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Eye allergies spike in twin cities
Pindi and Islamabad experience hazardous pollen levels
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Price hike hits markets before Eid
Freight costs for transporting containers from Karachi to Rawalpindi, Peshawar rises from Rs360,000 to Rs635,000
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Public assets rot, vanish in open dump
Exposure to weather and lack of security lead to deterioration and theft of parts
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Balochistan plans to upgrade 1000 schools
Bugti vows to end educational backwardness
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The illusion of learning in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence has made access cheap and immediate
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Democracy and freedom deficit
Global Peace Index 2025 places Pakistan at number 144 out of 163 countries due to the frequency of political upheavals
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Beware of AI in education
Pakistan is deploying AI in education without a dedicated governance policy
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Dampened shopping spirit
As Eid approaches, the promise of celebration feels increasingly out of step with the country's economic reality
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SBCA's admission
Gul Plaza was not built as it was meant to be built
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Denying lawful access
Despite assurances of a considerate hearing, Khan's sons' visa applications have been pending for more than two months
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US-Israel folly
Over the decades, Khamenei proved less a transitional figure and more a consolidator of the system
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FIFA, YouTube reach deal for World Cup live broadcasts
Deal allows rights-holding broadcast partners to stream the first 10 minutes of every match on their YouTube channels
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First Pakistani vessel carrying oil shipment arrives via Strait of Hormuz
Iran granted MT Karachi special permission to transit, vessel enters Pakistan waters with 80m litres of crude
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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset
The trip will now take place in about five or six weeks
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Ali Larijani: Iran power player who rose then fell on winds of war
Larijani played a larger role than Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei early in the war
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Israel claims Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani 'eliminated'
Iran has not commented on the claim
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Govt approves crackdown on hawala, money laundering networks
Aurangzeb, Naqvi call for transparent and foolproof remittance system
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SBP says banks to remain shut for four days from March 20 to 23
Says all banks would remain closed on March 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, on account of Eidul Fitr holidays
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Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic
Says it provides and will continue 'to provide Cuba with the necessary support, including financial support'
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Ramsey out of World Cup play-off squad
The 35-year-old has been without a club since leaving Pumas
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EU foreign policy chief Kallas calls on US, Israel to end Iran war
Kallas says Europe may help restore Hormuz navigation, likely through diplomacy, not force
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
Arokodare scored late equliser to secure a 2-2 draw
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Unplanned war, unintended consequences
Even as Trump boasts of success, the regime in Tehran remains intact and operational
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Idea England weren't fussed about Ashes was tough: Pope
Ben Stokes' tourists went down to a 4-1 series loss to Australia
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Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final
She fired home the winner in the 58th minute of the game
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Govt intensifies efforts to assist nationals as Middle East crisis deepens
DPM Dar chairs review meeting, orders measures to facilitate and support Pakistanis in region
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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, blames 'Israel, its powerful American lobby' for conflict
'I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,' says Joseph Kent
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War threatens Gulf's dugongs, turtles and birds
Ecosystem strained by climate, shipping, then worsened by US-Israel war and Iran response
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Iran's new supreme leader rejects de-escalation proposals conveyed by intermediaries, official says
Demands Israel and the United States first be 'brought to their knees'
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Pakistan slams India as 'world’s biggest Islamophobic state' at UNGA event
Ambassador Asim urges India to distance itself from Islamophobic incidents, punish those responsible for such acts
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Govt cancels Pakistan Day parade amid austerity measures
PMO says day will be observed with dignity, respect through simple flag-hoisting ceremonies
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Kazakhstan's president on successful constitutional referendum
Both leaders exchange views on regional developments, particularly the situation in Afghanistan
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Gohar Shah reveals plan to reshape Multan Sultans
The franchise will undergo a major rebuild with its camp starting March 22 under captain Ashton Turner
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FM Dar underscores dialogue, diplomacy as only path to regional peace in meeting with Iran envoy
Dar conveys his condolences over the loss of precious lives in the conflict and expresses hope for early resolution
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Iran want FIFA WC games in Mexico
Their participation at this summer's finals has been thrown into doubt since the war began
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Gavaskar condemns Sunrisers for signing Abrar
The Pakistani spinner was signed for the Hundred
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Conway steers New Zealand to victory over South Africa
The hosts bowled out the Proteas for 107
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Pakistan, Iran trade continues smoothly amid Mideast tensions, envoy says
Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran says borders operational, ‘green channels’ ensuring flow of goods
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KSE-100 settles above 150,000 after volatile session
Benchmark index remained highly volatile as investors alternated between buying and selling
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China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq
Cites humanitarian crisis, calls for ceasefire
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Fire on US aircraft carrier took over 30 hours to put out: NYT
Blaze of USS Gerald R Ford left over 600 sailors without beds amid the Iran war
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Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claim of Kabul hospital strike, calls it 'false and misleading'
Islamabad says it precisely targeted terrorist ammunition depots, Taliban used 2023 image to allege 400 dead
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PM directs improvement of petroleum supply chain amid Middle East crisis
IB to present monitoring reports on the enforcement of austerity and energy-saving steps
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Larijani rebukes Muslim states over ‘silence’ during Iran war
Iran security chief criticises countries hosting US bases, defends strikes on regional targets
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Kendall Jenner in short kurti and chunni is the talk of the town
Spotted at the W Magazine and Dior dinner, the supermodels' attire becomes sparks social media buzz
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Students develop App for routes, timings for Punjab electric buses
App has not been officially uploaded to the Play Store but is available via a website
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Why Gulf fury is aimed at Tehran, not Washington
Gulf states absorb heaviest shocks of regional war they urged US to avoid, yet reserve language of betrayal for Tehran
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Spain's king makes rare acknowledgement of country's colonial abuses
Says Spanish colonial laws intended to "protect", but the reality of their enactment differed
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Goods transporters defer strike for 40 days as talks succeed
Decision follows talks at Governor House, with transporters resuming operations as several demands are addressed
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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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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










































































































