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China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus
World's second-biggest economy reported a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025
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Rajab Butt addresses backlash amid separation from Eman Fatima
Says Eman has been leveraging what he refers to as the 'woman's card' to sway public opinion
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Iran minister says US, Israeli strikes caused ‘heavy damage’ to water, energy infrastructure
Thousands of places targeted in Iran including hospitals and residential blocks amid war in the region
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Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami, Sabalenka advances
This was his second straight early exit for the Spaniard
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PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot
Luis Enrique hailed his side's "perfect evening" after reclaiming League 1 top spot
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James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller
The Lakers superstar took the court for his 1,612th time
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Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction
Four of them were Qatari forces personnel, one from Qatar-Turkey joint forces, two technicians
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South Africa clinch 19-run win over New Zealand in fourth T20
The visitors leveled the five-match series -2-2
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Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open
The Russian defeated Japanese wildcard Rai Sakamoto
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Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
The Reds slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton
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Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss
They suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Everton
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Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint
Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session
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Coventry close in on Premier League return as chasing pack stumble
They could return to the top league after 25 years
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Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 64, wounds dozens, WHO says
Attack on El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital occurred on Friday
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Pashto TikToker Outlofara shot dead by husband in Islamabad
The husband, identified as Sadiq, took his own life after killing his wife
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Kane shines as Bayern sink Union
He scored 31 goals this Bundesliga campaign
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Israeli military instructed to demolish Lebanese homes in 'frontline villages', minister says
Instructed to destroy all bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, which Katz said were used for "terrorist activity"
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PPP senator Sherry Rehman’s daughter Marvi Malik passes away at 35
Her funeral prayer is scheduled for Monday at 3:30pm at DHA Phase 8 in Karachi
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No Eid is complete without dessert: Classic treats reimagined from around the world
Desserts hold quiet significance on Eid, as no celebration feels complete without something sweet
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PSL to commence without spectators, matches limited to Karachi, Lahore
PCB to compensate franchises for financial losses caused by the absence of crowds, says Mohsin Naqvi
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Babar Azam turns chef, shares Eid preparations on social media
He took a different approach this time, sharing a glimpse of his festive celebrations with fans
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Eidul Fitr: Air fares surge amid travel rush and rising fuel costs
Ticket prices jump up to 30% as jet fuel spikes and overseas Pakistanis return home for celebrations
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Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat
Statement comes after Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not open within 48 hours
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FIA seizes Rs2.89b in foreign currency in Karachi hawala crackdown
A suspect identified as Abdul Rehman was taken into custody
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Karachi likely to see rain, strong winds and thunderstorms
Rain with thunder is also likely in several districts of rural Sindh
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Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Taiwan, facing military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US
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China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign firms
No Japanese company executives were listed on the guest list on the forum's website
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Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
Bahrain acknowledged for the first time that a Patriot missile was involved in the explosion on Sitra Island
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Actor Fiza Ali ties the knot again, calls it a peaceful chapter
She announces her second marriage to Ejaz Khan in a heartfelt Eid post
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Shiraz, Muskan distribute Eidi to village children
Both travel back to their hometown to celebrate Eid
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Rights groups fear use of arrest to stifle free speech in Pakistan
Rights advocates argue that laws tied to national security are increasingly used to curb criticism
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Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse
TSA officers have called in sick, shortage of security agents has disrupted travel at major airports
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Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says
Araqchi told Japan news agency on Friday that he spoke to Motegi about potentially letting Japanese vessels pass
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UAE, Saudi Arabia intercept aerial threats as Middle East conflict widens
Three ballistic missiles detected near Riyadh; one intercepted, two landed in an uninhabited area
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Zardari urges India to fully restore IWT, warns against ‘weaponisation’ of water
On World Water Day, leadership highlights water scarcity, gender inequality and dam projects to secure future supplies
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Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
Two direct impacts rip open the fronts of residential buildings and carve deep craters into the ground
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Turkiye steps in for de-escalation amid Iran's threat to fully close Hormuz if Trump targets energy sites
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say any attack on its energy infrastructure would trigger sweeping retaliation
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Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Says US nears its goals, urges others to police Hormuz shipping lane
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UAE, Bahrain join 22 countries in wanting to contribute to efforts for securing Hormuz shipping
Call for immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including fuel installations
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Govt making efforts to reduce Middle East tensions by promoting Saudi-Iran rapprochement: Rana Sanaullah
Says Pakistan has emerged as a symbol of peace and unity in the Muslim world
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European nations decry ‘increasing settler terror’ in West Bank
Over 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements, deemed illegal under international law
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Pakistan hockey's long sunset
National game struggles with neglect, fading support, and a system failing to keep pace with a changing sport
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The lawyer on trial
Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer flips the script, testing Mickey Haller’s credibility, loyalty, and survival
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In call with Bahrain king, PM Shehbaz says Pakistan continues supporting efforts to ending regional hostilities
Reiterates strong condemnation of attacks carried out against Bahrain
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The price of independence
Despite female empowerment, patriarchal control and systemic barriers trap women in cycles of oppression and abuse.
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The ultimate case of gaslighting
In the global frenzy to trace elite connections to Epstein, the women who endured the abuse remain the least examined
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The politics of a punjabi song
Songs repeated on loop at celebrations, roadside stalls, and truck stops are now part of an official debate
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Clearing the air
Several cities around the world have managed to reduce pollution even while making economic progress
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Celebrities urge joy, compassion and unity as they celebrate Eid
Actors Sonya Hussain, Junaid Khan, Sameer sent Eid greetings, sharing festive cheer and warm wishes
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Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60
Authorities say one victim found on the first floor, four on the second and nine on the third.
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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 crypto gamble
State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships
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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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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










































































































