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Why the novel coronavirus became a social media nightmare
So far, AFP has debunked almost 200 rumors and myths, but experts say stronger action from tech companies is needed
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Provocative drama 'Messiah' cancelled on Netflix after just one season
The series stirred controversy, especially of the scene involving shooting on Jerusalem’s sacred Temple Mount
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Australia government says social distancing helping to slow coronavirus spread
Morrison says additional money will be spent on telemedicine care, domestic violence support, mental health services
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Priyanka Chopra defends beauty pageants because they 'kickstarted' her career
Despite Miss World being under fire for its 'relevance,' Priyanka recently revealed that winning in 2000 'helped her'
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Registration for PM Imran's "Corona Relief Tigers" begins
As healthy young people over the age of 18 asked to register through the Citizen Portal
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Getting better: China's new coronavirus cases trend lower
A total of 3,300 people have now died in mainland China, with a reported 81,439 infections
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Airbnb hosts to provide free rooms for British health workers
Airbnb aims to house 100,000 emergency personnel around the world during the epidemic
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Salman Butt justifies poor PSL performance, takes a dig at other franchises
Opener’s 21-run knock in his solitary match for Lahore Qalandars was described by many as a match-losing innings
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Italy coronavirus death toll surges past 10,000; lockdown extension likely
As the confirmed cases rose to 92,472, the second-highest in the world
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Trump drops idea of New York lockdown as US death count crosses 2,000
With more than 122,000 cases of the respiratory virus, the most of any country in the world
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Missiles intercepted above Saudi capital and city of Jazan: state media
With no immediate claim of responsibility
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March 29: Punjab, G-B, K-P report casualties as Pakistan's COVID-19 death toll rises to 17
Much of Pakistan is under lockdown with nearly 1,600 novel coronavirus cases
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UoS launches telemedicine centre
Information can be obtained through phone, WhatsApp and Skype
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Lockdown repercussions: Inflation and growing fears of unrest
Blue-collar workers await government assistance to help meet ends
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Rana Sanaullah exempted from court appearance
The judge also accepted similar applications of the co-accused and fixed April 25 for arguments from both sides
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Fighting COVID-19: Punjab govt announces Rs10b relief package
Massive waiver of provincial taxes given to boost economy
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Another victim of coronavirus dies in Faisalabad
10 people who attended the funeral have been tested for coronavirus
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PA opposition leader seeks post-arrest bail
'A prison outbreak is likely to present a potentially deadly risk to its inmates'
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Civil, military admin join hands in fight against price hike
Vehicle owners are paying hefty fines after authority fails to issue number plates or smart cards
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Shehryar Afridi steps up efforts to provide rations to Afghan refugees
Shahid Afridi Foundation arranges distribution of food packages at refugee camp in Kohat
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Closing OPDs for Covid-19 to put other patients’ health at risk
Polyclinic male hostel has already been sealed on Friday after confirmation of the virus in a doctor residing there
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Dairy, poultry rates plunge as demand falls in twin cities
Closure of marriage halls leave farmers with excess stock
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ICTA procures 0.1m tonne of disinfectant
Islamabad's confirmed COVID-19 tally soars past 35
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Supply of flour, rice and sugar resumes in markets
Trucks roll into bazaars with fresh shipment of vegetables, fruits and commodities
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PR, NLC to be used for food supply: Balochistan CM
Urges federal govt to import testing kits for COVID-19; support daily wagers
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Sensible step
Now the priority is to save lives. This is no time to exploit the situation for selfish ends.
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Why social-distancing cannot work in Pakistan
A strict lockdown, curfew might be the option for many countries, in densely-populated areas, it’s not an easy...
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Floods amid outbreak
Provision of sanitiser and liquid soap should be ensured at places housing displaced people.
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Unsung and unarmed heroes
The doctors are our army in this war.
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The situation in Afghanistan
The US still pays billions every year towards the Afghan budget.
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In the age of definitions
There will be light at the end of the tunnel; we just got to make it there with least damage.
