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Violence in plain sight
Why Pakistan must move past silence to protect the lives and dignity of its trans community
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Jeff Bezos's Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage
Editor Matt Murray announces cuts affecting multiple desks after the paper scaled back Winter Olympics 2026 coverage
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Health experts say Nipah virus poses no immediate threat to Pakistan
Say current situation provides opportunity to review national preparedness for dealing with potential epidemics
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Senator questions PIFD VC's tenure, Rs2b fund release
Bushra Anjum alleges education minister not only appointed Tayyaba as interim VC but also elevated her to professor
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Ban on renting to bachelors ruled unlawful in Islamabad
Federal ombudsperson says marital status cannot be taken to deny housing access to single people
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UNICEF calls for criminalisation of AI content depicting child sex abuse
At least 1.2m children disclose having their images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes in 2025, UNICEF says
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US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
Joins with EU, Japan on price floors for critical minerals; will develop coordinated mineral trade policy with Mexico
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Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations
Xi calls for 'mutual respect', issues Taiwan warning
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Trump to draw down 700 ICE agents in Minnesota, thousands still remain
Trump had sent White House border czar to Minnesota to try to calm outrage after agents fatally shot two US citizens
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Kasim accuses govt of 'deliberately refusing' to process visas, obstructing meeting with Imran
Says his father has been held in solitary confinement for 914 days and denied access to independent medical care
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'No one can rationalise terrorism on any pretext,' CDF Munir says after Balochistan attacks
Field marshal receives operational briefing in Quetta, meets injured personnel at Combined Military Hospital
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UK's Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador 'lied repeatedly'
Files released by US Justice Dept last week include emails suggesting Mandelson leaked government documents to Epstein
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Pakistan took 'very considered' stance on boycotting T20 World Cup match against India: PM Shehbaz
Says there should be no politics in the sportsfield, adds Pakistan played full role amid Iran's situation
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'Phir Aai Basant': Punjab releases official anthem
Song marks formal recognition of the centuries-old kite-flying festival as a cultural tradition of the province
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Xi, Putin hail ties in video call as Ukraine war nears anniversary
Xi calls for the countries to work out a 'grand plan' to further bilateral relations
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Pakistan to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day today, highlighting rights abuses in IIOJK
Demonstrations, rallies to be held in cities and towns from Karachi to Chitral and from Muzaffarabad to Gwadar
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Ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations
Former prince was moved on Monday and driven to a cottage in Sandringham, the king's Norfolk estate, says royal source
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Nishan-e-Pakistan conferred upon Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
President Zardari holds delegation-level talks with Kazakh counterpart
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Uzbek president to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for two-day visit
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to meet President Zardari and hold delegation-level talks with PM Shehbaz
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Wide gap in corruption perception, real situation
FPCCI survey claims only 27% Pakistanis have faced bribery vs 68% who perceive such malpractices as common feature
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Ex-JI chief to hold high-level meetings in Kabul in bid to ease Pak-Afghan tensions: sources
Will discuss border trade and crossings in first stages, along with Islamabad's security concerns later on
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From 90s rap to Gen Z beats — Saleem Javed returns to music
Says his new project is handled entirely by his son, which makes him proud
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T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build-up
Pakistan will open the tournament against the Netherlands in Colombo
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19 countries in attendance as Pakistan hosts 9th International Army Team Spirit event
Competition aimed at enhancing military-to-military cooperation amongst contingents from friendly forces
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Karachi Kings, Islamabad United announce direct signings ahead of PSL 11
The PSL players auction will be held on February 11
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McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook
He has been in the eye since the nightclub incident
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UN experts raise alarm on Imaan, Hadi's convictions
They said exercise of freedom of expression should never be conflated with criminal conduct, especially not terrorism
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Karachi at risk: Gul Plaza fire exposes dangers of unchecked urban growth
Megacity currently has just nearly 1,000 trained firefighters, compared to required number of 15,000 to 20,000
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Barcelona edge past Albacete
Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo scored in 2-1 victory
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Leverkusen book spot in German Cup semis
They registered a dominating 3-0 victory over St Pauli
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AC Milan close gap on city rivals Inter
They thrashed Bologna 3-0 to keep the heat on their city rivals
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US and Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman, regional official says
Iranian official says there should not be preconditions for talks
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Banks power PSX higher despite volatility
KSE-100 index climbs 931 points in volatile session, supported by strong buying momentum and investor optimism
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Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref signed resolution on Tuesday aimed at clarifying the traffic code
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SHC appoints Justice Agha Faisal to lead Gul Plaza inferno inquiry
Inquiry period to be fixed and notified by Sindh govt
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National ranking table tennis tournament begins in Islamabad
Top-ranked men’s and women’s players from across Pakistan will participate
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Vonn vows to defy injury at Olympics
US ski icon insists that se will be at the starting gate
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Milicic eyes Asian Cup glory with China
Australia will host the March 1-21 tournament in Sydney
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Nadeem banks on 'smart work'
This will be his third appearance in the T20 World Cup
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Myanmar junta plans 'super-body' to tighten grip on military, new government
Experts say new body will let Hlaing retain 'supreme authority' above executive, legislative, judicial branches
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When is Pakistan likely to observe the first Ramazan fast?
