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Great powers, peace and conflict
Great powers are determined largely on basis of their military capability, says Mearsheimer
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Israel bombards northern and southern Gaza, many reported dead
Airstrikes intensify, hit civillian areas in Gaza; US urges more targeted strikes; tension in West Bank rises
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Lahore achieves meteorological milestone with artificial rain to counter smog
Punjab capital, with UAE collaboration, achieves historic artificial rain success using cloud seeding
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Iran executes agent of Israel's Mossad intelligence service - official media
The execution comes a day after militants attacked a police station in Sistan-Baluchestan province
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Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah dies
Emir was admitted to hospital late last month due to emergency health problem
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APS tragedy ‘strengthened nation’s resolve against terror’
Kakar says entire country is proud of its martyrs and their families
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US religious freedom watchdog 'implores' Biden administration to designate India
Indian government routinely denies any discrimination in the Hindu-majority country
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Justice Masood takes oath as acting CJP
Justice Masood will serve as the acting chief justice during CJP Isa's absence
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COAS seeks UN-led efforts for Gaza ceasefire
In meeting with Guterres, Gen Asim expresses concern over unfolding of human tragedy war zone
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Israel mistakenly kills three captives; US urges Israel to 'scale down' attacks
Palestinian death toll nears 19,000; intense fighting, bombardment reported overnight
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PTI slams rounding-up of its leaders ahead of elections
Declares Marwat’s arrest outside LHC unconstitutional, demands his release
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PML-N, PPP blast PTI's 'suicide attack' on polls
ECP`s decision to halt training session for ROs and DROs raises concerns about scheduled polls on February 8.
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Justice Naqvi’s plea to stay SJC action dismissed
SC adjourns hearing of judge’s case till Jan 8
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Rs2b will be released to media for ads
Minister Ahmad assures CPNE that Sindh govt is well aware of their problems
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Women’s participation a must for progress: Mushaal
Narrowing gender gap in Pakistan, particularly within politics is main component of 100-day plan initiated by MoHR
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Ex-minister to contest polls as independent candidate
Mehtab stepped down as senior PML-N leader, saying party was turning a blind eye to public issues, ignoring workers.
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A firm strike of the gavel
SC order forecloses doors on high courts to muscle in top court’s rulings
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PHC halts ECP decision, awaits PTI’s appeal
LHC issues notices on Imran’s pleas against disqualification, party polls
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IHC sets aside delimitation of two NA constituencies
Orders ECP to re-draw NA-35, NA-36 constituencies after hearing all parties again
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Pakistan unbowed to terror nine years after APS
Pakistan’s anti-terror fight continues to safeguard nation, thwart enemy designs
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Trans Peshawar to start new express route
Express route encompasses a total of 15 stops
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Police secure Khadija Shah’s 7-day remand
She is produced before Quetta ATC amid tight security by police
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K-P readies response to local govt protest
Interim Chief Minister Justice (retd) Shah assures offices for village councils in tribal districts a priority
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Village attacked with rockets in Jaffarbad
Miscreants managed to flee scene after carrying out attack
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Govt to provide vans to neuter stray dogs
CM says creating artificial shortages of rabies vaccine, insulin intolerable
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Altercation at salon results in fatal stabbing
Haircutter attacked client with scissors during argument over ‘wrong cut’
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Khaliqdina Hall to get makeover
Mayor says KMC plans to build Karachi Museum at Denso Hall
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Absconding killer of youth arrested after nine years
Police secure his seven-day physical remand and shift him to Hyderabad
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21 women pugilists shine at Lyari arena
From December 12 to 14, championship features 105 athletes from seven divisions of Sindh
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Children’s book stalls draw crowds
Seminar titled 'Challenges for Modern Parents' addresses concerns related to children’s mental, practical abilities
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PML-N confident of electoral victory in Sindh
Party's alliance with MQM-P and GDA considered strong in the province
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Two ‘robbers’ killed in police ‘encounter’
Two others robbers fled from scene
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LHC takes stern measures to combat smog crisis
Cafes warned of permanent closure over timings violations
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Fraud detected in vehicle owners’ verification
Audit reveals misuse of appointing representatives for biometrics
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Acid attack survivors await facial reconstruction
Inaccessibility of skin restoration surgeries prevents victims from gaining a sense of normalcy in their social lives
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Murder convicts awarded death sentences
Accused killed two people during robbery
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Five pre-partition buildings set for revival
Rs279million set aside to preserve Faisalabad’s historical structures
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Moot discusses ways to combat hate speech
Speakers shed light on how disinformation impacts minorities
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Youth urged not to use modern tobacco products
Nicotine pouches increase risk of different kinds of respiratory diseases.
