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Be tolerant of others’ religion, beliefs: Qureshi tells int’l moot
Reiterates demand to designate an ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’
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US tech giants face curbs on data sharing, digital marketplaces, under draft EU rules
Digital Services Act, aim to set ground rules for data-sharing and how digital marketplaces operate
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Facebook bans US ads that call voting fraud widespread or election invalid
Facebook has been under fire for refusing to fact-check political ads and for rampant organic misinformation
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Twitter removes 130 accounts disrupting public conversation during Trump-Biden debate
Twitter removed accounts, which appeared to originate in Iran, 'based on intel' provided by FBI
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ECC approves double-digit increase in power, gas tariff
Electricity rates up by up to 17%; gas by nearly 15%
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12 more van fire victims identified
As the deceased die after the passenger van catches fire following an accident near ASF City on the M9 Motorway
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Naqvi confirms resigning as PA opposition leader
Says PM yet to decide whether to accept or reject his resignation
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Sindh okays SSGC pipeline
Cabinet conditionally agrees to resume tax collection on Centre's behalf
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Five planes collide with birds in a day
Damaging four Pakistan International Airlines planes and one Airblue aircraft
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Inquiry against JUI-F chief underway, confirms NAB
Fazl is accused of possessing assets beyond his known sources of income
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Businessmen call for GSP Plus extension
Insist it enhances job opportunities, boosts foreign exchange reserves
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Government keeps petrol price unchanged
Slashes high-speed diesel rate by Rs2.40 per litre for next 15 days
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Govt keen to develop mortgage finance market
May eliminate or cut tax on bank income generated via low-cost housing finance
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FBR achieves first quarter tax target
Monthly collection and filing of tax returns remain low
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APTMA stresses implementing policy
Says textile policy will help boost exports in addition to bringing investment
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PM blames past deals for expensive power
Says country’s energy sector is facing severe crisis
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Government identifies certified wheat seeds
The committee decided that all provinces would send proposals for the support price of wheat as soon as possible
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Punjab economic zones to create 2m jobs
PIEDMC chairman expects local, foreign investment in the zones
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Abdullah in Islamabad
Willingness to work with all parties will eventually benefit all stakeholders in the long run
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The sociology of intra-Afghan peace talks
The biggest challenge to the intra-Afghan talks is from the internal divisions among the Afghan political factions
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PTI wants ECP to scrutinise assets of 18 parties
Party’s lawyer given time to examine report on wealth statements till Oct 19
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No provision of pre-arrest bail in law: SC
Says such type of bail was introduced by a former chief justice to protect innocents
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France and Turkey at odds as Karabakh fighting divides NATO allies
Dozens have been reported killed and hundreds wounded in fighting since Sunday between Azerbaijan and Armenia
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Hopes fade for girl buried in Indian garbage dump
The search continues for Neha Vasava, who was buried under a garbage heap
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Poorest countries face tough choice over G20 debt relief plan
Rich countries on Friday backed an extension of the G20's Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI)
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Anger after Indian police cremate gang-rape victim
She was found lying in a pool of blood after going missing while collect fodder outside her village of Bool Gahri
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Wrecked schools pose new challenge as Beirut students wait to head back to classes
The huge explosion in Beirut’s port on Aug 4 did not spare the Lebanese capital’s schools
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Britain hits Airbnb UK with extra $2.3 million tax bill after probe
UK arm of Airbnb said it had paid the extra obligations after a request from British tax authorities
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EU drafts rules to force big tech companies to share data
Draft suggests that tech giants may be banned from preferential treatment of their own services on their platforms
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Germany finds two more African swine fever cases, one in new area
The new discoveries bring total confirmed cases to 38 since the first on Sept 10
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Messi says he wants to 'put an end' to Barcelona feuding
Argentine referred to his attempt to force the Catalan club to release him from the final year of his contract
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Nadal, Serena on guard at French Open as Halep plays compatriot
Spaniard needs one more major to pull level with rival Federer and owns an astonishing 94-2 record in Paris
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'Nature was calling' says Tottenham's Dier after bathroom break
Spurs were trailing 1-0 with 15 minutes to go when the defender raced off the pitch, followed by a furious Mourinho
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Man Utd boss Solskjaer calls for clarity on handball rule
Defender Lindelof was also on the receiving end of a harsh penalty decision during their 3-1 defeat by Palace
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Bayern and rivals await Champions League draw as pandemic riddle remains
Munich were crowned European champions for the sixth time after beating PSG at an empty Estadio da Luz
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Mourinho hopes international managers protect Spurs players
Tottenham are currently having to play as many as three games a week
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Djokovic primed for deep run in Paris
The damp and heavy conditions with a lower-bouncing ball appear to be tailor-made for the Serb's style
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LeBron says 'bubble' season the toughest challenge of career
35-year-old is readying for a 10th NBA Finals appearance on Wednesday when the Lakers face the Miami Heat
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Sock says Thiem worthy heir to Nadal but targets upset
Austrian is brimming with confidence after winning his first major at the US Open earlier this month
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Premier League to pay for EFL clubs' coronavirus tests - Times
If the season is halted due to the pandemic, standings would be decided on a points-per-game basis
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Japan health workers snub Covid-19 database as PM Suga seeks to digitise government
Just 40% of medical institutions are using the online database
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US fighter jet crashes after collision with refueling plane
The cause of the crash was under investigation, a US marines unit says
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Climate change is key factor behind California wildfires
As false claims circulate Social media posts that raging wildfires are due to poor land management
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Opposition parties call meeting on Oct 2
Meeting to draw up a roadmap for rallies, protests against govt
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More than 60 million Indians may have caught coronavirus: study
A study testing blood for certain antibodies suggests that one in 15 people 10 or above have been exposed to the virus
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NCOC discusses rise in Covid-19 cases, particularly in Karachi
Karachi reports 365 new cases
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Micron yet to regain license to sell to Huawei, pressuring sales
Huawei accounted for about $600 million of Micron’s $6.06 billion in sales
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David Attenborough leads call for world to invest $500 billion a year to protect nature
Attenborough, film 'A Life on Our Planet' documents dangers posed by climate change and extinction of species
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TikTok launches US elections guide to combat misinformation
TikTok has been under scrutiny from Trump’s administration over concerns about its handling of users’ data
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Impostor defrauds man of Rs0.4m
The police have registered a case of the incident and started an investigation
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5.9-magnitude quake jolts Lahore, Punjab cities and parts of K-P
Quake with epicentre in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush jolts region; K-P Assembly session briefly suspended
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India resorting to covert tactics, using proxies to destabilise Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Says Pakistan stands proud as peacemaker in comity of nations, sincere mediation efforts led to historic Islamabad MoU
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FM Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to regional peace in call with Araghchi
Araghchi appreciates Pakistan's support in advancing peace process, repatriating Iranian crew members
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Petroleum minister rules out preferential treatment for any sector, says 'good news' likely in coming days
Says PM Shehbaz's top priority is the protection of consumer rights
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Eight terrorists, including suicide bomber, killed in two separate Balochistan IBOs: ISPR
President, PM pay tribute to security forces, reaffirm that the entire nation stands firmly alongside the armed forces
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Govt maintains fuel prices at current level for next week
Petrol remains Rs299.5 while high-speed diesel is Rs311.47
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FM Dar announces arrival of 22 more Iranian sailors aboard vessel intercepted by US forces
Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance
Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days
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Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days
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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000
Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night
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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members
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Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation
Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say
Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million
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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say
Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave
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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Even as the administration has emphasised unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface
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Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Brent crude futures fell $1.50, 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49,2.07%, to $70.43
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L





























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