Commencement of Ramadan will be confirmed only after the official meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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French police raid X offices, summon Musk in widening probe
Prosecutors are investigating social media platform over content, AI chatbot Grok, fraudulent data extraction
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Lahore High Court denies bail in 2,400-litre adulterated milk transport case
Court calls synthetic milk 'sweet poison,' growing public health threat
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Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit
A forfeit of the match will leave them with no margin for error
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Four more years for Imran's attacker in illegal arms case
Convict already serving two life terms for 2022 assassination attempt on former premier
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Arteta backs Arsenal for League Cup final
The Gunners beat Chelsea 1-0 in the semi-final second leg
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Lahore Safari Zoo decorated for three-day Basant festival
Different coloured tickets have been printed for each day of the event
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AI doubts resurface as AMD slides 7% premarket on soft sales outlook
Forecast trails Q4 as investors question its ability to catch NVIDIA in AI chips
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Dutch-Pakistani singer Imran Khan brought his first live performance to Karachi
The international artist headlined a private show, marking his long-awaited return to Karachi
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Four-year-old girl under treatment in Lahore after suspected sexual assault
Nine-member medical board supervises treatment as victim's identity remains unknown with no family having come forward
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Punjab CM announces 50-acre Film City project in Lahore
Project to include modern studios, sound stages, post-production laboratories, comprehensive shooting facilities
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Power Division urges Nepra to scrap fees for solar users below 25kW
Asks to review its regulations, seeking the removal of fees exemption from licensing requirements
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Despite US–Iran deadlock, Trump again praises ‘great’ PM Shehbaz and ‘fantastic’ CDF Munir
'Pakistan is terrific, Trump said, adding PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir would like to see something happen
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Pak urges unified SCO action to counter terror
Highlighting the SCO's significance as a crucial platform for enhancing regional peace, security, and cooperation
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Pakistan flags evolving nexus between terrorism, technology
Pakistani envoy underscored the need to deal with the root causes of extremism
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Gulf war: PLL approves costly LNG purchase
PLL floated urgent tenders for the import of three LNG cargoes covering the delivery window from April 27 to May 14
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The comfort of closure
When life doesn’t give us proper endings, we need to live with grief, guilt and unanswered questions
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Before tears became the script
From optimistic, thinking women to endless cycles of misery
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The stories we weave
The verdict did not matter as much as the mystery around it, which remains unsolved even today
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The making and unmaking of period poverty
In a system shaped by patriarchy, even tax policy betrays women — exposing them to greater vulnerability
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Not quite english, not quite urdu
We don’t just speak English in Pakistan—we bend it, remix it, and make it our own
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In India, trial happens by extended detention
Those who question the government’s policies on rights and freedoms, find themselves in an endless chase for justice
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Govt bets on higher growth, expanded tax base
Eyes 5.1% growth, Rs15.5tr tax target in next budget
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Govt bypasses POL pricing formulas
Diesel price increased to facilitate premium payments to PSO, sources reveal
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Hydel boost eases load shedding
Increased dam releases lift generation to 6,000MW
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PM orders action in Rs120b solar scam
Two high-level committees formed to probe over invoicing involving importers, govt officials
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PSX down 2% on geopolitical, power crisis
KSE-100 index sheds 3,267 points as ME tensions, energy woes mountQ
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Gold, silver prices rebound in Pakistan after five-day losing streak
Price of 24-karat gold per tola increases by Rs2,300 in Pakistan
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London diaspora pledges support for investment
BoI minister woos overseas Pakistanis, highlights investor-friendly policies, global outreach
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Sesame exports to China hit $32.1m in Q1
Production reaches 290,000 tonnes despite 20% reduction in cultivation area
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Funds sought for organic farming
