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COAS warns of swift, resolute response to any military misadventure by India
General Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace while observing large-scale combat exercise.
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Islamabad, Rawalpindi lashed by storms
The storm brought powerful winds and torrential rain, shattering the intense heatwave that had gripped the twin cities
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HBL PSL X: Karachi Kings thrash Multan Sultans by 87 runs
Multan Sultans were bowled out for just 117 runs in 16.1 overs while chasing a target of 205
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OpenAI withdraws ChatGPT update after complaints of ‘dangerously’ sycophantic responses.
OpenAI vows more transparency, safeguards, and user control to curb sycophantic behaviour in ChatGPT
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Pakistan weather: Rainfall predicted nationwide from today
Karachi and Hyderabad in the south forecast to remain hot with a very small chance of rain.
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India's Modi government blocks access to Olympian Arshad Nadeem’s Instagram account
Nadeem, was recently invited by Neeraj Chopra for javelin event in India. However, Nadeem declined invitation.
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NADRA upgrades chipless CNIC with new features
The new card is available for renewal, data modification, or replacement in case of loss.
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US approves $131 million marine surveillance sale to India
Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package includes software, training, and remote support services.
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Martin Scorsese to direct documentary on Pope Francis’ final interview
“The loss for me runs deep."
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Rapper Fat Joe hits back with defamation lawsuit against ex-hypeman
The rapper calls Terrance “T.A.” Dixon's allegations a “deceptive and desperate scam.”
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Sigh of relief as rain predicted in parts of Sindh
Met Office also predicted stronger-than-usual winds in Karachi over the next three days.
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Ice Spice seemingly confirms relationship with NFL star Sauce Gardner on social media
Ice Spice and Sauce Gardner share a mirror selfie in a new photo on Instagram, fueling relationship speculation.
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Pakistan conducts military exercises near LoC
Drills come after Pakistani forces retaliated to LoC fire with strikes that obliterated an Indian outpost.
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Indian designer Manish Malhotra removes posts featuring Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir
Meanwhile, Instagram heeds Modi government's demands to restrict access of Pakistani celebrities in India
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Jordon Hudson builds $8 million property portfolio after dating former NFL coach Bill Belichick
Jordon Hudson reportedly acquired four homes worth $8 million after her relationship with Bill Belichick began.
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Meta shares climb after Q1 earnings beat expectations
Meta’s Q1 performance exceeded analyst estimates across revenue and users.
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Scientists raise alarm over H5N1 bird flu, urge pandemic readiness
Virologists stress that post-COVID lessons must guide action on bird flu threats.
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Kia Pakistan slashes Sportage prices
The revised rates came into effect on May 1 2025.
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Over Rs300b lost annually to illicit cigarette trade
IPOR CEO warns of unchecked smuggling; experts call for tax enforcement, tech-driven tracking to recover lost revenue
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Travis Kelce's barber breaks silence on NFL star's hair transplant rumours
Travis Kelce’s celebrity barber Vince Garcia shares insight into the tight end's hair grooming habits.
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Body of Pakistani boy who died in India repatriated to Karachi
The 23-year-old had travelled to India with his parents for cancer treatment
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Commonwealth announces scholarships for Pakistani students
Interested applicants must submit their applications online by May 20 2025
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Tom Cruise flies Ana de Armas to London ahead of her birthday, fueling romance rumours
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas arrive by helicopter in London ahead of her birthday, adding to ongoing romance rumours.
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Karachi, Lahore airspace to face temporary restrictions for security reasons
The temporary closures will occur during early morning hours with minimal disruption.
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India blocks access to Pakistani entertainment channels on YouTube
The action reportedly based on a recommendation by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs
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Netanyahu declares national emergency as Israel faces worst wildfires in 10 years
Israel has appealed to European nations for urgent aerial firefighting support.
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System of a Down’s ‘Toxicity’ album removed from Spotify without warning
System of a Down’s nu-metal album ‘Toxicity’ disappears from Spotify, as fans report missing tracks.
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Snapchat restores key features after abandoning new layout
Snap is shifting gears by trialling a refined five-tab layout.
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World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun, dies at 116
Officials confirmed her documented birth year as 1908 following earlier discrepancies.
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Labour Day: President, PM reaffirm commitment to protect workers’ rights, safety
International Labour Day is being observed across Pakistan today, in line with global commemorations.
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Machine Gun Kelly celebrates birthday with daughter Casie Colson Baker amid reflections on fatherhood and growth
Machine Gun Kelly marks his birthday with daughter Casie while reflecting on parenting and personal growth.
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Three CTD officials martyred in Bannu clash with terrorists
Officials said search operations were underway to track suspects following both incidents.
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HBL PSL X: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf achieve major milestone in T20 cricket
Afridi’s landmark wicket came during a dominant Lahore Qalandars performance.
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US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
Before the signing, Trump reiterated that US support should come with returns
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Luka Dončić sparks chaos during Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's courtside date
Tension flared courtside as Luka Dončić’s dive brought him dangerously close to Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.
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Performers set stage ablaze
Arts Council Dance Academy and different dance groups celebrated International Dance Day
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Female cotton pickers demand rights
The press conference was opened by Zaubaida, President of Sujagi Women Cotton Workers Trade Union
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CM unveils plan to boost agriculture sector
Four-year package to support small growers with farm mechanisation
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City Court in dire need of uplift
Faulty lifts, absence of security, emergency exits, wheelchair access among many issues
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Enforce minimum wage: trade unions
Say 99% not receiving legally mandated wages
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KU flooded, 15 depts, residences affected
KWSC stated that 200MGD water would not be supplied to the city.
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City in grip of water crisis for 17 years
Seven incidents of KWSC installation's malfunctioning have been reported since Dec 2024
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PM appoints DG ISI Lt Gen Asim Malik as NSA
The appointment comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India
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SC set to revisit PTI reserved seats verdict
A 13-member larger bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, will hear the case on May 6
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Message to India: Any attack won't go unpunished
Deputy PM, DG ISPR address joint press conference
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US steps in to ease tension amid India's unabated sabre-rattling
Secretary Rubio urges both countries to cooperate with each other
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Travis Kelce’s dance with Justin Timberlake sparks Taylor Swift fan frenzy online
Travis Kelce dances with Justin Timberlake in Vegas, sparking talk of Taylor Swift’s influence on his smooth moves.
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India to ask caste status in next census
First time move in decades to have far-reaching consequences
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BD grants bail to outspoken Hindu monk
Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail by Dhaka's High Court, his lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said.
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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FM Dar announces arrival of 22 more Iranian sailors aboard vessel intercepted by US forces
Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70
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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance
Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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7 abducted policemen recovered
All recovered personnel returned safely to the Sararogha Police Lines, reported to be in satisfactory condition
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CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
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Pakistan emerging as global peacemaker: Dar
Says mediation role elevated Pak diplomatic standing
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Govt lodges protest over BBC report
Rejects unverified claims in BBC Urdu's AJK coverage
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Pakistan, Iran move to boost rail, road connectivity
Agree to address transport bottlenecks, strengthen trade links
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days
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Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days
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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000
Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night
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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members
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Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation
Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say
Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million
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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say
Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave
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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Even as the administration has emphasised unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface
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Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Brent crude futures fell $1.50, 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49,2.07%, to $70.43
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L













































































































