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China builds mockups of US Navy ships in area used for missile target practice
The move reflects Beijing's efforts to build up anti-carrier capabilities, specifically against the US Navy
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Global Covid-19 cases near 250 million as Delta surge eases
Over the last three months, the daily average number of cases has fallen by 36%
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Taliban promise military action if TTP talks fail
Ambassador says Afghan govt has assured us no group will be allowed to use its soil against Pakistan
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US braces for surge of vaccinated international travellers
United Airlines is expecting about 50% more total international inbound passengers
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3 Palestinians injured by settler attack in West Bank
Israeli settlers attack Thala Bedouin community in southern Hebron
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Cabinet revokes TLP’s proscription
Removes its name from First Schedule of ATA, 1997 as proscribed organisation
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Libya finds 3 more mass graves in Tarhuna city
Tarhuna city was former stronghold for Khalifa Haftar's militia
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Afghan Taliban appoint new provincial governors, military commanders
Qari Baryal has been appointed governor of Kabul, says spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid
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Online Afghan humour: Laughter as resistance against Taliban
When a Taliban militant meets Afghan pop star Ayrana Sayeed, he tries to charm her
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3 mosques in France face Islamophobic attack
Cross, anti-Islamic slogans inscribed on walls of mosques in 3 provinces, says Muslim association
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High winds delay France's Thomas Pesquet, other ISS astronauts' return to Earth
Crew-3 has also been delayed several times, including by bad weather
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India’s NSA meeting a futile attempt to undo 'spoiler' image
Analysts believe move reflects New Delhi’s desperate desire to regain strategic weight
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Pakistan condemns 'cowardly attack' on Iraqi PM's residence
Islamabad expresses solidarity with govt and people of Iraq, condemns terrorism in all its forms
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India hunts 'fake news' spreaders after anti-Muslim attacks
Four mosques were vandalised and several Muslim-owned homes and businesses were ransacked in Tripura last month
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Shehbaz demands PM Imran’s resignation after Daska by-poll report
PML-N leader says electoral reforms are being introduced after ‘rigging tactics’ exposed by ECP
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Digital rights activists accuse Facebook of anti-Palestinian bias
Activists say political posts were removed or demoted especially by Facebook and Instagram
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Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ by nephew in Sindh’s Hala district
Victim says receiving death threats over revealing her ordeal; appeals CJP, CM, IGP to take notice of incident
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Iran's military holds annual drills near mouth of Gulf
Drill aims to display country's military might and readiness to confront our enemies, says spokesperson
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Two Pakistani activists take centre stage at Glasgow climate march
Over 100,000 people braved cold and rain to march through the streets of Glasgow
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Country ‘fared better’ amid global inflation: PM
Finance ministry spokesperson claims economy heading in right direction
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Opposition's anti-govt movements an attempt to stay relevant: Fawad
Minister terms opposition an 'unholy alliance', says PTI only political party whose agenda is national agenda
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SC to hear plea in sacked workers case on 11th
New three-judge bench formed to hear matter
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‘Champion of rigging’: PML-N berates govt after Daska by-poll report
Says report serves as 'strong evidence' for opposition's claim that 2018 general elections were too rigged
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Scholarships, loans worth billions disbursed among youths, PM told
Dar says five more pro-youth initiatives to be launched soon
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NCOC data shows slight increase in active Covid cases
567 people test positive for coronavirus
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Iran blames 'foreign think tanks' for assassination bid on Iraqi premier
Mustafa Kadhimi survives assassination attempt by explosive-laden drone on his residence
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CM orders steps to start cane crushing
Availability of ample stocks of sugar in Punjab reported in meeting
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Police fail to stem violent crimes
71 women among 299 people killed this year
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US federal appeals court freezes Biden's vaccine rule for companies
Stay comes two days after the Biden administration unveiled the rule
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Dubai aims to attract 25 million tourists by 2025
Emirate also wants to attract 100,000 companies in 3 years, says Rashid Al Maktoum
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Turkey test-fires air defence missile Siper
Missile system to enter inventory in 2023, says top defence official
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'Her heart was beating too': Poles protest against strict abortion law
People holding candles and carrying banners marched through dozens of towns and cities
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China ruling party to further cement Xi's grip on power
President Xi is expected to be handed a third term in office, making him most powerful leader since Mao Zedong
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OIC envoy on Kashmir to visit Pakistan this week
Ambassador Aldobeay arrives today to discuss peace, security and rights violations in IIOJK
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Saudi air defences intercept and destroy drone launched toward Abha airport
