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India falls behind Pakistan, Bangladesh in global hunger index
The GHI 2021 report terms the level of hunger in South Asian nation ‘alarming’
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Saudi couples free to enjoy sun, sea and music as kingdom slowly loosens up
Head of events at King Abdullah Economic City says ‘Pure Beach is targeting foreign tourists as well’
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Asad Umar cautions against risk of coronavirus spread in winter
Minister shares image of a survey, stating 86% Pakistanis believe Covid will be successfully controlled in near future
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The joy of letting go
Hina Shamsi’s ‘Love Knot’ highlights cultural taboos and societal pressures that wrongfully glorify toxic marriages
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Keeping it in the family
Netflix’s bonechilling docuseries House of Secrets has sparked important conversations about untreated mental illness
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A tale of disrepair and despair
The present condition of the district prison in Sukkur reveals a tragic fate
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With true grit and courage
Jameela Khatoon shares the story of how she attained success in a profession that is widely seen as a male-only domain
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Stuck home? Fire up the consoles
Where Covid-19 has slowed down a plethora of industries, it has also provided an unexpected boon to others
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Full-capacity attendance at Grand Mosques in Makkah, Madina allowed
Authorities cancel curbs on fully vaccinated people at closed venues, gatherings, transportation, restaurants, cinemas
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Fully vaccinated foreign visitors can enter US from Nov 8: official
Vaccinated air passengers will need to be tested within three days before travel
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Fawad terms dissemination of fake news greatest challenge for media
There is a need for widespread debate on countering fake news inside media organisations, says info minister
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British lawmaker killed in stabbing at church
David Amess, 69, was treated by emergency services but died at the scene, say police
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Another Turkish firm moves ICSID against Pakistan
Construction firm Bayındır again files claim under bilateral investment treaty
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Bitcoin tops $60,000, nears record high
Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, rose 4.5% to its highest level since April 17
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Abdul Hakim Haqqani appointed Afghanistan's chief justice
Qasim Turkman, Abdul Malik appointed CJ's aides; officials restrained from punishing in public spaces
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Reham apologises to Zulfi Bukhari
Retracts allegations made against ex-aide of PM; Bukhari welcomes apology
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SC seeks report on non-restoration of Punjab local bodies
Top court summons Punjab chief secretary, ex-secretary at next hearing
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Pakistan sends seven more trucks of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Flour, rice and pulses were handed over to officials at Angoor Adda
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Youth policy for Sindh urged
Interdepartmental and inter-sectoral collaborations needed to overcome challenges
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Over 4k beggars detained in crackdown
Arrests were made by teams of various police stations during the past 33 days
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Sindh to get slot at Dubai Expo in Dec
Each federating unit allotted a particular month at Pakistan Pavilion
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Foundation stone of IUB Ahmadpur East campus laid
VC says Bahawalpur has a huge role to play in Pakistan's establishment, stability
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SHC seeks report on missing persons
Justice Panhwar says several forums have been set up for the recovery of missing persons, but the result is zero
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Govt finalises draft of clean production policy
Will help industries to adopt eco-friendly processes
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CM meets diplomats to discuss trade, investment
Identifies areas of further cooperation with Qatar, Iran, Kazakhstan
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Girl allegedly raped in car on motorway
Gojra police arrest two of four suspects including woman
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The future is in our hands
Observed the world over, Global Handwashing Day passes without much notice in Sindh
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Student’s toy gun causes Interpol alert
Video of boy pulling out pistol prompts US warning
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Polygraph test ‘clears’ cleric of sexual charge
Investigation report says seminary principal and female teacher found not guilty of offence
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No let-up in dengue fever cases
The patients in the district currently total 957
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12 indicted in Noor murder case
All accused including prime suspect plead not guilty
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Rehmatul lil Alameen Authority ordinance promulgated
PM Imran will be patron-in-chief of the committee
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FMD incurs $693 million loss annually: minister
Fakhar Imam says a national FMD control programme would be presented to PC for approval
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Kamal says will defeat no-trust vote after meeting PM
Reiterates his stance of not resigning as BAP president; says his position is still strong
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ECP shakes up its bureaucracy
Officer who prepared Daska by-poll inquiry report elevated
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Pakistan gears up to digitalise head-counting
Census experts fear use of technology may introduce new errors to the process
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Big cats stage a comeback in Margalla Hills
Endangered animal recorded by the 20 camera traps attached to trees
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TikTok deletes 81m ‘offensive’ videos in Q2
Pakistan ranks second in terms of removed content
