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Clean water drive rolled out in capital villages
ICT admin installs three solar-powered filtration plants to combat waterborne diseases
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Hepatitis C spike in Pindi's populated areas
1,790 were found to be suffering from hepatitis C, 414 from hepatitis B.
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Rs1.5b financial scandal hits RDA
Civic body chief forms committee to probe alleged financial irregularities
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Govt releases Rs340 million for salaries, pensions in 17 tehsils
Funds are aimed at easing financial pressures and ensuring timely payments
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PHC slaps Rs10k fine on PDA for failing to present legal counsel
The case was heard by Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Faheem Wali.
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Wildfire rages unchecked for fifth day on Malakand hills
Rescue efforts hindered by difficult terrain; wildlife and forests suffer massive damage
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HBL PSL X: Karachi Kings secure playoff spot alongside Islamabad United
Zalmi and Qalandars face off today in a virtual knockout, with the winner securing the final playoff spot.
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Syrian forces kill three ISIL fighters in Aleppo raids
Syria's interim govt raids ISIL in Aleppo, seizes explosives, vests, and uniforms in first such announced action
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Pakistan remains committed to ceasefire agreement, PM tells Iranian President
During the telephonic conversation, President Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to regional de-escalation.
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Luke Nichols announces hiatus from Outdoor Boys YouTube channel
Luke Nichols steps away from Outdoor Boys, citing overwhelming fame and the desire to protect family privacy.
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PM assigns Bilawal to lead peace delegation highlighting Indian aggression abroad
Delegation will engage with global leaders to raise awareness about India’s actions, Pakistan’s concerns regarding IWT
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Trump to speak with Putin and Zelensky after ceasefire talks stall
Kremlin silent on demands; sides agree to POW swap. Zelenskiy urges sanctions after drone kills 9 civilians
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Dawn Richard testifies about witnessing abuse of Cassie Ventura in Diddy trial
Dawn Richard recounted witnessing Diddy’s violent attack on Cassie Ventura and testified about threats to her safety.
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UN chief rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, citing violation of UN principles
He also urges Gaza ceasefire at Arab League summit as Al-Sudani condemns conflict as unmatched in historical brutality
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COAS reaches Rawalpindi Stadium to watch HBL PSL X match
Before the match began, moment of silence was observed to honour the martyrs of the nation
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Israeli strikes kill 54 in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume in Doha
Gaza war tops agenda as Arab leaders meet in Baghdad amid latest escalation in violence
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Aleema Khan and Kanwal Shauzab engage in tense courtroom exchange over leaked video
ATC rejects Aleema Khan’s petition seeking exemption from court appearances and permission to travel abroad.
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Protect nurses and midwives to build stronger Nations
Nurses and midwives are vital to public health and national stability—protecting them is key to a nation’s resilience
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Countries offering visa-free access to Pakistanis: Here are the full details
Report identifies 12 countries as world’s most open, granting visa-free access to nationals of nearly all countries
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Tornadoes kill 21 in Missouri and Kentucky as storms sweep US South
High humidity raises heat exhaustion risk, warns NWS; residents urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity
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'We were never really close friends', Neeraj Chopra clarifies bond with Arshad Nadeem
Indian athlete said after recent India-Pakistan tensions, his relationship with Nadeem "will not be like before."
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HBL PSL X: Karachi Kings edge past Zalmi despite Babar’s heroics
Vince and Warner help Kings post 237 in 20 overs as Zalmi fall 23 runs short despite Babar’s brilliant 94-run knock.
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Sons of the soil thwarted hostile designs of enemy with exceptional valour: Zardari
President paid solemn tribute to military, civilian martyrs who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland
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Putin-Zelensky talks 'possible' if peace progress made, says Kremlin
Russia, Ukraine to swap ceasefire proposals, plan follow-up talks; major prisoner exchange agreed, says Medinsky
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India draws flak over reported sea expulsion of Rohingya refugees
Survivors reportedly swam ashore with only life jackets after being pushed into the sea.
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UK, US pushing to maintain Pakistan-India ceasefire, David Lammy says
Pakistan has credited the UK, the US, and other global actors with playing key roles in easing tensions.
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Shahid Afridi meets PM Shehbaz, lauds armed forces’ success
Afridi praised Pakistan’s unity and hailed the military’s firm response during a moment of national crisis.
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Atiqa Odho faces backlash for calling artists ‘ambassadors of love’
She stated, urging artists from both nations to refrain from making hateful remarks.
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Israeli lawmaker's comments on Gaza killings draw online backlash
"We killed 100 Palestinians in Gaza tonight, no one in the world seems to care": Israeli Knesset member Tzippy Scott.
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Equal1 launches first silicon quantum computer for standard data centres
Bell-1 fits standard server racks, needs no cryogenics, and uses power like a typical enterprise GPU server.
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Shah Mahmood Qureshi moved to hospital after chest pain in jail
Senior PTI leader and former foreign minister shifted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore.
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OpenAI launches Codex for software engineers
Codex now accessible to users subscribed to ChatGPT Pro, Team, or Enterprise plans.
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Fatima Bhutto welcomes second son, Caspian Mustafa
Caspian "joins his older brother, Mir Murtaza and I so wish their grandfather were here," Bhutto wrote on Instagram.
