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Bannu attack
Bannu's mayhem came a day after peace talks were held in Urumqi with Afghan authorities under Chinese mediation
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Fuelling inflation
Petrol has risen by 63% in four weeks and diesel by 75%
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Thar's coal must power people, not just plants
Can Thar's coal also drive local industry and livelihoods?
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Reema Khan urges restraint, stresses 'silence'
Actor's comment sparks widespread discussion on social media
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Mahira 'baited' into responding to Riz's call for collaboration
Both actors' mutual interest sparks hopes for potential on-screen pairing
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Karachi ceremony honours Urdu poet Dr Noor Amrohvi
Event recognises his contributions to literature, cross-cultural engagement
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Meesha Shafi discusses women's resilience in verdict aftermath
After winning defamation case, Ali Zafar says justice has been done, hopes to move forward in peace
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Fact check: Viral video claiming to show Iranian strike on Mossad HQ in Tel Aviv is AI-generated
Analysis of the video reveals several visual inconsistencies and patterns consistent with AI generation
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Pakistan Tennis Federation announces Davis Cup Juniors team for Kazakhstan
Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, Zohaib Afzal Malik picked for Davis Cup Juniors after trials at Islamabad PTF complex
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US proposes record $1.5 trillion defence budget, highest in history
Trump seeks 10% cut in non-defence spending, about $73B, while boosting military outlays
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PM announces Rs80 cut in petroleum levy, lowering petrol price to Rs378 per litre
Says the reduction would remain in effect for at least one month and would be applicable nationwide from midnight
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Government eyes restoration of landmark names
By restoring historic names, the project aims to strengthen Lahore’s cultural and tourism profile
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6 killed in central Afghanistan as strong earthquake shakes region, including Pakistan
Tremors were felt in the twin cities, Chitral, Peshawar, and parts of Punjab and K-P
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Iran shoots down second US fighter jet, one pilot rescued, media say
CENTCOM did not respond to AFP query on first such report in ongoing Middle East war
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Backchannel peace efforts continue
US, Iran face complex considerations
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Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion UAE debt: cabinet minister
Senior govt officials say discussions are taking place to convert a portion of the amount into investment
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China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
"Both Pakistan and Afghanistan ... are willing to sit down for talks again,' says foreign ministry spokesperson
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PTI announces all-party conference for joint response to ‘unjustified’ fuel hike
Warns that failure to stabilise prices could severely affect the economy of ordinary citizens
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Fact check: Shahid Afridi did not back govt over fuel hike; viral clip is unrelated
The video predates the price hike and is part of a government austerity campaign
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Rana Sanaullah defends fuel price hike, links it to global crisis
Says the government is not responsible for the increase and introduced targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups
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China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
China proposes labelling digital humans and banning virtual intimacy for minors in new cyber policy draft
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From mountains to the ring: Usman Wazeer’s rise in Pakistani boxing
'Asian Boy' holds WBO World Youth title, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz but faces questions over level of competition
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PCB bans Dasun Shanaka from HBL PSL
He was picked by Lahore Qalandars
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Pegula reaches Charleston quarters
World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Letter particularly noted a mid-March comment from Trump where he said US may conduct strikes on Iran 'just for fun'
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Italy's football chief resigns after World Cup disaster
UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032
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Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Starc exit opens door
He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164
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Alpine deny 'sabotage' against Colapinto
They condemned abuse directed at drivers
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Lewandowski hints at Poland exit
Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden
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Barca reach WCL semifinals
Catalan giants crush Real Madrid 6-0
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Sindh govt announces monthly Rs2,000 subsidy for motorcyclists amid rising petrol prices
Punjab, Islamabad announce free of cost transport services for the next 30 days, starting from Saturday
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Napoli, AC Milan face off
League leaders Inter will face Roma on Sunday
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Dortmund out to end big-game woes
A win at Stuttgart on Saturday would help turn the tide
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Hegseth removes Army chief, two generals in sweeping shake-up
Pentagon confirms Randy George will retire immediately as 41st Army Chief of Staff, with over a year left in term
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US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
Lively may pursue retaliation claim against Wayfarer Studios after her sexual harassment case was dismissed
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Artemis II astronauts leave Earth’s orbit, set course for the moon
Shuttle-era Orbital Manoeuvring System engine burns for 6 minutes as craft passes through lowest point of orbit
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PM orders suspension of 25% toll tax hike amid rising fuel prices
Pakistan Goods Transporters Association announces up to 65% increases in fares, affecting intercity travel and freight
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Gold gains Rs3,400 per tola, silver also moves higher
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs2,915
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Shehzad Roy unveils teaser of new podcast featuring Malala Yousafzai
Shot at her London home, Malala appears as the first guest on Roy’s new venture, ‘Laga Reh Podcast’
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Stocks tumble but recover from steep losses amid fuel price shock
KSE-100 sheds over 1,600 points as IMF-linked price hike rattles investors
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Humayun Saeed opens up about family struggles and charity work
Actor shares brother’s paralysis story, why he chooses donating over starting an NGO
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UN Security Council divided over US-Israeli war on Iran
Russia and China urge halt to US-Israeli strikes on Iran; US backs Gulf allies
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Petrol price hike sparks NA protests, JI announces nationwide action
Opposition lawmakers create uproar in National Assembly, chant slogans against ruling coalition
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PSL committee rejects Fakhar's appeal
Lahore Qalandars batter will miss two crucial matches
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Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Government offices will run from 9am to 4pm, while markets, shopping centres must shut by 6pm
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Meesha Shafi shares message on women’s resilience after defamation case verdict
Ali Zafar says justice is done, feels no triumph, only gratitude and hopes to move forward in peace
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Oil tanker contractors threaten to halt operations after sharp fuel price hike
OTCA says it is not possible to operate at current freight rates, there is a serious risk of financial losses
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Iran's Pezeshkian says Trump's 'Stone Age' threat amounts to war crime
'History is full of those who paid a heavy price for their silence in the face of criminals,' says Iranian president
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Mahira Khan 'baited' into responding to Riz Ahmed’s call for collaboration
Both actors' mutual interest sparks hopes for a potential on-screen pairing
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Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
Many officials, diplomats consider a 'NATO without America' to be the default expectation
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Selling sympathy: Flowers, toys become cover for begging
While street vending provides livelihoods, children, women and elderly people are increasingly used to evoke sympathy
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JI begins sit-ins outside governors' houses over inflation, fuel prices
Party workers gather outside Karachi Governor House; Zafar says JI will take issues to their logical conclusion
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AJK Election Commission announces Aug 24 polling for eight reserved seats
Candidates may submit their nomination papers by Aug 20
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MQM-P calls for national dialogue with political parties on new provinces, administrative units
PPP minister Nasir Shah hits back at MQM-P, says Sindh will not be divided but MQM could be
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PMD forecasts rain, wind, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17-21
PDMA Punjab issues weather alert of the sixth spell of monsoon rains across the province
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Security forces kill seven terrorists in Balochistan's Kharan
Terrorists involved in looting, extortion, kidnapping, targeted killings, planning suicide attacks in Kharan, Lajay
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Can book clubs save reading?
