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Turkey to suspend Iraq‑Turkey oil pipeline deal
Ankara aims to renew underused pipeline for regional economic gains
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Heatwave grips Lahore as Punjab braces for fourth monsoon spell
PDMA forecasts rain, thunderstorms for Rawalpindi, Murree, Faisalabad, parts of Southern Punjab
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Mike Hesson labels Mirpur pitch "unacceptable" after Pakistan's defeat
Hesson stated the pitch was not up to international cricket standards after Bangladesh's thrashing win over Pakistan
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Iran threatens to halt Gulf security if E3 reinstates UN sanctions
E3 countries, Iran have in recent months held inconclusive talks on Tehran's nuclear program
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Mehwish Hayat has an important message for those trolling Sahir Lodhi
The actor called out out online trolls
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Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Thomas Partey’s legal situation
Arteta states he is "100%" confident club followed all legal processes in Thomas Partey's rape charges case
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Australia’s 'Online Safety Act' to enforce age checks across social media
New internet regulations will require age verification on platforms to protect children from harmful content
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Marcus Rashford completes medical ahead of Barcelona loan move
Manchester United exile Rashford will sign for the 2025-26 season, with Barcelona covering 100% of salary
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Ishaq Dar arrives in New York for UN meetings
Dar to join summit co-hosted by Saudi Arabia, France backing Palestinian statehood
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14 suspects arrested over 'honour killing' of couple in Balochistan
Local tribal chief who allegedly ordered their deaths also arrested
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Brutal 'honour killing' caught on video sparks nationwide outrage
Couple executed for marrying of their free will despite family opposition
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Four terrorists killed in Kalat IBO
Security forces carry out operation in Pohrad area
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Pakistan offers Kabul to jointly fight terror
Interior Minister Naqvi holds crucial talks with Haqqani in Afghan capital
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K-P set for tumultuous Senate polls today
PTI's last-ditch bid to stall oath-taking fails; Governor swears in 25 reserved seat MPAs; Gandapur to challenge
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'Trump's deportations lack US public support'
Polls from both CNN and CBS show that Trump has lost majority support for his deportation approach
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South Korea rain death toll hits 17, with 11 missing
The number of casualties rose throughout the day as bodies of those previously reported missing
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Indonesia ferry fire kills five
Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands
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Gaza aid points turn into death trap
93 dead in fresh Israeli strikes amid food supplies
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Ecuador road accident leaves 9 dead
Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of death in Ecuador
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European powers plan fresh nuclear talks with Iran
Consultations are ongoing regarding a date and location for the talks
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Election drubbing projected for Japan PM
Ishiba took over in September on his fifth attempt and immediately called elections
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UK pledges to halve sewage pollution
Suffering from underinvestment in a sewerage system that dates largely back to the Victorian era
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PDMA readies plans for flood emergency
Balochistan activates district disaster management authorities
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Sri Lanka sacks top cop over Easter Sunday bombings
More than 500 people were also wounded in the bombings
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China's GDP grows 5.3% in H1 despite global headwinds
Analysts predict YoY growth in 5-5.2% range for 2025, higher than govt's target
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Victory celebration and reality check
It's time to turn triumph into transformation, sustainable efforts to address domestic woes
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Sugar, power and patronage
Sweetest commodity becomes most toxic crisis caused by elite interests
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From crisis to cushion: FX reserves jump to $14.5b
Reserve cushion can help fast-track reforms, particularly in tax administration, power sector governance
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Are stabilisation measures backfiring?
High interest rates, import compression and regressive taxation leading to low growth, unemployment
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Why global giants pulling out
Outflow poses serious challenge to economic narrative, efforts to woo investors
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Wellens wins Tour de France stage 15
Defending champion Pogacar leads the overall ranking
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Short ruled out of first WI T20I
He sustains side strain injury during a training session in Jamaica
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Pakistani cueists continue to shine at IBSF 6 Reds
Muhammad Asif and Ahsan Ramzan remain unbeaten in the tournament
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SSWMB basketball tournament begins today
Event to be held under patronage of Karachi Mayor
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Ten-woman Germany reach Euro 2025 semis
They defeated France on penalties 6-5
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Pacquiao held to draw in world title return
The Filipino legend lost to the defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios
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Deep likely to miss 4th Eng Test
He suffered a hand injury during practice
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India-Pakistan WCL 2025 clash called off
The announcement was made on WCL social media handle
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Emon stars as BD stun Pakistan
They beat Men in Green by seven wickets
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World's priciest banana gets eaten in France
Museum-goer bites into famous artwork taped to wall
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Linkin Park after Chester
Mike Shinoda talks grief, Emily Armstrong, and next chapter
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Richard III may not have been a child killer after all
British author refutes narrative about historical monarch
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'Squid Game' becomes top Netflix money-maker
Korean drama boosts platform's Q2 targets
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Snoop Dogg buys stake in Welsh football club
American rapper becomes joint-owner of Swansea City
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Valentino refutes rumours of sale
Fashion house remains in heavy debt
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Don't scroll your life away
Here is how to quit your phone addiction, guided by science
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PMD forecasts wet spell across country
Citizens advised to avoid unnecessary travel
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Punjab PA speaker 'overplayed his hand'
Malik now passes the buck to judiciary over shaky constitutional grounds
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World's first AI-powered physician assistant
AI powered Hami is currently being deployed across hospitals in Pakistan, with plans to expand globally
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Pakistan to launch remote sensing satellite from China today
Will help in flood, landslide and glacier melt surveillance, and support national development initiatives like CPEC
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Pakistan removes hurdle in trade deal with US
Pakistan exempts US from 5% tax on foreign tech firms supplying digitally ordered goods and services
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Security forces are our guests, any attempt to harm them will not be tolerated: K-P CM
Gandapur urges unity in fight against terror, calls on people of K-P to recognise those spreading harmful narratives
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Panel approves global hunt for HEC head
