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Covid vaccine shortage hits major cities
Health officials assure more doses to arrive today
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‘Growth-oriented budget’ today
"Government engaged people in budget-making process for the next financial year"
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Three killed in the name of honour in Swat, DI Khan
Man killed his daughter in the name of honour after she refused to marry her cousin
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Balochistan employees assured 25% pay raise
Alliance calls off protest after negotiations with govt
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Govt notifies transfer, posting of ED officers
Details released through a notification of the Establishment Division
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25 suspects rounded up, including four bike-lifters
Huge cache of narcotics seized, seven motorcycles recovered
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Residents along Nullah Leh move to safe places
District administration begins operation to demolish encroachments along the nullah
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IHC seeks report on missing journalist
Court summons senior officials of interior, defence ministries on next hearing
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PAT rallies against Model Town tragedy
Dr Qadri asks PM to bring perpetrators to justice
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Special market to be set up for women in capital
Interior Minister discusses facilities with Women Chambers of Commerce's delegation
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Pakistan says no proposal on table for Kabul Airport security
FO spokesperson reiterates Islamabad’s commitment to Afghan peace process
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Army soldier martyred in Turbat terrorist attack
Such cowardly acts, backed by anti-state forces, cannot sabotage hard-earned peace and prosperity, says ISPR
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TikToker Kashif Zameer arrested for duping Ertugral’s Engin Altan
Turkish actor claims suspect tricked him into becoming spokesperson for fake firm
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US agrees to give Turkey lead role in securing Kabul airport
Biden, Erdogan failed to resolve issue of Turkey's purchase of Russian defence systems, says official
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K-P takes lead in IT sector with first-ever 5G trial
Experimental test in Peshawar comprises remote surgery concept, cloud gaming
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Botswana unearths world's third largest diamond
A 1,098 carat diamond believed to be the third largest gem-quality stone ever to be mined
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4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes K-P, Islamabad
Quake hits 25 kilometres southeast of Mingora in K-P, says National Seismic Monitoring Centre
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FM Qureshi arrives in Turkey to attend ‘Antalya Diplomacy Forum’
FO says the foreign minister will highlight Pakistan’s vision for regional cooperation, economic development
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Market watch: Bearish spell persists as KSE-100 falls 323 points
Benchmark index sheds 0.67% to settle at 48,157.63
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Pakistan was on verge of becoming ‘beggar state’ after PML-N tenure: Umar
Planning minister says PML-N did not build a single hospital where Nawaz Sharif could be treated
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Crude oil prices steady near multi-year highs
Dollar boasted strongest single day gain in 15 months after Fed signalled to raise interest rates
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $2m to $16.42b
Central bank cites no reason for increase
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Six booked for blackmailing girl
Suspect allegedly tried to rape victim, extorted Rs0.65m and four tola of gold
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Auqaf dept restrained from charging shrines, mosque-goers
CJ tells Auqaf dept to submit implementation report within 15 days
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Covid vaccination halted at some centres
Health dept claims ample vaccine stock available
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HEC to offer training on how to tackle sexual harassment
E-course on inclusivity of differently-abled students also launched
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Pakistan a diabetes disaster in the making
Public health officials submit proposal to raise 20% excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages
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Australian central bank among those hit by widespread internet outages
This is the second major blackout in little more than a week
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Shehbaz slams ‘fake’ budget as calm returns to NA
Opposition parties withdraw their no-confidence motion against deputy speaker
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CDA employees ‘found involved in corruption’
Citizen working in private firm lodged case in Aabpara police station
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China disease expert says COVID-19 origins probe should shift to US
Study showed disease could have been circulating in US there as early as Dec 2019
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Probe into RR illegal societies starts
FIA official says investigation is supposed to be completed in month
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IHC seeks responses from 25 lawyers
Court directs police to recover kidnapped 29-day-old girl
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Rain causes traffic jams, power outages in Pindi
Met dept monitoring Nullah Leh as water level rose to six feet at Katarian
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Lahore police books JUI cleric for molesting seminary student
Survivor says Mufti Azizur Rehman promised passing him in exams in exchange for keeping 'immoral' relations with him
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Will continue to run the House as mandated: NA Speaker
Qaiser says in contact with opposition leaders; asks MNAs to respect parliament's sanctity
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Ehsaas Digital to empower common man: Sania
SAPM says e-portal ‘Ehsaas Digital’ will provide easy access to information and services
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FO hails expats on day of family remittances
FO spokesperson said overseas Pakistanis are a 'great asset' for country
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FM Qureshi leaves for Turkey to participate in diplomacy forum
Minister will highlight Pakistan's vision on regional cooperation, economic development, connectivity
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Websites of major US airlines face outage
Over 1,000 user reports indicated problems at Southwest Airlines, 400 at Delta Air Lines
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Senate panel laments lack of allocation for NHA projects
Officials says funds earmarked for new highways could not cover even costs of land acquisition
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4 PAF officers made air vice marshal
The development was announced by PAF spokesperson in a press release on Wednesday.
