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International tourism to plunge up to 30% due to virus: UN
By comparison, international tourism arrivals declined by 4.0 per cent in 2009 during the global economic crisis
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Apple's factories are running, but suppliers wary about iPhone demand
As China reopens its economy after months of lockdown, Apple’s iPhone factories are largely up and running
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Special Thai Airways flight to bring back stranded Pakistanis
The special flight carrying nearly 160 passengers will reach Islamabad at 10:15pm
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Iran's health system strong, ready for possible escalation in coronavirus cases: Rouhani
As the death toll reaches 2,378 with total confirmed infections at 32,332
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Bob Dylan releases first original song in eight years, surprises fans
The 17-minute ballad recalls the assassination of John F. Kennedy
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Australia tightens quarantine rules to combat coronavirus, warns of fines
There are 3,166 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Australia, with 13 deaths
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Musk's SpaceX wins NASA award to supply planned lunar space station
SpaceX will get a portion of a $7 billion NASA contract to use its biggest rocket
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China sends another aircraft carrying medical supplies to Pakistan
China donates two tons of supplies worth Rs67 million, including face masks, test kits, ventilators
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Apple works with White House to release 'COVID-19' app, website
Apple and the White House said that the iPhone maker worked with the Trump administration
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'Contagion' actors come together for coronavirus PSA
'Contagion' has seen a surge in popularity as the coronavirus has spread across the globe
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Jimmy Neesham getting sick of questions about PSL
Earlier this month, the all-rounder had expressed his desire to play in the tournament at some point in future
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We have entered recession: IMF chief
Over 80 countries, mostly of low incomes, have already have requested emergency aid from International Monetary Fund
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Google-parent Alphabet to donate $800 million in response to coronavirus crisis
Alphabet will donate more than $800 million in funds towards producing medical supplies used to fight COVID-19
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Chinese asked to stay vigilant as coronavirus cases slow
Authorities also reversed planned reopenings of movie theaters
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March 28: Punjab, K-P announce relief packages for underprivileged amid COVID-19 lockdown
Pakistan's tally crosses 1,500; Punjab 557, Sindh 469, Balochistan 138, K-P 188, G-B 111, Islamabad 39 and AJK 2
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In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
Officials fear the current figures barely scratch the surface of an epidemic that may already be raging undetected
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Suspected murderers of minor boys arrested
One of the accused was an uncle of the two boys
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K-P announces Rs32b aid package
Market closures, lockdowns extended across province
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COVID-19 kills intercity transportation
Despite the ban on travel, passengers and terminal staff claim the government has not taken appropriate measures
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As US virus cases exceed 100,000, doctors decry scarcity of drugs and equipment
Even as hospital patient numbers steadily climbed, shortages of key medical supplies abounded
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Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus
35-year-old mother of two was murdered by her partner last week in Spain
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Four passengers die on stranded Dutch cruise ship
Zaandam, with 1,800 passengers on board, is currently in Panama's territorial waters
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Bon Jovi, Prince Harry team up to release new single 'Unbroken'
The two collaborated with a militarily choir, as the song aimed to raise awareness about PTSD
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MPA reportedly among K-P’s 53 new cases
Special prayers against Covid-19 offered, some mosques remain closed
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Schools at home a nightmare for parents
They complain their children not as attentive at home as they are in school
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Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket
US COVID-19 infections surge past 104,000, including 1,693 deaths
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Top court seeks explanations for delays in appeals
CJP Ahmed directs provincial authorities to come up with proper preparation at next hearing
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Factbox: Carmakers churn out machines, masks to help fight coronavirus
Here is a look at what some companies announced
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Indonesia offers IIUI support
The delegation met with IIUI’s acting president Dr Aqdas Naveed Malik
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RDA to distribute rations
Punjab government has prepared a plan to distribute Rs12,000 in cash and rations to some 15,000 deserving families
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Twin cities shut for fourth day
Shopkeepers told to ensure customers stay six feet apart
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Most mosques empty for Friday prayers
ICT Auqaf dept notifies restrictions on congregations
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BHC seeks report on equipment for COVID-19 doctors
The court summoned all the departments taking part in field operations of coronavirus
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Private schools seek lockdown bail-out
Representatives say parents cannot pay four months’ fee when the session resumes in June
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SBP grants medical equipment imports relaxation
Zarkoon added that the interest rate on loans on the importation of medical equipment from abroad is low
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Corona fight hobbled by funding crunch: NP
Party leader stresses on employing expertise of senior medical staff
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Two recover as coronavirus tally jumps to 133
Govt arrested 300 people and sealed 2,500 shops in violation of section 144 on the third day of the lockdown
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Jam Kamal seeks urgent medical supplies from Centre
Tells NCC province needs ventilators, testing kits; other essential medical gear
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Time to give up the Fund’s austerity plan
The world is already being forced to face the prospect of a profound shift to a self-sufficient economy
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Squandering a rare opportunity
Afghanistan government has often become a self-serving means of enriching political elites with ethnocentric agendas
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Jails and coronavirus
Prisoners too should be provided with every possible protection from the deadly virus
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Sanity in the time of corona
Mental health becomes a serious concern when you are in a state of lockdown, confined to your living quarters
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The future of trade in post Covid-19 Pakistan
It is time for the government to be pound wise and penny foolish
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INGOs conditionally allowed to operate
Organisations to work on ‘corona relief’; no NOC will be required in emergency situation
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Top court moved against IHC order to free UTPs
CJP forms five-member larger bench to hear plea on 30th
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Punjab overtakes Sindh in virus cases
The emergence of new coronavirus cases pushed the national tally of the patients past 1,300
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NCC lifts ban on movement of goods transport
Govt to set up fund for daily wagers; an account for overseas Pakistanis to reduce pressure on rupee
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Coronavirus: 543 pilgrims sent back home
It was decided to send those who completed the 14-day quarantine back to their homes
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All grocery, general stores to shut down by 8pm
Buzdar issues directives to prevent spread of coronavirus
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LHC seeks policy on prisoners’ release
The bench’s head suggests contacting philanthropists to help those prisoners who are unable to pay their fines
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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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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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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











































































































