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Punjab Assembly turns chaotic after slap sparks scuffle
Two MPAs suspended as situation escalates over disqualification of three PTI lawmakers
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Inflation to remain at 3.5–4.5% for July
June inflation hit 3.2% as FY25 average drops to 4.49%—lowest in 9 years, says finance ministry report
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German consulate halts visa services in Karachi for non-EU citizens
Consulate clarifies that all visa appointments have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled
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Ganweriwala excavation halts unexpectedly
Due to shortage of funds, archaeological work to showcase important site of Indus Valley civilization hangs in limbo
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Pakistan, US explore new trade avenues amid warming ties
FinMin seeks collaboration in IT, minerals and agriculture during meeting with US Chargé d'Affaires Elizabeth Horst
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ECP disqualifies three PTI lawmakers following ATC verdict in May 9 case
ECP confirms disqualification of Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, MNA Ahmad Chattha, and PA Opposition Leader Ahmad Khan Bhachar
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Curfew extended in Upper South Waziristan amid security concerns
DC says all bazaar, commercial areas, and public routes will remain closed throughout curfew
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PSX ends modestly higher but couldn’t hold 140k level
KSE-100 index gains 173 points, profit-taking in banking sector restricts advance
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PA opposition demands CJP’s intervention in May 9 cases
Demand was made through letter addressed to CJP Afridi, highlighting violations committed during trial proceedings
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Ex-CJP Khawaja files contempt plea against PM Shehbaz
Federal government failed to provide civilians convicted by military courts right to appeal, contends petition in SC
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Karachi traffic police cracks down on illegal parking fees collectors
Mayor Murtaza Wahab directs inspection teams to ensure regular inspection
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Thailand, Cambodia to enter unconditional ceasefire tonight
Malaysia led mediation as ASEAN chair with backing from US, China
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UNRWA underscores insufficient aid flow into Gaza
At least 41 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks since dawn
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Pakistan floods death toll nears 280
NDMA urges provincial governments to remain on alert, prepared for emergency responses
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‘Mayi Ri’ does not need a sequel: Director Meesum Naqvi
How ‘Parwarish’ was created in response to high viewer demand for duo Aina-Samar
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Islamabad, Ankara call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
FM Dar holds talks with Turkish counterpart on aid to besieged enclave, two-state solution
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Tesla confirms $16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung for AI hardware
Tesla signs $16.5B chip supply deal with Samsung to produce next-gen AI chips at new Texas facility, Musk confirms
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Six killed in Bangkok market after gunman opens fire
No tourists killed or injured in shooting incident
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Zahra Khan, founder of 'If You Like Cheese' and vocal cancer awareness advocate, passes away
The baker and breast cancer awareness advocate documented her journey with terminal illness, inspiring thousands
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Alibaba to launch AI glasses in bid to rival Meta
Alibaba unveils Quark AI Glasses, powered by its own language model, marking its entry into the smart wearables market
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DOGE deploys AI to target thousands of federal regulations
DOGE is using AI to review 200,000 federal rules, aiming to eliminate half within a year of Trump’s return to office
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Marcus Morris Sr arrested on fraud charge, held without bond
Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida over fraud charge linked to another state, held without bond
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Police suspect Sidra Arab killed by strangulation
Officials probe murder as honour killing; court to receive sealed findings from doctors post exhumation
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India cracks down on Bengali Muslims ahead of state polls
Thousands evicted in Assam as authorities intensify decades-old drive against illegal settlers
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Shadab Khan likely to miss Asia Cup 2025 due to injury
Pakistan's Shadab Khan is unlikely to recover in time for Asia Cup 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery
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England’s Lionesses seal historic Euro 2025 title in Basel
England beat Spain on penalties to retain the Euros, winning their first major title on foreign soil
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TTP terrorist 'behind Chinese engineers attack' killed in Karachi operation
CTD chief links slain suspects to proscribed group's cell in Afghanistan
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405 honour killings recorded across Pakistan in 2024: HRCP
Balochistan incident sparked outrage, 16 arrests - but is it enough?
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Trump, Starmer to hold talks on trade, Gaza starvation
Starmer hopes to negotiate a drop in US steel, aluminum tariffs
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Torrential rain displaces over 4,400 in Beijing
Power outages affect over 10,000 areas of Miyun
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UN ministers meet on Israel, Palestine
France to push recognition of Palestinian state while US, Israel boycott
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US-EU strike trade deal in transatlantic standoff
Trump, bloc chief agree on 15% levy on EU exports
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27 Palestinians dead in Israeli strikes
Food airdropped into Gaza as 'tactical pause' in military operations begun
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AJK govt 'failed to shoulder' Kashmir cause: Gilani
He noted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were the primary party in the plebiscite
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Governor praises CM after being called out for transgression
Information Minister, seemingly ignorant of the governor's constitutional authority
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Monsoon continues to wreak havoc as fresh spell looms
Six more die; NDMA puts overall death toll at 271
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Five die in firing on Tirah protesters
PM, K-P CM condemn incident; govt announces compensation
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Nine killed in Chakwal road mishap
Accident was so severe that eight passengers died on the spot
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3 new polio cases push national tally to 17
Polio is a highly contagious and incurable disease that can cause lifelong paralysis
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Pakistan reaffirms balanced ties with US, China
DPM Dar says country out of diplomatic isolation; US can help resolve Kashmir dispute
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Govt bans land travel for Arbaeen pilgrims
Decision taken because of Balochistan situation; PIA schedules four special flights to ferry zaireen
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$600m tea import bill exposes neglected commercialisation
Key obstacles include lack of contiguous land plots, water availability, technical expertise and processing technology
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Tariff threat forces EU to hedge bets
Sweeping US levies on European exports rupture trust, spark calls for self-reliance
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Brain drain costs economy $4.2 billion annually
While it brings billions in remittances, real cost is not just economic, it's loss of ideas, innovation, leadership
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Three brothers among four dead as shop tenancy dispute turns deadly in Nushki
Deceased were close relatives from same tribe, police say dispute between them had been ongoing for some time
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Passport department launches 24/7 digital monitoring system
Framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal













































































































