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Lebanon navigates food challenge with no grain silo and few stocks
As the Beirut’s blast destroyed Lebanon’s only port-based grains silo
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Hong Kong to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents
As the global financial hub reports 3,900 people infected and 46 dead
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SC takes suo motu over appointment of NAB DGs sans rules, regulations
Apex court bench says no such rules have been framed to date
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Lebanon detains 16 port employees over blast
Dozens are still missing under the rubble from the blast
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Latin America, Caribbean pass Europe in Covid-19 deaths
Region nearing six-million-case mark
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Rwanda opens 7 Covid-19 centers in provinces
Landlocked African country Rwanda decentralises Covid-19 response, issues guidelines for air travelers
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Over 2,000 died in 49 accidental blasts over past 20 years
As 137 die in Beirut, such incidents occur frequently, raising questions on safety of ammunition dumps
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Arab countries send medical, humanitarian aid to Beirut
As the city was rocked by a massive explosion on Tuesday, causing at least 135 deaths, nearly 5,000 injuries
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India 3rd country to cross 2M Covid-19 cases mark
Authorities report over 62,000 new coronavirus cases, marking biggest daily jump in country
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India: Massive landslide kills 5, many trapped
Police official says dozens trapped under rubble, local media reports at least 80 feared buried
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Mexico's coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000
Death toll far exceeds the range of between 6,000 and 30,000 projected by the government
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Senate panel deliberates on recent train accidents
Committee told six railway mishaps happened from July 14 to Aug 3
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US pointman on Iran hard line quits
Brian Hook, considered one of the most powerful figures at State Department, decided to return to private sector
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Last 10 days for ECP panel to probe foreign funding against PTI
Election commission has directed scrutiny committee to complete investigation and submit a report by August 17
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NAB files supplementary reference against Abbasi in LNG case
‘National exchequer suffered losses worth Rs21b due to award of contract’
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‘Implementation of tariff policy to take time’
PM aide says three-year plan for tariff rationalisation should be finalised soon
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Domestic, special flights resume countrywide
CAA says Turbat, Panjgur, Dalbandin, Zhob, Pasni, Mohenjo Daro, Nawabshah, and Bahawalpur will remain closed
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No locust presence in Balochistan, Punjab, K-P
NLCC says hopper breeding in Tharparkar and parts of Cholistan
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Jadhav case: IHC forms larger bench
Three-judge bench to hear case on Sept 3
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Return to normalcy?
The need for the people to follow SOPs and for authorities to ensure their implementation has grown
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Beirut blast triggers concern over explosives in India
South Indian politician raises concern over 740 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in Chennai after explosion in Lebanon
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Twitter labels state media, government officials' accounts
State-affiliated media defined as those where the state exercises editorial control through financial resources
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Iraqi religious bodies house patients instead of pilgrims to help fight Covid-19
New infections rise by about 3000 a day, with a total of nearly 140,000 cases, according to the health ministry
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US election predictor with proven record picks Biden
American professor correctly predicted every presidential winner since 1984
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Market watch: Bulls lift KSE-100 above 40,000 points
Benchmark index gains 283.34 points to settle at 40,166.12
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'Revolution': Angry crowds in Beirut urge Macron to help bring change
The people want the fall of the regime
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Saudi coalition says it shot down Houthi drone heading for kingdom
Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported a coalition air strike on the Saada area which borders Saudi Arabia
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In big shift, Pope names six women to Vatican financial oversight body
Appointments mark the latest attempt by pope to keep promises to improve gender balance made years ago
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $567m to $12.54b
Central bank attributes increase to inflows from multilateral, bilateral agencies
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Standoff with China will be long, India warns in pulled statement
Indian defence ministry said Chinese forces had breached the border during the recent LAC standoff
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Oil pulls back from five-month highs as rising stocks weigh
Distillate stockpiles climb to 38-year high, gasoline inventories rise for second week
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Canadian pastor jailed in Myanmar for defying Covid-19 ban
'If people hold the Bible and Jesus in their hearts, the disease will not come in,' he had said before positive test
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ID expert Anthony Fauci says regulators promise US politics won't influence vaccine timing
A Covid-19 vaccine announcement in October could help President Trump’s chances in upcoming election
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Windsor Castle opens terrace garden for first time in 40 years
During World War Two the garden was completely dug up in order to plant vegetables
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Germany fights virus uptick with mandatory testing for travellers
Country's public health agency reports 1,045 new cases in a single day
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France's Macron heads to Lebanon after deadly mega-blast
Provisional death toll stood at 137 but with dozens missing and 5,000 wounded
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Japan's Nintendo seen posting bumper profit as fans await pipeline update
As Switch sales in Japan top 100,000 units last week
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EU, Switzerland to link emissions trading platforms from September
After an initial launch date in May was delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak
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Nigerian startup helps local churches digitise operations
Part of a broader trend across Africa which has seen people worshipping remotely following the virus outbreak
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SpaceX test-fires prototype of Starship vehicle
Test vehicle reaches altitude of 150 meters and lands back successfully
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North Korea on flood alert as heavy rain kills 16 in South
11 were missing, while 1,600 people had been displaced from their homes, authorities say
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Inside Meghan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s whirlwind romance
The couple has made it Instagram official!
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Nawazuddin Siddqui confesses to using fairness creams while growing up
'I had an inferiority complex,' the actor, who has been vocal about colourism in India, shared
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Indian federal investigator to probe Sushant Singh Rajput's death
India's top prosecutor told the Supreme court to turn the inquiry over to the federal investigation agency (CBI)
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US Open will still be a proper Grand Slam despite pullouts, says Nadal
Women's world number one Ash Barty also pulled out last week, worried about significant risks due to Covid-19
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Large sports crowds 'unrealistic' this year: WHO
Ryan said it could be "disastrous" to allow the return of sports matches with tens of thousands of people attending
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Valencia captaincy snub hastened exit, says City's Torres
20-year-old joined the Citizens on a five-year contract this week for a fee reported to be around 23 million euros
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McIlroy calls for more majors at public courses
This week's PGA Championship is being held at TPG Harding Park in San Francisco
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Below-strength Man United move into Europa League last eight
Solskjaer said the fringe players needed a run out to stay in shape for United's trip to Germany
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Arsenal to cut jobs as coronavirus bites
Players and management have taken pay cuts during the lockdown
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World Bank approves $70m for Punjab digital connectivity programme
Programme will also support investment in government computing infrastructure to strengthen institutional capacity
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SC restores female heirs’ inheritance in ancestral property after 71 years, lays burden of oral gift's proof on beneficiaries
Dispels the assumption made by lower courts that mutation constituted proof of the transaction
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PM Shehbaz orders emergency response committee, provincial preparedness ahead of monsoon
Separately, PM directs OPF to prepare roadmap for overseas Pakistanis' welfare, calls for momentum in ongoing projects
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Pakistan rebuffs India's statement on targeted strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan
Says India has been actively aiding, sponsoring terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan
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Sindh govt challenges SC acquittal verdict in Baldia factory fire case
Argues that the judgment 'suffers from the defect of ignoring eyewitness, medical and other evidence'
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India warned against weaponising water
DPM, PPP chief reject Delhi's suspension of IWT; ministers vow to defend country's water rights
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Dar reviews security, logistics for OIC Women's Conference in Pakistan
Committee also discusses measures to ensure 'seamless conduct and successful hosting of Conference'
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Naqvi arrives in Saudi Arabia on official visit
Both sides to discuss collaboration in internal security, combating narcotics trafficking, institutional cooperation
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Traveller offloaded over 'illegal transit'
Recovered voice notes and chat records indicated that the passenger had planned to remain in Saudi Arabia
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Senate opp leader files privilege motion against Barakahu SHO
Motion was filed in the upper house of parliament a day after a high-level delegation of the TTAP
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Experts push 'One Health' framework
Say integrated governance is vital to tackling pandemics and health threats
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IHC reserves verdict on Imran's jail plea
Says verdicts of accountability courts do not provide for solitary confinement
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PM Shehbaz calls for urgent population planning to ease pressure on resources
Says population planning must be aligned with national development
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Gohar seeks 'conducive environment' for talks
Welcomes decision to allow Bushra Bibi's family to meet her
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Power consumers brace for tariff hike
CPPA seeks Rs0.82 increase under fuel cost adjustment
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PSX climbs 3,748 points on inflation relief, broad-based buying
KSE-100 index reaches 184,050.10; banking, energy, cement and auto stocks lead rally as rate-cut expectations grow
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Gold slides for third consecutive day in global, local markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs5,200
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Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
US president reports another $635 million from the sale of his Trump meme coins
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Oil prices rise as breakdown in Iran-US talks raises supply concerns
Brent futures rise 33 cents, or 0.45%, to $73.28 a barrel
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UN warns vulnerable states still at risk
Food, fuel costs to persist for 61 economies despite Strait reopening
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Investor optimism powers PSX above 180k
Index advances 1,887 points over notable buying in key sectors, falling oil prices
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Senate briefed on alternative sourcing amid turmoil
PSO details contingency measures; committee seeks accountability over Multan LPG tanker explosion