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Absence of snow likely to affect tourists’ influx
Situation poses threat to businesses in Murree
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Call to empower special persons
Stakeholders vow to enable PWDs to break the chains of poverty
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Road construction delay sparks strike
Funds release holds up Lilla-Jhelum road project
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RMC finalises projects worth Rs2b
Tenders for the approved schemes set to be issued today
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Police rescue abducted ‘Tiktoker’
Property dealer was reported missing a month ago
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Plan afoot to reunite missing kids
Public response to "Manadi" programme has been positive, initiative is commendable step towards community policing.
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HEC chief seeks funding from provinces
Hints at shunning ‘subpar’ programmes offered at varsities
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Pakistan, Japan launch ambitious project to boost ICT exports
MoITT partners with JICA to position ICT sector on global stage
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Shell to sell Schwedt stake to UK’s Prax
Shell restarted efforts to sell the stake earlier this year after the German government put the local units of Rosneft
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Sindh digitises all land record, offers online services
New system will secure land ownership record, prevent manipulation
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IEA predicts record global coal demand in 2023
Surge driven by China and India despite decline in EU, US
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Seven FIA officials penalised on charges of corruption, misuse of authority
Two ASIs dismissed, promotions of five others blocked for two to three years
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K-P launches comprehensive disaster management plan to tackle climate risks
New roadmap focuses on preparedness, coordination, and risk reduction to minimize disaster losses
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UN expert flags ‘serious risk’ to Bushra Bibi’s well-being
UN Special Rapporteur says conditions fall far below minimum international standards
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Tax offices to remain open on Saturday to facilitate taxpayers
FBR cancels weekend holiday, extends office hours to ensure year-end tax collection
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Cyber Patrol Unit launched in Punjab to combat misinformation
The unit will work in coordination with relevant wings to ensure timely response to online concerns raised by public
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Abbottabad police make major breakthrough in Dr Wardah Mushtaq's murder case
Police recover victim's belongings and arms from Shamraiz's residence, the prime accused, killed in encounter
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Holiday declared in Islamabad on Dec 26 for UAE president's visit
Federal government offices, including Secretariat and district institutions will remain open
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Military top brass says no political, malicious interests threatening security will be tolerated
CDF Munir expresses full confidence in Pakistan Army's capability to counter all conventional, hybrid threats
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UAE president to undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on December 26
During the visit, the UAE president will hold talks with the prime minister on bilateral and regional issues
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PIA to be run by Arif Habib-led consortium by April 2026
Buyer wins 75% stake, must retain all employees for 12 months
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Punjab Wildlife Rangers rescue over 35,000 animals, collect Rs766m in fines
Crackdown on illegal hunting sees thousands of cases registered across the province
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Father arrested after shooting daughter, her friend dead in Gujar Khan
Police say suspect surrendered after suspected honour killing in Rawalpindi district
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LHC stays proceedings on Punjab property law, refers petitions to larger bench
Court questions unchecked executive powers, notes rules not yet formulated
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Govt finally cuts loose 'white elephant' PIA
The Arif Habib–led consortium submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the 75% shares
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza
Under a US-backed peace plan, Israel is to fully withdraw from Gaza and not restore settlements ever
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WFP presses alarm button on Afghanistan's hunger crisis
New report indicates malnutrition among children at record high levels
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal











































































































