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Face the music
Socioeconomic hurdles have so far kept Spotify and other music streaming services confined to a niche audience
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A life of endless work
A culture of patriarchy coupled with a resistance to work has forced the wives of many men in Sukkur to work
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With his hands, his head and his heart
Self-taught artist Khurram Zuberi has been chipping away planks to produce wooden works of calligraphy for 15 years
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Ban, un-ban, ban again
Amid a surge of TikTok users and content in the country, authorities are struggling to regulate the app
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Web-winged and in peril
As encroachment and water scarcity wipe out riverine forests, fruit bats are forced to move into urban areas
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The ‘ghost’ of Masseria del Tono
A former ghost worker from Punjab Food Department now finds himself selling jewelry on the beaches of Southern Italy
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Shootout inside Delhi courtroom kills three, gang wars blamed
Two men sitting inside a court opened fire at a suspected gang leader
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PM Imran to address UNGA session today
Pakistan to draw world's attention towards Afghanistan crisis, rights violations in Kashmir
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Apple bans Fortnite from App Store until conclusion of legal battle
Fortnite game was removed from the App Store after it violated Apple’s policies and launched its own in-app purchases
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Pakistan to work with Afghan govt to contain TTP threat: PM
Imran believes the US can work with Taliban to promote common interests
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PM, Iraqi counterpart discuss trade
Both leaders express desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields
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Govt’s meetings won’t resolve issues: Shehbaz
Says cosmetic gatherings would not resolve issues of inflation and unemployment
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Fawad, Swati seek time to reply to ECP
Ministers had accused the ECP chief of taking bribes, acting as opposition's mouthpiece
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Govt makes effort to complete quorum
'Govt agenda is being severely affected due to lack of quorum'
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Amazon campaigns to make cannabis legal in the US
In June 2021, Amazon had announced that it would exclude marijuana from its pre-employment drug screening program
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Mexico urges Haitians at US-Mexico border to give up and head south
US special envoy to Haiti has quit in protest over Biden administration's deportations of migrants
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Gunman kills one and then himself at Tennessee supermarket, 12 wounded
'There were 44 employees and an undetermined number of customers at the store when the shooting broke out'
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Sindh govt urged to add Buddu, Bundal islands in protected list
Environmental activists claim PPP govt had 'secretive plans' to develop these islands
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Blinken sees unity on Taliban after talks with Pakistan, China
US Secretary of State says there is very strong unity of approach and unity of purpose
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Two suspended over fake entry of Nawaz’s Covid vaccination
Health dept seeks report from suspended officials; appoints new MS at relevant hospital
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ECNEC approves Rs20.7b infrastructure project for KCR: Umar
Minister says PM Imran to be chief guest at project's groundbreaking ceremony likely next week
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President Xi stresses joint efforts to tackle global threats, challenges
Urges world to follow the path of peace, dialogue; calls for steps to overcome Covid, revive the economy
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No NAB references filed on PAC-referred paras
Members grill DG on loss of time, finances, reputation, health issues and other matters
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PTA to conduct mobile spectrum auction for AJK, GB
Telenor, Zong, Ufone, Jazz qualify for auction
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Kashmir’s settlement ‘indispensable’ for South Asian peace: OIC
Qureshi says Kashmiris count on OIC now more than ever
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Pakistan ‘does not subscribe to bloc politics’
Foreign Office voices concerns over security pact between Australia, UK, US
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At least 46% adults suffering from hypertension: experts
Individuals as young as 18 years suffering from high blood pressure due to sedentary lifestyle
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No governance in Sindh: PTI MPA Zaman
Says PM has assured of forming next govt in province
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SHC upholds Centre’s postings of police officers
Petitioner contends Umerkot SSP transferred on PTI lawmaker's complaint
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Collection of fire, and conservancy tax in KE bills criticised
Ex-mayor says provincial govt adopted all practices to loot Karachi
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SC directs city managers to take NED’s help
Counsel says PECHS has built an entire market on nullah's land
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Rain chokes city’s arteries
Hours-long spell wreaks havoc on thoroughfares, beats down on infrastructure
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Sindh to procure 250 hybrid buses
Cabinet expresses reservations over Centre amending alternative energy policy
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Students demand fresh MDCAT test on same day
Say data of thousands of students stolen after PMC website hacked
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Court sets Oct 6 for indictment of accused in Noor murder case
IHC reserves verdict on post-arrest bail plea of Zahir’s parents
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Rapist gets life imprisonment
