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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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Delhi to reopen schools as smog goes from worse to bad
Capital's state minister says pollution levels in the city had 'improved in the last three days'
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Children at lower risk from Covid, vaccines should go to poor: WHO
Countries with high coverage in at-risk populations should prioritise global sharing, says WHO
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Four of a family gunned down in Lahore
Victims include two children, police suspects old enmity
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Over a million overseas AJK residents to get voting rights
Amendments to an act requiring setting up special fund for widows, orphans under Ehsaas programme also approved
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Biden invites Pakistan to virtual summit on democracy
India will also be present despite increasing criticism from human rights defenders
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Tarin attributes inflation to instability in exchange rate
Finance adviser says govt to table mini-budget next week
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SC disposes of plea against IHC order plots issue
Court adjourns hearing of appeals against order on writ petitions
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Foregoing educational aims and career dreams
Differently-abled students demand better facilities in educational institutions
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Police under fire over women’s humiliation
Video recorded in Kasur prompts dismissal of SI, case registration
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Punjab LG draft act wins cabinet nod
Anti-Encroachment Ordinance also given green light
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US blacklists 3 ISIS-K leaders as global terrorists
'We will continue to use all levers of American power to target terrorists,' says Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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Young Talibs hold the reins in Taliban’s new regime
Hardened by years of bitter resistance, presence of young Talibs is a defining feature of group’s return to power
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ECP forms bodies to smoothen use of EVMs
Committees to identify best global practices, calculate expenditure and suggest changing rules
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Moscow says US rehearsed nuclear strike against Russia this month
Accusation comes amid high tension between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine
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PDM to use ‘audio leak’ stick to beat govt with
Fazl says key decisions to be announced on December 6 when alliance meets again
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US issues biological weapons’ danger warning at UN meeting
American arms control chief says Biological Weapons Convention ignored for 2 decades while threats are severe, growing
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Fawad accuses Maryam of creating fake clips
Says she might be even making videos to control PML-N leaders
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UAE is building 'first green hydrogen plant' in Middle East
Green hydrogen, created by splitting water into two components is viewed as fuel of future to reduce carbon emissions
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Ayub Afridi's resignation clears path for Tarin to become senator
PTI ex-Senator appointed as prime minister's aide on overseas Pakistanis
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PM Imran wins UAE award for his contribution to sports
'Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Award honours individuals with remarkable achievements in their lives'
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Indus River Dolphin dies under 'mysterious' circumstances
It is the fourth reported death of the endangered dolphin species this year
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UN criticises 'disturbing' arrest of rights activist in IIOJK
Khurram Parvez is held under Unlawful Activities Act, allowing for detention of up to six months without trial
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Nepra moved for power tariff hike
CPPA asks Nepra to increase the electricity price by Rs4.75 per unit
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Pakistan, Russia vow to combat terrorist propaganda
JWG discusses challenges, new threats to world peace and security
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Panel on ECP appointments reconstituted
Swati withdraws membership of the committee over reservations expressed by PML-Q
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Bureaucrat sets off fury with PTI-Taliban analogy
PM issues directives to open inquiry against the senior joint secretary of the Cabinet division
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Fire at nursing home in Bulgaria kills 9 people
Authorities say the reasons for the fire are being investigated
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Kuwait reappoints Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid as PM
The government had resigned on Nov. 8 in the standoff with the elected parliament
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JCP meeting on Dec 14 on two IHC additional judges
The commission will also meet today to consider appointment of three new IHC judges
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Zika virus, a new challenge for India’s most populous state
Health experts say multiple factors are to blame for such outbreaks in a populous state like Uttar Pradesh
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COAS reiterates need for global action to avoid humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
‘Peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan’, General Qamar tells US delegation
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Taliban induct 25 new members into Afghanistan's interim cabinet
The group accommodates key members from Qatar team and former regime in new governing setup
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Pakistani pilgrims pay respects at Khawaja Nizamuddin Auliya’s shrine in India
Zaireen accompanied by diplomats also lay traditional Chaddar at the shrine of Sufi saint in Delhi
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67-year-old faces trial for duping young women on matrimonial sites
Arab national in Sharjah used to deceive women by putting up a wrongful description of himself online
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Farmers hold mass rally, keep pressure on Modi govt despite climbdown
The farmers now demand minimum support prices on all produce, not just rice and wheat
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PUC seeks action against AJC organisers for ‘defaming military, judiciary’
Renowned scholars say participants of Asma Jahangir Conference spread propaganda regarding minority rights in Pakistan
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Muslim mason sculpts shrines for Bangladesh’s Hindu dead
Devout mason prays five times a day and adheres to all the precepts of the Islamic faith
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India allowed Wagah transit of Afghan wheat
Imran approves Rs5b humanitarian assistance for Kabul
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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











































































































