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Seven killed in oil tank blast in Sheikhupura
Rescue operation is underway to find more people buried under the rubble
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Punjab schools on heatwave alert
Teachers call for early summer vacations
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Intruders kill newly-wed couple
Ex-husband among suspects
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Hospital ‘vandalised’ after teenager’s death
Hospital ‘vandalised’ after teenager’s death
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Explainer: How Sri Lanka spiralled into crisis
Analysts say economic mismanagement weakened public finances, leaving national expenditure in excess of its income
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Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump
Tesla chief executive calls the ban ‘morally wrong and flat-out stupid’
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NAB seeks record of Farah Khan’s properties, bank accounts
Former first lady Bushra Bibi's close friend is accused of accumulating illegal assets beyond means, money laundering
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PM, Nawaz to meet in London for ‘major decisions’
Subsidy on POL products on top of agenda; next elections will also be discussed
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Sri Lanka gives emergency powers to military, police after clashes kill seven
People can be detained for up to 24 hours without warrants while private property can be searched by force
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TTP extends ceasefire for another five days
Militant outfit says new directives will be issued on May 16, tells fighters not to attack security forces till then
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Cabinet poised to accept Wapda chief resignation
Outgoing chairman leaves Rs2.6tr portfolio of projects including Diamer Bhasha Dam
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Khalistan referendum: polling to be held in Italy on Sunday
Voters seek separate Sikh homeland, intend to share referendum results with UN
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Pir Dastgeer massacre reminder of horrific human rights violations in IIOJK
Western powers fail to hold India responsible for assault on minorities' rights
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Punjab CM Hamza Shehbaz asks governor to remove advocate general
Additional AG Akhtar Javed told to take charge as acting AG
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Punjab in new political impasse as governor refuses to quit
Cheema terms Cabinet Division notification illegal; police block entry points of Governor’s House
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'We will win', defiant Zelenskiy tells Russia on World War Two anniversary
There is no invader who can rule over our free people, says Ukrainian president in a powerful address
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PEMRA warns TV channels against airing content against army, judiciary
Legal action under the relevant laws would be pursued in case of any violation, says media watchdog
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Federal govt sacks Punjab governor
Cabinet Division issues notification after Alvi ‘strongly rejects’ PM’s advice
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UAE to introduce unemployment insurance in latest economic reform
Insured workers would receive some money for a limited time period if made unemployed, says UAE PM
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Saudi Arabia aims for 70 million tourist visits this year
Visits were up 130% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the last quarter of 2019, says official
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'Will never damage Pakistan', says Imran after backlash on 'anti-state' speech
We know the importance of strong institutions whether it is the army or judiciary, says ex-premier
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Sri Lanka’s ruling party MP kills protester, takes own life: police
Lawmaker opened fire and critically wounded two people blocking his car
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FIA officer investigating mega corruption cases passes away
Dr Rizwan carried out investigations against PTI disgruntled leader Tareen and PM Shehbaz
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Russian ambassador doused in red by anti-war protesters in Poland
Video footage shows protesters surrounding the Russian delegation and chanting ‘fascists’
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PSX bleeds over 1,000 points amid political, economic uncertainty
Experts say Pakistan's balance of payment crisis behind decline
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CJ justifies suo moto notice over Suri’s ruling
Bench says any party can approach court for redressal of grievances
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Imran to face the music for ‘anti-state speech’, says Shehbaz
Prime minister announces legal action against PTI chief, says ex-PM pushing country towards civil war
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Govt focused on helping people cope with inflation: PM
Those who’d call me ‘just an administrator’ now have seen my political skills, says Shehbaz Sharif
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Putin vows 'as in 1945, victory will be ours'
Russian president says their ‘sacred duty’ is to hold back ideological successors of those who were defeated in WW II
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PML-N govt firmly believes in press freedom: Marriyum
Information minister praises sacrifices of the journalist fraternity for strengthening democracy in the country
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Forensic audit of CPEC projects during PTI rule angered China: PM
Premier Shehbaz says his predecessor Imran Khan ruined the multibillion-dollar project
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Mumbai mosques turn volume down on call to prayer after Hindu's demands
Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh says over 60,000 unauthorised loudspeakers have been removed from mosques and temples
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The evergreen chunri and a master craftswoman who makes them
Opportunities for artisans to showcase their original chunri designs are few
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Why religious minorities in Pakistan live under fear
Recent attack on a Hindu temple highlights the insecurity religious minorities in Pakistan continue to face
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Shehbaz nominates MQM-P's Jalil as Sindh governor
Premier accepts resignation of Wapda chairman Muzzamil Hussain
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Can PayPal Coin alter the crypto landscape?
