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Iran — means and end debate
No regional consensus exists for war with Iran
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Punjab's Gulfstream blunder
Gulfstream excess exposes governance failure
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The fragile fabric of Pakistani unity
Civic Islam and decentralisation offer a way forward
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Childhood cancer
Delayed diagnosis costs thousands of young lives each year
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Population data gap
NADRA’s tech success overshadowed by massive birth record backlog
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War concerns
Rising naval deployments heighten fears of a Middle East flashpoint
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Future in Pakistan
Moral choices feel futile in a system rigged for power
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The taps run dry in Balochistan
Overpopulation and dropping water table increase water stress and food insecurity across the province
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Love, control and gothic shadows
As a morality tale, The Gavel and the Lotus turns an intimate gaze on how justice is defined, enacted and withheld
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NASA chief rules out March launch of moon mission over technical issues
Isaacman says NASA team shares public disappointment over delayed moon mission launch
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The dark humour of life in Karachi
Iqbal Khursheed portrays oppressed lives through irony and dark humour, creating characters that linger in memory
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Too many twists spoil the plot
Despite two knockout actors, His & Hers is a frustrating thriller with too many twists and turns
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The worsening state of our air
Unsafe air quality remains consistent across several cities and gap between monitoring and action is alarmingly wide
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The road to school is harder for some
Millions of children in K-P remain out of school, and for those with disabilities, the struggle is far greater
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Beyond the boycott
Pakistan have talent on paper but tighten against elites. After India loss, can poise return in Super 8?
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The dawn of a new era for Bangladesh
Under Rahman, Dhaka has the opportunity to fix its foreign policy that for decades was tilted in favour of New Delhi
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Govt to produce web series on Jinnah and Iqbal for 150th anniversaries
Green-lights Rs500m project on Pakistan’s founding fathers to highlight the nation’s ideological heritage globally
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Trump says he will raise US global tariff rate from 10% to 15%
The new duty by law is only temporary, allowable for 150 days
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Mufti Muneeb announces Zakat al-Fitr, Fidya rates for Ramazan
Set minimum Zakat al-Fitr and Fidya at Rs300 per person, with the wealthy urged to pay according to their means
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Islamabad court upholds CM Afridi's arrest warrants over remarks against state institutions
Court says accused absent despite orders, causing further delay in proceedings
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Sindh Assembly passes resolution rejecting calls to separate Karachi from province
CM Murad warns that any attempt to separate Karachi from Sindh would undermine national unity and federal structure
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Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks
Regional officials say oil-producing Gulf countries are preparing for a possible military confrontation
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England skipper Harry Brook says a ‘shame’ if Pakistan players snubbed for Hundred competition
Says 'Pakistan have been a great cricket nation for many years'
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India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years
The cooperation will focus on attracting investment in exploration, mining and steel sector infrastructure
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US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks
White House official says no unified support yet for strike on Iran despite Trump's rhetoric so far
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Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight encounter in Colombo
With the match abandoned due to rain, both teams receive one point apiece
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Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts
Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez entrusts protection to Venezuelan bodyguards
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LAFC defeats Miami in MLS opener
Martinez, Bouanga and Ordaz scored in 3-0 victory
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Suryakumar backs Abhishek's attacking play despite three ducks
He is the world number one-ranked T20 batsman
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Jorgensen turns on magic for NSW
They went on to win their second bonus point
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Hesson defends Babar’s batting role
The star batter didn’t bat against Namibia
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PHF plans overhaul as officials brief new PHF chief
Pakistan hockey has struggled in recent years amid administrative challenges
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Lionel Messi, Son Heung-Min ready to clash as Miami opens at LAFC
Both sides could be close to full strength after series of injuries
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Arteta wants to 'live in the present'
The title race tightened as Gunners dropped points at Brentford and Wolves
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Alcaraz digs deep to topple Rublev
The Spaniard will face Arthur Fils in the final
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Brook says England ready for Sri Lanka disruption
Rain could spoil the fun in the high-stakes clash
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CTD foils terror plot, arrests female suicide bomber in DI Khan
Suspect was associate of deceased militant commander; attack equipment was to be provided by khariji commander Asim
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Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement
He retired from boxing in 2017
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Svitolina sets up Pegula final in Dubai
She defeated Gauff in a marathon 6-4, 6-7 (13/15), 6-4 match
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Lieutenant colonel, sepoy martyred, five terrorists killed in Bannu attack
Inter-Services Public Relations says suicide bomber intercepted, major attack on civilians averted
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Macron says US SC tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power
Hails US court checks on Trump tariffs, urges “reciprocity” in trade
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SHC questions disparity as tanker water flows but supply lines run dry
Bench remarked that the tanker system should be shut down and water supplied through lines
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Gold, silver prices surge again as local rates hit new highs
International gold gains $71 per ounce, boosting local prices
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Naqvi, G-B caretaker CM discuss law and order, CTD rollout
Meeting focuses on security, tourism ahead of polls
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North Waziristan teacher recovered after abduction linked to Aina Wazir's cricket video
Abduction underscores growing friction between digital expression, tribal traditions in North Waziristan
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Customs seize 30kg silver from truck at Torkham border
Truck had transported an Afghan family before returning to Pakistan
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Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in corporate mergers
Court-approved amalgamations to be exempt under new government notification
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Gandapur indicted in audio leak case as Islamabad court suspends warrants
PTI leader appears before judge; proceedings as proclaimed offender dropped, hearing set for April 6
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Trump meets Vietnam leader, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists
After $30b Boeing pact, Trump eyes easing tech limits on Vietnam
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US envoy says Israel could take ‘entire Middle East’
Comments on The Tucker Carlson Show go viral; envoy appointed by Trump says statement was theological, not policy