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Govt notifies new social media rules
PTA authorised to block any website or platform on the directions of court, federal govt or interior ministry
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OIC lashes out at India over rising wave of Islamophobia, hate crimes against Muslims
Says gruesome footage of Muslim villager killed in Assam shook world for its sheer insensitivity, depravity, impunity
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Turkey presses Taliban for inclusive Afghan govt
Ankara repeats its advice to the visiting Taliban delegation on girls' education and women's employment
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Pakistan rubbishes India’s ‘surgical strike’ threat
Foreign Office reminds Delhi of its Balakot misadventure in 2019
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Taiwan building inferno kills 46, dozens injured
Fire broke out in the 13-storey building, raging through multiple floors before firefighters got it under control
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Taliban govt warns PIA to reduce fares or face ban
Afghan govt says Pakistan International Airlines and Kam Air charging 'exorbitant fares' for Islamabad-Kabul flights
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Oil prices climb on upgrade to IEA demand forecast
Top oil producer Saudi Arabia dismisses calls for additional OPEC+ supply
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Not in favour of interference in Afghanistan, says Maryam
US Charge d'Affairs Angela Aggeler lauds services of Shehbaz as former chief minister of Punjab
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India urged to resume dialogue with Pakistan 'amid threat of regional isolation'
Describing China as the most significant challenge, experts urge Modi govt to reset ties with regional powers
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'Wanted' terrorist killed in North Waziristan IBO
ISPR says Arifullah got killed during exchange of fire
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Netflix lowers prices in Pakistan
While Netflix recently hiked prices in NZ, Netherlands as well as Spain, the company has reduced prices in Pakistan
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Getting an electric vehicle? Good luck charging it
While EV sales are on the rise in EU and the US, delays in setting up charging infrastructure are causing a bottleneck
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Dar, Rubio discuss bilateral ties, regional issues
Both sides agreed to remain in contact, continue cooperation on areas of mutual interest
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Opposition alliance urges CJP to act on Rs300bn sugar scandal
CCP postponed sugar cartel case hearing after over 70 sugar mills requested delay
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PM Shehbaz assesses flood-damage in Gilgit-Baltistan
Provincial government declares emergency in 37 flood-hit areas
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Punjab information minister lambasts PTI as 'fascist group'
'Their protest movements never materialise—protest calls on November 26 and April 9 were both cancelled'
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PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli settlers for storming Al-Aqsa mosque
Islamabad terms move provocative, offensive, reiterates solidarity with Palestinians
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PIDE plans to boost farmer gains
Accumulating a circular debt of Rs680 billion in Punjab
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Kurram highway reopens after 9 months
In an effort to mitigate the crisis during the blockade, the government launched a limited helicopter service
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Local govts still without funds
The issue is even more pronounced in the newly merged tribal districts
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Commercial waste pollutes water bodies in K-P
Unregulated construction of hotels alongside rivers has increased the concentration of harmful chemicals in water
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PML-N bags two more reserved seats
ECP notifies Samar Bilour, Saeeda Jamshed as NA members
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Coast that blushed: 'pink' tide at Gadani
Bizarre natural phenomenon turns sea a startling colour, but real story lies beneath the surface
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Lyari football stadium inaugurated; women bike rally flagged off
The rally saw hundreds of women bikers celebrating national unity and empowerment
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Man drowns in River Indus
Meanwhile, in a separate incident last night, a man also drowned in the river near Dandai
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Gun battle in Waziristan leaves several dead
Reliable sources claim multiple militants were also killed
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PMD warns of wet, stormy week
Heavy rains across AJK, G-B, K-P, Punjab predicted
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Stock market soars to new all-time high
Index rises past 142k on TFC payment to OGDC, hopes about cement sector results
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Eight OPEC+ countries raise production by 547,000 bpd
There was unlikely to be a major impact on prices
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Learning from Russia's supply-side flat tax reforms
Such reforms help Moscow rise from ashes to establish itself as one of global economy's bright spots
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Tobacco sector: potential & illicit trade challenges
Pakistan's high taxation disproportionately impacts legal sales compared to regional peers
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Climate not behind agri-sector fall
True cause of decline is poor governance, ignorance and pro-private sector policies
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IMF's Washington Consensus versus Beijing Consensus
While China's model lifts millions out of poverty, Pakistan's IMF-driven reforms seem to deepen economic inequality
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China may have cracked 'carbon code'
Beijing's state-led transition breaking link between growth and emissions
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Recalibrating economic diplomacy
Tariff deal with US represents both strategic reprieve, diplomatic complexity
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Demand grows as cement sales surge 30%
Industry supplies nearly 4m tons to domestic, export markets
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PSX breaks 141k barrier in volatile week
KSE-100 hits all-time high amid renewed US-Pakistan trade optimism
