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TLP awaits leadership’s nod to call off protest despite ‘agreement’
Sources say two factions of govt ministers and clerics surfaced over negotiations with protesters
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UN seat is Afghanistan's 'right' as per rules: Taliban
Permanent representative should be a person accredited by government actually in power, says Taliban govt spokesperson
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Biden talks F-16s, raises human rights in meeting with Turkey's Erdogan
US expresses concerns over Turkey's possession of Russian S-400 missile system
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Israel launches military drill to simulate full-scale attack
Israeli military, all emergency offices are taking part in week-long drill
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Blinken meets Chinese foreign minister, raises human rights concerns
Washington, Beijing can together on areas including ‘the DPRK, Burma, Iran, Afghanistan, and the climate crisis’
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Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance
Mullah Haibatullah addressed supporters in southern city of Kandahar
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Govt says ‘accord reached' with TLP
Steering body formed to implement clauses, details to be revealed at ‘appropriate time’
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Cybercrime 101: What you don’t know can hurt the most
In Pakistan much cyber crimes are fostered by a lack of basic awareness
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SHC irked by quality of investigations for missing persons
Court also issued written verdict in Mohatta Palace case
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Haleem announces anti-corruption drive
PTI leader says due to Covid-19, inflation is a global problem
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Court delays bail decision on Mehran Town suspects
Separately, family of electrocuted six year-old files plea
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Official price of wheat flour is Rs45 per kg, says DC
Action ordered against profiteers selling commodity at higher rate up to Rs75 per kg
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Sandy beaches on the cards
Sindh government inaugurates Manora waterfront project for the public
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Israel closes Ibrahimi Mosque to Muslim worshippers
Israeli authorities seal off mosque to Muslims on Jewish holidays
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Denial of bail only if suspect ‘deliberately’ delaying trial
SC rules prosecution must also show that accused will pose serious threat to society if set free
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Punjab to suffer Rs85b losses in case of shutdown
Services are 60 per cent of GDP and Punjab’s contribution within the sector is 50%, Punjab govt spokesperson says
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Afghan Taliban fighters shoot two dead over wedding music
Young men were listening to music when fighters opened fire on them in Nangarhar province, says relative of victims
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Explosion near Yemen's Aden airport causes casualties
Official says a small truck blew up at an outer gate to the airport
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Army officers visit families of martyred cops to pay tribute
Military rendered financial assistance to families of police shuhada, says ISPR
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China's Covid-19 outbreak developing rapidly: report
Official says the virus control situation is severe and complicated
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SC to take up plea on allotment of plots to bureaucrats, judges
Justice Bandial-led bench will hear petitions against IHC orders tomorrow
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Pakistan sends another humanitarian aid consignment to Afghanistan
Three trucks carrying 28 tons of relief goods handed over to Afghan official at Torkham crossing
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China's Xi calls for Covid-19 vaccine mutual recognition
Says Beijing willing to work with all parties to improve accessibility, affordability of vaccines
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G20 leaders meet after two years, with climate, Covid and economy in focus
Leaders endorse minimum tax that all countries can collect from corporations from 2023
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Syrian air defences intercept Israeli missiles aimed at Damascus area
Two soldiers were injured and some material losses occurred, says report
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PM lauds FBR for collecting Rs1,840b in taxes, 37% more than last year
Tax collection in October surpassed its monthly target and it is all due to robust economic performance, says Imran
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PM Modi invites Pope Francis to India
'Thank you very much for your visit', says a smiling Francis as he grasped Modi's hand
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China will not be the first to recognise Taliban government, scholar says
Things will be different when four countries of China, Pakistan, Russia and Iran arrive at consensus, says Hu Shisheng
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China cracks down over 'serious' Covid outbreak
Situation is ‘serious and complex’ with epidemic' is still developing rapidly’, says health official
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Pakistani Guantanamo detainee sentenced to 26 years after detailing CIA torture
Majid Khan told a sentencing jury how he was raped, beaten by interrogators in the wake of 9/11 attacks
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Muslim scholars union calls for forming legal front to defend Muslim minorities
Ali al-Qaradaghi's call comes amid new wave of violence against Muslims in India
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ECP rejects nomination papers of PTI's NA-133 contestant
PML-N's Shayesta Pervez Malik is contesting the NA-133 by-poll after the death of her husband
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Bank files recovery suit against PTI's Mirza Afridi
Bank claims Afridi defaulted on loan of Rs5.2 billion
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TLP workers remain in Wazirabad as talks continue
Rangers use teargas to disperse protesters as they attempt to use an alternate route to reach Islamabad
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Jan Jamali elected speaker Balochistan Assembly unopposed
Jamali was the only individual to submit nomination papers for the position
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Sedition case sought against TLP
Petition says TLP incited hatred against the state, its protests resulted in the loss of lives, property
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‘Do your job, stop pointing fingers’
Murtaza Wahab urges people to fulfil their responsibilities
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Businesses pivot to recovery as pandemic subsides
While restrictions have been eased, two years of Covid-19 seem to have taken a toll on people’s purchasing power
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CPEC projects shall be completed on time: G-B CM
Says projects to open new avenues of development and investment
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Afridi terms Kashmir an ‘uncompromisable’ issue
PTI leader says UN not fulfilling its responsibilities
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PM credits govt policies for ‘cut in poverty’
Imran shares poverty reduction statistics issued by World Bank
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Train operations remain suspended
Millions of rupees have been refunded to passengers due to cancellation of trains amid TLP protests
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Four die in Karachi fuel station blast
No hint of terror activity found, says police
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US targets Iran's drone programme with sanctions
Treasury says UAVs from Revolutionary Guard Corps were used to attack US forces in the Gulf region
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Russia signals not ready to let Afghanistan's Taliban into UN
Russian Ambassador says unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders would have to be addressed but perhaps not right away
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Move over Apple, Microsoft now the world's most valuable company
Apple took a $6 billion hit to its sales during the fiscal fourth quarter
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Win or lose, Afghans turn out to cheer cricket heroes
Fans gathered to watch the T20 World Cup match beamed from Dubai on a big screen in Kabul amusement park
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With a brush dipped in his soul
Now a sought-after artist across the globe, Shahid Rassam learned to paint using brushes handmade by his mother
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Devoutness cuts across gender
In a community often consigned to a limited number of demeaning jobs, Nanni Jameela’s story tells a story of respect
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Not used to victory, are we?