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Screening at Loralai entry points directed
Residents urged to adopt precautionary measures against the coronavirus
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Balochistan govt to set up container hospitals in province
Facility to be equipped with isolation wards
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Iran border town Mashkel ‘vulnerable’: Balochistan MPA
Mashkel is a Pak-Iran border town in Washuk district
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Mardan’s SP operations tests positive for virus
Azeem performs duty at Manga UC where the country’s first coronavirus death was reported
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Pakistan govt urged to compensate Dr Usama Riaz’s family
Usama Riaz passed away after contracting COVID-19 on duty
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Swabi doctor faces action for demanding PPE
Hospital sources say DHO pressurising Dr Mustafa to confess to sharing pictures on social media for publicity
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Lockdown is an opportunity to address air pollution'
With minimal traffic and limited industrial activity, Karachi's environmental issues have eased up
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Man confesses to killing grandmother
Accomplice also apprehended
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Karachi doesn’t forget its minorities
Muslims distribute food items to Hindu and Christian daily wagers in FC area
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Worn-out animals heave a sigh of relief as govt relaxes pet shop restrictions
Shops to open for two hours a day so that animals, exhausted and sick after week-long starvation, can be fed
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35 booked across Karachi for defying ban on congregational prayers
Many of the arrested prayer leaders were granted bail on Saturday
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In the line of duty: LNH doctor, cop contract coronavirus
Liaquat National Hospital doctor recently returned from Ijtimah in Punjab
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Rapid response centres established in Khairpur
Two rapid response centres have been established in Khairpur district
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Sabzi mandis across Sindh to close by noon
Supply of fruits and vegetables would not be affected by the reduction in operational hours
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UNSC urged to end IOK communication blackout amid COVID-19 outbreak
Pakistan calls for unfettered access to medical supplies in the region in wake of outbreak
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Fitch slashes UK’s rating on coronavirus debt surge
Says a further cut can follow as it keeps rating on negative outlook
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Weekly review: KSE-100 dives 8% as coronavirus ravages economy
Financial package by govt, rate cut by central bank help arrest further decline
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Pharma Bureau urges steady supply of medicines in Pakistan
Spokesperson says disturbance can cause shortage of medicines during epidemic crisis
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Hedge funds are pouncing on firms infected by virus
Aim to persuade clients that current economic crisis presents investment opportunity
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Govt announces daily petroleum pricing to enhance transparency
Ogra will publish Platts benchmark rates and price components under the new daily pricing mechanism
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Bilawal slams govt for punishing whole of AJK for actions of protesters
Proposes truth commission, urges both sides to halt actions until inquiry is completed
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Foreign women rape case: Lahore court sends four accused on 14-day judicial remand
One accused was named in the FIR, while three others were arrested after victims identified them
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Monsoon death toll rises to 38 as house collapses remain leading cause: NDMA
Authority says 38 have died and 120 were injured since June 26 as monsoon rains battered Pakistan
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24 terrorists killed in Bannu intelligence-based operations: ISPR
Says weapons were recovered from terrorists, were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities
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PM directs faster implementation of ease-of-doing-business reforms
Officials say 71 policy measures already implemented, work on a further 272 measures progressing rapidly
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IHC to hear Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha sentence suspension pleas on July 24
Supreme Court has also scheduled the hearing on sentence suspension applications for on 21 July
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PMD warns of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides across Pakistan from July 18-25
Met Office says monsoon currents from Arabian Sea 'continuously penetrating upper and central parts of the country'
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Dar concludes Shanghai visit after signing WAICO agreement, holding talks with Wang Yi
Also attended the opening ceremony of WAIC, which was inaugurated by President Xi Jinping
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Karachi Rangers attack 'mastermind' arrested
Police say plot was planned, directed from Afghanistan
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Malir river bridge to close for two days for expressway construction
Karachi Traffic Police urges citizens to use designated alternative routes during their journeys
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Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts annual Mango Festival
Event featured Pakistani mango varieties, including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol, Sindhri
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ECP plans sweeping electoral law reforms
Committee to plug legal gaps before the next general elections
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SC examines FCC's jurisdiction
Top court likely to announce order in NAB appeal case within next few days
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G-B demands interim province status
Proposed interim status would remain subject to any future plebiscite or political settlement of the AJK issue
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PSX falls 2,320 points as geopolitical jitters weigh
KSE-100 closes at 175,802 points amid US-Iran tensions, which trigger risk aversion
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Oil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure
Tehran asks the Houthi organisation to stand ready to shut the Red Sea export route
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PSX up 2,838 points on renewed risk appetite
KSE-100 index extends rally, climbs 1.62% on US-Iran talk hopes
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Dutch textile firm opens office in Lahore
Netherlands' Beddinghouse shifts from sourcing to strategic investment in Pakistan