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Gas pipeline explosion in K-P's Haripur leaves 8 dead, 5 injured: officials
Deceased include women and children trapped in fire at gas pipeline in Hattar Industrial Estate
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Pakistan, UK launch initiative to strengthen geoscientific capacity, mineral sector
British HC Jane Marriott says Pakistan's geological potential requires trustworthy data collated via modern methods
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Iran's envoy says any future US talks to be held only in Pakistan
Ambassador cites Islamabad’s neutrality after hosting highest-level talks since 1979
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on last leg of 3-nation tour
Expected to meet President Erdoğan and other leaders on sidelines of Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum
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Pakistan working on nuclear 'breakthrough' as CDF Munir meets Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf
CDF Munir likely to visit to Washington, DC, after trip to Tehran, Pakistan government sources say
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Pakistan says Iran-US 'agreement is reachable'
Foreign Office said talks continue, no deal reached yet, but process remains intact and ongoing
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Saudi Arabia announces $8b support to Pakistan amid UAE debt repayment
Riyadh says move aims to support Pakistan’s economy and strengthen resilience
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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing
Committee also expresses concern over reported deaths, including suicide cases, in medical colleges
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Power minister apologises as LNG shock plunges country into severe load-shedding
Says shortfall is created once demand exceeds 16,500MW, adds peak demand reached up to 20,000MW in past 15 days
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Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile
President, PM, CDF, and services chiefs commend participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone
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AJK police arrest suspected Raw agent in Rawalakot
Police chief says suspect was recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations
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PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari emir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence
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Man rescued alive after 16 days trapped under landslide in K-P
The survivor identified as Abdul Wahab was pulled from the debris after an extended search operation
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Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta
ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations
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Punjab moves to cut stamp duty on property transactions from 3% to 1%
Transactions completed within 12 months, stamp duty set at 1%, while transactions beyond 12 months subject to 2%
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Gold, silver prices move up in Pakistan tracking global trends
The US dollar falls to its lowest level in six weeks, making greenback-denominated commodities
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Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs
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EU warns against investment delay
Adidas among 20 firms to visit Islamabad; envoy flags child rights issue
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Port infrastructure upgrades underway
Berths reach depth of 15.5 metres to accommodate larger vessels
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$3b Saudi support fuels robust PSX rally
KSE-100 adds nearly 2,900 points over growing investor interest
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Minister woos foreign investors
Discusses with Italian, Danish envoys concerns over tariff classification
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Customs gives directives for smooth salt export
Authorities direct that practice of declaring exports under general trade codes be discontinued
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AI Seekho launched with Rs2.5m prize pool
Google, Telenor partner with govt as schools introduce AI curriculum, 1,000 scholarships planned by 2030
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Climate funds ignore vulnerable
ADB adviser calls for Provincial Finance Commission, shift to pre-arranged support
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OGDC hits record oil, gas discovery in Kohat
Well now contributes approximately 10% of Pakistan's total crude oil production
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ME crisis sparks significant supply shocks
Aurangzeb says govt assessing second, third-round effects of crisis on economic indicators
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SBP replaces 2018 crypto ban with new VASP rules
Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance
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Retailers claim Rs100b loss from early closure
Caution decline in activity may reduce tax collection by Rs25b per week
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Govt weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions
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SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers
PVARA chairman terms it a foundational step in bringing virtual assets into the formal financial system of Pakistan
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UN General Assembly debates Strait of Hormuz closure after China, Russia veto draft resolution
Iran's UN envoy calls US maritime blockade 'clear act of aggression'
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Next round of US-Iran talks 'maybe, probably over the weekend', very close to deal: Trump
Says he might come to Islamabad if deal is achieved, praises PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir once again
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US, Hamas hold direct talks in Cairo to advance Gaza ceasefire: report
US adviser Aryeh Lightstone met Hamas negotiator in Cairo, joined by Nickolay Mladenov, CNN says
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Invites Israeli PM and Lebanon’s president to White House, calling it first meaningful talks between two countries
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Rights groups, JI join hands against inhuman culling of stray dogs, bite attack cases in Punjab
436,408 dog bite cases in 22 months, but govt shows little interest in resolving the issue
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Over 60 organisations call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement
'People of Palestine and Lebanon deserve action and accountability, not concerns and condolences,' says joint letter
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Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world
Slams leaders who use religious language to justify wars, urges 'decisive change of course'
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Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
A senior Iranian official said gaps narrowed, including over managing the Strait of Hormuz route
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Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Fires burn in parts of capital with firefighters working to control multiple blazes
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EU working on jet fuel plan as US-Iran crisis threatens air travel
EU also working on measures targeting jet fuel supply but still in development, officials familiar with proposals say
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Pete Hegseth says US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal
US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran
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Iran says it seeks accountability from US, Israel over killing of its leadership
Foreign ministry spokesperson tells Russian media Tehran calls US-Israeli attacks ‘war crimes’
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US-Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel reliance
Pakistan has not made any spot LNG purchases after reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels to 25% from 32%
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Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid US-Israel war on Iran
Country depends on imports for 80% of fuel needs
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Chinese FM backs ceasefire momentum in call with Iranian counterpart
'Current situation has reached critical stage between war and peace, and a window for peace is opening,' says Wang Yi
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction










































































