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Market watch: KSE-100 extends losses, falls over 150 points
Benchmark index sheds 0.31% to settle at 48,480.90
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70-year-old madrassa teacher under fire after student leaks 'molestation' video
Mufti Azizur Rehman's party membership suspended; Lahore madrassah distances itself from him
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Oil hits new high near $75 on demand rise, falling inventories
Brent has risen 44% this year, supported by OPEC+ supply cuts
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TeK protests killing of three Kashmiri youth in IIOJK
Protestors chanted pro-freedom slogans and condemned India's oppressive tactics against innocent Kashmiris
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Sydney records first local Covid-19 case in more than a month
Patient was a driver who occasionally transported overseas airline crew
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Biden appoints Lina Khan chair of US Federal Trade Commission
Khan is an antitrust researcher focused on Big Tech's immense market power
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Flash floods kill 10 people in Bhutan, seven missing in Nepal
“It is believed they were washed away by the flood coming down the stream”
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Two million vaccine doses present in inventory: Dr Faisal
Pakistan will receive more doses after June 20, says SAPM
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‘Next time it’ll be 60–0,’ Air Vice Marshal Shehryar warns India on Defence Day
Air Vice Marshal invokes 1965 spirit, warns of harsher response to aggression
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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Pakistan condemns Israel over forced displacement remarks
MOFA says continued expansion of illegal settlements reflects Israel’s disregard for international human rights
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When the breadbasket washes away
Punjab’s floods have imperilled food security, turning Pakistan’s fragile economic outlook murky
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Blast at Bajaur cricket ground kills one, injures child
Panic spreads as explosion rocks local cricket match in restive district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Rare 'Blood Moon' eclipse to dazzle Pakistan Sunday
SUPARCO says the eclipse starts 8:30 pm, peaks 1:55 am, with part of the Moon darkened by Earth’s shadow
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K-P cabinet approves Rs1.247b grant for Bajaur flood victims
Salary raised to Rs40,000 in K-P’s 38th cabinet meeting
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Nation celebrates Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) with religious fervour
Special prayers were offered after Fajr for unity of Muslim Ummah and country’s progress, prosperity
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LESCO, MEPCO privatisation on the cards
Privatisation Commission seeks details of distribution companies from Power Division
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Supreme Court establishes Overseas Litigants Facilitation Cell
Through OLFC, overseas Pakistanis can submit applications, complaints, and requests for early hearings
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Karachi again at risk of urban flooding as heavy rains forecast
Met Dept warns low-pressure over Madhya Pradesh may move to Rajasthan, reaching Sindh and adjoining areas soon
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US sends humanitarian relief to Pakistan’s flood-hit areas
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, Commander of US ARCENT formally handed over relief goods to Pakistan Army
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Usman Wazeer: A tale of knock-off titles and corruption in boxing
The 25-year-old's recent title is questionable as it is not declared by the world or regional boxing bodies
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Civil, military leaders honour martyrs on Defence Day
Day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals
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PTCL warns of nationwide internet disruptions due to submarine cable fault
Group spokesperson assured that its international partner organisations prioritising issue, working to resolve it
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Fabric, yarn excellence showcased in Shanghai
Firms secure strong response at Intertextile; TDAP-backed pavilion boosts textile footprint
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Govt targets $600m in seafood exports
Exporters seeking to forge partnerships with Chinese firms for tech transfer
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Gold hits Rs377,900 as global rally nears $3,600
Rupee marks 21st straight gain, closes at 281.65; SBP injects Rs266b, raises Rs654b
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SBP likely to keep policy rate unchanged
Status quo expected as crop losses threaten to raise food prices
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Food prices push yearly SPI to 35-week high
Tomatoes, wheat flour drive 5.07% YoY surge, lower-income households bear greater burden; weekly inflation rises 1.29%
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PSX smashes through 154,000
KSE-100 index soars 1,611 points to record high; NBP fuels bullish run
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PSX hits record high at 154,277 points amid economic optimism
100- Index gained 5,659 points on week on week basis
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Gold up at Rs377,900 per tola in Pakistan following global rally
Gold rose by $12 per ounce to $3,552 in the international bullion market
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Salaried class pays 21% more tax
Govt fails to broaden tax base as enforcement weakens and traders escape
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PPL strikes major oil, gas reserves in Attock