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PTC demands export refinance revival
Textile exports nearly stagnant at 0.26% as high costs, cotton shortage hit industry
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Wheat costs more despite record crop
Farmers, millers warn of crisis as supply disruptions, hoarding push bread price up
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Uber in $15b deal for Delivery Hero
Acquisition advances the US ride-hailing firm's efforts to build a global food-delivery business
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Digital exchanges eye Pakistani investors
Geopolitical shifts boost interest in country's online asset ecosystem
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Capital market development termed vital for growth
SECP aims to expand investor base to 2.5m through greater financial inclusion
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Reserves down $1.24b on debt repayments
SBP's forex deposits drop to $17.2b; rupee hits 19-month high; gold steady
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$3b Saudi rollover 'all good': FinMin
BISP vacancies spark Senate clash as Aurangzeb pushes digital payments
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Gwadar emerges as new bunkering hub
Commercial bunkering will boost maritime traffic and Pakistan's regional shipping ambitions
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PSX climbs 2,837 points as recovery momentum builds
KSE-100 rebounds with 1.62% gain after sharp Tuesday selloff
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Pakistan pitches China, UK for investment
$20b MoUs signed with China as UK assures support for reform agenda
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PSX regains ground, ends up 1,767 points
Value buying drives increase in KSE-100 index despite geopolitical fears
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China’s Xi calls for global AI order rooted in equity, cooperation
Chinese president warns against single-country dominance in AI, urges multilateral governance
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Israel is using US taxpayer dollars to silence any US critics: Iran's Araghchi
US extends strikes on Iran to bridges and airport in escalation of campaign
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Key takeaways from Trump's election integrity speech
US president alleges election cover-ups and Chinese interference, but critics say he offered little new evidence
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Wildfires, drought, storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Many scientists blame successive early summer heatwaves on human-driven climate change
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UK's Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour Party leader
He pays tribute to Keir Starmer, the man he will replace as British prime minister on Monday
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Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacks
Iranians say economic problems mounting, consumed by worries over what will happen next
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ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump's election-security speech live on primary channels
President calls snub 'plot,' demands broadcasters lose licenses
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Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts
Paid feed debuts August 1, prompting Senate democrat to warn it financially enriches president's family
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Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting US intel
US president says declassified material will reveal 'shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure'
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Over 100 wildfires prompt Algeria to urgently recall civil protection personnel
Temperatures forecast to reach 48C or higher in some areas through Sunday
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Trump ‘pissed off’ by Netanyahu’s criticism of proposed F-35 sale to Turkiye: report
Israeli premier has sought White House meeting for weeks as tensions deepen over Iran diplomacy
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US-Iran duel shows no sign of abating
• Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network • White House says Tehran wants to make a deal
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Vance slams Israel for thwarting Iran talks
US VP says Epstein linked to Israeli 'deep state', US intel
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US limits stays of students, journalists
Green card applicants face renewed benefits test
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All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned for breaching ICC's anti-doping code
Nawaz admits anti-doping code violation, ICC says substance used outside competition
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2026 World Cup final: What to know ahead of Spain-Argentina clash
Argentina chase historic consecutive titles as Spain bid for a second World Cup crown
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Zidane era beckons for France
Le Blues suffered a 2-0 defeat against Spain in the semifinal
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England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit
The German came under fire for his defensive tactics
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever TdF stage
He launched a long-range sprint to claim victory
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A place called home: US Soccer's hope for the future
They reached the round of 16 before crashing out against Belgium
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Hamilton eyes Schumacher's record
He returns to one of his favourite circuits for the 20th consecutive year
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Zaman Sohail, Fareeha Siddiq Crowned National Chess Champions
Zorais Shabkhez finished as runner-up with 4.5 points
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Hesson to complete Pakistan contract
He has no intention of accepting the England Test job
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Peshawar’s taxi driver keeping MMA dream alive amid official neglect
Muhammad Ibrahim and Ismail Khan battle poverty, injuries, and lack of support to nurture mixed martial arts
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Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner
Argentina will now take on Spain in Sunday's final in New Jersey
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Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England
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Argentina stun England in comeback
Lionel Messi provided both assists in 2-1 victory
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Gill stars as India beat England in 1st ODI
He top-scored with 80, from just 75 balls
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'Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures’
They were dumped out of the tournament following a defeat against Paraguay










































































































