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New Covid variant triggers global alarm as WHO urges caution
WHO says it would take weeks to determine how effective vaccines were against the variant
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China extends maternity leave to boost births
Development comes as country grapples with a rapidly ageing workforce and slowing economy
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Death toll in Russian mine tragedy jumps past 50
Three officials arrested on suspicion of violating industrial safety rules
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Afghan humanitarian crisis, drug trafficking alarm India, Russia, China
Afghanistan has been plunged into crisis by the abrupt end of billions of dollars in foreign assistance
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Kashmiris in UK protest against arrest of rights activist Khurram Parvez
Demonstrators castigate India’s fascist regime for committing genocide of innocent Kashmiris in IIOJK
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Gen Nigar becomes first-ever female Col Commandant of Medical Corps
COAS Gen Qamar pinned badges of rank to formally install her as first-ever female general to head AMC, says ISPR
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Police baton-charge Nasla Tower residents protesting against demolition
Protest was organised by the association of builders, which stopped work on all ongoing projects in Karachi
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PTA reduces Mobile Termination Rate by 28.5%
Telecommunication authority says rates will be further reduced to 40 paisas per minute from July 1 next year
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Delhi's choked roads worsen India's toxic smog crisis
Sprawling megacity of 20 million people is regularly ranked world's most polluted capital
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Indian builds Taj Mahal replica home for wife
Love solves all problems in life and Taj Mahal is a symbol of that, says 52-year-old lovestruck husband
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No more commercial activities on military land, SC told
CJ slams defence secy over wedding halls, cinemas, housing societies built there
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PM Imran accepts Abdul Aleem Khan's resignation
Minister resigned to 'maintain neutrality' with regards to other businesses
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Unvaccinated individuals not allowed in mosques, says Sindh govt
Govt orders for removal of carpets from mosques, masks continue to be mandatory
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Asian and European countries, alarmed by new COVID variant, tighten curbs
New variant, called B.1.1.529, has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong
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PM, Uzbek president express satisfaction over bilateral relations
Premier reiterates commitment to timely completion of Trans-Afghan railway
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43% of voter lists verification completed
'Preliminary electoral lists will be printed from January 6 to January 25'
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No new taxes in mini-budget, says Tarin
We will not allow the IMF to impose more taxes on people, says Tarin
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Previous botched campaigns creating vaccine hesitancy
At least 2,000 cases have been reported in 14 districts of K-P this year
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Odeon being restored to former glory
Restoration of a century-old cinema in full swing
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CPNE condemns Maryam Nawaz’s statement
Demands impartial inquiry into past and present government’s advertisement policy
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SC seeks presidential order for FWO’s formation
Petitioners challenge acquiring of land in Haripur for setting up cement factory
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Opposition faults govt over petrol dealers’ strike
Maryam, Bilawal say long queues at fuel pumps prove govt incompetence
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Senate panel rejects Jan 9 blackout inquiry report
Recommends formation of high-level committee to re-investigate matter
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Internal, external challenges demand national response: Gen Qamar
Nefarious designs of forces inimical to peace, stability of country being foiled via comprehensive strategy, says COAS
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Afghanistan’s stability vital for all SCO states: FM Qureshi
Pakistan will continue to ‘play its role to assist Afghan brethren in their hour of need’, says foreign minister
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Govt gives in to petrol dealers’ demands
PPDA, govt team agree on increasing profit margin by up to 99 paisas
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Pakistan, Russia to further enhance economic, trade ties
Two sides discuss niches for Pakistani companies seeking to enter Russian market
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Italy takes in National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'
Government intervened after Gula asked for help to leave Afghanistan following Taliban takeover
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Journalist Ahmad Noorani’s wife attacked in Lahore
Ambreen Fatima says unidentified attacker hit her car’s windscreen and hurled death threats
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Pakistan condemns 'unabated extra-judicial killings' in IIOJK
Islamabad says 35 Kashmiris have been martyred by Indian occupation forces in less than two months
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‘Indian homegrown Covid vaccine only 50% effective’
Experts say despite horrible performance of health system, New Delhi hailed indigenous vaccine as a major success
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Market watch: Profit taking drags KSE-100 below 44,000 points
Benchmark index sheds 427.95 points to settle at 43,935.75
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WATCH: Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen-1A ballistic missile
President, PM, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs laud achievement, says ISPR
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Facilitate overseas Pakistanis, PM tells economic team
Premier launches Sohni Dharti Remittance Programme
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UAE prince makes first Turkey visit in decade
First high-level visit to Turkey since 2012 comes a day after the Turkish lira crashed
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Russian mining accident kills 11, rescue effort halted over explosion risk
Coal dust caught fire in a ventilation shaft in the Listvyazhnaya mine in the snowbound Kemerovo region
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Afghan Hazara elders pledge support for Taliban rulers
Hazara leader says previous govt of president Ashraf Ghani was the "darkest point" in the history of Afghanistan
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Indian court commutes death sentences in rape case
Accused deserve imprisonment for life to repent offence, says Mumbai top court judge
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Pakistani organisation wins Nelson Mandela Innovation Award
Campaign showed 3D hologram of MA Jinnah delivering speech on inclusivity, equality
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SC seeks ECP reply on K-P local body polls
Justice Bandial questions why LB elections cannot be held on party basis in the province
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Two cops martyred in Peshawar raid
Police say raid was carried out on a house to arrest a PO
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US firm says receiving threats over analysis of Nisar's alleged audio clip
The firm says it is being asked to obtain a different result of the alleged audio
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You only live twice: Indian man found alive in morgue, cremated
Srikesh Kumar suffered critical injuries after a speeding motorbike hit him last week
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New Swedish PM resigns on first day after coalition collapses
The first female premier of the country steps down after less than 12 hours in the top job
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Larkana medical student 'commits suicide'
Police send handwritten note for forensic test; father says waiting for autopsy report to file FIR
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Pakistan hands over another consignment of food aid to Afghanistan
Islamabad has repeatedly urged international community to reach out to Afghan people to ward off humanitarian crisis
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Woman booked for 'beating up' ex-lover in Lahore
Accused, along with two accomplices, subjected victim to severe torture after their break-up, according to police
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Rare white lion dies of pneumonia in Karachi Zoo
KMC spokesperson says the big cat had developed pneumonia after its lungs stopped working
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WATCH: About 100 Da'ish militants surrender in Afghanistan
Militants who surrendered were active in Muhmand Dara, Chaparhar, Kot and Khogiani districts, says Taliban official
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Russia and Ukraine both step up military alert with combat drills
The increase of military activity on both sides follows weeks of rising tension
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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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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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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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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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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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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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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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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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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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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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli










































































































