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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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Young at heart: Queen Elizabeth II, 95, turns down old age award
‘Her Majesty believes you are as old as you feel, as such The Queen does not believe she meets the relevant criteria’
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Moscow imposes new Covid curbs as daily deaths break record
New measures announced hours after Russia reported 1,015 coronavirus-related deaths
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Moscow to withhold official recognition of Taliban govt for now
Russia, China and Pakistan are willing to provide aid to Afghanistan, says Russian foreign ministry
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Delta-plus: Offshoot of most deadly Covid variant on the rise in UK
PM Boris Johnson's spokesman says government was keeping a 'close eye' on the AY.4.2 variant
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In pictures: Nation celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi with religious zeal
Special prayers were offered in mosques for upholding and flourishing of Islam and religious teachings
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Bangladesh's ruling party rallies for Hindus after deadly clashes
The wave of clashes left at least six people dead and dozens of homes destroyed
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US says won't join Afghanistan talks announced by Russia
We look forward to engaging in forum going forward, but we're not in position to take part this week, says State Dept
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Israel, UAE, US, India to form joint economic forum
Four ministers ‘discussed possibilities for joint infrastructure projects in a wide range of fields’
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Africa's glaciers to melt, millions of poor face drought, floods: UN
Climate change could also shave 3% off continental GDP by mid-century
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WHO-led programme aims to buy antiviral Covid-19 pills for $10
It wants to deliver about 1 billion COVID-19 tests to poorer nations
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Thousands of migrant workers in IIOJK moved to secure locations, hundreds flee
So far eleven civilians, including five migrant workers, have been killed in occupied valley since early October
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Billion Tree Tsunami created 85,000 daily wage jobs: WRI report
Report shows renewables create more jobs than fossil fuels
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'Azerbaijan supports Pakistan on Kashmir'
Envoy calls for resolving issue as per UN resolutions
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Japanese envoy thanks PM for evacuation efforts
Imran reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to boost bilateral ties
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Iran ‘fully supports’ Pakistan’s regional approach on Afghanistan
Iranian FM Dr Abdollahian invited FM Qureshi to participate in the meeting on Afghan situation in Tehran, says FO
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Fazl should start ‘rent a crowd’ service: Fawad
Information minister invites opposition for talks on reforms
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Taliban can only gain recognition through Afghan people’s support: Karzai
Former Afghan president says Pakistan is not representative of the war-torn country
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PM Imran praises services of outgoing NCOC coordinator
Lt Gen Hamooduz Zaman Khan was the best co-pilot I could have asked for, says Asad Umar
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Army chief visits ISI headquarters, discusses ‘internal security’ with spymaster
General Qamar expresses satisfaction over the preparedness of ISI, says ISPR
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Soldier martyred in North Waziristan terrorist attack
Troops initiated a prompt response and effectively engaged the terrorists' location, says ISPR
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Dalit women face worst risk of rape, hunger in India
Research shows women from the marginalised community also die younger due to malnutrition
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PM calls for preventing Afghanistan from economic collapse by releasing frozen assets
Premier Imran urges the international community to remain 'positively engaged' with the new Afghan administration
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Pakistan condemns India tyranny in IIOJK
Foreign Office also condemns New Delhi for staging encounters and fake cordon-and-search operations in occupied valley
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Lt Gen Muhammad Aamer assumes charge of Gujranwala Corps
Change of command ceremony was held at Gujranwala Cantt, says ISPR
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Gen Colin Powell dies aged 84
Former US Secretary of State died of Covid-19 complications; family says Powell was fully vaccinated
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US Defence Secretary says watching China's weapons development after hypersonic missile report
Chinese foreign ministry denies report which said Beijing had launched rocket in July carrying hypersonic glide weapon
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Malala sends letter to Afghan Taliban one month after girls' school ban
Religion does not justify preventing girls from going to school, says Nobel Peace Prize laureate
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At least one police official martyred in Quetta blast
At least 17 other people injured including 11 police personnel
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Pakistan wants enduring ties with US, says Gen Bajwa
COAS says coordinated efforts required for the economic uplift of Afghans
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Govt in bid to drag down food prices
Decides to reduce customs duty on food items
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More than 20 dead after floods in south India
In 2008, Kerala was hit by the worst floods in a century that had killed at least 400 people
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One dead, seven injured in second shooting at Louisiana university in a week
Louisiana State Police, who are investigating both incidents, said the two shootings are believed to be unrelated
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Literati pay tribute to late Kashmiri intellectual
Webinar entitled ‘Remembering Shaikh Tajammulul Islam’ organised in honour of deceased
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Govt appoints Tarin as PM's aide on finance and revenue
Ex-federal minister will not be able to chair ECC, cabinet committee meetings
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Nation ready to celebrate Eid Milad tomorrow
Day will dawn with a 31 and 21 guns salute in the federal and provincial capitals, respectively
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CPJ tells India to ‘release’ detained IIOJK journalists
Independent watchdog body also calls for allowing media to operate freely
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Over 0.6m applications in Kamyab Jawan Programme rejected
Only 11,390 youths from most backward province of Balochistan submitted applications
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PDM doing politics of long marches, sit-ins: Farrukh
Says economy has grown despite worldwide price hikes
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India to move some migrant workers in IIOJK to army camps after killings
Region's police chief says he had instructed officers to move workers after three labourers were shot
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Restoration of seven temples on backburner
It is feared that delay could result in spike in cost of project
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GDA starts free vehicle emission testing service
Authority simultaneously launches awareness campaign about environmentally friendly tourism
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Differently-abled teachers demand allowances, transport
Ask Punjab chief minister to issue regularisation orders of contractual lecturers
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Dengue claims one more life in Rawalpindi
CDA carries out fumigation in various sectors
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Transporters announce to increase fares
Intra-city bus fare in twin cities likely to go up by Rs8
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Youngster falls victim to alleged human traffickers
Body of 27-year-old Pakistani killed at Slovenia border flown home
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Graveyards in garrison city run out of space
Work on Dhamial Rakh cemetery hangs in the balance
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Failed imposition: Implementation on mandatory vaccination cards in doldrums
Rawalpindi’s residents and restaurant owners believe inoculation certificates are just a hindrance
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IIUI admin fails to implement probe body recommendations
Education ministry had submitted the report after the inquiring of sexual assault of a boy at the campus
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Man arrested on murder charges
The suspect, an alleged harasser, had gunned down a man and injured his brother
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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












































































































