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Privatisation illusion
Selling broken institutions after years of neglect socialises losses and privatises gains
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Wedding burials
Islamabad gas blast exposes the deadly cost of negligence, urgent need for safety vigilance
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PTI's Karachi rally
PTI’s street politics tests the balance between democratic space, coercive policing and governance duties
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New provinces?
Without local bodies and fiscal fairness, new provinces risk becoming another layer of weak governance
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Narrow alleys of higher-ed
Rigid bureaucracy, degree myopia are pushing capable Pakistanis back out of the country
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Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment
Alphabet overtakes Apple for first time since 2019, becoming world’s second most valuable firm
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NEPRA maintains basic power tariff nationwide
The regulatory authority confirms the new basic tariff will take effect from January 1, 2026
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Gas explosion injures six of a family in Lahore
Another gas leak near Attari Darbar ignites heater, causing explosion and flames, says Rescue 1122
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LHC steps in to protect Lahore’s green spaces
PHA told to restore Nasir Bagh, halt tree trimming without prior permission
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LHC rejects plea to suspend Kite Flying Act 2025
Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid hears petition challenging constitutionality of new law
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Madrassa student tortured by teacher dies in Karachi
Manghopir police had earlier registered a case for causing injuries and arrested the teacher, who later secured bail
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Fire guts restaurant on Tipu Sultan in Karachi
Cardboard factory turned to ashes in SITE Superhighway area
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Major arms smuggling attempt foiled at Torkham border
Authorities say interception also foiled a potential large-scale terrorist operation within Pakistan
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Info ministry calls reports of Pakistan being used to attack Iran ‘disinformation’
Ministry urges social media users to avoid sharing sensational 'breaking news' about military actions
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UK launches investigation into X over AI chatbot Grok’s sexualised deepfakes
Grok is facing international backlash for allowing users to create and share sexualised pictures
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Indonesian defence minister meets Field Marshal Asim Munir to expand security ties
Both sides stress strengthening institutional linkages, training collaboration, and defence-industrial cooperation
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'No conversations' with US, says Cuban president after Trump threats
Trump urges Cuba to “make a deal,” vows to cut off Venezuelan oil and money after Maduro raid
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Venezuela says 116 political prisoners released
Prisoner releases were announced under pressure from Trump, who says US is “in charge” of Venezuela
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Spain makes record cocaine seizure at sea, intercepts ship with 10 tonnes
Cameroon-flagged vessel from Brazil raided; 9,994 kg of cocaine found in salt shipment
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Govt withdraws SEZ ordinance after PPP walkout over lack of presidential approval
Sources say six bills, one ordinance was sent for presidential approval, but SEZ amendment remained unsigned
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PSX plummets over 2,000 points as panic selling hits on geopolitical fears
Iran-US standoff, Venezuela situation, instability across Middle East and South Asia undermines market confidence
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PTF announces Davis Cup training camp ahead of Senegal tie
The initiative aims to build a strong national squad, with final team selection to be announced after the camp
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Hasan sisters secure team title at Islamabad table tennis event
Adeel Ahmed, Bilal Ahmed, and Ali Malik also played exceptionally well and finished as runners-up
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Mbaye could prove decisive for Senegal
The 17-year-old emerged as a potential future star for African football
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Sabalenka returns for another Australian Open title
She is hot favourite to clinch the Australian Open crown
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Man Utd crash out of FA Cup against Brighton
Gruda and Welbeck netted in 2-1 victory
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Napoli stay in touch with leaders Inter
Scott McTominay scored a brace in 2-2 draw
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Swiatek avoids setting goals for 2026
The 24-year-old Pole has won majors on the hard courts
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Abdul Javed junior wins Islamabad cup snooker championship
His performance included the tournament’s highest break of 99
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Virat Kohli extends ODI dominance
The number three batter crafted 93 off 91 balls for India against New Zealand
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Sameer Minhas eyes U19 World Cup glory
He also reflected on his record-breaking hundred in Zimbabwe
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Fahad Mustafa to share screen with father actor Salahuddin Tunio for the first time in upcoming film ‘Aag Lagi Basti Mein’
Tunio confirms a brief role in the Eid release calling it “emotional”
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WATCH: Mohammad Rizwan retired out during BBL 15 clash
He becomes first Pakistan players to be dismissed in this fashion
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Indian rocket loses control after liftoff in latest setback to ISRO
Flew for most of its mission before an unexpected disturbance forced it off course
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President Zardari to visit Bahrain from Jan 13-16
Trip aims to boost trade, economic ties, defence cooperation and people-to-people exchanges
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Islamabad Local Government Act amended, city polls reset
Shift in Islamabad's governance as ordinance abolishes Metropolitan Corporation system, makes fresh electoral process
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Barcelona clinch Spanish Super Cup final
They beat Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling final in Jeddah
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Seven policemen martyred in K-P IED blast as violence intensifies
Separately, an IED blast in Lakki Marwat also injured three police personnel
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Snowfall, rain expected in K-P as temperatures drop sharply
Some upper, plain areas of province experience mist late at night, early morning
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Australia tightens student visa scrutiny, moves India to top risk tier
Pakistan stays in AL3 as Canberra cites ‘integrity issues’ in South Asian visa overhaul
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Gold, silver extend rally to reach all-time highs
Price of 10 grams of gold rises by Rs6,602
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25 killed, over 240 injured in LPG cylinder blasts across Punjab
Several victims have been left permanently disabled due to severe burns, injuries
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ICC unlikely to move Bangladesh T20 World Cup matches from India
Alternate venues such as Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram are being considered instead
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Rs300m call centre extortion case debated in Senate IT committee
FIA tells committee 13 suspects are named in FIRs as probe continues into funds recovered from illegal operations
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Police repel militant attack on Bannu post
IGP praises police response as security forces step up intelligence-led actions across K-P
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PM thanks overseas Pakistanis as remittances hit record $3.6bn in December
Inflows jump 16.5% year-on-year, lifting first-half FY26 remittances to $19.7bn
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Federal Constitutional Court moves to Shariat Court building in Islamabad
New court begins hearings from permanent premises as staff shortages remain a challenge
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Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown; Tehran says US talks open
Trump says Iran sought talks after US military threats, but warns action may come before any meeting
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Pakistan watches Iran unrest warily, fears spillover from any instability
Pakistan issues travel advisory for Iran; contingency planning to assist Pak nationals
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Death toll from Iran street unrest tops 500
109 security members among those killed in clashes
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Bhutto Expressway projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy











































































