Second deepest discovery in Potwar region expected to boost local energy supply
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PSX extends winning streak, nears 152,670
Index marks fifth straight gain, led by fertiliser and tech sectors
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Report sought on subsidy for QR-based payments
Committee decides to provide Rs3.5b subsidy to promote cashless transactions
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Policy instability hits green funds
Report says sustainability lag puts Pakistan at risk of global trade exclusion
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Agri credit rises 16% to Rs2.57tr in FY25
Machinery imports jump 124% as govt boosts farm support
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'We've lost India, Russia to darkest China'
Trump rebrands DoD as 'Department of War'
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India to keep buying Russian oil despite US tariff pressure
US commerce chief Howard Lutnick urged India to support the dollar, restart trade talks, and halt Russian oil buys
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Trump to reinterpret arms treaty to boost US drone sales abroad
New treaty interpretation may allow sale of 100+ MQ-9 drones to Saudi Arabia, with Pacific and EU allies interested
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Putin warns western troops in Ukraine would be targeted by Moscow
Russia says it went to war to block NATO from admitting Ukraine and stationing forces there
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Hamas releases video of Israeli hostages held in Gaza
Hamas seized 251 hostages after a raid that Israel says killed 1,200, sparking the ongoing war
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Trump proposes renaming Defense Department as 'Department of War'
The title was last used in 1949 before the Pentagon adopted its current name
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UN weather body ties intensifying wildfires to global pollution rise
WMO says wildfires in Amazon, Canada, Siberia worsened pollution, raising global health risks
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US sanctions Palestinian groups for seeking Israel war crimes probe
Palestinian groups urged the ICC in Nov 2023 to probe Israeli airstrikes on Gaza’s civilian areas
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ICE arrests of non-criminals climb despite Trump pledge to target 'worst criminals'
NY governor condemns ICE raids detaining more than 40 people, including parents of schoolchildren
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Rain adds to misery of Afghan quake survivors
Taliban authorities have already admitted they cannot cope alone
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Downing Street confirms David Lammy as new deputy PM after Rayner exit
Pakistani-origin MP Shabana Mahmood was made the United Kingdom’s interior minister in a cabinet reshuffle on Friday
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Third quake hits southeastern Afghanistan after deadly tremors kill over 2,200
Over 6,700 homes destroyed in Afghan quakes; UN warns toll may rise as 84,000 affected and aid needs grow fast
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AJ Lee makes WWE return on SmackDown after a decade away
AJ Lee surprised fans with her long-awaited return to WWE during SmackDown.
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India and China rivalry to sizzle Asia Cup semis
The battle for Super 4s will include the second fixture between Korea and Malaysia
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Usman Wazeer: A Tale of knock-off titles and corruption in boxing
The 25-year-old's recent title is questionable as it is not declared by the world or regional boxing bodies
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Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa in T20 World Cup qualifiers
New Zealand legend Taylor is set to represent Samoa in the Asia–East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup qualifiers in Oman
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Powerhouse Australia 'up for challenge' of defending Women's World Cup
Australia banks on experience and fresh talent to chase record eighth Women’s World Cup title
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England's Brook rejects talk of Ashes rest after South Africa ODI series loss
Brook dismisses rest talk, insists England must field strongest sides despite packed schedule
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Breetzke stars as South Africa edge England by five runs for ODI series win
Breetzke’s record-breaking fifth straight fifty-plus score powers South Africa past England in Lord’s thriller
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Australia and Argentina primed for battle of the fittest
The tournament begins on Saturday
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Savea-Kolisi clash one to savour, says All Blacks captain Barrett
Savea will earn his 100th cap at Eden Park on Saturday
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Sabalenka returns to US Open final as Anisimova sinks Osaka
World number one beats American opponent 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
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Japanese star Oda chasing career Slam at US Open
He is the face of a new generation redefining para-tennis
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Luis Suarez apologizes after Leagues Cup spitting incident
Inter Miami forward admits frustration led to ‘a reaction that shouldn’t have happened’
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Argentina's Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana over stadium brawl
The Argentine side fined $250,000 and 14-match fan ban
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All squads announced for 2025 Men's Asia Cup
All eight teams have confirmed their squads for the 2025 Asia Cup in UAE
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Tuchel faces England questions as World Cup countdown begins
The Three Lions prepare for Andorra and Serbia