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Pakistan, Afghanistan reach consensus to resolve border fencing issue
Move comes after Taliban soldiers last week tried to disrupt fencing along the eastern province of Nangarhar
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PM dissolves all PTI bodies after K-P setback
Body formed to chalk out mechanism for awarding tickets with premier having final call
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Three injured in Karachi's sewerage line explosion
No deaths reported; injured shifted to hospital
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Indian Christians hold 'secret baptisms' amid rise in persecution
At least 300 attacks have been reported on Indian Christians in 2021
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Two security personnel martyred in Balochistan's Kech
Follow-up operation underway to find fleeing terrorists, says ISPR
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Umar wants SDGs status report presented
A national policy framework urged for collection of data
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Officers facing ‘graft cases’ promoted
Senate panel told even those under corruption probes upgraded
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‘35% K-P population fully vaccinated’
Health official says 50pc population has received a single dose
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Equal opportunities for women urged
Seminar aims to create safe working environments for women
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Photo exhibition on Islamic culture held
Event aims to showcase distinctness of Islamic art
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Call for pension reforms to cope with fiscal deficit
Strong legal framework needed to address the pension liabilities
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Preparations underway for plantation drive
PM will inaugurate special campaign in February next year
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Senate employee gets pre-arrest bail
Accused denies harassing woman outside bank
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K-E seeks Rs5.5 per unit hike in tariff
NEPRA to take up power utility’s plea on Jan 3
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Modi tells Indian states to beef up health facilities as Omicron cases rise
Official statement says PM directs officials to ramp up oxygen supplies and strengthen health infrastructure
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Pakistan seeks ‘pathway’ for unfreezing Afghan assets
FO hails UNSC resolution as reflecting ‘sense of urgency’ to help people of war-torn country
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IGs, home secretaries summoned on anti-rape law
Senate panel observes legislation not being implemented
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Two dead after blast in Indian court building
Footage shows police officers in Ludhiana carrying injured out of building and asking others to leave premises
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Turkey, Qatar ink deal to jointly operate Kabul Airport
A joint committee would visit the Afghan capital to discuss the deal with Taliban govt, say sources
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Loss of top general delaying India’s military reform plans, say experts
While death of India’s first chief of defence staff creates void, it has no impact on military operations
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Suicide bomber killed at Kabul passport office gate
Reports of multiple injured
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NA session marred by lack of quorum
Day's entire agenda remained unaddressed
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PM unveils plans for upgraded Panahgahs
Directs concerned departments to expedite work on their construction
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Senate body mulls changes to aviation rules
Committee proposes amendment in the licence requirement by extending it on the basis of a four-year degree programme
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NAB opposes acquittal pleas in RPP reference
Hearing adjourned till Jan 6
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Sindh-Centre tussle over water projects continues
Approval of Greater Thal Canal Phase II, Chobara Canal put off for second time
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Govt to bring mini-budget through ordinance: Rabbani
PPP leader tells Senate after passage of SBP Amendment Bill, the central bank will only be accountable to IMF
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'They want to remove us': Report highlights India's persecution of minorities
Christians in India have become so frightened that they try to pass as Hindu to protect themselves, says report
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WATCH: ‘Harasser’ turns out to be Senate official
Capital Police booked the accused after video of him being grilled by a victim went viral on social media
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Watchman held for ‘sexually assaulting’ schoolgirl in Khanewal
Sources say accused enjoys 'political backing' and victim’s father was pressured to stay mum on the incident
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Afghanistan's young Taliban fighters face the challenge of peace
Most have known only fighting but the Taliban must now adjust to a world that wants to forget about war
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Mawra Hocane's latest lifts the curtain on marital rape without a trigger warning
'Qissa Meherbano Ka' has started a much-needed discussion but many are on the fence about it.
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ECP to summon meeting on EVMs, overseas voting
Commission to take recommendations from technical committee on EVMs
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New York City mayor says people who get Covid booster will receive $100
Fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus has become dominant in the United States with lightning speed
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PAC asked to exempt projects like Kartarpur from audit
Proposes for legislation to grant special concessions to projects of ‘national interest’
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Turkey-Iran-Pakistan cargo train restarts after 10-year halt
ITI can complete journey between the 3 countries in about 14 days, much faster and less costly than alternate route
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India deploys Russia’s air defence system along Pakistan border
'Indian Air Force is deploying S-400 on the western border to counter possible threats from Pakistan, China'
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Punjab allows businesses to operate 24/7 amid Covid downturn
Notification comes into force with immediate effect in all 36 districts of the province
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Indian man fined for wanting Modi's face cut from vaccine drive
‘If the petitioner is ashamed to see picture of his PM, he can avert his eyes’, says court
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Celebrated haematologist Dr Tahir Shamsi passes away
President Alvi offers condolences
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IHC adjourns Avenfield hearing as NAB prosecutor falls ill
Court told prosecutor's symptoms similar to those of Covid; hearing adjourned till 18 Jan
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Dar eligible to take oath after SC dismisses disqualification plea
SC says neither petitioner nor Dar appeared before court
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‘Wrong policies of PML-N ruined’ energy sector
Hammad Azhar blames expensive projects of previous govt for looming power crisis
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Hamza Shehbaz’s acquittal plea adjourned till Jan 10
PML-N leader seeks acquittal on basis of new amendments in NAB law
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Saudi-led coalition hits Yemen's Sanaa airport
Coalition says it carried out strikes on ‘legitimate military targets’
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BBH doctor reinstated after inquiry gives him clean chit
Nurse Saima Naz had accused Dr Asif of manhandling her
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Islamabad model colleges face shortage of faculty
Unnecessary delay in hiring of staff taking toll on students
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AIOU, JICA to provide skill training on CPEC projects
AIOU VC says varsity designed specific course to train people on SEZs
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SCBA set to challenge lifetime disqualification of MPs
Bhoon says petition ready to challenge disqualification under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution
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Sinopharm Covid-19 booster weaker against Omicron: study
Chinese researchers say vaccine's efficacy against new variant remained unclear
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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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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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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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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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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













































































































