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Wings on the ground
Dwindling and deteriorating resources, and the pandemic have prompted the PIA to close down its flight academy
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A journey in melody with Jamal Yousuf
Nearly two decades as a pianist and composer, Jamal Yousuf discusses his musical career
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Hymn for the Kalash
Lost in their carols and folklores, Kalashas lead independent lives, free of conservative societal pressures
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Battles in the mediasphere; countering hard threats with soft image
Amid the buzz around ‘hybrid threats’, the role of the media has occupied centre stage
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Thousands of US intelligence officers face sacking for refusing Covid vaccine
Some agencies in the 18-member intelligence community had as much as 40% of their workforce unvaccinated
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Pfizer says antiviral pill cuts risk of severe Covid-19 by 89%
Planned analysis of 1,219 patients looked at hospitalisations or deaths among people diagnosed with coronavirus
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ADB announces $0.3m for Pakistan to phase out coal plants
Grant will fund pre-feasibility study for early retirement fossil fuel plants
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Lahore by-polls: ECP tribunal dismisses PTI candidates' appeal
Jamshed Cheema says his proposer's name did not appear in NA-133 voters list due to 'clerical' error
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PPP MPA sent on three-day remand in Nazim Jokhio murder case
Sindh CM meets family of deceased, assures justice will prevail
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Sugar price shoots up to Rs160 per kilo
‘Artificial shortage’ of sweetener allegedly created by sugar mill owners, traders
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‘Abide by HR regimes to qualify for GSP plus’
In FY 2020-21, total bilateral trade with EU-27 was $10.88 billion
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108m citizens administered Covid vaccines, NCOC told
National vaccination average reaches 48% in all the federating units
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TTP demands prisoner release as condition for talks with govt
The group says release of its prisoners would lay the ground for full ceasefire negotiations
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Major reshuffle in Punjab police after ‘failure to contain TLP protests’
Authorities believe Lahore police is primarily responsible for aggravating crisis, allowing protesters to leave city
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Pope affirms support for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Pope, Palestinian president discuss status of Jerusalem in meeting
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Punjab cabinet gives nod for lifting ban on TLP
Summary will be sent to the federal government following approval by 18 provincial lawmakers
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Pakistan-born cricketer in Yorkshire racism row urges 'cultural change'
The county said last week it would take no disciplinary action against any staff
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WATCH: Turkish man earns living by getting beaten up
Hasan Riza says he thrashed by bored or angry people who want to relieve their stress
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India establishing new agency in IIOJK to ‘terrorise Kashmiris’
Islamabad says New Delhi trying to portray false sense of normalcy in occupied valley to mislead world community
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Spain busts ring bringing Pakistani migrants into EU
The group used to transport the migrants from Bosnia to Italy or Spain in life-threatening conditions
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Covid cases break records across Europe as winter takes hold
World Health Organisation describes the new wave as 'grave concern'
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US says China expanding nuclear arsenal faster than anticipated
Beijing slams Pentagon report saying 'overhyping the threat'
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Huge responsibility on literati to guide nation on moral values: PM
Premier Imran Khan says Indian films promote objectionable content and resultantly New Delhi is titled ‘rape capital’
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Taliban leader warns against infiltrators in the ranks
Haibatullah Akhundzada issues rare written public statement to urge Taliban commanders to purge their ranks
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85-year-old earns doctorate from Balochistan University
Halimi took path of higher education in 2005, 40 years after he waved goodbye to police dept
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'Engine of occupation': UN experts slam Israeli settlement plans
Raison d’etre of Israeli settlements tramples upon fundamentals of humanitarian, human rights law, say officials
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US cities in Michigan elect first Muslim mayors
Abdullah Hammoud elected in Dearborn, Amer Ghalib wins in Hamtramck
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Iran says it blocks US attempt to confiscate oil in Sea of Oman
US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the Iranian report was not true
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Prince Andrew could face US trial in woman's sex abuse case
Virginia Giuffre sued Queen Elizabeth's second son for unspecified damages in August
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USC revokes decision to hike cooking oil, ghee prices as PM Imran announces subsidy package
Body earlier notified increase of Rs65 per litre and Rs53 per kg respectively
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Pakistan unveils ESR climate initiative at COP26 summit
World Bank official lauds measures operational in the areas of climate change and employment in the country
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US blacklists Israeli hacking tool vendor NSO Group