Nadeem Mahbub assumes charge as higher education regulator’s acting chairman
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Opposition faces suspensions inside, raids outside Punjab Assembly
MPA Khalid Dogar, Sheikh Imtiaz suspended; Opposition slams police raids, alleged harassment ahead of August 5 protest
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Cabinet approves national AI policy, targets 1m professionals by 2030
Hajj policy for 2026, which includes 70% government quota and 30% private sector quota, also approved
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Capital's first model jail to become operational in 3 phases
Pilot phase to begin in August with complete functionality expected by January 2026
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Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on August 2
This will mark President Pezeshkian’s first visit to Pakistan and second by an Iranian president in the past two years
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Pakistan rejects India’s 'Operation Sindoor' claims as baseless, provocative
Islamabad condemns India’s unilateral actions after Pahalgam attack as 'judge, jury, and executioner' behaviour
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Sindh CM announces 14-Day Independence celebrations
Pakistan's decisive May response drives celebrations under “Marka-e-Haq”
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QAU students shifted to judicial lockup
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha denied access to detained students
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LHC suspends by-poll schedule for NA-175
PTI's Jamshed Dasti's challenged disqualification by ECP before court's Multan bench
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Heavy rainfall disrupts daily life in twin cities
Local authorities, WASA remain on high alert
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Field Marshal reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism, uplifting Balochistan
COAS stresses unified national anti-terrorism efforts as 'terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity'
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PSX closes up as State Bank leaves rate unchanged
KSE-100 index gains 447 points, aided by interest in bank stocks
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SBP keeps interest rate at 11%
Economic growth forecast at 3.25% to 4.25% for ongoing fiscal year
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Pakistan top supplier of boiled beef to China
Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity
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Central bank likely to reduce rate by 50 bps
Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut
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PSX dips on monetary policy uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points
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Initiative taken to expand shipping fleet by 600%
The deals were finalised days after a high-level policy meeting
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Farmers suffer Rs1.26tr blow
Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures
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Power consumers to get Rs53b refund
NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges
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Crackdown pushes dollar trade online
Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits
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Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion
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SBP bought $7.2b from Jun'24-Apr'25
Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260
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IMF puts growth below govt target
Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns
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Local beverage maker introduces industry-first sustainable PET bottle
Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles
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Petrol price likely to drop by up to Rs10
Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1
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Govt to offer electric bikes on two-year instalments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day
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No YouTube for under-16s as Australia broadens social media ban
Australian government reversed course after survey found 37% of minors reported harmful content on video-sharing site
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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1
US President says India will also face unspecified penalty on August 1
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At least 16 Palestinians, including 13 aid seekers, killed in Israeli attacks
France, 14 other countries issue joint appeal for the recognition of Palestine as sovereign state
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Sindh govt sets minimum wage at Rs40,000
New wage policy guarantees Rs192 per hour for hourly workers
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Hawaii updates tsunami alert after Russia’s Kuril Islands earthquake
Hawaii revised its alert after a major Pacific quake near Russia’s Kuril Islands prompted widespread response.
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Trump to India: Trade deal by Aug 1 or face tariffs
India plans broader trade talks with US mid-August, aims for deal by October
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8.8-magnitude quake strikes Russia’s Far East
Japan, Hawaii order evacuations, Tsunami warnings issued in Mexico, Ecuador, China, Chile, Costa Rica
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Oprah Winfrey responds to backlash over alleged claims of private Maui road closure
Reports suggest Oprah Winfrey opened private Maui road after backlash over closure amid Hawaii tsunami warning.
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California under tsunami advisory after Russia quake
A powerful earthquake near Russia has prompted tsunami alerts along California’s coast and across the Pacific.
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Rain, landslides kill over 30 in China
The death toll was highest in Miyun, a northeastern subu
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NY mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
The attacker shot a police officer outside the tower on Park Avenue
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Lebanon sentences six Hezbollah men
Hezbollah's media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UK unveils plan to recognise Palestine
Starmer says to go ahead unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
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Global monitor seeks to avert Gaza famine
Death toll hits 60,000 as Israel resists ceasefire calls
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18 migrants die in Libya shipwreck
The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home
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Pakistan reach WCL final after India refuse to play semi-final
WCL confirms India’s withdrawal from semi-final, Pakistan Champions advance to Aug 2 final
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Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
German mountaineer was confirmed dead after being hit by falling rocks on Pakistani mountain
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Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
The former world champion moved six seconds ahead of Mauritius' Kim
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Nasir Academy wins boys' title
SSWMB Intra-Academy B'ball concludes
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Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid
The football referee says a lack of clean water is causing the rapid spread of diseases
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Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
The Olympic champion almost pulled out of the contest, but claimed it in 1min 43.53 sec
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London parade welcome Eng after Euro win
They defeated Spain on penalties to secure their second straight European title
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NZ suffer Latham blow ahead of first Zim Test
White-ball skipper Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the series opener
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Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
He expressed disappointment over his side's inability to produce a complete performance
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Australia sweep WI in T20Is
They chased a 171-run target with three overs to spare
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Pak to oppose ICC's new Test system
The proposal seeks to divide the current nine-team format into two divisions
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep