubio on four-day India visit, to attend Quad summit with Japan, Australia and Indian counterparts
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Iranian embassies using humour and satire to respond to Trump's threats
Rather than official diplomatic protests, the embassies resorted to memes and jokes
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Turkiye captures 10 ISIS suspects in Syria, including figure linked to Ankara train station attack
Among those seized was the man Turkish intelligence identifies as ISIS's intelligence chief for all of Turkey
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UN chief 'disappointed' after nuclear treaty conference fails to reach agreement
Guterres says the NPT Review Conference fell short at precisely the moment the world needed it most
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Punjab approves Rs50,000 fine for illegal dumping of animal waste during Eidul Azha
Over 176,000 sanitary workers, 40,000 vehicles to be deployed across Punjab to ensure cleanliness
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Sanam Saeed says Pakistani artists need identity beyond 'South Asian' label
Calls Cannes appearance 'breakthrough moment' for Pakistan
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Iran says US 'betrayals, contradictions, excessive demands' disrupting talks
Araghchi says despite deep mistrust toward US, Iran has re-entered the diplomatic process
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Eight terrorists killed in joint operation by CTD, police in K-P's Bannu
IGP says an officer martyred, another sustained injuries during intense exhange of fire
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Boat approaches tanker near Yemen, retreats after armed team deployed, says UK maritime agency
Armed security on a tanker near Socotra turned away a five-person small craft within 100 metres of the vessel
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New Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to hospital in southern Lebanon
Warplanes also damaged a large number of adjacent houses and infrastructure
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Pakistan tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency
Health minister orders screening protocols to prevent possible spread of virus
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Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
Analysts suggest that war could make Iran more likely to ramp up efforts to develop a nuclear weapon for defence
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K-P announces four-day public holidays for Eidul Azha
Says all offices, educational institutions, and businesses will remain closed on the notified dates
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Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast
Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation after one of China's worst mining accidents in years
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Hangzhou on four-day official visit to China
Premier meets Zhejiang Party Secretary Wang Hao, lauds development model, joins signing of two cooperation documents
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Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal
Rubio sees chance of breakthrough 'as soon as today'
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Bilawal inaugurates Shahrah-e-Bhutto
39km expressway opened as flagship Sindh infrastructure initiative
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Pakistan vows to protect its interests under IWT
FO moves to quash UAE mass deportation claims
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Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices again
Petrol down by Rs6, diesel by Rs6.80 per litre
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Pakistan remains primary interlocutor: Rubio
While some gaps have been narrowed, there are still sticking points over Iran's enriched uranium, control over Hormuz
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LHC rules dower payable even without rukhsati, consummation
In khula cases, wife need only return 25% of dower; full amount due immediately if Nikahnama sets no payment timeline
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Islamabad MoU, Switzerland talks reinforce faith in dialogue, diplomacy: FO
Says Pakistan seeking assistance from friendly countries, international organisations, NGOs for release of hostages
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Pakistan to continue efforts for lasting regional peace, Naqvi assures Momeni
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in several areas, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity and immigration
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Six most wanted terrorists killed in Lower Dir joint operation: CTD
Security forces recover six Kalashnikovs, three hand grenades as search operation underway for absconding accomplices
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Security curbs disrupt life in twin cities
Authorities seal major routes amid VIP visit, religious procession
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Lower fuel demand masks deeper crisis
Fuel demand drop signals weaker economic activity and rising financial strain despite efficiency claims
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Achakzai at a crossroads: The bridge that wasn't built
PTI leaders question whether opposition leader can deliver on dialogue mandate
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'Bridal gifts, jewellery belong to wife'
SC says unauthorised retention of such items by husband, family illegal and recoverable
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ECP turns up heat on K-P, Islamabad over LG polls
Seeks maps, data by July 1 to break local polls deadlock
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Rs18.8tr expansionary budget sails through NA
House passes Finance Bill 2026 with last-minute tax tweaks
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Iran rules out compromise on missile capability
Iranian president holds talks with President, PM, COAS, Pezeshkian praises Pakistan's sincere mediation
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AJK govt rules out blanket amnesty for JAAC
AJK govt rules out blanket amnesty for JAAC
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If 2018 polls were valid, so is current govt: PM
Says Pak progress depends on equal provincial uplift
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UK tribunal allows $4b Apple case to proceed
Collective proceedings could involve tens of millions of Apple users over iCloud services
