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Fields of disillusionment
The corruption saga, political manipulation that once shaped Pakistan's destiny continue to haunt its citizens
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Libraries versus AI
As AI accelerates learning, Pakistan's public libraries bear the risk of disappearing
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Silent crisis
Mental health issues in Pakistan, driven by stigma, demand urgent collective action
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Gesture of intent?
Afghan clerics denounce cross-border militancy, Taliban commitment remains uncertain
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A strategic headway
Pakistan–US ties reset, pairing defence upgrades with mineral, tech, trade cooperation to rebalance power
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A 2-day conference
Rs703m digital summit exposes Pakistan’s fixation on spectacle over substance in governance
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Death toll in Jhelum River van accident rises to six
Rescue 1122 retrieve two more bodies on Friday; two passengers still missing as search to resume Saturday morning
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PTI forms 23-member political committee, excluding Ali Amin Gandapur
Imran Khan tasked Salman Akram Raja to reconstitute party committee; Chairman Gohar, K-P CM Afridi and others included
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Kazakhstan joined Abraham Accords in effort to stabilize situation in Middle East: President
Tokayev backs creation of a sovereign Palestinian state at peace and trust forum in Turkmenistan
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Pakistan Army clinch women’s softball gold at National Games
They defeated WAPDA in the final
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Petroleum prices expected to fall by Rs12 per litre
OGRA to send summary of proposed price changes to PM for approval on Dec 15
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Punjab goods transporters end five-day strike after talks with govt
Marriyum Aurangzeb met transporters’ representatives as Punjab CM forms committee to resolve issues
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Binance partnership brings regulated digital assets, tokenising up to $2b in state bonds
Ministry of Finance also gave initial clearance for Binance and HTX, signs MoU with crypto exchange Binance
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UN agency warns displaced Gazans face floods, as emergency supplies blocked
Torrential rain floods Gaza tents, killing a baby girl from exposure, local health officials say
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Nawaz Sharif urges early NFC allocations for Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir
PML-N supremo says party tickets must be awarded strictly on merit for upcoming AJK elections scheduled for Jan 24
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In a first, Arts students can now enroll in Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering programs
Decision taken during Inter Board Coordination Commission meeting participated by chairmen of educational boards
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US poised to intercept more Venezuelan oil shipments after tanker seizure
US expected to target more ships carrying Venezuelan oil, possibly linked to other sanctioned states
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KSE-100 jumps 1,290 points after IMF endorses reforms
Investor confidence rises after IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s reform progress
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President sets January 24 as G-B election date
Government sources indicate likely postponement until June, July due to harsh weather
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OpenAI launches GPT‑5.2 AI model after ‘code red’ to counter Google competition
GPT‑5.2 Instant, Thinking and Pro versions launching first on paid plans
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Gold prices soar to fresh record highs as global rally accelerates
Per tola gold jumps Rs10,700 to hit Rs454,262
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Pakistan U19 thrash Malaysia in Asia Cup
Sameer scored an unbeaten 177 as the Green Shirts scored 345
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ADB approves $540m for Pakistan’s SOE reforms, coastal resilience
Project to aid 500,000 people, protect farmland, restore forests under national climate resilience plans
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Spirited Pakistan fall short against Argentina
The Green Shirts lost their Pro League Clash 3-2
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K-P, G-B, Balochistan to see rain, snowfall over weekend
Partly cloudy skies with light rain or storms expected
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Karachi faces Influenza surge as H3N2 strain spreads
Doctors are urging vaccinations, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, elderly, pregnant women
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Sydney silversmiths deliver for Australia Open
Smith says It's not technically an easy trophy to make
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Girona's Livakovic refuses to play
He made 71 appearances for Croatia
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Thailand's king approves parliament dissolution as border conflict with Cambodia rages on
Election must take place within 45 to 60 days, raising spectre of even more political turmoil in country
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Alonso under pressure as Real prepare for Alaves
Los Blancos are sitting four points behind leaders Barcelona
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Salah to play for Egypt in Africa Cup
The Egypt coach confirmed his place in the side
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Three family members killed in M9 Motorway accident after driver falls asleep
Collision with a truck resulted in their deaths, one family member left with injuries
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WWE greats from Lesnar to Reigns unite in emotional farewell to John Cena
The record 17-time WWE World Champion will face Gunther in his retirement match
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Duffy stars as New Zealand thrash West Indies
The pace claimed a five-wicket haul as the hosts cruised to a nine-wicket victory
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India back Suryakumar and Gill
The duo are struggling to find form ahead of the T20I World Cup
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Peshawar Police roll out SafeRide app to ensure biker safety, combat crime
Tracks riders working in private, informal service sectors
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Fan group urges FIFA to halt World Cup ticket sales
The group accuses the body of imposing "extortionate" ticket prices
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Villa and Forest win in Europa League
Aston Villa beat Basel to secure their eight successive win
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World Bank approves $400m project to improve water, sanitation in Punjab
Authorities aim to reduce waterborne diseases and strengthen urban local governments
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Five policemen injured as security forces repel terrorist attack in Bannu
DPO says several terrorists have been killed or injured
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Twelve-year-old dies after being run over by water tanker in Korangi
Police arrest the tanker driver as locals attempt to torch the vehicle after the incident
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PM Shehbaz pushes for diplomacy to resolve disputes at Ashgabat forum
Calls on global community to urge Kabul to rein in terror, reaffirms support for Gaza, Kashmiri self-determination
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Man arrested in Rawalpindi for targeting politicians through fake UN mission scam
National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency says group posed as fake representatives to extract people's money
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Third Modi–Trump call since US tariff increase
Putin’s New Delhi visit saw Russia offer uninterrupted fuel supplies while pushing back against US pressure on India
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Oil tanker accident on M-9 disrupts traffic
Motorway police respond swiftly, regulating traffic, preventing further accidents
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Karachi hosts the Lux Style Awards 2025
The annual ceremony brought together Pakistan’s entertainment, film, music, fashion and digital sectors
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Anyone involved with Faiz will face punishment: K-P governor
'The state comes first; it is not subordinate to anyone'
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K-P CM announces student meal subsidies, scholarships in upcoming budget
Afridi urges actionable steps for UoP financial self-sufficiency, enhanced student facilities
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Hamas rejects AI accusations
Dubs crimes against humanity charge as 'lies'
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EU states lift hurdle on Russian assets
The sanctions freezing the Russian funds currently require unanimous renewal twice a year
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay












































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