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Sindh records 27 more Covid fatalities
With 1,254 fresh cases, provincial tally rises to 215,679
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Otherwise lively, city sees a somber New Year’s Eve
Markets, businesses, shops, eateries were closed by 8pm
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Teachers protest at KPC
Call for making teachers appointed on contracts permanent
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Notices issued over detention after acquittal in Daniel Pearl case
SHC seeks replies by January 7
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‘Laws needed to protect vulnerable people’
Women MPs helped enact laws against gender-based violence
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Pindi struggled to control crimes
Crime rate graph continues an upward trajectory primarily on the basis of mugging incidents
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Private schools body says reopening from Jan 11
They would reopen schools sans government permission
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Expedite land acquisition for water supply scheme: minister
Asad Umar reviews plan to bring water from Tarbela Dam to twin cities
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Speakers call for adopting religious harmony
They underlined the need for promoting religious harmony taught by Jinnah
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PIMS employees stage protest at D Chowk
Threaten sit-in outside Parliament House against MTI Ordinance
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Food Street comes to life on New Year’s Eve
RCB officials inaugurated the newly-rehabilitated space
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Police claim crime rate down by 20% in capital
At least 1,555 suspects arrested during the year
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CDA conducts anti-encroachment operation
A poultry stall and a road side eatery were demolished
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The year Marghzar Zoo fell from grace
Over the course of 2020, the facility stripped of its menagerie of rare species under court orders
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Ring road route realignment discussed
Work under way on alternative design of Radio Pakistan Interchange
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Mobile libraries planned to promote reading culture
The drive was launched by the Commissioner Office recently to revive the book-reading culture
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Police, DC fail to rescue children from brick kiln
IHC gives two-day time, orders arrest of factory owner
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Twin cities echo with jubilant firing
Most of the youngsters took their motorbikes and cars for wheelies and rounds of major thoroughfares in jubilation
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Rescue official’s dismissal overturned
ACS finds contract extension process contrary to policy
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Most citizens miss transport facilities
Daily provincial expenses on subsidy reach Rs50m
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Sarwar upholds sexual harassment verdict
Asim Arsalan was declared guilty by the governor
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‘Pakistan will be more prosperous in 2021’
Buzdar urges PDM to shun negative politics
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NAB files reference against ex-minister
Inquiry reveals illegal mining contract was awarded in Rajoa, Chiniot areas
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No action taken to rein in drug prices
Cost of 350 medicines has skyrocketed
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Unknown disease kills cattle
Cattle owners have appealed to the livestock department and district administration to save their animals from dying.
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‘Ensure merit in Cholistan land allotment’
A committee constituting of ACs and other departments’ officers are evaluating the received applications
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Citizens wary of robberies, theft
Demand immediate action to arrest criminals involved
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KOICA to build nutrition centre at UAF
Grant of $7 million approved for project scheduled for completion in 2024
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Two women die of cold
Two women coming from Sariab area of Quetta were on their way by-foot to their village
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Mardan police crack mysterious child murder case
Police began investigation into the case after the death of the child
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Customs seizes smuggled diesel
The federal government has taken up this challenge to identify scores of illegal fuel stations dealing in sale
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K-P gets first female district police officer
SP Sonia has been posted as DPO Lower Chitral
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Crack down on Illegal gas compressors
They confiscated 144 gas compressors and registered FIRs against 140 culprits
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K-P receives gift of peace
Police thwart attempts of terrorists to form strongholds
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Illegal trade a threat to Pakistan’s economy
Former FBR chief calls businessmen biggest hurdle in documenting economy
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Travel ban hits aviation sector
Countries restricted international travel to curb coronavirus
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Chinese FM assures over 1m Covid doses for Pakistan
Qureshi, Wang agree to maintain strategic communication and consultation
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India’s desperate quest for legitimacy in IIOJK
India’s desperate quest for seeking legitimacy in IIOJK is a reality and must be taken seriously by Pakistan
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Euro V applied to imported diesel, NA panel told
SAPM says elimination of smuggling of Iranian fuel not possible
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NA Speaker rejects PML-N’s ‘unverified’ resignations