Pakistan’s three-match win streak in the T20 World Cup seems to have caught most fans off-balance
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Traffic disruption during I-Day celebrations at National Stadium strands citizens for hours
The festivities concluded with a magnificent fireworks display, adding a spectacular touch to the celebrations
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Private schools association to challenge extension of summer holidays in Punjab
Provincial education department has permitted only Classes 9-10 to reopen on August 18
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Prisoners celebrate Independence Day in Karachi
Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq festivities held in full swing at Karachi Central Jail
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Punjab arts council pays tribute to national heroes in Rawalpindi
Musical night especially dedicated to those who made operation Bunyanum Marsoos a success
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'Azadi Train' departs Karachi for Tharparkar
Desert Safari Train decorated with flags, banners will head to Zero Point near Indian border to mark Independence Day
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83.93% clear matric science exam in Karachi
Girls clinch first, second positions; of 172,391 candidates, 30,154 secure A-one, 50,346 get A grade
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Bilawal inaugurates New Hub Canal to address Karachi's water crisis
PPP chairman expresses dissatisfaction over federal govt’s persistent delay in completing K-IV project
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Moody’s lifts Pakistan’s rating to ‘Caa1’ on stronger external finances
We changed the outlook for the Government of Pakistan to stable from positive, Moody's said in a statement
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COAS Asim Munir, Azerbaijani defence chief discuss regional security
Field marshal reaffirms Pakistan-Azerbaijan fraternal ties, vows to further boost military, diplomatic relations
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FIA awaits Ulema's opinion before proceeding against Dr Alvi on blasphemy allegations
Lahore court disposes of petition seeking action against former president over social media post
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Sindh rolls out HPV vaccine addressing technical, not social gaps
Inoculation to prevent cervical cancer to begin September 15 with efforts to increase community engagement
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PM announces 100,000 free laptops for students
PM says distribution of laptops will cover all four provinces and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism
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NA amends anti-terrorism law extending pre-trial detention period
PPP questions government over failure to disclose 'massive oil reserves'
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Traffic plan issued for Independence Day celebrations in Karachi tonight
Alternate suggestion for commuters not attending event
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Aurangzeb vows to close tax loopholes, boost investor confidence
He hints at further policy rate cuts this year
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Trade deficit widens 44% in July
Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports
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Sindh unveils SEPRA plan for cheaper power
Provincial authority to set independent tariffs
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Bourse enters consolidation phase
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view
Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd
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Pak-China conference to target $1.2b momentum
Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties
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Sesame project targets 5,000-tonne exports
Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab
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Auto sales plunge 49% post-budget
June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise
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Penalties on rice exporters waived
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks
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NTC seeks zero duty on iron, steel raw material
On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs
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OICCI proposes more climate finance, business role
Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap
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Gold drops as traders eye US inflation data
Yellow metal slips for 2nd day; rupee extends gains to 282.42/$
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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FPCCI for withdrawal of retrospective bills
Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy
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Pak-US deal optimism drives PSX to peak
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances
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KATI, ombudsman form joint committee
Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism
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Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
European Union and 26 countries condemned the “unimaginable levels” of suffering
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At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Boat with 97 migrants wrecks 14 miles off Lampedusa; up to 17 missing, 60 survivors rescued and brought to island
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Russian forces pierce Ukraine lines
Situation seen as quite chaotic along front lines
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US, China extend tariff truce, calming tensions
Truce offers a reprieve for global markets and businesses
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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Land swapping to dominate Alaska summit
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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Shaheens gear up for Darwin challenge
Muhammad Irfan Khan's men will begin their campaign today
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Akhtar slams Pak team after ODI disappointment
He blames Pakistan's failures on flawed policies rather than individual players
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Bring on Eng sledging during Ashes: Boland
He enjoyed watching England and India battle it out
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Rizwan praises WI execution
The visitors were humbled in the series decider at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy
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Pakistani athlete wins 3 gold medals at 2025 Taekwondo Championship in Malaysia
Tayiba Ashraf says this achievement is a gift to Pakistan for Independence Day
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on Wirtz, Ekitike, Kerkez and Frimpong
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Gavaskar questions Tendulkar, Anderson snub
He says both legends should have been invited for Test finale
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Prendergast seals top spot in ICC rankings
She was rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan
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Brevis stars as SA level T20 series
The right-hander smashes 125 not out off just 56 balls
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Grealish to join Everton on loan
He fell out of favour with City boss Pep Guardiola
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Sabalenka survives massive Cincinnati struggle
She holds off an inspired Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5)
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Lloyd concerned over WTC tier plan
He stresses the need to address the ICC's revenue distribution model
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Pak set to compete at Kazakhstan Open
The taekwondo team will be in action on August 14
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Raja slams standard of WI pitches
He says pitches, particularly in Trinidad, fail to meet international standards