With too much power in the hands of one corporation, would that digital currency really be the same?
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Uncovering crime through fiction
Nasim Anjum fights against impunity and injustice in her works exploring the painful realities of Pakistan
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Between pride and forgiveness
A literary society is striving to detoxify Pashtun culture of certain violent aspects through education
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The growing threat of cyber-fraud
Three private banks in Karachi were targeted in a major cybercrime incident right before Eid
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Politics of religion: Deadly tug-of-war over the religion card
Registration of ‘tenuous’ blasphemy cases against Imran Khan and other PTI members prompted concerns about the law
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Chief secy G-B assures safety to tourists travelling within region after GLOF
PM directs concerned authorities to mobilise emergency measures; NHA assures people of immediate reconstruction
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Dr Asad Majeed appointed envoy to EU
Diplomat leaves for Brussels; his predecessor named high commissioner to Canada
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IHC moved against ECP’s judicial powers
Petitioner says no institution should have powers equivalent to courts
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Pak-India water talks this month may hit snag
New Delhi yet to respond to a letter sent by Islamabad
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Chinese calculations on Taiwan affected by Ukraine conflict, says CIA director
William Burns says Chinese leadership has been struck by Ukraine's fierce resistance
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Imran wants institutions to know where nation stands on 'US conspiracy'
PTI chief says Pakistan's ruling elite is 'corrupt, soft and a slave'
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Intense heat causes water scarcity in many parts of India
Early heatwave leads to water and power crises in many parts of India, with people skipping offices to collect water
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Sana seeks guarantees before allowing PTI’s march
Interior minister asks Rashid to take back statement about march turning 'bloody', apologise to govt
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Kashmiri youth remember freedom fighter
Riyaz Naikoo was killed two years ago by Indian soldiers in IIOJK
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NTDC fined Rs50m over 2021 blackout
NEPRA to initiate legal action against respective power plants as well
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Families relive distressing phone calls
Pirates still hold vessel off Somali coast
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Govt relaxes rules for 25kW solar users
Nepra abolishes licensing requirement for small-scale users
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UN, Iran laud Dar's diplomacy efforts
Dar received a call today from Guterres, during which they discussed the latest regional developments
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PM vows stronger EU investment ties
Shehbaz discusses ME situation with NZ counterpart
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'Outspoken' trio of IHC judges transferred
JCP moves three judges to provincial HCs Kayani, Sattar, Imtiaz transferred out of IHC CJP Afridi objects fails
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Pakistan still central to Iran-US diplomacy
Islamabad's role deepens as talks move offstage
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Gulf dynamics shift as UAE exits OPEC
Abu Dhabi's exit over national strategy rattles cartel unity
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Pakistan tests Fateh-II missile system
Army Rocket Force conducts training launch: ISPR
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LHC splits verdict in May 9 appeals
Court frees Pahat, denies relief to Chaudhry and Rasheed
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23,000 HIV patients untraceable: minister
84,000 registered; govt denies fresh outbreaks
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Army hits Taliban posts in Chaman
Retaliation under Ghazab Lil Haq continues
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Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled
Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April
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Aurangzeb pitches 4% growth to EU
EIB returns to Pakistan after decade with 160m loans for housing, water projects
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Oil pares gains but stays firm
Brent crude futures for June climbed $2.93, or 2.7%, to $111.16 a barrel at 1532 GMT
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SBP raises Rs512b amid strong demand
Rejects large bids for PIB auction; gold down Rs8,900/tola
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MoU opens Norwegian ships to Pakistani seafarers
Minister says deal opens avenues for employment, aligns local certifications with international standards
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Rate hike undermines investor confidence
KSE-100 loses 1,085 points on worries higher borrowing costs may hit corporate profits
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SECP approves ETF reform roadmap
AMCs to offer ETFs directly, revenue-sharing with brokers for distribution
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Oil shock, falling investment threaten growth outlook
Economists warn GDP growth can fall to 1.8%, markedly lower than pre-conflict estimate of 3.2%
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Crypto could raise remittances to $50b, says ECAP chairman
PCC-led reforms to formalise cryptocurrency; digital licensing may cut crypto costs to 1%
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DISCOs slammed for revenue-based outages
