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Unicode reveals the most and least popular emojis of 2021
The least popular category? Flags. They represent the largest collection (258 emoji!), but are used the least
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Wall Street romance with Chinese big tech comes to an end
Chinese tech giants are under siege from authorities in Beijing and regulators in America
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International Space Station swerves to dodge space junk
Station's orbit dropped by 310 metres for less than three minutes to avoid a close encounter with a fragment
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Singapore tests out ‘smart bandage’ for remote recovery
A wearable sensor attached to a transparent bandage tracks progress in healing, using information like temperature etc
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Two students, teacher killed in road accident in Jhelum
Survivor says vehicle fell from a bridge after driver lost its control while overtaking
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ACRC decides action against dummy publications
Final draft will be shared after deliberation
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136 Hindu pilgrims arrive through Wagah
Central ceremony would be held at the Shadani Darbar on December 7 and 8
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62 killed without trial since 1990: SC
'No one has the authority to punish anyone on their own'
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Prominent religious scholars condemn Sri Lankan’s lynching by mob
Islamic scholars stress there is no room for violence in Islam, aim to condemn the act unanimously
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Hyderabad-Sukkur motorway to soon become reality: minister
Murad Saeed says bids have been received for project
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PPP ministers getting rich with the money of Karachi: Akhtar
Former mayor says Karachi will stop paying taxes if revenue collected not spent here
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Petroleum prices stifle local fisherfolk
Activist urges govt to provide subsidy to fisherfolk community
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SBCA comes under SHC’s microscope
Court seeks report on action against illegal structures in Gulberg, Nazimabad
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Britain tightens testing for inbound travellers, adds Nigeria to red list
PM Boris Johnson says travel restrictions are necessary to slow the spread of Omicron
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ACP hosts event on 'Sindhi Cultural Day'
Ghani says it is a day to unite people
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Azerbaijan hands over 10 captured soldiers to Armenia in return for mine maps
State media confirms names of 10 Armenian prisoners of war
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Iran holds unannounced air defence drill over nuclear town
Such exercises are carried out in a completely secure environment, says army spokesperson
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Russia planning Ukraine offensive with up to 175,000 troops: report
Moscow's plans ‘involve extensive movement of 100 battalion tactical groups along with armour, artillery, equipment’
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Six more states find Omicron cases, Delta still top US coronavirus threat
New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Utah each reported their first cases
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Humanity amidst insanity: Footage shows colleague trying to save Sri Lankan man
In powerful imagery, the colleague is seen confronting a group of angry men all by himself
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120 rounded up over Sialkot lynching
PM assures Sri Lankan president culprits won’t go unpunished
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What does it mean to be free?
Many academics have explored the concept of free will in order to truly understand its full meaning
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Waiting on inclusivity
Social stigmas and lack of institutional support have made the inclusion of people with disabilities more challenging
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IS-Khorasan enterprise: the agent of chaos
If the ultra-extremist group cobbles up an alliance of terrorist outfits, Afghanistan might descend into chaos
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In Afghanistan, a humanitarian disaster looms
After braving two decades of conflict, the country’s battered population braces for crippling poverty and famine
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Dark and the spirituality of time travel
Netfix’s popular German series returns the time travel genre back to its spiritual and philosophical roots
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PML-N retains NA-133 by winning by-poll
PPP comes in second with far more votes than last time
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Pakistan re-elected to OPCW executive council
Executive Council is the principal policy-making organ of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Court grants two-day transit remand of Agha Siraj Durrani
Sindh Assembly speaker to be taken to Karachi; presented before accountability court on Monday
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Shehbaz meets sidelined MQM leader
Sattar announces formation of committee to discuss issues faced by country
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Centre, provinces get SC notice over PFC
Petition laments ‘unfair financial distribution’, disparity
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Plan to restore Sajan Singh Haveli in doldrums
Lack of funds delays work on 130-year-old mansion
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Researcher questions China's population data, says it may be lower
Fuxian Yi estimates China’s 2020 population was 1.28 billion rather than the 1.41 billion
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Minister inaugurates underpass project
Asad Umar says residents of Islamabad will get Sehat Insaaf Card from next month
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As US promotes democracy, China touts its own version