Asad Qaiser says action taken according to law, rules, guidelines and decisions of the top court
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Pakistani girl wins global memory competition
Emma Alam and Syeda Kisa Zehra break multiple world records during the championship
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China gives $100m grant for road rehabilitation
Four sections of National Highway (N-5) in Sindh will be reconstructed
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Explainer-What we know about China-made vaccines
Recently approved vaccine Sinopharm’s Beijing developer says its Phase 3 trial showed 79.34% efficacy
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Fireworks explode over empty streets as 2020 slinks away into history
No light show in Beijing, the lions of London’s Trafalgar Square will be barricaded off, as will Red Square in Moscow
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Oil set for 20% drop in 2020 as lockdowns weigh
Survey shows oil prices are not expected to make much progress in 2021
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Market watch: PSX closes 2020 on positive note
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 60.62 points to settle at 43,755.38
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'Will always be European': British PM Johnson's father applies for French passport
One cannot tell British people that they are not Europeans, says Stanley Johnson
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Pope to skip leading New Year services because of flare-up of leg pain
It will be first time since 2013 that Pope Francis will have skipped leading a major papal event for health reasons
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US plotting to fabricate pretext for attacking Iran, says FM Zarif
The foreign minister says Iran will ‘openly and directly’ defend its people, security
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall $65m to $13.15b
Decrease comes due to external debt repayments
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Pakistani artist Waqas Khan awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
In 2013, he was shortlisted for the prestigious Jameel Prize at the Victoria and Albert Museum
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Information Minister Tarar slams ‘malicious campaign’ against Pakistan’s peace role
Information minister says propaganda aimed at undermining Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability
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Fact check: Viral visual of ARY News bulletin claiming Imran Khan will be released this week is fabricated
Head of assignment at ARY News says, 'This is false information. We never broadcast this news'
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Interior ministry orders NCCIA probe into Cambridge paper leaks
Government says Cambridge will strengthen safeguards after repeated examination paper controversies
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Search underway after Gwadar University VC, pro vice chancellor go missing in Balochistan's Mastung
Local administration, police, security forces conduct inspections of checkpoints and vehicles
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan ties growing stronger consistently: PM Shehbaz
Both countries agree to enhance capacity-building cooperation between their judicial systems
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Pakistan successfully conducts test of indigenously developed Fatah-4 cruise missile: ISPR
Says missile 'equipped with advanced avionics, is capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision'
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Inside Pakistan’s illicit cigarette crisis: How tax policy backfired
A thriving illicit trade of more than 40 billion cigarettes a year is undermining Pakistan’s tax policy objectives
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DPM Dar chairs meeting on tax policy proposals for forthcoming budget
Says committee reviewed progress on various proposals, emphasised the need for growth-oriented measures
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PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into economic power, cites nuclear journey as example
Says Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is for defence and not for offensive purposes
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FO reaffirms commitment to dialogue, rejects ‘misleading’ int'l media reports on regional tensions
Describes CBS report as 'misleading, speculative, and disconnected from factual context'
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Efforts underway to secure additional gas supplies to meet energy requirements: petroleum minister
Says govt formulating energy security policy aimed at strengthening resilience against external disruptions
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HRCP expresses deep alarm over continued captivity of Pakistani crew by Somali pirates
Children of abducted sailors make emotional appeals for return of fathers, uncles and relatives before Eidul Azha
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Major, 4 soldiers martyred in Balochistan operation
ISPR says seven terrorists also killed in Barkhan's Nosham area
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IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi’s plea for family meetings, medical access
Attorney General argues jail superintendent has authority to decide which facilities a prisoner be given and not
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KSE-100 sheds 952 points on geopolitical jitters
Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499
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FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Data-driven policymaking key to growth
IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly
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PSX erases gains as ME worries trigger selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading
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IPO launches digital transformation drive
DG says trademark, copyright & patent services will be fully digitalised in six months
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US delegation discusses trade with FinMin
