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Top terror victim
Institute for Economics and Peace ranks Pakistan first among 163 nations, above states in collapse, active war zones
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The war puzzle
The conflict, now in its 25th day, has entirely changed the dynamics of power politics
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What is the university for?
A teacher's understanding of academic spaces, their purposes
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Oil prices plunge 8% on US-Iran talks to resolve hostilities in the Middle East
Crude plunged nearly 15% before trimming losses after Iran launched new attacks and denied talks with the US
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President Zardari directs govt to ease burden of petroleum prices, prioritise public relief
Reviews broader law and order situation, economic outlook and the energy sector; PM takes stock of food supplies
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Iran denies talks with US, warns against targeting country's vital infrastructure
Parliament speaker says Iranian people demand a 'complete and regret-inducing punishment of aggressors'
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Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power grid as Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt reportedly mediate to end conflict
Axios reporter said Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan met US envoy Witkoff and Iran’s FM Araghchi
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FM Dar urges collective efforts to de-escalate Mideast crisis in talks with Iran, Turkish, Iraqi counterparts
Urges importance of continued diplomatic engagement to ensure peace, stability in the region
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ICC honours Sahibzada Farhan as Men's Player of the month for T20 World Cup heroics
'It's an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage,' Farhan says
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US says Iran war may last longer than planned: report
Washington’s goal goes beyond reopening the waterway; it also seeks to curb Iran’s influence on global energy prices
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Global energy watchdog says over 40 Mideast energy sites heavily damaged by conflict
IEA Director Fatih Birol says damage may prolong global supply disruptions after conflict ends soon
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Model and influencer Sofia Richie welcomes second child
She shares the update on Instagram alongside a touching photo of her daughter holding the newborn
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Imran administered third dose of eye injection: PIMS
PTI founder vitally stable before, during, after procedure; discharged with follow-up instructions
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PM Shehbaz calls Iranian president, urges de-escalation and return to diplomacy
Conveys Pakistan's solidarity with Iran, assures continued constructive role in facilitating regional peace
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Eidul Fitr Day 3: Back to routine after the festive high
Eid Day 3 is your reset moment, here’s how to unwind, recharge, and ease back into the work week ahead
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China urges US, Israel to stop military action in Middle East, warns of 'vicious cycle'
Strait of Hormuz closure triggers worst oil crisis since 1970s as Beijing warns region risks plunging into chaos
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Kremlin says strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran are dangerous
Peskov says such strikes could have irreparable consequences
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Gold, silver prices drop sharply in global, local markets
Price of gold per tola dropped by Rs43,600, settling at Rs447,762 in local markets
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Eid 2026 has its winner: Aag Lagay Basti Mein earns applause across Pakistan
Theatres packed this Eid as Aag Lagay Basti Mein, starring Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa, wins applause nationwide
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Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying
Defence Council says non-belligerent states can only pass through the Strait of Hormuz by coordinating with Iran
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Balochistan suspends mobile, internet services on Pakistan Day over security concerns
Shutdown in Pishin coincides with PkMAP rally led by Achakzai with K-P CM, PTI leaders in attendance
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Drug addicts suspected of sparking fresh Gul Plaza fire while stealing copper
Basement blaze erupts two months after deadly inferno; police say suspects burned wires to extract metal
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Wounded DSP dies months after shootout in Mustafa Amir murder case raid
Officer Ahsan Zulfiqar succumbed to bullet injuries sustained during police operation at suspect’s DHA residence
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Western weather system to lash Balochistan, Sindh between March 25-28
Karachi to face strong winds, sudden heavy rain as above-normal temperatures set to amplify system
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UAE equities decline on Iran's retaliation warning on Gulf infrastructure
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours
