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Sindh govt announces free house for Karachi’s rickshaw girl
Poverty-hit family bursts with joy and thanks Express News for highlighting their plight
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WATCH: China launches third aircraft carrier
Fujian is country’s first domestically-made carrier that uses catapults
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Iran’s Qassem Soleimani killed to stop plot against 500 Americans: Pompeo
'We had opportunity to take down that plot, and we did', says former secretary of state
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Hajj dream on hold
A system error stopped at least 1,300 people from being able to complete the annual pilgrimage in Makkah
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Pakistan pays a Russian price
Russia’s invasion in Ukraine has resulted in Pakistan becoming trapped between LNG and oil in this Western tug of war
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Businessman Seth Abid's daughter found dead at Lahore house
62-year-old Farah Mazhar's adopted son taken into custody over suspicion of murder by police
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PM hails COAS, FM over FATF milestone
Premier Shehbaz also lauds military for establishing core cell to implement global body's plan
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41 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India
Climate change is increasing frequency, ferocity and unpredictability of floods, say experts
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Soldier martyred in North Waziristan clash
Terrorist killed during 'intense' exchange of fire, says ISPR
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Court orders Aamir Liaquat's autopsy
Heirs against autopsy, suspect no foul play
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Four labourers shot dead in Harnai
Four others injured; suspects flee scene after attacking labourers' camp
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Wabtec offers support to Pakistan in meeting locomotive requirements
Locomotive company's delegation meets Ambassador Masood in US, hails 'decades-long' business
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NA-240 by-poll: PSP, TLP chiefs booked for violence
ECP issues notice to PSP Chairman Mustafa Kamal
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SCBA throws weight behind Justice Baqar
Lawyers body warns govt of consequences in case justice's name dropped for post of NAB chief
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Woman’s grave allegedly set on fire by former son-in-law
Suspect desecrated the grave to avenge his ex-wife's refusal for remarriage
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Cop held over involvement in Kharadar bomb blast
CTD accuses suspect of facilitating attack targeting police mobile on May 16
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No student unions despite revival law
Thousands of student protestors have been met with FIRs and harassment without proper representation
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RO rejects TLP appeal for recount
Says complainant could not provide evidence of rigging
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PSP refuses to accept NA 240 results
Mustafa Kamal says after Punjab, TLP being imposed upon Karachi
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Sindh markets to shut by 9pm
Measures taken to curb electricity use amid energy crisis
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‘Credit for removal of Pakistan from FATF goes to Bilawal Bhutto’
PTI's incompetence behind Pakistan's isolation in global arena, says Sharjeel Memon
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Opposition rejects Sindh budget
Terms document ‘mere jugglery of numbers’; PPP MPAs call it pro-people
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COAS lauds army’s role
Gen Qamar says GHQ’s cell along with civilian govt made it possible to comply with AML and CFT plans
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Putin asserts strong, sovereign Russia against sanctions 'blitzkrieg'
Putin says US considered itself ‘God's emissary on Earth’, and Russia is taking its place in a new world order
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Plastic ban comes into force only on paper in Sindh
Murtaza Wahab urges people to observe ban on plastic bags to preserve environment
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Imran credits Hammad, his team for success
Former premier says all officials concerned ‘worked day and night to avoid blacklisting’
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Hina sees exiting FATF grey list 'critical' for economy
State minister says no country would want to be in the list because of its repercussions
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Pakistan all but exits grey list
FATF acknowledges Islamabad completed action plans, covering 34 items
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Notices issued on petition seeking Aamir Liaquat’s autopsy
Petitioner says it is suspected that popular TV host was killed over a property dispute
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Karachi to receive first spell of monsoon rains from next week
Met office says there are also chances of drizzle in port city during night or early morning over the next 24 hours
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One dead in India unrest over military hiring, some gatherings banned
‘Agnipath’ aims to bring in more people to the military four-year contracts and cut down on burgeoning pension costs
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Moderate earthquake jolts Islamabad, Peshawar
Magnitude of earthquake measured at 5.1 richter scale; epicentre reported to be Hindu Kush mountains
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Pakistan issues visas to 495 Sikh pilgrims
Visas issued for attending activities being held to commemorate death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh
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Khar cautions against 'speculative reporting' as Pakistan awaits FATF decision
Earlier this year, FATF acknowledged "significant progress" made by Pakistan in completing the required action items
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7th census can’t be completed ‘until Dec 31’
Chief statistician tells Senate panel coordination centre set up on lines of NCOC
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COAS to be informed about FWO officials’ absence from PAC
Issues directives that all govt documents be dispatched through Pakistan Post
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Avenfield reference lacks evidence: Maryam’s counsel
