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Board directs MTIs to enforce 2026 reforms
Grievance panels, performance monitoring introduced under amendments
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US-Iran conflict: not just optics
Have alternatives to Western liberalism ever been permitted to evolve in 'neutral' conditions, free from intervention?
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Middle East War — military notes
Can Trump achieve his stated war objectives through air and intelligence operations alone
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Let hope live!
Power sustained by confidence endures; power sustained by control isolates itself from the people it claims to serve
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Medicine shortage
Pakistan's stock of pharmaceutical raw materials is sufficient for only one and a half months
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Borrowing beyond means
We are now leaving our children with what could be a perennial contender for the world's worst-run country
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MPs' assets immunity
IMF rightly questioned attempts to restrict the people to know the assets of elected representatives, their income
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Israel's breaking bad in USA
Israel is no longer the victim but rather the entity in charge of the American government
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TTAP urges govt to consult Parliament, opposition on defence deals amid regional tensions
Expresses concern over the alarming situation in the region, strongly condemns attacks by US and Israel against Iran
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Shell declares force majeure to clients who buy Qatari LNG, sources say
Qatar halted production at 77 mtpa LNG facility last week, issued force majeure and informed customers of no LNG sales
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Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices; HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow
Dubai's status as a financial hub under threat as Iran threatens US and Israeli banks in Gulf region
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Iranian strikes damage at least 17 US sites across Middle East: report
Report says the intensity of retaliatory strikes has signalled that Iran was more prepared for war than anticipated
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As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
Pentagon says number of Iranian strikes has fallen sharply since the start of the war
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OPEC confirms big Saudi oil production hike ahead of Iran war, holds forecasts steady
OPEC says geopolitical developments need close monitoring, no forecast changes yet
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US at fault in deadly strike on Iran school that killed dozens of girls, says inquiry
Findings also contradict claims by Trump, suggesting Iran itself may be responsible for the strike
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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi announces jobs, medical support for national hockey team
PCB chairman meets national hockey team, congratulates them on qualifying for Hockey World Cup 2026
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Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’ as there is ‘practically nothing left to target’
'Any time I want it to end, it will end,' US president was quoted as saying in an interview with Axios
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UK ends centuries-old hereditary seats in parliament upper chamber
House of Lords passes the Hereditary Peers Bill, fulfilling a reform launched more than 25 years ago
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'We only think of enemy's complete surrender,' says Iran's IRGC
Force vows to continue striking Israeli and US bases across Middle East until war threat ends
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Erdogan says Iran war must stop before whole region dragged in
Turkiye had offered to mediate between the sides before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began 12 days ago
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Spain's PM calls for end to UNSC veto power, criticises US over global conflicts
Pedro Sanchez also urges reforms to the United Nations system
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Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban
Cirium data shows Air India and IndiGo did not operate 64% of 1,230 flights to ME, Europe, N America in last 10 days
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SUPARCO predicts Eidul Fitr likely on March 21
Says chances of sighting the Shawwal crescent on March 19 considered very low
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HEC announces 4-day work week, online classes in universities amid austerity drive
Institutions to operate from Monday to Thursday, with up to 50pc staff and faculty working remotely on alternate days
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Three more vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Trump has threatened to ramp up US attacks on Iran if it continues to obstruct the strait
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PCB unveils 'Infinity Trophy' ahead of HBL PSL XI
Ceremony took place at National Bank Stadium in Karachi
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Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI series opener
Hosts chase target of 115 runs in just 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters
They crush Atalanta 6-1 in the last 16 first leg
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Iran footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
Seven members of the women's football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia
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Spain permanently withdraws ambassador to Israel
Madrid recalled its ambassador last September over a ban on weapons shipments to Israel amid Gaza offensive
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka
The world number one sets up the Indian Wells quarter final clash with Mboko
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Over 600 Afghan Taliban killed as Pakistan continues Ghazab Lil Haq strikes: Tarar
Tarar says total of 219 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns were destroyed during the ongoing operation
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Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca
The Italian will face Learner Tien of the United States
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Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son
Mojtaba Khamenei, previously low-profile, became Iran’s leader after his father was killed in a US-Israeli air strike
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US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price
Resentment mounts in Gulf states as Iran strikes hit key infrastructure, causing economic and military strain: sources
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Drone strikes near Dubai airport deepen Gulf aviation chaos
Bahrain moves Gulf Air and cargo planes to alternative airports to maintain safe and efficient operations
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Italy won’t join US-Israeli attacks on Iran, says PM Meloni
Prime minister says expanding Middle East conflict is part of a broader ‘crisis of international law’
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Dar continues Mideast deliberations with Bangladeshi, Kuwaiti FMs
DPM conveys Pakistan's solidarity with leadership and people of Kuwait following attacks
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'No question': Pakistan vows support to Saudi Arabia 'no matter what' amid Middle East tensions
Mosharraf Zaidi says Pakistan-Saudi ties are long-standing, built on mutual support and cooperation
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US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target any ship trying to pass through key waterway
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PM Shehbaz, Iranian president reaffirm bilateral cooperation amid Mideast conflict
Leaders discuss regional developments, stressing stability, cooperation and continued diplomatic coordination
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EU threatens to pull Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return
Italian events have repeatedly tried to feature Russian artists but withdrew each time due to public backlash
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California studio helps autistic adults channel creativity into Hollywood careers
Artists with autism at Exceptional Minds create visual effects for Hollywood films like Gladiator II
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Local gold prices rise following gains in global market
Price of gold per 10 grams rose by Rs3,172 to Rs465,759
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PSX falls slightly in range-bound trading as KSE-100 loses 318 points
Investors cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty; global cues remained mixed, influencing local market direction
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CSOs, health advocates concerned over reports of nicotine being labelled ‘recreational’
Experts say nicotine is a highly addictive and harmful substance; normalisation could lead to use among adolescents
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Dr Nabiha Ali Khan’s husband hits out at Fiza Ali, calls her ‘devil’ in Ramazan show dispute
Haris Khokhar slams Fiza Ali's remarks about his marriage, saying private matters shouldn’t be discussed publicly
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IHC fines NAB Rs100,000 over prosecutor’s absence in £190m case hearing
Court issues notices on sentence suspension pleas of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi, adjourns hearing
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Middle East conflict may trigger inflation, export pressure in Pakistan: FPCCI official
Business leader urges govt to use contingency fund as rising fuel prices threaten economy and industry costs
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Faysal Quraishi defends Hania Aamir’s Rs2 million podcast fee
Hefty podcast fee sparks online debate with critics pointing to double standards
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Capital sees alarming rise in crime
Robberies expose security gaps; residents blame weak policing for rising insecurity
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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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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
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Russia hits steel plant in new strikes on Ukraine
Kyiv attacks Moscow region
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BD PM not to visit India until Hasina extradited
Foreign ministry says propitious environment needs to be created for trip
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Iran says Qatar delaying probe into fate of pilots
Offers $30k bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
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Eight Muslim nations rebuke Israel
Move comes as Tel Aviv rejects Gaza plan
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Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
The forward has scored 976 goals for club and country during a career spanning more than two decades
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Pakistan, seven others condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza roadmap
Foreign ministers of eight countries say Israel bears responsibility for obstructing efforts to end the war in Gaza
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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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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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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









































































