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Pilot, co-pilot killed after passenger jet hits ground fire truck at New York's LaGuardia airport
Photos after the accident showed visible damage to the nose of the plane, which was tilted upward
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PM Shehbaz bans high-octane fuel in govt vehicles as levy jumps to Rs305
HOBC price hits Rs535 after Rs200 per litre levy hike; officials told to foot bill if they insist on premium fuel
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White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds
A part of a campaign, which has been launched against an ideology Trump calls "anti-American"
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Global economy under ‘major threat’ from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief
Birol warns no country is immune if crisis worsens, urges global action
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China, Hong Kong stocks tumble as escalating Iran war rattles markets
'For China, the impact hinges on both the demand and supply situation outside of China'
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London Jewish community ambulances torched in suspected hate crime, police say
Ambulances belonged to Hatzola, a not-for-profit volunteer organisation that responds to medical emergencies
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Trump says 'very good chance' of deal with Iran to settle current conflict
US pauses military action as Tehran warns of retaliation and negotiations continue through the week
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Nation observes Pakistan Day with calls for unity
31-gun salutes in Islamabad, 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals held at dawn; special prayers offered
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Supporters' group file lawsuit against 'excessive' World Cup ticket prices
The Football Supporters Europe challenged the "excessive ticket prices" for the finals
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Marseille downed by Lille in Ligue 1 as Lyon's struggles continue
Giroud came off the bench to condemn Marseille to a 2-1 home defeat
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Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race
Nico O'Reilly's second-half double had just sealed a 2-0 win in the Wembley showpiece
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Inter's Serie A lead cut to six with Fiorentina draw, Como march on
Cher Ndour's 77th-minute tap-in earned Fiorentina a precious point
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Real Madrid down Atletico in derby
Vinicius Junior struck brace in 3-2 thrilling win
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How climate change affects G-B life
In Hunza, average winter precipitation has fallen about 30% since the late 2010s
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President, PM urge unity amid challenges
Zardari, Shehbaz pay tribute to resilience of nation, armed forces on Pakistan Day
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Terrorism Index: Pakistan records 6% increase in fatalities
The country recorded 1,139 terrorism deaths and 1,045 incidents in 2025
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Imran Khan talks with sons on Eid day
Kasim and Sulaiman enquire about father's health
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Pakistan warns of growing water crisis
Leaders highlight scarcity, climate pressure and need for equitable access
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Energy, geopolitics and the green shift
China's transition shows how clean energy can reshape geopolitics and reduce conflict risks
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Markets before institutions
Statist legacy continues to suppress entrepreneurship despite reform attempts
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FY27 budgeting in uncertain times
Tax systems designed primarily for extraction eventually undermine revenue due to weak economic growth
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Privatisation of state enterprises
Answer to dilemma is sure-fire sale of bankrupt SOEs in unchaotic and transparent manner
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Selling sympathy: Flowers, toys become cover for begging
While street vending provides livelihoods, children, women and elderly people are increasingly used to evoke sympathy
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JI begins sit-ins outside governors' houses over inflation, fuel prices
Party workers gather outside Karachi Governor House; Zafar says JI will take issues to their logical conclusion
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AJK Election Commission announces Aug 24 polling for eight reserved seats
Candidates may submit their nomination papers by Aug 20
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MQM-P calls for national dialogue with political parties on new provinces, administrative units
PPP minister Nasir Shah hits back at MQM-P, says Sindh will not be divided but MQM could be
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PMD forecasts rain, wind, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17-21
PDMA Punjab issues weather alert of the sixth spell of monsoon rains across the province
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Security forces kill seven terrorists in Balochistan's Kharan
Terrorists involved in looting, extortion, kidnapping, targeted killings, planning suicide attacks in Kharan, Lajay
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Can book clubs save reading?