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PSX loses steam amid cautious trading
KSE-100 sheds 779 points as profit-taking, lack of catalyst weigh on sentiment
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UAE's Kemyion acquires BASF Pakistan
CCP says Kemyion not operational in Pakistan, transaction won't affect market concentration
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Gold tumbles Rs10,400 on global sell-off
Price of gold settled at Rs432,236 per tola in the local market, price of 10-gram gold dropped by Rs9,360 to Rs368,985
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Experts demand end to tobacco tax freeze
Annual inflation-adjusted hikes, climate tax on industry recommended
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Govt shuts down illegal cement unit in Sargodha
APCMA hails joint action against M/s Red Bull Cement for tax evasion
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Thar coal switch to save $3.24b
Jamshoro Unit-01 conversion yields 1.8x cost-benefit ratio, cuts imported fuel reliance
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Saudi investors eye Chinioti furniture
$8.27b Saudi market offers major opening as PFC delegation explores joint ventures
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KDLB layoff cost hits Rs24b
Govt okays Rs5b share, AD Ports refuses to absorb 2,545 workers forcing KPT to bear Rs19b liability
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Local govts starved of provincial funds
Only Rs1.8 trillion of Rs9.2 trillion federal transfers reach local bodies
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PSX ends lower as profit-taking erases early rally
KSE-100 settles at 177,692 after volatile session; K-Electric leads volume with 83.5m shares traded
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Gold prices decline by Rs10,400 per tola
In the international market, the price of gold declined by $104.00 to $4,098.00 per ounce from $4,202.00
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Spinwam gas bidding dispute persists
Mari says it will assist winning bidder post-bid, assumes commercial risk
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Oil falls almost 4% after US-Iran talks
Brent crude was down $3.11 or 3.86%, at $77.46 a barrel by 1757 GMT
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Apple, Tesla data breached in India
Tata Electronics detects cyberattack after hackers claim
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Power cuts in France leave thousands sweltering amid scorching heatwave
Healthcare centres, critical sites prioritised in the effort, with generators provided to tide over retirement homes
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Rubio kicks off Middle East trip as allies seek answers on Iran
Rubio is undertaking his first high-level diplomatic mission on the agreement reached last week
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Trump slams US Senate for 'poorly timed' Iran war powers vote, calling it 'meaningless'
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump
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US, Iran form four working groups in Switzerland talks
Tehran disputes Trump claims over nuclear inspections
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Few in US say Iran war was worth it
Trump approval rating lowest of term, poll finds
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Israel 'deliberately targeting' Gaza children
UN probe characterises act as part of ongoing genocide
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UN warns of dire conditions in Gaza displacement sites as 1.7M Palestinians face shortages
Assessment found 600,000 lack drinking water, while overcrowding, poor drainage and fire risks persist
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US to deal with Lebanon directly: Rubio
US imposed new reality in Lebanon, restricting Israel activity under Iran deal, media says Netanyahu hid facts
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Putin says Russia ready for peace talks with Ukraine based on Anchorage, Istanbul agreements
Says Ukraine is trying to create favourable conditions ahead of stalled peace talks
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Downed US F-15 pilot describes multiple Iranian drones in ‘jellyfish’ formation: report
If accurate, the sighting of an unusual drone formation could indicate Iran's drone advancement
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RB Leipzig name Demichelis head coach
The Argentine is the club's eighth permanent head coach
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Belgium's Doku becomes father
He plans to leave the World Cup for the birth
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Fineanganofo rethinks Newcastle move
The 23-year-old signed a contract with Premiership club
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Banned Vondrousova insists she has 'never doped'
She is facing a four-year doping ban
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Mbappe stars as France beat Iraq
The game was halted for over two hours
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Brazil, Scotland meet again at World Cup
The Group C encounter in Miami will be the fifth meeting of the nations
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Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
He scored a brace in a 3-2 victory over Senegal
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Algeria eliminate debutants Jordan
Substitute Benbouali and Gouiri scored in 2-1 victory
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Magic Messi makes World Cup history
He scored a brace against Austria to advance into the last 32
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina seal knockout berth
Messi scores twice against Austria to break Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record
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Rune 'not ready' on tennis return
He hasn't played since injuring his left Achilles in October
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New Zealand pick first German-born player
Anton Segner is set to make his All Blacks' debut against France
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Mexican fans rally behind Iran
They secured a goalless draw against Belgium
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Yamal stars as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice in 4-0 victory
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Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap
France will lock horns against Iraq at the FIFA World Cup











































































