Positive Technologies of Russia and Computer Security Initiative Consultancy from Singapore also listed
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Saudi approves Pfizer's vaccine for age group 5-11
The kingdom last month lifted curbs following a sharp drop in infections, considerable vaccinations
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Opposition mocks PM’s package
PPP declares it ‘nothing but a joke’; PML-N says ‘real relief will be PM’s resignation’
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INDvsAFG: Taliban cheer Afghanistan team in Abu Dhabi stadium
We have come to Abu Dhabi to encourage and cheer on the national team of our beloved country Afghanistan, says Ahmed
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Lahore varsities' students spend a day with army troops
Youths witness routine functioning and training of military; appreciate high morale and discipline
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Pakistan dispatches another humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Consignment of 21 trucks loaded with rice, sugar, flour and other items handed over to IGP Paktia
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TikTok, PTA discuss content moderation on app
Telecommunication authority chief hopes to reach a mechanism to provide safe, productive content to local audience
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#INDvsAFG: 'Indian players safer in Pakistan if India crash out'
Players including Kohli and Shami have faced severe backlash by extremists Indian following defeats in WCT20
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Taliban ban Afghans from using foreign currencies
Since the group seized power in mid-August, the national currency the Afghani has depreciated
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Pakistan to ease restrictions on inbound flights from 10th: NCOC
Says Afghans entering Pakistan via border terminals do not require vaccination certificates
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Zahir Jaffer kicked out of courtroom for creating 'drama'
Judge says will move trial to jail if such behaviour is repeated
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Rizvi's counsel seeks adjournment of release plea after accord
LHC CJ says court is not concerned with agreement, but legality of plea
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PM cajoles allies for electoral reforms
Coalition partners express full confidence in PM Imran’s leadership
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Pakistan signs US led Global Methane Pledge at COP26
Pakistan German Climate and Energy Initiative signed with German bank KFW
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Indonesia to deport US woman who assisted Bali 'suitcase' murder
Heather Mack has served a 10-year sentence for her role in the murder of her mother
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Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdoms
The team is hoping to learn more about their worship rituals, social life and economy
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Air quality set to plummet in India's capital after clean spell
Authorities warn air quality in the country is set to drop sharply in November
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Iraq pays Kuwait another $490m for 1990 invasion
Baghdad paid $50 billion in war reparations over last 3 decades for invading oil-rich country under Saddam Hussein
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Humanitarian needs rising rapidly in Afghanistan: UN
Refugee agency says conflict displaced 3.5m Afghans inside their country, plane carrying winter relief heads to Kabul
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Vawda warns politicians against undermining army
.Under the leadership COAS, Pakistan Army has saved the country from "a major act of terrorism"
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Six-year-old swept away in sewer drain
Launched search operation was suspended at sunset due to darkness
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One dead, 24 injured in Lodhran train accident
The deceased was identified as Waqas, mong the injured are women, children and youth
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'Pak has evidence of downing Indian planes'
Interior minister says war efforts in India led by Doval, Shah not Modi
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PM pushes for cashless, digital economy
Directs chief secretaries to support govt in expanding Raast system
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Badin's drainage system collapses amid 'corruption'
This raises fears of severe damage to both urban and rural populations
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Dumper crushes two men, child on a bike
Local men on motorbikes chase truck, catch driver
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Youth dies after being hit by train
Police handed over the body to the heirs after investigation
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Rains trigger widespread flooding
Villages in Kasur, Bahawalnagar, Chiniot, Kundian, Zafarwal submerged
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CM orders transport fare reduction
Chief minister directed the district administrations and transport department to take action
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Man killed over family feud
SHO has arrested the accused
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PML-N, PPP refuse to sign APC declaration
ANP-hosted confab criticises govt, demands immediate halt to military operations
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16 booked in triple murder, car torching case
Land owner, nephew, and police guard killed in targeted attack
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Journalist found dead in Sanghar
Khawar Hussain's body was found in his car with a pistol in right hand and bullet injury to right temple
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China's FM to visit Pakistan after India trip
Yi heads to Islamabad on Aug 21 after crucial New Delhi stop
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Is Pakistan ready to seize US export opportunity?