The resurgence of book clubs signals a welcome revival of literary culture
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The dark side of entertainment
Why we savour crime on screen while fearing it in real life
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Unlearning the hustle
Stepping away from a relentless work culture is sometimes the only way to reclaim health, creativity and sense of self
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Another turn for ludo
Once a family pastime, the board game is finding a new life at chai hotels
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Her gold, her right
The SC’s bridal jewellery verdict confronts women’s economic independence, dignity and control over property
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The cost of power
Building a megaproject like Diamar-Bhasha means losing thousands of years of Buddhist heritage
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Modi’s restricted media landscape
In India, pressure on journalists isn’t arrests or cases, but the exhaustion of an increasingly hostile environment
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The last voices of 1947
The generation that lived through Partition is disappearing — and taking its memories with it
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Lack of funding delays flood plan
Documents says 80% of total financial requirement to be met through donor financing
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Pakistan's 79th: time to live, not just survive
Four practical steps that can make daily life more livable without waiting for perfect growth numbers
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Earning S&P, Moody's next upgrade
Ratings growth requires lower debt, high revenues, strong external buffers
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Nvidia scales back funding guarantee
Chipmaker expected to provide less than $120b support for OpenAI data centre
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Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on revenue
AI company projects revenue of roughly $190-200 billion in 2028
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows to $94b
Google parent becomes largest institutional holder as bets multiply 100-fold
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Germany may continue to run some coal plants
Delays lignite exit report, fuelling expectations of longer plant operations
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Turkiye eyes stronger trade, new JVs
Says business leaders not merely conduct trade but also build bridges of friendship
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S&P 500 slips from record
With investors nervous about high valuations of AI-related stocks
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PDL satellite connectivity shifted to UAE
Ex-CEO flags challenges, calls for shifting back to indigenous network
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Spain explores trade, investment avenues
European nation offers expertise in precision farming, greenhouse technology
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Construction uplift package being studied
Govt mulls over setting up development bank, rationalising import and export policies
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Circular debt jumps by Rs364b
Power sector inefficiency, lower recoveries, payment rows fuel debt spike
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Tomatoes, onions up over 100% yearly
Wheat flour up 77% in devastating year for kitchen budgets; weekly inflation hits 9.11%
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Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough
SBP governor says economy transitioning to sustainability, projects GDP at 3.5-4.5%
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Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership
Assistance framework covers intelligence exchange, suspected cargo monitoring
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Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
Pontiff urges action to advance two-state solution amid surge of attacks by Israeli settlers
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Iran urges Qatar to allow Air Force fact-finding team over missing pilots
Iranian parliament votes to further criminalise interviews with 'hostile media'
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Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
3,500 military, police officers deployed as nearly a thousand aftershocks follow quake
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Most US voters say they are worse off under Trump: poll
Democrats lead Republicans 44% to 39% ahead of November midterms, Financial Times poll shows
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Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?
Options include sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, land blockade, new secondary tariffs
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At least six dead as historic flooding inundates US state of Indiana
Over 90 people, 45 pets rescued as record-high water surges along White River
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'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war
Renewed Houthi attacks shatter 2022 truce with Saudi-backed government
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Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
Around 290 dead, 140 missing, 4,000 others injured as rescuers sift through rubble in Cali, Pereira
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Israeli air blitz kills 11 in south Lebanon
Hezbollah vows 'appropriate' response
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Iran demands Qatar to release downed pilots
Iran demands Qatar to release downed pilots
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Arshad Nadeem crashes out of CWG
Nadeem looked completely off-colour as he bowed out early in the 12-man final, leaving fans shell-shocked
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Arshad Nadeem’s Commonwealth crown slips away after shock early exit in Glasgow
The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot
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Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt
He advanced into the Washington Open quarter-finals
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Dulani stars as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in series opener
She struck her maiden T20I ton as the hosts registered a six-wicket victory
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PSL 12 window remains undecided
PCB weighs IPL clash as well as the Super Six proposal
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ICC confirms 12 host cities for 2027 ODI World Cup
The tournament will be played across 12 venues
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Newcastle manager Howe steps down
The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge
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Shahid Anwar highlights foundations of Pakistan U19 success
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best
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Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain
Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche
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Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
He wants to enjoy being with him
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FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal
UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead
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Pakistan’s hockey revival gets a promising start against South Korea
Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 21st minute
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UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other FIFA competitions to private investors
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Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury
Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener











































































