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Sindh motor insurance surges 1,374% after mandate
Policies jump to 165,064 in three months from 11,200 in March
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Uzbekistan offers tax incentives
Envoy eyes $2b trade; LCCI, Karakalpakstan region ink business cooperation MoU
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Sanghar well starts production
During production test, Chak 63-05 produced 600 barrels of bpd, 10.5m standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscfd)
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GDP growth hits 3.7%, highest in four years
Fiscal deficit narrows, primary surplus 3.5% of GDP; remittances hit record $4.25b
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Pakistan becomes permanent olive council member
Food minister says 7m olive trees planted, production clusters expanding
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Broad money supply rises 9.5% to Rs44.3tr
Currency in circulation hits Rs12.05tr; gold down Rs4,100/tola amid 13-year quarterly low globally
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FBR misses IMF target by Rs975b
Rs15.264tr new target critical for defence, dams, fuel prices
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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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China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
Analysts say slower economic growth, demographic decline pose key challenges for world's second-largest economy
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Araghchi warns Israel of powerful response over Katz's 'death threat' against Mojtaba Khamenei
Katz says Israel can target Iran again 'if it deems it necessary' despite ongoing US efforts to pursue diplomacy
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US-Iran indirect talks in Qatar focus on release of funds, Strait of Hormuz: Iranian official
Israel could strike Iran ‘a third time’, Israeli defence minister says
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Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, perform Talmudic rituals
Palestinian authorities say dozens enter holy site under protection of Israeli police
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Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say
Documents show Russian defence minister authorised drills involving Russian, Chinese generals
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US envoys reach Doha but Iran rules out direct talks
Tehran confirms discussion with Qatar on frozen funds
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US SC blocks move to undo birthright citizenship
US SC blocks move to undo birthright citizenship
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Hopes of finding more survivors of Venezuela earthquakes fade
Rescuers ended search at quake-hit Macuto after 40 hours as trapped mother and three children fell silent
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
Clears way for transgender sports bans, strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending
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India's Cockroach party seeking education minister's ouster awaits cabinet reshuffle
Delhi protests grow as sources say India may reshuffle cabinet, with Education Minister Pradhan to be moved
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Norwegian footballer Haaland congratulating Israeli soldier on killing Palestinians
Haaland did call an Israeli soldier, but not to congratulate him on killing Palestinians
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Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6b, UN says
DR Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has infected 1,307 and killed 377 since May 15, with no approved vaccine
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Manhunt launched after Monaco blast targets Ukrainian-born oligarch
Parcel bomb suspect fled on foot to France after Monday's attack, Monaco prosecutor Stephane Thibault says
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Mbappe's brace lifts France into Round of 16 of World Cup
Mbappe score his ninth goal in World Cup knockout matches, moving him ahead of Leonidas and Ronaldo
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Serena beaten on Wimbledon return
Her return was shattered by Australia's Maya Joint
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Son apologises to S Korea fans
They suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to South Africa
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Sinner avoids shock Wimbledon exit
He was pushed to the brink by Miomir Kecmanovic
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Argentina have super-fan in Czechia
A larger-than-life Messi mural adorns the back of the house
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Haaland fires Norway into last-16
He scored an 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast
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Stokes backs Brook to succeed him
He was Stokes’s vice-captain in the New Zealand series
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Morocco set up Canada clash in last 16
They beat the Netherlands on penalties following a 1-1 draw
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Djokovic battles past Wu in 'challenging' Wimbledon first round
He secured a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory
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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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Latham hails NZ after downing Eng
They secured a 160-run victory in the third Test and the series
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Germany dumped out by Paraguay
They were beaten 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw
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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












































































































