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TLP workers remain in Wazirabad as talks continue
Rangers use teargas to disperse protesters as they attempt to use an alternate route to reach Islamabad
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Jan Jamali elected speaker Balochistan Assembly unopposed
Jamali was the only individual to submit nomination papers for the position
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Sedition case sought against TLP
Petition says TLP incited hatred against the state, its protests resulted in the loss of lives, property
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‘Do your job, stop pointing fingers’
Murtaza Wahab urges people to fulfil their responsibilities
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Businesses pivot to recovery as pandemic subsides
While restrictions have been eased, two years of Covid-19 seem to have taken a toll on people’s purchasing power
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CPEC projects shall be completed on time: G-B CM
Says projects to open new avenues of development and investment
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Afridi terms Kashmir an ‘uncompromisable’ issue
PTI leader says UN not fulfilling its responsibilities
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PM credits govt policies for ‘cut in poverty’
Imran shares poverty reduction statistics issued by World Bank
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Train operations remain suspended
Millions of rupees have been refunded to passengers due to cancellation of trains amid TLP protests
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Four die in Karachi fuel station blast
No hint of terror activity found, says police
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US targets Iran's drone programme with sanctions
Treasury says UAVs from Revolutionary Guard Corps were used to attack US forces in the Gulf region
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Russia signals not ready to let Afghanistan's Taliban into UN
Russian Ambassador says unilateral sanctions on Taliban leaders would have to be addressed but perhaps not right away
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Move over Apple, Microsoft now the world's most valuable company
Apple took a $6 billion hit to its sales during the fiscal fourth quarter
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Win or lose, Afghans turn out to cheer cricket heroes
Fans gathered to watch the T20 World Cup match beamed from Dubai on a big screen in Kabul amusement park
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With a brush dipped in his soul
Now a sought-after artist across the globe, Shahid Rassam learned to paint using brushes handmade by his mother
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Devoutness cuts across gender
In a community often consigned to a limited number of demeaning jobs, Nanni Jameela’s story tells a story of respect
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Not used to victory, are we?
Pakistan’s three-match win streak in the T20 World Cup seems to have caught most fans off-balance
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Is there any stopping the supply chain reaction?
Lockdowns, halting of production, drop in demand and blockage of trade routes have thrown supply chain into chaos
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In conversation with Hina Rabbani Khar
The country’s youngest and only woman foreign minister discusses the region and our ties with India and the US
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‘Remember the name’: Asif Ali helps Pakistan down Afghanistan in WC thriller
Right-hand batsman takes internet by storm after scintillating power-hitting in five-wicket win against neighbours
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PM lauds 'impressive' Afghanistan after WC nail-biter against Pakistan
Never have I seen a cricketing nation rise as rapidly as Afghanistan in international cricket, says premier
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Pakistani detainee at Guantanamo tells ‘US military court of CIA torture’
Majid Khan reportedly told the court that he was forced to remain awake for days, doused with ice water
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Dozens detained in India for disrupting Muslim prayers
Hindu right-wing groups pressuring authorities in Gurgaon city to stop Friday prayers in open spaces
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Taliban govt calls for unfreezing Afghan assets abroad
Freezing this money is unethical and is against all international laws, says spokesperson
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Careem strengthens customer safety protocols
Careem is now conducting thorough background checks on all Captains NADRA and police verification portals
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Taliban appoint new envoy to run embassy in Pakistan
Taliban appoint two officials to run consulates in Quetta and Peshawar
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Tech firms think they have a solution for counting CO2
As companies prepare pledges to help stop climate change, the first problem they face is quantifying their emissions
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Cryptocurrency Ether hits all time high of $4,400
Cryptocurrency markets have rallied sharply in recent weeks, and Ether is up over 60% since its September trough
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Meta Platforms shares rise as Facebook rebrands to focus on metaverse
Rebranding comes in the wake of criticism over policing of market power, algorithmic decisions and abuse of service
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Doors open for negotiations, Rashid says after NSC meeting
Interior minister says doors of negotiations still open, writ of state will be maintained
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G20 should redistribute surplus COVID-19 vaccines, ex-leaders say
'By the end of February a total of 1.1 billion surplus vaccines could be transferred'
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Rangers draw ‘red line’ for marchers
Police say TLP protesters will not be allowed to cross Jhelum under any circumstances
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EVMs not accessible to visually impaired
No features installed in the electronic machines to cater to differently-abled persons
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Centre’s authority to appoint CS, IG police questioned
Senate body summons establishment, law secretaries
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Subsidy payment on edibles ‘hobbled by loan payoffs’
Fawad says govt in no position to provide relief to consumers
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Shehbaz to address upcoming PDM rally
Says no-confidence motion proposal not under ‘serious consideration’
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Ahsan Bhoon new SCBA president
Defeats rival Sardar Lateef Khan Khosa of Professional Group by wide margin
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NAB opposes Asif Ali Zardari’s acquittal plea
One-day exemption from hearing granted to PPP leader and former premier Yousaf Raza Gilani
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SBP pumped $1.2 billion to defend rupee: WB
Says move comes after 8.1% depreciation against the dollar since June
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NDMA holds caucus of lawmakers on disaster risks
Moot seeks support of parliamentarians to build resilience at national level against disasters
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Witnesses summoned in couple’s case
Total of eight witnesses have recorded statements in the case
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Law enforcers on tenterhooks
Policemen complain of long duty hours, lack of facilities
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CDA starts work on plastic road project
Initiative aims to reduce impact of environmental pollution caused by plastic waste
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Govt school student wins coveted award
Saqib says students should be encouraged to pursue IT
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Experts call for setting up psoriasis clinics
Say nationwide survey be conducted to ensure treatment and availability of medicine for psoriasis patients
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PML-N youth wing leader steps down following 'anti-state' speech
Abdul Majid Muaz claims he was made scapegoat after being told to make the objectionable remarks
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Police van accidentally overruns motorcyclist in Thekriwala
Van's brakes reportedly failed near Nishat Cinema
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Girl, teenage boy sexually assaulted in separate incidents
Girl's mother claims suspects called her daughter to their shop on pretext of job interview
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Third year running deadlock resulted in objectionable bills
Punjab govt’s productivity claims termed preposterous by opposition which feels shunned
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LHC rejects AG’s detachment plea in Saad Rizvi case
AG Punjab argues Justice Tariq authored judgment that SC set aside before remanding case back to LHC
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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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Oil slips after Trump says US will assist ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $108.11 a barrel after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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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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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











































































