Major policy overhaul presents rare opening for countries like Pakistan to gain market share
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Has Quaid's economic vision been ignored?
Liberal policies deepen inequality while principles of Riba-free finance, Zakat redistribution remain neglected
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Playing trump card in mineral exploration
It is opportune time to engage with US, China and other countries to explore vast reserves
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Rethinking our industrial strategy
This is not about beating India; it's about being present as world reshuffles sourcing decks
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Negative carry trade and sterilisation
SBP conducts sterilisation operation by selling govt securities to mop up excess liquidity in banking system
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Future-proofing textile exports
Bangladesh's resurgence threatens to crush Pakistan's dominance in the sector
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Sugar bids follow PPRA rules: TCP
Only one bidder was rejected for failing to provide mandatory bid security document
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TCP clarifies bids for sugar import accepted under PPRA Rules
Only one bidder was rejected for failing to provide the mandatory bid security document
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New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
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PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
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Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
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Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
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PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
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Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
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European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump moot
Trump and Putin agreed to provide "robust security guarantees" to Ukraine.
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Greece seizes record amount of narcotic leaf
confiscating half a tonne of the illegal plant-based drug
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9 dead, 3 missing in north China flash flood
Heavy rain in Beijing killed 44 people last month
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'Asia also needs Mandela Model'
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed says it presents a peaceful and democratic roadmap for divided societies
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Over 40 missing after boat accident in Nigeria’s Sokoto state
Authorities said about 10 people were rescued, while over 40 passengers are still missing after the boat accident
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Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo
ADF militants raided Oicha overnight, attacking civilians, looting shops, and burning homes, AFP reported
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Over 300 protests held across US against Trump’s Texas redistricting push
Texas Democrats said they’ll return only if the special session ends and after California’s maps are introduced
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Iranian forces kill seven militants in Southeast clash
Deputy governor said seven Ansar al-Furqan gunmen were killed early Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA
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Putin’s offer for Ukraine war peace deal takes shape
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
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US-India trade talks scheduled for August delayed
Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline
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Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as ‘new wave of genocide’
The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say
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US 'proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv'
Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine
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Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
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Barcelona open Liga title defence
They stroll past nine-man Mallorca in a 3-0 win
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Bournemouth's Semenyo
FIFA President Infantino condemns the racist abused directed at the Ghanaian player
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Warholm in confident swagger towards Tokyo worlds
The Norwegian stormed the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in an astonishing 46.28 seconds
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Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner
The two will clash in Cincinnati ATP final
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Pak get 8 gold medals at Hero Taekwondo Open
The Pakistani players from different academies managed to get 11 medals in Malaysia
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Whoever performs will play: Aqib Javed
Babar and Rizwan were left out from the Asia Cup squad
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PCB name squad for Tri-Series, Asia Cup
Salman Mirza and Mohammad Wasim Jr. return to the squad
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Ind receive Bumrah boost ahead of Asia Cup
T20I captain Yadav has also cleared his fitness test
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Warholm in confident swagger towards Tokyo worlds
The Norwegian stormed the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League in an astonishing 46.28 seconds
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Babar, Rizwan left out as PCB names squad for Asia Cup, tri-series
Salman Agha to lead 17-man squad, which also excludes fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi
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Pakistan get 8 gold medals at Hero Taekwondo Open
The Pakistani players from different academies managed to get 11 medals in Malaysia
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Sports Roundup: From Baleba to Bethell
Today’s big sports headlines at a glance
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home