The coalition has often retaliated against cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia with air strikes in Yemen
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Environment paying price of conflict in IIOJK
Experts say Kashmir region is home to 120 -150 glaciers but due to tensions they are receding at a pace
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Russia registers all-time high number of coronavirus cases
Over 41,000 more infected as authorities blame low level of vaccination for spike in cases, deaths
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Cabinet set to lift ban on TLP
PM approves circulation of summary among federal cabinet members
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Maryam seeks public opinion on PDM's 'extreme’ action against govt
PML-N vice-president says PM Imran’s govt made Pakistan 'the most backward country in the region in every field'
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PDM announces anti-govt rallies, long march
Alliance to continue anti-inflation movement until PTI’s ouster
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US court convicts Chinese intelligence officer of economic espionage
Xu Yanjun was found guilty on two counts which carry a maximum of 15 years in prison each and a fine of up to $5m
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Archaeologists unearth room shedding light on slave life in ancient Pompeii
The room, in an excellent state of preservation, contains three wooden beds and a series of other objects
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New Zealand PM Ardern welcomes signs of US greater presence in Indo-Pacific
Ardern will host online summit next week of leaders from Asia-Pacific, including the United States, China and Japan
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55 Dai’sh fighters 'surrender' in eastern Afghanistan: Taliban
NDS chief granted ‘conditional pardon’ to the militants carrying out destructive activities, reads official statement
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Several injured in knife attack on German train
Police official says a suspect has been arrested following the incident
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Four women, including activist, killed in northern Afghanistan
Official say two suspects were arrested after the bodies were found at a house in the city
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US mountain search teams crack four-decade-old cold case
Rudi Moder set out through the snow covered range, part of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado, on February 13, 1983
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Cricket-BBC drops former England captain from radio show amid racism allegations
Vaughan allegedly told Asian players that there were ‘too many of you lot, we need to do something about it’
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Pakistan, Iran to revive talks for free trade agreement
Two sides discuss ways to enhance trade cooperation
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India Covid hospital fire kills 11
Officials say there were about two dozen patients at ICU when blaze hit pandemic ward in Ahmadnagar district
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MQM-P demands disaster-hit status for Karachi, exemption from taxes
Dr Farooq Sattar says PPP must admit failure, asks how long Karachi will be misled with lame excuses
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At least seven injured as building collapses in Karachi's Orangi Town
Initial probe suggests blast occurred due to gas leak
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King Charles grieved over Pakistan's flood casualties
Says thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all those who have lost loved ones
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Traffic resumes in Karachi after drainage efforts
Several major routes reopened, Korangi and EBM causeways remain shut
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NDMA issues travel advisory for Gilgit-Baltistan
NEOC warns multiple roads in northern region severely damaged by persistent rainfall and glacial activity
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Sindh extends school closure as rain continues in Karachi
NDMA warns more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rain could fall in a short span of time
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PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir visit flood-hit K-P, vow support for victims
Premier warns illegal encroachments, timber smuggling and mining worsened floods, urging strict action
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Chinese FM arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit
Sixth Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue scheduled to be held on August 21
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Pak to hold training camp in Dubai
The training camp is scheduled to conclude on August 27
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Game must go on: Akram on Ind-Pak clash
He addressed the controversy surrounding the tournament schedule
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Imran picks Achakzai as NA opposition leader, Swati for Senate role
Move follows disqualification of Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz after conviction in May 9 cases
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PSX notches another record close above 150.5k
Bulls show no sign of fatigue as KSE-100 index advances 820 points
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Asia Cup will go on without Pakistan, as they refuse to play in India
Bangladesh replaced the three-time Asia Cup hockey champions as AHF issued new schedule
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Wahab pins Karachi torrential rain damage on climate change
Heavy downpour inevitably causes flooding, says mayor referring to destruction in K-P, G-B
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Karachi goes underwater
Heavy rain spell unleashes urban flooding, catches authorities ill-prepared; triggers traffic chaos; eight killed
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SBP upgrades PRISM system
New PRISM+ to boost transparency, security and efficiency in financial markets
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Senator denounces rich nations for climate change
Experts advocate rapid shift to clean energy, increase in forest cover
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Govt moves to cut port delays, speed up clearance
Committee proposes 24/7 customs operations, digital tools, and stricter timelines
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PSX breaks 150k barrier, hits another record