Experts push for meaningful allocation in budget as global demand surges
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FPCCI launches global trade committees
Initiative will significantly enhance Pakistan's representation, proactive participation in regional, global economies
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Pakistan ranks 16th in global talent index
Scores 97/100 for cost competitiveness but only 30/100 for infrastructure, creating 67-point gap
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Pakistan aims to strengthen IP framework
Marking Intellectual Property Day, DG affirms support for innovation in sports and beyond
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Govt mulls trade bloc with Iran, Oman
Plan under study to connect Gwadar with ports of Iran and Oman to make it re-export hub
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IMF endorses diesel pricing formula
Keeps price Rs100 lower; without change, diesel would have been Rs480/litre
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SPI inflation surges to 13.98% YoY
Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier
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Gold falls Rs2,900 despite global uptick
State Bank repays $1b to Abu Dhabi Fund; rupee inches up
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Govt vows to empower women-led enterprises
SMEDA, PIFD sign MoU for product development, incubation centres, market access
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Rate hike risks overcorrection
SBP faces dilemma as supply-side pressures clash with need to protect 3.89% GDP growth
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Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody
President, PM, and DPM condemn the incident, express relief over the safety of Trump, first lady, and attendees
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Who is Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting?
Caltech graduate, part-time teacher, game developer from California arrested after opening fire at Washington Hilton
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The political economy of blockade
Trump’s Hormuz crisis is redrawing energy flows, redistributing profit
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Trump dents peace talks, but truce may hold
Scraps US team trip to Pakistan, Says cancellation does not signal return to fighting
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Four dead as Lebanon truce crumbles
Four dead as Lebanon truce crumbles
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Palestinians vote after Gaza invasion
Nearly 1.5m people are registered to cast ballot in West Bank
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International flights resume from Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport
First passengers left for Medina, Muscat and Istanbul; operations set to speed up soon
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FM Araghchi to head back to Pakistan today after Oman visit: Iranian state media
Says part of his delegation returned to Tehran to consult, get instructions on issues related to ending war with US
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Iran inflicted ‘extensive’ damage to US bases than previously disclosed: report
According to NBC, strikes hit bases hard, damaging key assets across 7 countries costs billions of damages
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Kings thrash Gladiators by 9 wickets
Warner and Hendricks forge unbeaten 141-run stand
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HBL PSL 11: PM Shehbaz approves spectators
The final will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on May 3
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Forest blitz Sunderland
They moved eight points clear of the relegation zone
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Napoli make Inter wait for Serie A glory
They thrashed Cremonese 4-0 to keep title race alive
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Ramsey takes on marathon challenge
He will run the London Marathon to raise funds for a children's cancer charity
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Marquez snatches Spanish GP
He edged Johann Zarco by 0.140s
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Fernandes targets World Cup glory
He says a win would be perfect for Ronaldo
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Alcaraz to miss French Open
He sustained the injury during first round of Barcelona Open
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Lakers edge Rockets in thriller
James powers his side to an overtime win and a commanding 3-0 series lead
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Olympians hail ‘everlasting’ friendship on visit to China Window Centre
Peshawar cultural hub hosts hockey legends as they push for bilateral sports series
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Arsenal eye return to top spot
The Gunners slip to second spot after City's 1-0 victory over Burnley
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Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
The Reds aim to strengthen their push for a place in UCL next season
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Mahrez issues warning ahead of ACL final
They will face Japan's Machida Zelvia in the final
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Scottish title race heads for tense finale
Three points separate the Jambos from third-placed Celtic
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BD seal 2-1 ODI series win over NZ
Hossain Shanto hit ton in the third ODI













































































