American companies show strong interest in long-term investment opportunities
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Pakistan, China expand cooperation
Challenge SEZ attracts $150m investment as EV manufacturing tops trade talks
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Trade deficit fears mount
Business leaders urge honest budgeting as industrial slowdown, external pressures intensify
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Pakistan hit by 13% drop in capitalisation; HMB enters Frontier Index, SEARL exits
Brokerage house said HMB qualified for inclusion after meeting the required liquidity threshold
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State Bank receives $1.3b IMF disbursement
Support continues amid structural reform conditions; gold up Rs1,100/tola
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Meeting pushes for boosting ports' efficiency
Discussions on regulatory challenges, digitisation, stakeholder coordination, opportunities to attract regional cargo
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PM hands budget-making to Dar
FinMin sidelined as responsibility for new taxes, tax relief given to deputy PM
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KSE-100 drops 1,465 points amid oil price concerns, geopolitical uncertainty
Index touched an intra-day high of 169,687.29 points and a low of 167,329.34 points during the session
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Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP
SBP says IMF Executive Board has also approved disbursement of second tranche of SDR 154 million under RSF
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UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
Starmer signals he will fight on as formal contest to replace him yet to be triggered
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Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz under Iran's 'management protocol': Iranian media
US says it redirects 70 ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, disables 4 others
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Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset
Chinese state dinners feature Huaiyang cuisine, known for subtle flavours and refined dishes
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Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting
'But the truth is that the UAE was directly involved in the aggression against my country,' FM Araghchi says
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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
Urges regional cooperation with Kabul at SCO security meeting
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New Delhi says attack that sank Indian-flagged ship off Oman’s coast ‘unacceptable’
All 14 crew members rescued by Omani coast guard and taken to Diba port
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Israel says it inks $35m deal 'to extend F-35 fighter jet range' amid Iran war
Agreement with Elbit subsidiary aims to enhance long-range operational capabilities, Israeli defence ministry says
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South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack: report
Sends teams of experts to Dubai to conduct forensic investigation of damage to vessel
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Iran’s Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says ‘collusion with Israel’ is ‘unforgivable’
'Enmity with the great people of Iran is a foolish gamble,' Iranian FM says
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In pictures: Xi rolls out the red carpet for Trump's arrival
First visit by a US president to America's main strategic rival since 2017 has taken on added significance
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Xi seeks 'historic year' in China-US ties as Trump sees 'fantastic future'
Superpower summit focuses on strategic stability, economic cooperation and managing differences
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Dozens of Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection
Turkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine
It was the first such major attack after a three-day US-brokered ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
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Italy cheers Kate on first visit since cancer diagnosis
Early education is a subject close to the princess's heart as a mother of three children
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory
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Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant
VAR made headlines again after relegation-threatened West Ham
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters
Second seed Zverev fell 1-6, 7-6 (12/10), 6-0
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Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran
We're just excited to host them here, says Sarah Hanna
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President Perez calls club elections
This season has seen Madrid finish without a major trophy
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'Don't understand it, but it looks fun'
Japan fans are likely to be stumped by cricket
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Bangladesh hammer Pak in Dhaka Test
Rana's five-wicket haul seals the hosts' third straight Test victory
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Shan XI in Shambles: How Pakistan Imploded in Mirpur
Senior players failed to deliver as familiar weaknesses resurfaced in another disappointing overseas performance
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Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA
Sibling duo mix rivalry and family as they chase title
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Napoli beaten by Bologna
Rowe's added-time goal gave Bologna 3-2 win
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Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role
City have four games left this campaign
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Beyond the boundary: How PSL campaigns turn cricket into internet culture
High-impact campaigns succeed by converting brand messaging into the shared language of the fans







































































