Power firms caution if such load-shedding is stopped, circular debt will go up by Rs500b
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IMF okays 60% cut in gas levy
Technical tweak to slash industrial fuel costs, tied to grid electricity demand
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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group
The stunning loss of the longstanding OPEC member could create disarray and weaken the group
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Oil prices trim gains after UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+
Brent crude rises $3.37 to $111.60, marking a seventh straight day of gains and highest since April 7
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PSX sheds over 1,000 points amid cautious trading following policy rate hike
Overall trading volume increased to 1.1 billion shares from Monday’s total of 780.2 million
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Gold prices see sharp decline globally, locally
The price of gold per tola reached Rs485,062 in local market
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UK government challenges lifting of ban on pro-Palestinian group
UK government is now appealing against the high court's ruling from February
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Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Seashell post leads to indictment of James Comey for alleged threat to Donald Trump
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Trump to put his picture in US passports
State Dept says it will offer limited-edition passport to mark 250th anniversary of US Declaration of Independence
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Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Wants nuclear issues dealt with from outset
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King Charles promotes US-UK unity
Delivers rare speech in Congress amid Iran tensions
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Trump approval sinks to new low
34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House
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Israeli strikes leave five dead in Gaza
Israeli military said it had targeted an individual who posed a threat to Israeli troops
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UK MPs block Mandelson inquiry
Prime minister has resisted pressure to quit over the matter
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GCC mulls response to Iranian strikes
Summit in Saudi Arabia aims to craft response
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Indonesia train crash toll tops 15
Collision between a commuter train and a long-distance train happened late on Monday in Bekasi
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EU seeks to close loopholes allowing rapists to walk free
Parliament backs consent-based definition of rape
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US conditions for paying UN dues include China curbs
US mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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Musk says it's not ok to 'loot a charity'
Takes the stand in OpenAI trial
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US imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasions
US financial system to conduct dollar-denominated transactions and procure US goods
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Babar ton powers Zalmi into PSL final
Captain's 57-ball century leads 70-run win over Islamabad United
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World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
United States would now total $871 million, up from an initial figure of $727 million announced in December
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Babar ton powers Zalmi into PSL final
Captain's 57-ball century leads 70-run win over Islamabad United
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Sinner reaches Madrid quarter-finals
He defeated Norrie 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday
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Iranian Vafaei capable of great things: Trump
He beat Trump 13-12 to secure a place in the quarter-finals
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Rybakina crashes out of Madrid Open
She fell to a shock 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 defeat by Anastasia Potapova
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Vancouver hosts FIFA congress
The biggest World Cup in history will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico
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JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor
The US banking giant agreed a deal till 2030 winter games
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Stones announces Man City exit
The defender joined City from Everton in 2016
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Climbers open Everest route past dangerous ice block
A team of highly skilled mountaineers began fixing ropes and ladders on Everest
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Babar Azam’s 57-ball hundred sends Zalmi into PSL final
Zalmi post 221 on the back of Babar ton, bowl out Islamabad United for 151 to win by 70 runs
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Man Utd beat Brentford to close on UCL berth
Casemiro scored in 2-1 victory
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Atletico face Arsenal challenge in UCL
Diego Simeone’s men have never won Europe's premier competition
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Sinner motors on in Madrid
He is eyeing to win five Masters 1000 tournaments in a row
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PM Shehbaz approves spectators' presence for HBL PSL playoff matches: Naqvi
Encourages fans to use public transport or minimise fuel consumption
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Toulouse fall to first home defeat for a year
They still have a 12-point cushion over their closest challengers Pau










































































