Court acquits co-accused, giving benefit of doubt
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FIA summons six officials in FGEHA housing scam
Development comes after applicant provides evidence of corruption in acquisition of land
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Women assaulted, stripped by alleged land grabbers
Victims accuse police of helping suspects
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Agriculture lab inaugurated at agriculture varsity
Call for adopting technological solutions to enhance agriculture production
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RDA to regularise illegal commercial structures
Civic body gives 36 roads commercial status in Pindi
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Arrangements finalised for T-20 cricket matches
Over 2,500 police personnel will be deployed
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Official removed for ignoring ombudsman’s orders
Official had refused to issue NOC for installation of domestic power meters
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Stigma aiding the rise of AIDS in Punjab
Fear of rejection leads to patients not seeking treatment for the life-threatening disease
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Lahore beats London, NY in traffic safety
Provincial capital named among safest cities in the world
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Lahore witnesses dengue spike
126 cases of mosquito-borne disease recorded in a day
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Taunsa Sharif gets child day care centre
Fatyana says Punjab now has 221 such facilities
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Employers held for mistreating child maid
Passer-by contacts helpline after hearing screams of girl
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Govt pays Rs1.5b under crop insurance
Payment aimed at providing security cover to farmers against losses
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Don’t repeat past mistakes, Qureshi tells Blinken
FM holds first face-to-face meeting with US secretary of state
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Pakistan urges world community not to isolate Afghan Taliban
FM Qureshi urges US and IMF to immediately unfreeze funds so it can be used ‘for promoting normalcy in Afghanistan’
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Imaan Mazari files harassment complaint against IHC chief justice
Complaint seeks inquiry under Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act
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Murtaza Wahab fires back at JI for 'spreading propaganda'
Wahab claims that no permanent damage caused to Hub Canal, Shahrah-e-Bhutto
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Doha to attend Arab-Islamic summit
Shehbaz reaffirmed support to counter Israel’s 'dangerous trend' of unchecked attacks
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LHC seeks police report in Rajab Butt, Salman Haider case
IO tells court Haider found guilty in inquiry
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Islamabad, Beijing to deepen defence ties, says president
Zardari lauds China's hi-tech from stealth jets to bullet trains; becomes first foreign leader to tour AVIC
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31 terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat, Bannu IBOs: ISPR
Earlier this week, operations eliminated 45 militants, with 19 soldiers embracing martyrdom
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Punjab rivers recede as flood enters Sindh
Guddu Barrage records high flood of 635,000 cusecs
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ATC rejects pre-arrest bail for three PTI MNA's
Petitioners fail to appear in court during hearing
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SC questions super tax on provident funds
Court adjourns hearing to Tuesday
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Punjab health system collapsing: PTI
PML-N government suspended in June 2025, stripping 29 million families of health protection
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Sherpao opposes FC headquarters shift to Islamabad
He warned that the move would be resisted at every forum
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Privatisation gamble risks future of students
Critics believe the state is running from its responsibility
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Bajaur police crack down on NCP vehicles
They appealed to the public to demonstrate responsibility by ensuring timely compliance with the procedure
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K-P doctors promotions stalled by delayed lists
Health department slow approvals leave hundreds in limbo, fuelling unrest in medical community
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PDMA sounds high alert for K-P rains
Heavy downpours, landslide threats prompt warnings to residents
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Gold prices hold steady in global, local markets
In international bullion rate holds firm at $3,643 per ounce
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Walking a tightrope between China and US
If Islamabad mishandles this moment, it risks alienating one power while failing to attract meaningful commitments
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Floods to famine: how 2025 could trigger economic crisis
Emergency imports of wheat and vegetables, targeted cash transfers to vulnerable families can stabilise situation
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Fear-driven policies dent trust
Tight monetary controls, high tariffs, regressive taxes fuel capital flight, trade gaps
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Tariff policy: learning right lessons from trade reforms
Pakistan can pursue comprehensive FTAs with UK and EU to diversify exports, join global value chains
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Livelihoods and economic stability hang in balance
Declaration of agri emergency must not be temporary measure but foundation of long-term resilience, recovery plan
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High taxes don't work, reduce them
Tax-and-spend policies worsen economy than before big tax binge
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Commerce minister leads Pak-Iran trade talks
Minister will lead 22nd Session of Pakistan-Iran JEC, co-chair Pakistan-Iran Joint Business Forum