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Car plunges into river after coach crash in Upper Dir
Emergency teams and volunteers rushed to the site as rescue operations went under way.
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Trump praises Pakistanis as 'brilliant', touts trade as peace tool again
"The N-word was dangerously close," US president says his diplomacy stopped a nuclear war between India, Pakistan.
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for migrant deportations
Ruling temporary setback for Trump invoking centuries old law to fast track alleged venezulean gang deporations
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Nadra launches CNIC for organ donors with lifetime validity
The feature is also accessible via the Pak-ID mobile application.
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Pakistani police officer Anum Sher Khan earns international accolade
"Excellence in Criminal Investigation" award presented at World Police Summit 2025 in Dubai.
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Novo Nordisk CEO steps down amid obesity drug market setbacks
Decision follows dramatic 50% drop in company's share since mid-2024
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Resigned over Trump’s Russia ‘appeasement’: Former US envoy to Ukraine
Brink says she can no longer carry out policies placing pressure on Ukraine rather than confronting Moscow
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Moody’s downgrades US credit rating amid debt surge
Announcement comes hours after Republicans block Trump's proposed tax reform bill over internal spending cut disputes
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Punjab wildlife department lodges over 125 FIRs against illegal hunting
Almost 300 wild birds rescued from poachers, released back into natural habitats
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Journalist Khawar Hussain found shot dead in Sanghar
Eyewitnesses say no commotion was seen near deceased journalist's car, investigation underway
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Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
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The rot in the Ravi
Immortalised in poetry for its splendour, the river now runs foul with sewage
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
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Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
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Buner worst hit as K-P floods leave 314 dead, 156 injured: PDMA
159 houses damaged, 157 cattle perished in floods
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Rescuers race against time as K-P flood death toll tops 340
Six districts declared disaster-hit; 2,000 personnel to pull bodies from wreckage
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SC transport policy defines vehicle, security entitlements for judges
New policy applies to incumbent, retired judges
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Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
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Missiles and memes
From dark humour to outrage, social media turned the conflicts of 2025 into viral theatre
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Degrees in dysfunction
Higher education in Pakistan still suffers from structural challenges that limit its competitiveness & impact
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Scrolling through polarisation
Gone are the days when politics was confined to fiery debates & ballot boxes. Today, the battleground is virtual
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A terror tag and a diplomatic turn
US terror listing of BLA & Majeed Brigade marks a major win for Pakistan with regional ripples
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Footage shows tanker speeding away after fatal crash
Seven-year-old victim's companion seen crying, pointing at tanker
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New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
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PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
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Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
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Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
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PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
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Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
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ECC for phasing out govt guarantee for Skill Bond
Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training
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Canadian govt moves to end Air Canada strike
Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat
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Industrial activity shrinks 3.67% in June
LSM contracts 0.74% in FY25 on cement, steel, machinery but QIM grows 4.14% YoY
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Gold prices continue downward trend
Price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs771
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Pakistan, US vow to boost trade, investment
Finance minister says economy is improving; Moody's upgrade signals reform success
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PSX ends flat below 146.5k on profit-taking
Index slips 38 points amid SOE concerns, IMF review uncertainty
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US-India trade talks scheduled for August delayed
Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline
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Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as ‘new wave of genocide’
The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say
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Putin’s offer for Ukraine war peace deal takes shape
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
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US 'proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv'
Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine
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Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
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Wang Yi to visit India for border talks
Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants
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West Virginia to deploy National Guard troops to DC
Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation
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Libyans vote in local elections
Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities
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39 killed in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
61,000 Palestinians killed since October
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Trump changes tack on Ukraine after Putin meet
US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit
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Shelling of El-Fasher by Sudanese paramilitaries kills 17, injures 25
El-Fasher has been besieged by Sudan’s RSF since May 2024 amid its war with the army that began in April 2023
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Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration
CUPE says over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, the first since 1985
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Trump told Zelenskiy after summit that Putin wants more of Ukraine, source says
Zelenskiy rejected Putin’s demand; Russia holds a fifth of Ukraine, including most of Donetsk since 2014
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First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 poised for Category 5 strength
Erin is 235 miles ENE of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kph)
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At least 11 dead, over 100 injured in factory blast in Russia
Governor says fire inside workshop led to explosion
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Sports Roundup: From Baleba to Bethell
Today’s big sports headlines at a glance
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Semenyo
The Bournemouth striker was racially abused during the Premier League clash with Liverpool
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Fabio matches Shilton for most competitive appearances
Fluminense goalkeeper played his 1,390th match in a 2-1 win over Fortaleza
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Guardiola says one win does not signal that "City are back"
Coach makes claim as new signings score in Wolves rout
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Pogba watches as Monaco start Ligue 1 season with a win
Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France
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Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup
Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season
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Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City
Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley
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Alcaraz to face Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season
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Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win
The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury
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Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic
The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds
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Rehan aims to cement all-rounder role
He wants to give 100 percent if selected for Ashes
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Arsenal 'digging for gold'
The Premier League title bid starts at new-look Man Utd
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Liverpool strike late to beat Bournemouth
Jota remembered in the Premier League opener