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Work on two hospitals to finish by June 30
'Medicines will be free in the OPD and emergency departments'
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Xi calls for measures against 'unhealthy' development of digital economy
Chinese president says compared with powerful countries, country's digital economy is big but not strong
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Afghan Taliban dismiss 3,000 members for committing abuses
Spokesperson says offenders were removed in vetting process so that a clean army and police force can be established
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‘BJP rhetoric against minorities can explode into widespread violence’
Report says Modi govt pumping up ridiculous notion that India’s 300m minority poses a threat to the 1.1b majority
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Should Pakistan have a cyber army?
Could our country’s security apparatus do with a force of professionals well versed in state-of-the-art IT knowledge?
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Women in media: Shattering the glass screen
The number of women at decision-making positions in Pakistan’s media has increased over the years
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Art for God’s sake
Of Kings and Nobilities opens with a blanket disclaimer that author B J Hughes ‘aims to educate and entertain’
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Out of the blue
Cheaper raw material alternatives and shortcut methods are now causing this art to slowly die out
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The battle of belonging
Questions of cultural inheritance continue to limit Pakistan’s already stagnating film and TV industries
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Tourists allowed conditional entry to Murree a week after blizzard tragedy
Up to 8,000 vehicles will be allowed for a limited time and under normal weather conditions, reads notification
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‘No need for foreign manpower in Afghanistan’, Karzai reacts to Pakistan’s offer
Former president urges Taliban’s caretaker government in Kabul to create job opportunities for country’s youth
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Sindh LG Act: Opposition parties slam PPP govt over ‘black law’
PTI, MQM-P and others join hands against provincial government, announce sit-in in Karachi next week
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IHC summons Rana Shamim, others for indictment on Jan 20
It appears the journalists involved are unaware of the rules of pending cases, observes Justice Athar Minallah
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UK man had chef's knife to attack Pakistani blogger Waqass Goraya: court
Gohir, 31, is standing trial for conspiracy to murder Goraya, who lives in self-imposed exile in the Netherlands
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Philippines to acquire missile system from India
New anti-ship system aims to deter foreign vessels from encroaching on country's 200 nautical mile economic zone
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China slams US sanctions on Iran as cooperation agreement launched
Chinese, Iranian FMs announce launch of a 25-year agreement aimed at strengthening economic and political ties
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Noor's father testifies in court, seeks death sentence for Zahir Jaffer
Shaukat Mukadam says he had no personal enmity with anyone
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SC advises courts not to dislodge university decisions
Ruling says courts must interfere sparingly in the internal affairs of the educational institutions
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Senate session adjourned due to lack of quorum
Opp walks out over minister's remarks; registers displeasure over govt's mini-budget despite criticism
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National security policy a great step: COAS
Gen Bajwa says document will help maintain national security of the country
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SBP refuses to open Afghanistan Relief Fund
Central bank advices govt to review its decision to avoid FATF sanctions
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Health budget increased to Rs399b in 2021-22: CM
Says work underway on Rs36.65b health projects in Lahore
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Police ‘torture’ deceased patient’s family
Friends, relatives place victim’s body in front of hospital gate
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Five killed in Bhakkar road accidents
Rescue 1122 shifts injured to nearby hospitals after provision of first aid
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Youth gunned down by unidentified suspects
The victim’s mother says her son left home after receiving a phone call
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Ban on tourists’ entry to Kaghan Valley lifted
Local administration issues SOPs for travellers amid overall increase in Covid-19 cases
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Contingency plan for upcoming snowfall finalised
Two control rooms to be set up during snowfall
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Man held for allegedly killing niece
Victim was shot dead for wishing to marry with her own free will
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Family cases flooded courts in 2021
Incompatible marriages, increased use of social media cited as reasons for rise in cases
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Punjab govt to recruit 500 civil judges
LHC registrar seeks applications from aspirants
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Farmers Market to reopen today
Weekly bazaar offering organic products to operate under strict SOPs
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Rally held in favour of presidential form of govt in Pakistan
Participants in the PAL-led demo chant slogans against inflation and vow to hold incumbent rulers accountable
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Coronavirus alert issued for Pindi hospitals
125 more Covid cases surface during last 24 hours