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Importing China model beyond CPEC
Hustle culture, grassroots entrepreneurial spirit transformed $18.7tr economy
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Govt seeks to utilise IPP's berth
Underutilised PQA berth for power plant will be used for clinker exports
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Pakistan showcases IT capabilities at expo
Tech firms aim to forge strategic partnerships, highlight role in digital economy
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PSX ends week flat after record highs
Index cools down following 10,000-point rally; slips on profit-taking, flood worries
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Nestle chairman asked to leave
Company faces admin crisis following exit of two CEOs over a year
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UK, US set to seal nuclear energy deal during Trump’s state visit
Britain's government launched a major push to expand nuclear power in recent months
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Qatar PM urges action against Israel's crimes
Israel carried out an unprecedented air strike on Hamas leaders in Doha
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Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating, says Utah governor
Investigators have yet to piece together why Robinson allegedly scaled a rooftop at Utah Valley University
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At least 15 killed in Mexico road accident
Two days later, a truck transporting nearly 50,000 liters of gas overturned
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19 killed in Nigeria wedding bus crash
Some 9,570 accidents recorded last year which caused 5,421 deaths
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Polish president critical of Germany to visit Berlin
Nawrocki repeatedly accusing Germany of treating Poland as a 'minor partner'
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Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone 'threat'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Kremlin of 'testing' Romania
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New round of US-China trade talks kicks off in Madrid
Tit-for-tat US-China tariffs reached triple digits on both sides at one point this year, snarling supply chains
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Ukraine drones target Russian refinery
At least 361 drones shot down by Russian air defence systems
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Nepal PM vows to meet protesters demands
Sushila tasked with restoring order, ending corruption
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US and China open Madrid talks on trade rifts, TikTok and Russian oil
Experts see little chance of breakthrough at Madrid talks; TikTok divestment deadline likely extended again
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Nepal unrest death toll rises to 72 after violent protests
Bodies are being discovered in malls, houses and buildings set ablaze or attacked during Nepal unrest
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Trump takes lead voice after Charlie Kirk shooting
Trump honored Kirk with half-staff flags Medal of Freedom pledge and Air Force Two casket return
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Israel hostages forum says Netanyahu stands in way of ending Gaza war
Israeli PM asserts eliminating Hamas chiefs in Qatar would clear key hurdle to ending Gaza war
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Israel’s war puts international law on trial
IDF’s campaign to eliminate Hamas has morphed into a war without borders & any end in sight
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Conor McGregor ends presidential campaign amid speculation over UFC White House card involvement
Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential race as speculation grows.
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Schroeder seals Euro basketball title for world champions Germany
He scored six unanswered points to give Germany victory in Riga
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Timeless Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna
Veteran star said ‘game by game we will gain more confidence’
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First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon
Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu claims win by 0.03secs
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Pak U14 basketball squad shortlisted for Samaranch Cup in China
Players will now attend a national training camp after which final squad will be announced
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PCB threatens Asia Cup pullout over referee handshake row
The board accuses referee Pycroft of neglecting duties as India-Pakistan handshake row sparks major tournament dispute
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India dominates Pakistan as Asia Cup clash sparks meme storm
The cricket match set off a flood of viral humour online
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Ricky Hatton remembered as tributes honor late British boxing champion at 46
Ricky Hatton, world champion in two weight classes, has died at 46 as fans and boxing legends pay tribute.
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Real Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission
Los Blancos start new era under Xabi Alonso on Tuesday against Marseille
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Kerr makes scoring return after 20-month layoff
Champions Chelsea hold off Aston Villa in 3-1 away win
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Isak still not ready, says Slot, but may face Atletico
Liverpool manager will be patient with new forward
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India’s refusal to shake hands with Pak sparks outrage after Asia Cup clash
Match overshadowed by handshake controversy
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Arsenal eye Champions League charge with revamped attack
Gyokeres, Madueke and Eze to lead Arteta’s side against Athletic Bilbao
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Kipyegon bids for fourth 1500m world gold, Wanyonyi in loaded 800m
Kipyegon, Wanyonyi and Kerr set for centre stage as World Athletics Championships enter day four in Tokyo
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Champions Barca crush Valencia at training ground stadium
Lewandowski, Raphinha and Lopez each score twice