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Friday prayers resume in Tehran after nearly 2-year hiatus due to Covid
Development comes as authorities warned of a sixth wave of the coronavirus
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Climate change will cause global tensions, say US intelligence services
Report says climate change is 'an emerging threat to financial stability' of the US
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Bill to curb fake news sent to cabinet: Fawad
Minister says govt to provide 'massive relief' on ghee, flour, pulses, sugar soon
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Punjab govt forms committee to negotiate with TLP
TLP plans to march from Lahore to Islamabad; heavy contingents of law enforcement personnel deployed
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NA passes 15 amendment bills
Motions will be forwarded to the joint sitting of parliament
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ECP announces K-P LG polls on Dec 19
In first phase, village and neighbourhood and tehsil council elections will be held in 17 districts
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PM Imran to visit Saudi Arabia on Saturday
Imran is expected to meet Saudi leadership, participate in Green Initiative Conference
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$600m ADB loan linked to Kalash payout
Programme will support govt’s efforts to implement high priorities from its Ehsaas Programme
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Gill takes strong notice of article against first lady
SAPM says ‘if you write abuse, then abuse will be the answer’
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Bilawal presses on PM’s ouster for ending inflation
Urges party workers to continue anti-inflation protests
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ECP rejects railway minister’s request
Azam Khan Swati ordered to appear in person on Oct 26
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Rs5.5b donated to Pakistan for Covid fight
Pakistan has received donations up to approximately Rs5.5 billion
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Haripur calligrapher clinches gold medal
Over 400 artists from all over Pakistan took part in the competition
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Pakistan, India among 11 'countries of concern' on climate change for US spy agencies
Report predicts that global warming will increase geopolitical tensions and risks to US national security
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LHC hears pleas against new Model Town JIT
Counsel says ATC recording statements after framing of charges
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Sarwar discusses GSP Plus extension with European MPs
Highlights Kashmir issue, protection of rights in Pakistan
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Woman sexually abused by ex-husband
Victim claimed suspect received money from people and forced her into adultery
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Environment dept seals five industrial units
Action against polluters underway to curb smog
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Passer-by among two killed in boiler blast
Factory worker suffered 70% burns in accident
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‘Govt respects court verdict on local bodies’
Buzdar says local government act will be presented before cabinet in soon
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Pig kidney works in human patient in 'potential miracle'
The surgery involved a genetically modified donor animal and a brain dead patient on a ventilator
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Fraudsters using masking apps
Names of banks, other institutions appear on phones of call recipients
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President Alvi approves summary to retain Shaukat Tarin as NEC member
Tarin will now be a member of the Advisory Council instead of the finance minister
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Pakistan not yet off the FATF hook
Anti-money laundering watchdog rules out possibility of blacklisting country
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15 ‘Israeli spies’ held in Turkey
Network relied on Palestinian and Syrian nationals living in Turkey, sources say
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PPP leader Khursheed Shah gets bail relief
Shah's name to be placed on ECL, subject to relief from trial court
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Debate on bandits turns ugly
Deputy speaker exchanges heated words with PPP MNA during NA session
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Hearing of case against Iqbal adjourned till 10th
PML-N to start first protest against inflation on Oct 22
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PR to upgrade Narowal-Kartarpur track
Feasibility report prepared, expected to be presented railways ministry this week
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FATF reviews Pakistan’s 100% compliance report
Decision on exit from FATF expected today
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SHC strikes down federal duty on calls
Court says Centre did not have authority to tax telecommunication services
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Govt mulls petrol subsidy to tackle price hike
Decides to reduce prices of essential commodities through Ehsaas targeted subsidy programme
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Hot beverage that unites people of Rawalpindi
75-year-old Ludhiana Tea Stall also becomes celebrity hotspot
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Woman who gave birth to septuplets loses one
Health official says one baby boy was in incubator after birth
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‘Traders’ issues to be resolved on priority'
Traders say that solid steps should be taken to remove encroachments
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Sheikh Rashid to turn Lal Haveli into university
Rashid offers to pay the fee of female position holders and poorer students
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SC to act against Punjab govt for not restoring LGs
Local govt representatives not being allowed to do administrative work
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Goodbye, Columbus: Vikings crossed the Atlantic 1,000 years ago
Viking Age is defined as 793-1066 AD, presenting a wide range for the timing of the transatlantic crossing
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Soldier martyred in terrorist attack in Balochistan's Kech
Search operation underway in the area to hunt down perpetrators of the attack, says ISPR
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'It's a big joke': Zahir Jaffer on Noor Mukadam case
In viral footage, 30-year-old irked by way policemen take him inside Islamabad courtroom
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Two FC soldiers, two policemen martyred in Bajaur IED blast
Team was reaching the site of an earlier IED blast when they were targeted with second blast, says SHO Mamund
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Noor Mukadam murder: ‘A mother’s wounds never heal’
Grieving mother still in disbelief about her daughter’s gruesome murder and hopes she would suddenly appear someday
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Russia scrambles fighter jets to escort US strategic bombers over Black Sea
Incident coincides with a visit to the region by the US secretary of defence
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No-trust motion tabled against Balochistan CM
Move backed by 33 of 65 members of provincial assembly
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Turkish charity gives school supplies to Afghan refugee kids in Pakistan
350 school bags, stationery supplies distributed at ceremony in Islamabad
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Gen Qamar urges global efforts to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
COAS, NATO's senior civil representative meet at GHQ to discuss Afghanistan, other issues
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Riding the crypto rollercoaster: Bitcoin nears record high
Bitcoin's latest rally is prompted by the launch of the first US bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund
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Facebook to rebrand itself with new name, says The Verge
News comes at a time when the company is facing increasing US government scrutiny over its business practices
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New Zealand's daily COVID-19 cases fall, some classrooms to reopen
Authorities say 67% of population is fully vaccinated, 87% has received one dose
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Tokyo aims to lift COVID-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall: media
New daily cases in Tokyo dropped to 29 on Monday, the lowest since June last year
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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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Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack
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Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
22 crew members transferred to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran, US media reports, citing CENTCOM
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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC
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King Charles grasped 'opportunity' on US trip, palace says
King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
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Detention of two flotilla activists extended
Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning
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Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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Two people die after explosion in southern England, police say
Bomb squad at scene; attack not confirmed. Residents told to stay home; some evacuated.
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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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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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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







































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