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New Zealand court rules part of early coronavirus lockdown was illegal
An order imposing stay at home restrictions was not passed until April 3
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India: Thalassemia patients face challenges amid virus
New Thalassemia screening, counseling center inaugurated in New Delhi to address challenges
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Democrats officially pick Biden as presidential nominee
Joe Biden officially nominated by virtual roll call on second night of Democratic National Convention
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Mali’s president resigns after military mutiny
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, members of his cabinet arrested by mutinying soldiers on Tuesday
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Taiwan says China behind cyberattacks on government agencies, emails
Cyberattacks started in 2018 and targeted at least 10 government agencies to steal important data
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Israel bombs Gaza after warning Hamas it risks war
Israel and Hamas have fought three wars since 2008
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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $1.9 billion in funding
Funding comes as SpaceX races to build out its Starlink satellite constellation to offer broadband internet
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Man arrested for robbing diplomat’s wife
French diplomat and wife chased the man but lost him on the Margalla road
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Ministry allows technical training sans classroom
Ministry of Federal Education and Provincial Training decides reopening TVET as Covid-19 situation improves
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Cantonments delimit wards for LG polls
Civil govts yet to prepare for the upcoming LG elections
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Poliovirus detected in Pindi samples
Indecision on part of the Punjab government imperilled anti-polio campaign’s future
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PNCA sends flowers to award-winning artists
'These artists are true ambassadors of Pakistan'
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PTI govt increases need-based scholarship fund by Rs3b
HEC presents two-year performance review on higher education sector
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Pak-Turk Maarif plans campuses in AJK
The announcement was made during a news conference held at the KEF head office in Rawalpindi
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IIUI sets up Kashmir desk
Rector says desk will provide information about Kashmir, Indian atrocities
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Usman Buzdar promises safe city project for Pindi
Punjab CM outlines plan to build a tourism hub in the region
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Czech climbers arrive to scale Muchu Chhish
The modest 7,452 metres peak has not been climbed before
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Maternal mortality improves in Pakistan
Parliamentary secretary points to challenges in improving health care
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CDA starts building three pedestrian bridges
Pedestrian bridge being built over Kashmir Highway will cost Rs51.94 million
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Wedding guests robbed in Pindi
Around 27 tolas of gold stolen
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FIA to probe CDA hospital
Senate sub-panel told recruitments were halted over quotas
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Balochistan sees jump in Covid infections
CM Jam Kamal Khan directs strict adherence to SOPs
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Telemedicine project launched in four districts
Balochistan govt pledges to provide quality healthcare facilities in province
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599 people drowned across Punjab this year
Rescue 1122 DG suggests designated spaces for swimming, recreation to reduce such incidences
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No let-up in oil theft from pipelines
About 200 of 485 suspects in 113 cases at large
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Women crisis centre receive four complaints
The cases included women seeking a divorce, claims of monthly expenses and recovery of dowry
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Universal vehicle registration numbers launched in Punjab
City codes to be replaced by provincial series
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Lahore Zoo preserves remains of endangered species
Among various other animals, near extinct Gharial has also been embalmed and displayed at the park’s snake-house
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CM Buzdar pledges equal development across Punjab
Usman Buzdar holds meeting with NA Speaker Asad Qaiser, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak
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‘Killer’ string claims another life
Minor girl died at hospital four days after she was injured in Islampura
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Mayor calls for empowering local bodies
He stressed that empowering local bodies was the only way to resolve civic issues
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Illegal police appointments: Irked by long absence, court summons counsels
Dubs accused’s lawyers not attending hearings ‘a delaying tactic’
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Senate panel discusses definition of beneficial owner
Any person who owns 25% of company comes under this category
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PTI govt allows TCP negotiate wheat price
Talks with suppliers will increase competition, bring commodity within prescribed time frame
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SBP enhances financing for businesswomen
Move comes after receipt of feedback from various stakeholders
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Pakistan reduces profit margins of IPPs
According to new deal, profit rate for IPPs fixed at 12% instead of 15%
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SAARC economic cooperation stressed
Chamber chief considers it right time to expand JVs with member countries
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Rs5.7b given to provinces under agri-package
Food security ministry releases funds for developing farming sector
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Euro-V fuel to help reduce pollution in Pakistan
New product range brings Pakistan’s fuel on par with global standards
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Ministry to consult FBR on refund claims
Official says Pakistan responded to crisis better than other Asian countries
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Rain expected in Karachi, lower Sindh today
Badin, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Sanghar and Thatta among other places also likely to receive thundershowers
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Judicial reforms remain a distant dream
Despite passage of two years, PTI has been unable to progress in its key agenda
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K-P outranks other assemblies in passing legislation
Approves 59 laws, while Punjab 41, Sindh, 24 and Balochistan three
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Opposition sees two years of ‘disaster’
PML-N, PPP refute cabinet members’ claims, highlight ‘failures’
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Senate panel takes up issues related to S&T ministry
Ministry officials say appointment to eight department heads will be made soon
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SHC irked over non-completion of 2016 plane crash inquiry
Directs CAA to submit final report on September 8
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Rule of law and the FIA
FIA is advised not to play a game which is not in accordance with law and adhere to the law than to the rule of man
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Rainwater management in Karachi
Karachi is a megacity and needs strategic rainwater management planning based on collective wisdom
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Mother and child health
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gueterres has rightly said no woman and child should be allowed to die
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Trump’s foreign policy
Diplomacy is an art
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Rescue operation underway after roof collapse traps at least eight children in Lahore
Edhi and Rescue 1122 launch operation after a roof collapse traps children near Qurban School in Lahore
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Punjab aims to run 5,000 electric buses over the next five years
At least 189 new buses ready for launch, another 488 buses expected to arrive from China later this month
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Bilawal calls for int'l convention against 'weaponisation of waterways', says it threatens global peace
Says India's violation of treaty a challenge to international law, global peace and the rights of downstream states
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Senate opposition leader files privilege motion against Barakahu SHO, seeks action over 'rude' conduct
Says actions of SHO, accompanying police officers amounted to 'gross act of disrespect towards member of the Senate'
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Pakistan urges UNSC to press Israel on settlements in occupied Palestinian territory
Says SC must compel Israel to quickly cease all settlement, which constitute flagrant violation of international law
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'We are talking about our lifeline, not a treaty', Tarar says at IWT seminar
Warns that 'any attempt to divert or stop Pakistan's water will be met decisively'
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Terrorists must not be called by any other name, says Tarar
Calls out a report by Turkish public broadcaster on recent terrorist attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi
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AJK court freezes PTI registration relief
Full court to take up party's application on July 2
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Minister challenges AGP report on railway losses
Abbasi says revenues top Rs115b; announces outsourcing of schools and hospitals
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AJK unveils record Rs286b budget
Rs36b earmarked for development as education, health receive major boost
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PM stresses innovation-led agriculture growth
Shehbaz orders early formulation of comprehensive National Agriculture Policy
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SC returns Imran appeal against IHC order
Registrar raises objection, says remedy lies before FCC
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UN must blacklist global terror threat BLA
'BLA does not represent Balochistan. It weaponises Balochistan's deprivation'
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Dialogue only solution to AJK crisis: JI chief
Hafiz Naeem urges govt to avoid use of force in the region
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New era as PIA passes into private hands
Arif Habib Consortium takes over national carrier
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Investor optimism powers PSX to 1,887-point surge
Improving investor sentiment sparks broad-based buying, lifting KSE-100 index more than 1%
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Gold falls in global, local markets as silver prices rise
Price of gold per tola also declines by Rs4,100
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Yen sinks to 39-year low of 162 against dollar amid US rate concerns
Currency weakens to level last seen in 1986, while risk of intervention limits further losses
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Inflation may ease to 11.5% in June
IIS warns core inflation remains firm at 8.9%; reinforces cautious monetary policy stance
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Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in Doha
Brent August crude futures, which expire on Tuesday, are down 0.9%, or 64 cents, at $72.51 a barrel