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E-invoicing system labelled 'disastrous' for SMEs
Industrial body says traders lack infrastructure for new digital system
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Azerbaijan to export 1.2 bcm of gas to Syria
Economy minister says transportation route defined through Turkish territory under coordinated arrangement
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Train derailment hits modernisation
Safety lapses and infrastructure delays continue to erode public trust
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Govt opens public feedback on Draft National Housing Policy 2025
The goal is to ensure transparency and wide engagement
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Textile industry slams EFS changes
Cautions amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme will severely impact value-added sector
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74 migrants die as boat sinks off Yemen
60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen last year, many on overcrowded, unseaworthy boats
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Dormant Russia volcano erupts for first time in 450 years
The volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code
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BD protest victim gives evidence at ex-PM trial
Sheikh Hasina is accused of ordering deadly crackdown to crush student-led uprising
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India wraps up mass Hindu pilgrimage
Many of the faithful began their trek to the Amarnath ice pillar from near Pahalgam
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'Trump tariff rates unlikely to change'
A lot of these are set rates pursuant to deals
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Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine
Indian Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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China and Russia start joint drills in Sea of Japan
Four Chinese vessels, including guided-missile destroyers Shaoxing and Urumqi
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US agency probes special counsel who prosecuted Trump
Smith then resigned before Trump could fulfil his campaign pledge to fire him
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Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 10
The agriculture ministry confirmed 10 people were killed and seven others injured
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54 migrants die as boat sinks off Yemen
Boat capsized off the Ahwar district in Yemen's southern Abyan province on the Arabian Sea
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Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' ends with mass for 1m pilgrims
Most of them spent the night in tents, in sleeping bags or on mats in anticipation of Sunday's mass
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Poland extends checks on border with Germany
Polish officials estimate that hundreds of migrants, mainly from the Middle East, are crossing into the Baltic states
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At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks off Yemen coast in rough weather
Over 60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen last year via one of the world's busiest and most dangerous migration routes
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Trump aide accuses India of funding Russia’s war through oil purchases
India to keep buying Russian oil despite US threats, say officials; embassy in Washington gave no immediate comment
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US tariff plan set with little wiggle room, Trump aide says
Trump sets August 7 deadline for new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, targeting dozens of economies including the EU
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Lewis Hamilton shocks F1 fans by saying Ferrari should replace him after Hungary qualifying disaster
Hamilton faces frustration after Q2 elimination in Hungary, suggesting Ferrari might need to consider a new driver.
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Arslan Ash wins sixth EVO Tekken title after defeating Atif Butt in all-Pakistan final
Arslan Ash defeats Atif Butt in EVO 2025 Grand Final, securing his sixth title and continuing Pakistan’s dominance.
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Marchand, McIntosh dominate at WAC
The Frenchman wins 400IM and the Canadian secures her fourth gold medal in Singapore
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Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff
She reached the quarterfinals after one-sided win against the French Open champion
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Messi exits early with injury in Leagues Cup win
His team Inter Miami triumphed against Necaxa 5-4 in penalty shoot-out
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Norris holds off Piastri for Hungarian GP win
This is the seventh one-two finish of the season for McLaren out of 14 races
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Tanger Star cruises into KPL final
Buchra Warriors beaten in second semifinal
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Popyrin books Toronto quarter-final spot
He sets up last-eight clash with top-seeded Zverev, who received a walkover in his fourth round match
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Naqvi announces venues for Asia Cup
India and Pakistan to clash on September 14
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PCB disappointed over WCL's hypocrisy
The board issues blanket ban on future participation
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We're ready for Asia Cup: Agha
Pakistan suffers a two-wicket defeat against West Indies in second T20I
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Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s RB21 has “something fundamentally wrong” at Hungaroring
Verstappen reports a “fundamental issue” with Red Bull’s RB21 in Hungary and doubts further wins this season.
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PCB slams WCL ‘hypocrisy’, bans players from future events
PCB denounces WCL for awarding points to forfeiting team, says sport is being held hostage to political expediency
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Holder’s last-ball heroics level series as West Indies stun Pakistan
Batting first, Pakistan posted 133/9; West Indies chased target on last ball to seal dramatic two-wicket win
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Jelly Roll makes WWE debut at SummerSlam 2025 with Randy Orton in tag match against Logan Paul
Jelly Roll impressed fans with his WWE debut at SummerSlam 2025, teaming with Randy Orton in a tough loss.