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One terrorist killed, two others held in North Waziristan IBO
ISPR says weapons were also recovered from the terrorists in Miranshah area
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Soldier martyred in Bannu terrorist attack
ISPR says during intense exchange of fire Sepoy Sarfaraz Ali embraced martyrdom in Jani Khel area
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Wajiha Swati laid to rest in US
Autopsy on her body was performed again at a hospital in Washington DC before her funeral
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Pakistan vows not to ‘abandon Afghan people in time of need’
Premier Imran Khan also welcomes UN appeal for aid to Afghanistan during apex committee meeting
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Beijing clears US bombs before constructing China-Laos railway
US military operations in the landlocked country left behind a legacy of destruction that still endangers lives today
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20 snow clearing vehicles lay idle during Murree blizzard: probe
Driver and related staff were also not on duty when snowstorm hit hill station, say sources privy to findings
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Pakistan's first-ever security policy a step in right direction: COAS
Formulation of a comprehensive policy covering all aspects of national security is a great step, says Gen Qamar
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Rashid says Sharifs are out of country’s politics
Interior minister accuses Shehbaz of being more corrupt than elder brother Nawaz
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Colourless skies as ban on Basant continues
Traders urge government to abolish ban on kite flying and penalise those who use and manufacture lethal string
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Peaceniks urge India, Pakistan to ‘return to dialogue to resolve issues’
Politicians and ex-officials also urge New Delhi and Islamabad to set aside differences, work for durable peace
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LHC restrains FIA from taking ‘coercive steps’ against ex-DG
Bashir Memon's counsel says his client, family faced immense hurdles due to vendetta
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FIA plea in Shehbaz, Hamza case accepted
Banking court holds that matter doesn’t fall in its jurisdiction
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HRW says India adopted discriminatory laws towards Muslims, minorities
Report says Pakistani authorities expanded use of 'draconian sedition and counterterrorism laws to stifle dissent'
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Dogecoin jumps after Musk tweets Tesla merchandise 'buyable' with token
Dogecoin, popular among retail investors, raced up 18% to above $0.2 after Friday's tweet
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Court rejects Meesha’s exemption plea, issues bailable arrest warrants
Meesha and other accused sought exemption from hearing
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Jack Dorsey's Block to build an open Bitcoin mining system
Newly re-branded company looks to expand beyond its payment business and into new technologies like blockchain
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Australian Open's 'art ball' NFT collection sells out in minutes
Tennis Australia has also created a full-scale replica of Rod Laver Arena in collaboration with Decentraland
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26 civilians martyred, 46 injured in Indian strikes: DG ISPR
Pakistan Army says response underway after unprovoked attacks hit homes, mosques, and public facilities.
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Pakistan downs five Indian fighter jets in retaliation for India's missile attack: DG ISPR
26 civilians martyred, 46 injured in Indian strikes, DG ISPR confirms.
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Karachi, Lahore airspace restored after 48-hour suspension
Aviation authorities confirm all affected routes operational.
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Access to X partially restored in Pakistan
The move comes at a time of heightened military tensions with neighbouring India.
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Pakistan declares air emergency at major airports
Airports in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Skardu, and Peshawar placed on high alert.
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Eight civilians martyred, 33 injured in Indian strikes on six locations: DG ISPR
All media outlets to be taken to the affected areas to expose “India’s naked aggression” to the world, says DG ISPR
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Chenab surge worsens Indo-Pak water row
Inflow jumps to 26,000 cusecs within hours after overnight level of 3,100 cusecs
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SC to hear pleas for review of reserved seats ruling
Judges question non-implementation of the Supreme Court's original decision, delivered on July 12, 2024.
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CB rushes reserved seats case
Legal experts caution that the bench's actions may further erode apex court's authority
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Pakistan delivers Swift Retort 2.0
Armed forces give fitting riposte to naked Indian aggression; PAF warplanes prevent Indian jets from violating
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FIA plea for remand extension of Armughan turned down
Court remands accused in illegal call centre case to judicial custody
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Mahar's family casts doubt on police claim
Says they were not allowed to see prime suspect Sheral's body
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Eight caught in abduction case
The hostage was rescued alive and unharmed without having to pay the demanded ransom.
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25 booked for blocking road
The accused were reported to be injuring citizens by hitting them with stick
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Traders slam new tax laws
Dr Shahid Rasheed Butt, on Tuesday strongly criticised the recent amendments to the tax laws.