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PSX dips 1,156 points as early rally fizzles out
Fragile US-Iran ceasefire, high crude prices dampen investor sentiment
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Pakistan launches urgent LNG tender
Strait of Hormuz tensions force spot market purchase; delivery scheduled between Tuesday-Saturday
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Govt, exporters discuss tax regime, trade schemes
Meeting underlines need for facilitative measures, improving ease of doing business
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Apparel sector joins global green drive
Stakeholders say outdated estate rules may slow investment, exports
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SBP repays $1.3b in external debt
Total forex reserves stand at $21.5b; gold drops amid US-Iran tensions
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Govt defends PARCO appointments
AGP flags non-production of records as Petroleum Division cites expertise
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High receivables weigh on gas utility
SNGPL conveys to govt its inability to retire bank loans of Rs50 billion
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SECP approves 10 IPOs in first half of 2026
Nine companies raise over Rs20b; LSE SPAC-II book building scheduled
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Arif Habib Consortium takes over PIA management as govt formally completes privatisation process
PIA says the transition marks 'bold new chapter of modernisation and global excellence' for the national flag carrier
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Gaza death toll rises to over 73,000 as Israeli attacks kill 8 more Palestinians
Health ministry says 26 more wounded over past 24 hours as victims remain trapped under rubble, on roads
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Fact check: Viral video of Norwegian footballer Haaland getting startled by his reflection is doctored
The fake video accumulated more than 50 million views
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US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says
Responsibility for Hormuz demining primarily with Iran: Oman FM
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US leads global CO2 emissions increase in 2025, report finds
US coal consumption jumped 10% last year, reversing a shift towards cleaner fuels
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Lebanese president, army chief discuss troops' role after framework agreement with Israel
Joseph Aoun reviews security situation with Rodolphe Haykal, reaffirms confidence in armed forces amid criticism
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US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertain
Progress has been halting, with each side accusing the other of violating agreed terms
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A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows
Nearly all Americans overestimated by far how much Washington spent on such programs
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Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powers
No other president since the central bank's founding in 1913 had sought to oust a Fed governor
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Israel preparing settlement plan targeting 100 sites in West Bank
Palestinian official warns proposal would accelerate Israeli annexation
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China restricts light aircraft flights after Beijing tower crash: report
Last Friday, pilot was killed, and 13 were wounded after small plane crashed into one of Beijing's tallest skyscrapers
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Fact check: Spain has not barred people from setting air conditioners below 27°C amid heatwave
Viral screenshot is from 2022, when decision was taken to conserve energy amid Russia-Ukraine war
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US, Iran head to Doha for de-escalation talks
Trump confirms high-level meeting in Qatari capital White House says Witkoff and Kushner to join talks Tehran denie
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Ancelotti hopes to see more of Neymar
He has ?been working his way back to fitness from a calf injury
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West Indies beat Sri Lanka in first Test
Kemar Roach reached 300 Test wickets
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Martinelli sends Brazil into World Cup last 16
He scored a 95th-minute winner to beat Japan 2-1
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Serena Williams blasts drug test rules
She will play her first singles match since 2022
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Stokes to retire from international cricket
He helped England win 2019 World Cup with an unbeaten 84 in the final
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Masood Khan sets 808km ultra-marathon record
He completes high-altitude mountain run to Skardu in nine days
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Canada reach World Cup last 16
Eustaquio scored in stoppage time to secure the win
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South Korea demands change after World Cup exit
Their early exit prompted coach Hong to quit
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Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix
Antonelli claims third behind Red Bull’s Verstappen
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Messi scores again as Argentina head into last 32
They will play the knockout match with Cape Verde
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Who Should Be Appointed Captain?
The team’s recent poor performances are unacceptable and must be corrected quickly
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South Korea's 'dismal' World Cup ends in group phase
They suffered a shocking loss to lower-ranked South Africa
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Colombia, Portugal through to last 32
They settled for a goalless draw in their last group fixture
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DR Congo advance but Iran out
Austria and Algeria dash Iran’s hopes for the last 32








































































































