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Alternate traffic routes announced for Youm-e-Quds rally in Karachi
Motorists have been requested to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies
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Five-year-old boy found dead
The child, Azaan, had gone missing while playing outside his home; kidnapping case had been registered
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LHC seeks govt report on building fire safety
Govt to report on measures to determine responsibility for frequent building fires, steps to improve safety standards
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Shortage of insulin, staff leaves diabetes patients struggling
Endocrinology unit with 15 approved beds yet to become functional at Nishtar Hospital
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Schools promised non-salary budget hike
PMIU programme officer said funds to provide missing facilities; ensure repair, maintenance of almost 38,000 schools
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Two killed in firing during panchayat
Incident occurred in village where tensions had been ongoing between the groups over dispute regarding government pond
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Man dies after falling into boiling oil
Victim, 50-year-old Usman, was working at factory when he slipped, fell into boiling oil used in industrial process
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Murder case suspect shot dead
Suspect was wanted in connection with 2023 murder of Muaz Sohrab, son of a bicycle factory owner, who was shot dead
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Punjab eyes AI superiority
CM approves roadmap aimed at regional leadership by 2029
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Courts suspend regular hearings to save fuel
Judges authorised to hear only urgent cases like bail, unlawful detention, remand on Friday, Saturday
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Verdict reserved on Rashid's Umrah plea
Division bench hears intra-court appeal challenging travel restrictions
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Hunters fined Rs205k in Attock
Actions were taken in different areas of the district as part of efforts to curb illegal hunting
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Purse snatcher injured, held after 'encounter'
Six stolen mobile phones seized from suspect who is linked to 11 snatching cases
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No action after audit exposes health scam
Report exposes massive financial irregularities in health authority's Covid-era purchases
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High prices dampen Eid shopping spree
With just eight days to Eidul Fitr, Pindi's markets are crowded but sales remain slow
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Pak-Turkiye friendship gets a cultural push
Aims to promote civilisational harmony, cultural diplomacy, people-to-people connections btw the two countries
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Punjab rolls out new school rules
Approves creation of Zakat Banks; imposes ban on teachers' mobile phone use
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K-P launches revival plan for model schools
Working group, headed by provincial minister for elementary and secondary education, to prepare rehabilitation plan
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Balochistan unveils 10-year development plan
Provincial Action Plan to cost Rs4 trillion, focus on security, employment, sustainable progress
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Cop's 15-year-old son kidnapped in Bannu
In related incidents, terrorists targeted Domel police positions; quadcopter drone dropped explosive in first attack
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Helping small farmers move forward
In 2023-24, the agriculture sector grew at 6.25%, the highest increase in two decades
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A new Middle East?
Donald Trump may have set out to change the face of the Middle East by launching the war on Iran
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Beyond military calculations
The conflict between Iran, US-Israel is increasingly producing consequences that go far beyond military calculations
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Thalassaemia testing
Bill mandating premarital thalassaemia screening much-needed first step towards reducing incidence of blood disorder
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5G rollout
Pakistan has finally taken a long-delayed step into the fifth-generation mobile era
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Iran's ceasefire terms
Iran is saying it wants foolproof guarantees that it won't be a victim of aggression once again
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Nepal's political transition
Nepal's recent elections mark the beginning of a new era of democratic transition
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Sindh slams the brakes on spending
Fuel cuts, grounded vehicles, 4-day office week among sweeping austerity steps to tackle looming energy challenges
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US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear programme
Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session
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Israel drops indictment of 5 soldiers in Palestinian detainee sexual abuse case
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails decision
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Truck attack on Michigan synagogue, leaves assailant dead, one wounded
Attacker lost family members in a recent Israeli strike, including his children
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Govt sends mixed signals on fuel price hike amid rise in international market
FinMin Aurangzeb says prices are rising, adds government will try to manage the situation
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IPL-linked Sunrisers sign spinner Abrar Ahmed for Hundred
Spinner Usman Tariq signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, while paceman Haris Rauf got no offers
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K-P on high alert as mpox cases climb to 26
Health Department urges vigilance in hospitals amid signs of local transmission from Punjab
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Iran’s new supreme leader vows to attack US bases in Gulf, keep Strait of Hormuz closed
In first speech, Mojtaba Khamenei says all US bases should be immediately closed in the region
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CPJ flags self-censorship risk after Law Minister Azam Tarar’s warning on foreign policy discussions
Says authorities must make clear they will not use broadly framed legal threats to silence critical reporting
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Iceland, Netherlands join ICJ genocide case against Israel
Declaration stresses that acts against children should be assessed differently, as they may establish genocidal intent
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India plans fresh incentives for phone production in boost for Apple, Samsung
New Delhi is considering linking the new incentives to exports to further push globally competitive production
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China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan: sources
Chinese foreign ministry says special envoy for Afghanistan is currently shuttling between two countries to mediate
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PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis lifts fuel costs 34%
Raises fuel surcharge on domestic flights by $20 and by up to $100 on international flights
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Double whammy for the masses as govt hikes RLNG rates after increase in petrol price
Price for Sui Northern consumers reaches Rs622 per MMBtu, while it reaches Rs634 per MMBtu for Sui Southern consumers
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How world's biggest airlines have hedged against fuel price increases?
Some airlines use futures and options to hedge against price increases as jet fuel trades near all-time highs
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Sindh govt announces public holiday for tomorrow
Notification states essential services will continue to operate as usual
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Adviser to Iran's Khamenei calls Trump 'Satan himself'
'Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president,' says Yahya Rahim Safavi
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New F1 cars more like Mario Kart: Verstappen
The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener
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North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
They refused to play for several minutes in their 2-1 loss against China
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Russia calls on US, Israel to end Iran war
Spokeswoman says Russia will continue to take steps to resolve any contradictions by peaceful means
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King Charles invited to 150th anniversary Test
Australia will play England under lights at the MCG
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Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China
Both Ferraris were sensationally disqualified from the 2025 Chinese GP
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Pakistan calls for restraint as Dar discusses Middle East tensions with Oman FM
DPM appreciates Oman's constructive, principled role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation
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SC corrects review error in murder case
Stresses due process, fair trial in cases involving life, liberty
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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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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










































































