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Govt may hike agri input taxes
Mulling limits on SEZs' tax-free status from FY2025-26
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Senate seeks clarity on barter trade
Raises concern over undefined trade rules with Iran, Russia, Afghanistan
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PSX ignores rate cut positivity
KSE-100 index loses 533.73points amid Moody's economic warning
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Kazakhstan offers strong commercial incentives
Economists urge investment bank, trade corridors to deepen Pak-Kazakh ties
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ADB warns against long-term protectionism
Officials say hopes of drop in bank's interest rates purely due to IMF qualification may be unrealistic
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Tax Ordinance withdrawal demanded
Industry leaders urge unified response to tackle repressive tax measure, save industries
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Policy delays threaten $5b refinery investments
Refinery upgrade plans stall as investors await Brownfield policy, tax clarity
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LCCI presents key budget proposals to Senate
Urges tariff restructuring, simplified tax regime to boost industrial growth
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Pakistan seeks stronger ADB support in Milan
At annual meet, US, China come with daggers drawn, India showcases digital progress, Pakistan’s requests remain same.
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Gold continues to climb in local, international markets
The price of silver also increased, with one tola of silver rising by Rs57 to Rs3,482.
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Power dues adjustment via NFC
Govt cuts provinces' share by 40%; Balochistan gets Rs55b for solar tube-wells
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Fast EV charging tech introduced
MG streamlines for HS PHEV buyers with wall-mounted 7kw charger
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PSX ends flat amid geopolitical jitters
Policy uncertainty, rupee volatility, India trade tensions weigh on investor sentiment
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Another US fighter jet lost from USS Truman in Red Sea
Second F/A-18 from USS Truman crashes in Red Sea; crew ejects safely
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US spent $21 trillion building underground bases for elites, ex-Bush official claims
Catherine Fitts claims US built secret underground cities for elites, funded by $21 trillion in government spending.
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UN chief urges restraint after India's missile attacks on Pakistan
"Operation Sindoor" , Pakistan-administered Kashmir leading to 8 casualties, 35 injured
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Canada 'never for sale', Carney tells Trump
Oval Office meeting comes amid tariff dispute
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Israeli strikes 'destroy' Sanaa airport
Oman announces US-Huthi ceasefire deal
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Trump brings up NHL's Alex Ovechkin in bizarre press conference with Carney
Trump name-drops NHL's Alex Ovechkin during press conference with Canada’s new PM, calling him a “big, tough cookie.”
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'Rizwan is not captain-material' says Kamran Akmal after Sultans' HBL PSL exit
Kamran Akmal criticises Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership, says PCB should never hand him captaincy powers again.
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Buddy Hield clutch in Warriors win but Stephen Curry now in doubt for NBA playoffs
Hield’s clutch shooting lifts Warriors past Timberwolves in Game 1 after Stephen Curry exits with hamstring strain.
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Buddy Hield wears wrong shorts against Timberwolves, gets trolled online
Buddy Hield wore the wrong shorts in Game 1 vs. Timberwolves, causing a delay and giving fans a laugh in NBA Playoffs.
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HBL PSL 10 points table: Who will follow Quetta Gladiators into playoffs?
Quetta Gladiators become the first team to qualify for HBL PSL 10 playoffs with two group games still to play.
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Inter produce remarkable comeback to beat Barca, reach UEFA Champions League final
Inter Milan beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in Champions League semi-final to reach their second final in three years.
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All roads lead to Rome Open for Sinner
He gears up for his return to the courts after a contested doping ban
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Bodybuilder Furqan bags gold, bronze in Dubai
Pak national stuns rivals at Global Powerlifting event
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Cummins heroics in vain
Rain dumps Hyderabad out of IPL
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: A New Chapter at Real Madrid
He confirmed his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season
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Leadership transition on cards for India
Bumrah is likely to become Rohit's deputy in England Tests
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National Women's T20 to begin today
The 18-day tournament will be played in Karachi
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WI announce squad for ODI series against Ireland, England
The three-match ODI series against Ireland will begin on May 21
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Bangladesh set for Sri Lanka tour in June
The series will begin with two Test matches.
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Cork backs Raza as future Pak star
The former England bowler expressed strong admiration for his bowling skills