Quotes NAB as saying that apartments were purchased in 1993 whereas PML-N VP’s trust deed was of 2006
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FIA interrogates Moonis in money laundering case
PML-Q leader says case filed to divert public’s attention from ‘unconstitutional’ budget
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Zardari vows to strengthen PPP’s footing in Punjab
PPP co-chairman emphasises importance of dialogue in view of domestic, international situation
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Rupee free fall continues as dollar hits Rs209
The Pakistani currency has dropped 33% (Rs51) in the past one-year
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Opp demands withdrawal of fuel price hike
Senators stage token walkout; MNAs fear POL prices may reach Rs400 per litre
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MQM-P retains NA-240 seat in violence marred by-poll
One person killed while 10 others, including Mustafa Kamal, injured
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Parasailing at Khanpur dam restored
After successful negotiations, TMA officials de-sealed boats at picnic spot
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At least 11 arrested during search operation
Police have arrested a dacoit and recovered 15 tolas of stolen gold
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Fake number plates flood market as departmental dispute lingers on
Rift between NRTC and Punjab’s excise department has halted production for several months
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Forest dept to plant 200k trees
Punjab forest dept allocated budget of Rs4.5 billion for next fiscal, which is Rs500 million more than outgoing year
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LHC overturns conviction of 19 TLP activists
Petitioners' counsel implores police implicated them in forged cases merely to humiliate and suppress their voice
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Opposition disparages ‘budget session’
Punjab Assembly speaker holds session without treasury members, officials
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Wheat policy costs Punjab dearly
Report warns of circular debt, calls for risk mitigation
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Rickshaw driver allegedly rapes passenger
This is fourth consecutive sexual assault on women
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Paying price of judicial independence: Jahangiri
Five-member CB to take up IHC judge's plea on Sept 29
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Minallah issues dissent in contempt case against SC additional registrar
Says no work pending before bench after discharge of contempt notice
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Govt drafts resilience plan for disasters
Officials say the upcoming plan seeks to avoid a repeat by identifying high-risk areas
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G-B traders reject tax deal, continue sit-in
Protesters have kept the port shut since July in opposition to new taxation measures, suspension of customs clearance
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Trump hosts Shehbaz at White House
US rolls out red carpet for prime minister; Field Marshal Gen Asim also attends meeting
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Ravi buffer zones to expand in flood-prone areas
Hydraulic models indicate spillover during extremely high flows
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Trump hails PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir as 'great leaders'
Leaders to discuss mutual interests, regional stability, and strengthening Pakistan-US ties
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Electric buses to hit DG Khan roads
CM vows flood relief from Punjab's own resources
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HESCO, SEPCO lose Rs60b in a year
Members reviewed the issue of discriminatory load-shedding by HESCO and denial of basic utility rights
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Man held over rape allegation
Accused allegedly entered his brother's house, subjected the victim, his sister-in-law to sexual assault
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PM Portal's response irks Citizens' Action Committee
Chairman Zahid Ahmed said government officials routinely ignore public grievances and pay no attention to the portal
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Cop suspended for 'aiding' drug peddler
CPO acts after viral video shows cop giving phone and facilities to drug dealer in lock-up
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NADRA launches digital services for pensioners
The existing counters are operational in various mega centres and National Registration Centres throughout the city
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PML-N, PPP tensions spill into public
'Save your advice for yourself,' Maryam tells Bilawal; ‘Why make flood relief a matter of ego’, says Bilawal
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Lawyers to protest 26th Amendment
Roundtable participants claim amendment has weakened judiciary
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FDI shift beyond energy trap urged
Businessmen, economists warn over-reliance on power sector is stifling growth
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FBR sets new system for Customs
Directorate will operate Cross-border Currency Movement Wing
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Reserves rise modestly by $22m
Gold prices drop Rs2,000 to Rs396,800/tola; PKR gains 0.01% to 281.41/$
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ILO unveils SME roadmap
Plan aims to reduce informality, boost exports and align small enterprises with global market standards
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No mini-budget needed, says minister
Announcement comes as govt plans flood levy on imported goods raising concerns over inconsistent taxation policies
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Govt prioritises Expo Centre in Islamabad
Nationwide plan aims to set up modern trade, display centres to energise industry, increase exports
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PSX hits another peak on robust interest
Power and banking stocks drive KSE-100 index past 159,000
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ADB, Pakistan plan Land Data Bank for federal assets
Housing secretary suggests lender act as technical partner, guarantor for private sector projects
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Govt to issue bonds for rail line
Tracks will be built for copper, gold transportation from mines
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Circular debt financing deal: Will it benefit ordinary Pakistanis?
