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Pleasant chill brings relief to Rawalpindi
Citizens find fasting and shopping easier; welcome relief after warm spells
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Rising costs double grooming prices
Beauty parlours in Rawalpindi and Islamabad are witnessing a surge in business
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Henna stickers gain popularity
From street vendors to established cosmetic shops in key commercial hubs such as Aabpara, G-9 Markaz, G-10, F-7, F-10
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Eid shopping frenzy peaks in twin cities
Markets remain open till dawn; one-way traffic plans, drone monitoring in place
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Afghan's body handed over at Torkham
Lifeless body, spotted by locals several days ago and documented in videos shared with security officials
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Court places forensic report on record
Defers hearing in Radio Pakistan May 9 attack and arson case
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CM orders skills training to empower youth
Chairs high-level review meeting on the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority
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Instability in Hormuz and our economic challenges
Nation depends heavily on imported fuels to sustain industrial activity, electricity generation and transportation
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Mission creep amid an elusive off-ramp
Ongoing Iran war has no political aims on either side, save Israel
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The whisper of the thumbprint and the aesthetics of continuity
To modernise the process or the cut is often to erase the history embedded in the drape
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Tragic rain
Karachi must move beyond temporary fixes and adopt a comprehensive urban resilience strategy
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Beyond bailouts
Experts have noted that countries once considered Pakistan's peers are now able to self-finance growth
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Pause in fighting
Taliban regime's refusal to accept rationality is quite unfortunate
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Unrecognised environmental costs of conflict
Destruction unleashed by large-scale wars leads to commensurate levels of environmental damage
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Israel reopens key Gaza crossing amid new truce push
It is unclear how many will be let through from Egypt back into Gaza
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FO denounces Israeli envoy to India's 'baseless' comments on Pakistan's nuclear weapons
Statement issued after viral clip of Israeli ambassador saying a rogue nation already has nuclear weapons
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Pentagon asks White House to approve request for over $200b in Iran war funding: report
Request seeks funds for war and weapons, but White House doubts approval in Congress, sources say
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Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, Qatar Energy CEO says
QatarEnergy will have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years for LNG supplies
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PM praises Turkiye's 'constructive role' in promoting Pak-Afghan peace after recent ceasefire
Extends Eid greetings to Erdogan and Jordan’s king; Ankara, UN welcome Pak-Afghan temporary ceasefire
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Jemima accuses govt of refusing sons' visas to deny UK protection in case of possible arrest
Says everyone knows why visas being refused and why travel on NICOP being recommended
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What are the key energy sites under fire in the Middle East?
Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes
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Karachi's delivery riders race for Eid but Iran war squeezes earnings
Rising fuel costs hit low-paid urban workers in Pakistan, leaving little for basics or Eid celebrations
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Eid in mourning: Pakistani families grieve loved ones lost in US-Israeli war with Iran
At least 23 Asian nationals, including four Pakistanis, have been killed or are missing in US-Iran war
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More fuel-saving measures likely amid unstable Middle East situation, austerity committee told
Government urges public to save petrol and diesel to avoid possible disruption in fuel availability in coming days
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Price rises due to Iran war dampen Eid in Pakistan
Pakistan relies on Gulf fuel, but war-driven supply strain has raised prices and forced austerity
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FO 'categorically rejects' US intel chief's allegations about threat from Pakistan missile programme
Andrabi says Pakistan's missile programme remains well below intercontinental range
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5G rollout to boost youth empowerment, innovation: PM Shehbaz
Says auction process conducted in transparent manner despite legal challenges
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Ex-US counterterrorism chief says late Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was eager to negotiate
Accuses pro-Israel lobbyists of undermining diplomatic efforts by shifting US red line on Iran nuclear programme
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4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Balochistan's Khuzdar
District administration, local police officials confirm no loss of life or property occurred
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Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says
Iranian lawmaker says bill may impose tolls on countries using Strait for shipping, energy and food
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Dar underscores Muslim unity, urges diplomacy to end Mideast conflict in Riyadh
Condemns attacks on civilians as well as on energy and critical infrastructure in the region
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Shawwal moon not sighted, Eidul Fitr on March 21
Committee Chairman Maulana Khabeer Azad says 30th Ramazan fast on Friday
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Gulf states request urgent debate at UN Human Rights Council, documents show
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE call Iranian attacks a serious situation for human rights
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Atletico survive Spurs scare
They reach Champions League quarters despite a 3-2 defeat
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PIA refutes claims its flight escaped missile attack near UAE's Fujairah
Says no such statement was issued by the airline and its spokesperson
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Messi shines but Miami crash out
The Argentine superstar bagged the 900th goal
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Tomiyasu handed World Cup lifeline
The 27-year-old has struggled with injuries and left Arsenal last July
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Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta
They set up a mega Champions League quarterfinal clash against Real Madrid
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Inter continue Serie A title hunt
They will visit Fiorentina to maintain the lead
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Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarters
Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah scored in the 4-0 win at Anfield
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Gold prices drop sharply in global, local markets ahead of Eid
Market experts attribute the decline to disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran
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Buttler hopeful of England return
The 35-year-old managed only 87 runs in last eight matches
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Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2
Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha struck twice in the crushing win
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HBL PSL 11 to go ahead as per schedule, confirms PCB
No foreign player has backed out from the tournament despite the ongoing Middle-East war
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China welcomes Pak-Afghan fighting pause, condemns killing of Iranian leaders and civilians
Beijing opposes use of force as Iran conflict intensifies
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Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory
UAE has international responsibility to provide reparation, including compensation for all material, moral damages
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Pakistan joins Islamic countries urging Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
Riyadh ministerial meeting condemns missile, drone strikes, calls for diplomacy and protection of regional sovereignty
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PSX ends lower ahead of Eid holidays
Profit-taking drags KSE-100 down 1,552 points amid geopolitical tensions
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain likely in Karachi today as temperatures set to drop
Met Office warns of strong winds and downpours after storm kills 19; more rain forecast across Sindh
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Abu Dhabi closes gas facility due to falling missile debris
United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry expressed "strong condemnation" of the attack
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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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Child stunting is Pakistan's hidden economic crisis
Malnutrition, not inflation or debt, poses greatest long-term threat to economic growth
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Is US drifting towards 'silent default'?
As federal debt nears $40tr, rising interest costs and inflation are reshaping risks
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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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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









































































