The resurgence of book clubs signals a welcome revival of literary culture
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The dark side of entertainment
Why we savour crime on screen while fearing it in real life
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Unlearning the hustle
Stepping away from a relentless work culture is sometimes the only way to reclaim health, creativity and sense of self
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Another turn for ludo
Once a family pastime, the board game is finding a new life at chai hotels
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Her gold, her right
The SC’s bridal jewellery verdict confronts women’s economic independence, dignity and control over property
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The cost of power
Building a megaproject like Diamar-Bhasha means losing thousands of years of Buddhist heritage
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Modi’s restricted media landscape
In India, pressure on journalists isn’t arrests or cases, but the exhaustion of an increasingly hostile environment
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The last voices of 1947
The generation that lived through Partition is disappearing — and taking its memories with it
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Lack of funding delays flood plan
Documents says 80% of total financial requirement to be met through donor financing
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Nvidia scales back funding guarantee
Chipmaker expected to provide less than $120b support for OpenAI data centre
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Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on revenue
AI company projects revenue of roughly $190-200 billion in 2028
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows to $94b
Google parent becomes largest institutional holder as bets multiply 100-fold
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Germany may continue to run some coal plants
Delays lignite exit report, fuelling expectations of longer plant operations
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Turkiye eyes stronger trade, new JVs
Says business leaders not merely conduct trade but also build bridges of friendship
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S&P 500 slips from record
With investors nervous about high valuations of AI-related stocks
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PDL satellite connectivity shifted to UAE
Ex-CEO flags challenges, calls for shifting back to indigenous network
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Spain explores trade, investment avenues
European nation offers expertise in precision farming, greenhouse technology
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Construction uplift package being studied
Govt mulls over setting up development bank, rationalising import and export policies
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Circular debt jumps by Rs364b
Power sector inefficiency, lower recoveries, payment rows fuel debt spike
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Tomatoes, onions up over 100% yearly
Wheat flour up 77% in devastating year for kitchen budgets; weekly inflation hits 9.11%
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Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough
SBP governor says economy transitioning to sustainability, projects GDP at 3.5-4.5%
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Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership
Assistance framework covers intelligence exchange, suspected cargo monitoring
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Pharma roadmap envisages $10b exports
Minister urges industry to work with govt to make Pakistan innovation, export hub
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Provinces backtrack on wheat import
Punjab, Sindh refuse financial obligation, seek federal stocks after failing to buy locally
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Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
Pontiff urges action to advance two-state solution amid surge of attacks by Israeli settlers
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Iran urges Qatar to allow Air Force fact-finding team over missing pilots
Iranian parliament votes to further criminalise interviews with 'hostile media'
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Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
3,500 military, police officers deployed as nearly a thousand aftershocks follow quake
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Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump: poll
Democrats lead Republicans 44% to 39% ahead of November midterms, Financial Times poll shows
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Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?
Options include sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, land blockade, new secondary tariffs
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At least six dead as historic flooding inundates US state of Indiana
Over 90 people, 45 pets rescued as record-high water surges along White River
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'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war
Renewed Houthi attacks shatter 2022 truce with Saudi-backed government
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Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
Around 290 dead, 140 missing, 4,000 others injured as rescuers sift through rubble in Cali, Pereira
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Israeli air blitz kills 11 in south Lebanon
Hezbollah vows 'appropriate' response
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Iran demands Qatar to release downed pilots
Iran demands Qatar to release downed pilots
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Arshad Nadeem crashes out of CWG
Nadeem looked completely off-colour as he bowed out early in the 12-man final, leaving fans shell-shocked
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Arshad Nadeem’s Commonwealth crown slips away after shock early exit in Glasgow
The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot
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Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt
He advanced into the Washington Open quarter-finals
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Dulani stars as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in series opener
She struck her maiden T20I ton as the hosts registered a six-wicket victory
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PSL 12 window remains undecided
PCB weighs IPL clash as well as the Super Six proposal
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ICC confirms 12 host cities for 2027 ODI World Cup
The tournament will be played across 12 venues
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Newcastle manager Howe steps down
The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge
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Shahid Anwar highlights foundations of Pakistan U19 success
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best
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Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain
Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche
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Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
He wants to enjoy being with him
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FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal
UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead
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Pakistan’s hockey revival gets a promising start against South Korea
Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 21st minute
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UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other FIFA competitions to private investors
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Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury
Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener










































































