Finance Minister describes Rs1.225tr financing agreement as the largest restructuring deal in country’s history
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KSE-100 hits record 159,280 points on strong investor confidence
Key sectors driving the gains included power and banking, which collectively contributed 890 points to the index
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Gold prices fall in global, local markets
Gold price per tola falls Rs2,000
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Microsoft suspends services to Israeli military unit over probe into monitoring of Palestinians
Investigation found Israeli military agency using Microsoft's Azure to store recordings of Palestinian phone calls
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Trump imposes fresh tariffs on drugs, trucks, furniture
Tariffs including 100% duties on branded drugs, 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, set to come into force next week
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Sarkozy prepares for five-year prison term
He was also fined 100,000 euros ($117,000) and banned from holding public office
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Trump hints at lifting sanctions on Turkey
US president presses Erdogan on Russian oil
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'US desire for nuclear diplomacy is a deception'
He said the return of international sanctions would be "unpleasant, but not the end of the road
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India signs $7b deal for 97 Tejas fighter jets
The delivery of these aircraft would commence during 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years
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Abbas pledges to work with Trump on Gaza
Palestinian leader rejects Hamas actions, calls for disarmament and governance by PA
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Global debt soars to nearly $338tr, says IIF
China, France, US, Germany, UK and Japan register largest increases in debt levels
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Taliban bans women from being treated by male dentists in Kandahar
Taliban restricts internet and bans women from higher and medical education, cutting off access to learning
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Abbas vows to work with Trump, UN and allies on Gaza peace plan
Palestinian President rejects Hamas role, calls for global support against Israeli annexation threats
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Nicolas Sarkozy handed 5-year jail term for raising funds from Libya
Sarkozy’s 5-year jail term enforceable within a month; he will be summoned on Oct 13 to report to prison
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India signs $7b deal for 97 domestically made ‘Tejas’ fighter jets
One of the largest arms importers wants to retire Russian MiG-21 fleet after decades
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Oil dips from seven-week high on cautious outlook
Brent futures fall 0.7% to $68.82 a barrel
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Lewis Hamilton asks fans to pray for dog Roscoe after pneumonia scare and hospitalisation
Lewis Hamilton shared his dog Roscoe was hospitalised after pneumonia complications, asking fans to send prayers.
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FIFA to hold historic women’s friendly series in United Arab Emirates
Women’s Series line-up to feature the Afghan women’s refugee team, Chad, Libya and the United Arab Emirates
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Brilliant Pakistan to face confident Bangladesh in South Asian Football U17 Championship semifinal
Muhammad Abdullah is the leading scorer of the tournament so far
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Beat India and then offer handshake, Younis tells Pakistan
India and the Greenshirts are likely to set the first ever Asia Cup final against each other
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Let India reach final then we will see them: Shaheen
Pakistan will need to win their last Super Four match against Bangladesh on Thursday
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Babar Azam likely to make T20I return for Pakistan against South Africa
The former Greenshirts skipper last played for the country in December 2024
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Messi double propels Miami in 4-0 MLS win over NYCFC
Luis Suárez and Baltazar Rodríguez also found the net in a dominant night at Citi Field
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Postecoglou's Forest held by Antony's Betis on European return
Antony’s late strike rescued Real Betis a 2-2 draw
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Trump visit adds to intensity as Ryder Cup looms
More than 50,000 spectators are expected each day at the suburban New York layout
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Ballon d'Or disappointment will inspire Yamal: Barca coach Flick
The 18-year-old winger finished second behind Paris Saint-Germain attacker Dembele
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Eze nets first goal as Arsenal join Man City in League Cup last 16
Goals from Eze and Trossard helped the Gunners reach fourth round
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India see off Bangladesh to book Asia Cup final spot
Winner in Pakistan and Bangladesh match on Thursday to decide who faces India in final
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Alcaraz expects Sinner to come back stronger
The Italian seed admitted he needed to overhaul his "predictable" game
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Abrar Ahmed surges towards top spot
A host of players featuring in Asia Cup 2025 made important gains in the rankings
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USA Cricket suspended by world governing body ICC
ICC cites governance failures and reputational damage in suspending national board membership