‘Whole-process people's democracy’ is not the kind that wakes up at the time of voting, says Chinese official
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Europe surpasses 75 million Covid-19 cases amid spread of Omicron
Over 15 countries in Europe reported confirmed cases of new variant that has rattled financial markets
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Large scale Russian offensive possible in January, Ukraine says
Defence minister says Ukraine would not do anything to provoke but was ready to fight back
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Omicron detected in 38 countries, no deaths reported so far: WHO
WHO says it will take several weeks to determine severity of new variant
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WHO chief scientist urges people not to panic over Omicron
Soumya Swaminathan says it is impossible to predict if Omicron would become dominant strain
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UAE buys record 80 French fighter jets as Macron starts Gulf tour
Biggest international order ever made for Rafale jets came as Macron held talks with Abu Dhabi crown prince
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‘US exit from Afghanistan leaves space for Pak-Turk leadership in region'
Pakistani academic says people in Pakistan need to look beyond US
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Gen Qamar calls for devising mechanism for channelling Afghan aid
Army chief meets Belarus envoy, says swift actions needed to avert looming humanitarian catastrophe
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Nation outraged at Sri Lankan’s lynching by mob
President, PM, COAS condemn ‘extra-judicial vigilantism’ after mob kills foreigner on blasphemy charges
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India sees impact of Omicron blunted by vaccination, prior infections
New COVID-19 cases plateauing at about 10,000 a day
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Letter for acquisition of IHC judge's Swat house withdrawn
K-P govt had issued letter seeking acquisition of Justice Aurangzeb's house to 'preserve heritage'
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IHC seeks AGP reply on SC registrar’s plea
Petition filed against PIC order to make public SC staff details
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Alvi signs bill on EVM, expats voting right
No official from the ECP attends signing ceremony; President says new law will end allegations of rigging
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Dutch say 14 air passengers from South Africa with Omicron were vaccinated
Health authorities say 'around 90%' of those that tested positive were vaccinated
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Man with gun outside UN in New York surrenders to police
Police said the individual 'is now in custody and poses no threat'
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Explainer: Does Omicron pose higher risks for infants than other variants?
South African scientists say they cannot yet confirm link between Omicron and high admissions of infants
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PTA chief says citizens' data frequently appears on dark web
Around 300,000 Hajj applicants' data has been leaked, requiring high-level inquiry, Hafeezur Rehman told Senate
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Gunmen target office of ex-LHC judge in Rawalpindi
Police registered FIR and launched investigation
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Floodwaters recede as rivers stabilise in Punjab
Punjab Relief Commissioner says survey of flood losses will begin soon and compensation will follow transparently
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Accused Umar Hayat indicted in Sana Yousaf murder case
Hayat is charged with murder and snatching the victim's mobile phone
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Judiciary is on trial now
Experts say it is sad judges themselves are seeking justice through constitutional petitions
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Other states eye Saudi-style pacts with Pakistan
Asif says other Gulf nations can also benefit; DPM describes deal as historic milestone
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Seven injured in grenade attack on PPP leader's house in Khuzdar
Motorcycle-borne attackers fled after the blast as police launched a search operation
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K-P to get first CyberKnife, PET scan for cancer care
Facilities will be available at Haytabad Medical Complex in Peshawar, will also provide medical research, training
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'Illegal Afghans involved in terrorism'
DG ISPR accuses India of sponsoring violence in Pakistan
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Woman, daughter crushed to death
Motorcycle went out of control, was run over by mini-truck near Adda Pir Murad
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CTD kills three ISKP men in Khyber
Terrorists allegedly masterminded May 11 Chamkani attack on police van
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FO seeks to assuage fears over defence pact
Spox says deal with KSA purely defensive in nature
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Six months, no pay, health paralysed
Over 4,500 K-P IHP staff unpaid, crippling services for mothers, infants, and vulnerable groups
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HPV vaccine drive hits another roadblock
Private schools association block inoculations; parents return consent forms marked "Big No"
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Experts urge protection of Karachi's natural waterways
Resolution pushes for living river status for Malir, Lyari, and green zone protection
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PM allows SC to approve its projects
Can approve projects up to Rs1b ending law ministry's role in court's schemes
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Iraq denied US nod for Turkmen gas via Iran
Oil-rich nation has struggled to provide power; relied on gas and power imports from Iran
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PBF urges execution of agri-emergency plan
Warns of food security crisis, rising inflation and $1.93b in import pressures if no action taken
