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‘NAPA Repertory Festival’ concludes with musical finale
Blend of theatre, classical piano, contemporary music brings curtain down on event
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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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'Saat Kahaniyan – Aik Sath' brings stories to life
Exhibition features seven artists working within Indo-Persian miniature tradition
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SC upholds woman's right to khula
Upholds death sentence of man who killed former wife 48 hours after khula decree
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UN report flags BLA’s tactical collaboration with Afghan-based groups
Says BLA shares illicit logistical networks with ISIL-K and has access to advanced military equipment
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PHC orders probe into disappearance, alleged killing of Nowshera man in police encounter
PHC directs IGP to submit report within 20 days on man’s disappearance and alleged killing in Kohat
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Armed men kill female TikToker with 1.3m followers outside home in Taxila
Victim’s younger sister seriously injured as police probe killing over alleged financial dealings and threats
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10 terrorists killed in IBO in Balochistan's Khuzdar: state media
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz hail security forces, vow support for fight against terrorism
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Naqvi defends Islamabad officials over buggy use at Independence Day parade
Says buggy was arranged for chief guest but was used by officials after they were told to proceed with programme
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4.0 magnitude quake felt in Balochistan's Dalbandin, no damage reported
Quake recorded at 35km depth, with epicentre 100km southwest of Dalbandin
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PML-N secures 25 seats in AJK assembly as election process concludes
PML-N strengthens its position to form AJK government as final Bagh results give it 25 seats against PPP’s 12
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Nawaz seeks to ease tensions with PPP, says political differences should not become hostility
Urges PM Shehbaz to fund roads, hospitals and jobs in AJK, saying AJK should progress at same pace as Punjab
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Germany may continue to run some coal plants
Delays lignite exit report, fuelling expectations of longer plant operations
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Nvidia scales back funding guarantee
Chipmaker expected to provide less than $120b support for OpenAI data centre
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Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on revenue
AI company projects revenue of roughly $190-200 billion in 2028
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows to $94b
Google parent becomes largest institutional holder as bets multiply 100-fold
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Turkiye eyes stronger trade, new JVs
Says business leaders not merely conduct trade but also build bridges of friendship
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PDL satellite connectivity shifted to UAE
Ex-CEO flags challenges, calls for shifting back to indigenous network
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Spain explores trade, investment avenues
European nation offers expertise in precision farming, greenhouse technology
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Construction uplift package being studied
Govt mulls over setting up development bank, rationalising import and export policies
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Circular debt jumps by Rs364b
Power sector inefficiency, lower recoveries, payment rows fuel debt spike
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Tomatoes, onions up over 100% yearly
Wheat flour up 77% in devastating year for kitchen budgets; weekly inflation hits 9.11%
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Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough
SBP governor says economy transitioning to sustainability, projects GDP at 3.5-4.5%
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Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership
Assistance framework covers intelligence exchange, suspected cargo monitoring
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Pharma roadmap envisages $10b exports
Minister urges industry to work with govt to make Pakistan innovation, export hub
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Provinces backtrack on wheat import
Punjab, Sindh refuse financial obligation, seek federal stocks after failing to buy locally
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Israeli air blitz kills 11 in south Lebanon
Hezbollah vows 'appropriate' response
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Iran demands Qatar to release downed pilots
Iran demands Qatar to release downed pilots
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Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from school since 2021, UNESCO says
Afghanistan the only country banning girls from secondary school and women from university
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At least 38 dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake, officials say
Tsunami warning lifted, rescue workers rush to reach areas closest to epicentre as 2,000 evacuated in Nagekeo
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Iran says agreement reached with Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping routes
Says Tehran, Muscat still discussing statement; full restoration of security in waterway depends on end of US actions
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India opens nuclear sector to proven foreign technology
New Delhi intends to open a tightly guarded sector to private and foreign investors
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Xi calls for improving disaster prevention as floods, landslides batter China
Urges shift towards stronger monitoring and early-warning systems
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Arshad Nadeem crashes out of CWG
Nadeem looked completely off-colour as he bowed out early in the 12-man final, leaving fans shell-shocked
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Arshad Nadeem’s Commonwealth crown slips away after shock early exit in Glasgow
The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot
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Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt
He advanced into the Washington Open quarter-finals
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Dulani stars as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in series opener
She struck her maiden T20I ton as the hosts registered a six-wicket victory
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PSL 12 window remains undecided
PCB weighs IPL clash as well as the Super Six proposal
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ICC confirms 12 host cities for 2027 ODI World Cup
The tournament will be played across 12 venues
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Newcastle manager Howe steps down
The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge
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Shahid Anwar highlights foundations of Pakistan U19 success
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best
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Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain
Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche
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Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
He wants to enjoy being with him
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FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal
UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead
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Pakistan’s hockey revival gets a promising start against South Korea
Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 21st minute
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UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other FIFA competitions to private investors
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Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury
Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener










































































