Fitch, Moody's upbeat economic outlook propels index higher by 1,574 points
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S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US
Expects tariff revenue to offset fiscal impact of tax-cut, spending bill
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Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
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Current account posts $254 million deficit in July
REER index appreciates to 98.6 in July 2025 while rupee extends winning streak
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Moody's upgrades deposit ratings of Pak banks
Assigns Caa1 rating, changes outlook on long-term deposits to stable
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Tribunal upholds decision in LDI case
Reduces penalty from 7.5% to 2% of turnover for LDI operators
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Rs40b fine on mills termed 'wrong'
PM aide defends sugar millers, saying price hike stems from low cane output
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Internet outage hits Pakistan as connectivity drops to 20%
Disruption hindered business operations and banking transactions, triggering widespread frustration on social media
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PSX breaks 150k barrier in intra-day trading, hits another record
Fitch, Moody’s upbeat economic outlook, circular debt reforms propel KSE-100 index higher by 1,574 points
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Pharma giants compete to release the first weight-loss pill
Weight-loss drug sales may top $150B by early 2030s, driven by rising demand for Zepbound and Wegovy drugs
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Gold prices decline in local market as global rates fall
10 grams of gold dropped by Rs943
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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US sanctions four ICC judges, prosecutors over war crimes investigations
Move drew ire from France, UN; ICC called it “a flagrant attack” on the independence of impartial justice
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India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile amid US tariff tensions
Test-fire came a week before US tariffs are set to double from 25 per cent to 50 per cent
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78 killed in Afghanistan bus crash
Accident occurred Tuesday night as passenger bus hit a motorcycle, then fuel truck, triggering explosive fire
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US Treasury official slams India for 'profiteering' off cheap Russian oil
Top official claims Indian refiners reaping $16bn in excess profits
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Trump rules out US troops for Ukraine
Europeans begin hashing out security guarantees
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India, China agree to resume direct flights
Troop pullback, border delimitation discussed in latest talks
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Pak, UK agree to boost strategic ties, trade
Development comes as Dar meets Rayner in London
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Israel reviews Hamas proposal for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Proposal calls for partial Israeli pullback and more aid into Gaza, where 2.2m people face growing famine
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Trump hopes for end to Ukraine war but admits Putin might reject any proposal
Trump pledged security guarantees to end the war, but doubts remain over Russia’s cooperation, allies cautious
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Pakistan, China, Afghanistan forge deeper alliance with CPEC extension
DPM presses Afghan acting FM to take ‘concrete, verifiable’ steps against terrorists carrying out cross-border attacks
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Boxer Chavez Jr jailed in Mexico
The former WBC middleweight champion was deported from the U.S. and arrested in Sonora
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PGA Tour releases 2026 schedule
The season will feature 35 FedEx Cup events, nine signature tournaments, and a notable return to Trump National Doral
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Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles competition
World number one withdrew after illness forced him to retire in the Cincinnati Open final
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Al-Nassr edge Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong thriller
Mane opened the scoring in the 10th minute
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Isak claims Newcastle broke promises amid Liverpool interest
The 25-year-old striker said he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave a long time ago
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Spurs' Tel says he won't let racial abuse bring him down
The 20-year-old missed a spot-kick during their penalty shootout defeat by PSG last Wednesday
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Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award
Liverpool forward wins honour for the third time
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Mbappe penalty earns Real 1-0 win over stubborn Osasuna
A second-half penalty from the French star secured 1-0 win over Osasuna
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Vuelta stage winner Woods to retire at end of season
The 38-year-old spoke of the toll his career has taken on his health and family life
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German FA opens investigation after racist abuse in Cup matches
Schalke’s Antwi-Adjei and a Kaiserslautern player were targeted
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Sports Round up
Simeone rues mistakes in Atletico’s shock loss, Thompson out of Lausanne meet and Forest land Kalimuendo
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New faces, new hopes: Why Pak’s young guns can light up Asia Cup
The Men in Green are heading into the tournament without Babar and Rizwan
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Alonso promises action over words ahead of LaLiga debut
Real Madrid manager begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna
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Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on Premier League return
Tarkowski's handball gave the hosts the opportunity to snatch 1-0 victory over Everton
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Messi leads revamped Argentine squad
The squad features several young talents, including Claudio Echeverri, Alan Varela, and Franco Mastantuono