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LNG glut puts Rs242b burden on consumers
Imported gas supply rises following drastic reduction in offtake by CPPs
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PSX edges up after record intra-day high
Index touches 159,337, lifted by power, tech and cement stocks
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FPCCI backs FCA but seeks faster trade facilitation
Business community flags delays, says Pakistan's dwell time nearly double peers, far higher than global practices
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Yearly SPI jumps 4.17% on costly goods
Weekly inflation eases 1.34%, but annual trend stubborn for flood-hit people
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Central bank pumps Rs11tr into market
Profit repatriation surges 157% YoY in Aug; rupee posts 31st gain; gold dips Rs1,100/tola
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Talks on electricity wheeling auctions begin
Initiative will open door for industrial, bulk consumers to directly buy electricity at competitive rates
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Large industries to get cheaper power
Minister announces Wheeling Auction Framework
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PSX closes volatile week at record 158,037 points
KSE-100 touches record intra-day high of 159,337 despite current account worries
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Gold price dips in local, global markets
Price of gold drops by Rs1,100 per tola
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UNSC decides not to lift Iran sanctions
Pakistan, Russia, China and Algeria back Tehran
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Israel to use 'unprecedented force'
Asks residents to flee Gaza City
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Judge throws out Trump's $15b 'rage' lawsuit against New York Times
District Judge says Trump's complaint was 'improper and impermissible,' gave his lawyers 28 days to refile
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Elderly British couple released by Taliban arrive in Qatar
Looking forward to returning to Afghanistan if we can, says Barbie after release with husband Peter Reynolds
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Iran says made 'fair' proposal to avert sanctions snapback
E3 launched a 30-day process at the end of August to reimpose UN sanctions
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Iraq’s Turkmen gas deal collapses under US pressure
PM advisor Iraq says Turkmen deal may trigger sanctions on Iraqi banks, financial institutions
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Trump, Xi eye TikTok breakthrough to ease US-China deadlock
Deal would transfer TikTok's US assets to US owners from ByteDance
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France’s Macron says UN sanctions on Iran will be reinstated
E3 launched a 30-day process at the end of August to reimpose UN sanctions
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Oil prices fall as demand concerns outweigh buoyancy from US rate cut
Fed cut its policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point, indicating more cuts would follow
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Trump, Starmer welcome £150b in US tech investment for UK
Starmer says he and Trump 'genuinely like each other' as Microsoft, Google and Blackstone attend signing
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Pakistan back in Asia Cup after referee apology
Green Shirts set up another clash with India on Sunday after trouncing UAE
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Kane doubles up as Bayern sink Chelsea in Champions League
German giants extend streak to 22 straight opening victories
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US sprint star Kerley joins drug-fueled Enhanced Games
World champion from 2022 is first American man to sign up
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Bracewell to lead injury-hit New Zealand in Australia T20Is
Captain Santner is recovering from abdominal surgery
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Chakaravarthy becomes top-ranked T20I bowler
He claimed the top sport after an impressive performance against Pakistan
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Arshad Nadeem qualifies for the World Athletics Championships javelin throw final
The 28-year-old won silver medal in 2023, he posted a throw of 85.28m on this third attempt
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Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener
Substitutes Martinelli and Trossard turned a tense night in Bilbao into a statement victory with two late goals
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Mbappe penalty double gives Real Madrid opening win over Marseille
Madrid battled with 10 men as Dani Carvajal saw red, but Mbappe’s milestone night ensured a winning start in Europe
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West Indies make three changes for India tour
Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze return as Khary Pierre earns a maiden call-up for the India Test tour
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Lewis Hamilton calls for Gaza aid, cites UN genocide description
Lewis Hamilton urges humanitarian aid for Gaza, shares UN commission's finding of genocide and encourages donations.
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Asia Cup 2025: Qualification scenarios for all teams in Super Four stage
High-stakes battles as Pakistan, UAE, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan fight to stay alive in Asia Cup
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Liverpool's galaxy of stars launch quest for Champions League glory
The Reds face Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday
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Brentford, Palace survive penalty shoot-outs to reach League Cup last 16
Grimsby stunned Sheffield 1-0 to reach last 16 for first time in 24 years
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'Genius' De Bruyne leads Napoli in emotional return to Man City
The 34-year-old looks fully fit and in top form ahead of Champions League
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Messi scores goal and sets up another as Miami beats Seattle
Ian Fray netted third goal in the 52nd minute