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Shortage of corona masks
Humanity and the whole wide world around needs to join hands in the fight against the deadly virus
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Out of hibernation
Maryam Nawaz has come out of political hibernation – after nearly six months.
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Understaffed
The problems with the civil services exams are well documented and can often be found on these pages.
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Trump tests negative for virus as US expands Europe traveler ban
After coming in contact with members of a Brazilian presidential delegation who have since tested positive
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Modi’s lecture on international relations
India has done enough to force us to adjust. It is time India adjusted itself and made space for us.
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South Punjab province
PTI government needs to put its house in order and save the federation from fragmentation
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Coronavirus in a lesser governed state
On a wider scale, coronavirus has altered the face of the global economy like never before
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Covid-19: a cold start
Perhaps it is best that thora ghabra lein (be a bit worried)
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Women MPs termed more hardworking
PML-N senator says 'no nation can touch the heights of glory until their women are working side by side with men'
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Attock to get Mother and Child Hospital
Punjab health minister says facility will be set up in building vacated by Comsats University
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IHC forms commission to run Islamabad Zoo
Seeks report by April 10 from CDA, IWMB, IMC bosses
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‘Read terms and conditions on Nikah form’
NA member says women are unaware of their rights
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NUST team develops testing kits for detecting Covid-19
Indigenously made assays will be available at one fourth the price of imported ones
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‘Sindh’s cities turned into large villages’
MQM-P leader slams Sindh govt for economic decline of urban centres
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RDA completes assessment of land required for Ring Road
Sends estimate to Punjab Revenue Board for approval
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High alert in Adiala Jail
Inmates barred from meeting visitors for the next three weeks
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Local court in Sindh extends Rizvia builder’s remand
SBCA, KE, KWSB officials to be investigated for building collapse
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Four-year-old girl contracts polio
This is the ninth case to emerge in Sindh since January
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Ban on public gathering: Islamabad shuts down amid COVID-19 fear
Six more suspected coronavirus cases reported from twin cities
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Two convicted in sectarian killings case
The court also imposed a fine of Rs45,000 on the convicts Afsa Zaidi and Masoom
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In Sindh, prisoners paroled amid coronavirus fears
A total of 2,692 prisoners in Sindh’s jails would benefit from the decision
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Mental health issues affecting Punjab Police morale
Psychological woes come in wake of rising incidents of suicide and violent behaviour
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Murdered man’s son refutes Sindh Police claims
Father was killed over money dispute, not illicit relations, says son
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8 Pakistanis freed from Indian jails
Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi remained in close contact with the Indian side for the release and repatriation
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10 lawbreakers apprehended
They were wanted for extortion of money, theft, fighting, torture of citizens, street crimes
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Preventing an outbreak: Sindh’s famed shrines closed to visitors
Scheduled events at religious sites have been cancelled
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Demand for commodities up, supply down
Masks, sanitizers have disappeared from the markets, causing an increase in their prices
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Over 70 rape cases reported in 2 months in Lahore
SSP says police have arrested 44 suspects
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PML-N MPA denies violating party discipline
Nishat Daha drew leadership’s ire for meeting Buzdar, criticising Sharifs
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LHC sets divorce rules for overseas husbands
Power of attorney attested by embassy or consulate will be required
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Coronavirus pandemic leaves authorities, people unnerved in Punjab
Buzdar hands over his helicopter to health department for quick transfer of suspected patients
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MPs to decide capital of South Punjab: Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Foreign Minister says ready to give credit to other parties if they back bill for creation of new province
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Pakistan deports 10 virus suspects to native Afghanistan
Afghans had recently been to China; come to Pakistan via Torkham border
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Punjab to offer 50% subsidy on certified seeds
Provincial govt plans to launch Rs6b project to promote mechanisation of agriculture sector
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How the longest bull-run in history ended in pandemic panic
Alarm wipes trillions from Asian stocks, send futures for European and US markets plunging
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Govt borrowing: State Bank of Pakistan claims contradict actual numbers
SBP says Islamabad prefers short-term loans, which seems contrary to facts
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PSX reels from corona and oil shock
KSE-100 dives 2,159 points or 5.65% to finish at 36,061
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In Pakistan, tourism industry feels corona fever
Hotel booking rate dive from 95% to 40% by first week of March
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Pre-arrest bail is extraordinary intervention: SC
SC judge issues order on petition of UC Jamshed Town Karachi Secretary Ghulam Farooq Channa
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Italians sing out from balconies during coronavirus lockdown
Social media videos show people on their balconies singing national anthem or popular songs
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Trump declares Sunday as 'National Day of Prayer' amid coronavirus threat
I encourage you to turn towards prayer in an act of faith, tweets US president
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Trump awaits coronavirus test results as people avoid close contact
Contrary to medical advice, the US president was seen shaking hands all round on Friday
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US extends travel ban to UK, Ireland amid coronavirus pandemic
VP Mike Pence says ban will be effective midnight Monday night
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Hindu group offers cow urine in a bid to ward off coronavirus
One of participant says he has been drinking cow urine for 21 years, also take bath in cow dung
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Quarantined pilgrims highlight ‘inhumane’ experience at Taftan border
Over 290 travellers arrive in Sukkur after a day-long journey from Iran border
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Virus fear resurrects moribund SAARC
Regional forum to discuss common strategy against COVID-19 in video conference
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Sindh bans public gatherings as provincial COVID-19 tally rises to 17
Classes at educational institutes and madrassas, Urs celebrations suspended, shrines, marriage halls, cinemas closed
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Sindh govt prepared for food shortage amid coronavirus, says Nasir Shah
However, information minister stresses there is no indication of such a crisis
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Imran seeks to quell virus panic
PM says personally overseeing measures to contain coronavirus; national tally of cases hits 33
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Pakistan requests Saudi Arabia to extend travel deadline for Iqama holders
72-hour period given to citizens and valid residency holders to return to their countries is set to expire on Sunday
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PPP nominees fail to get JCP’s nod
Commission clears 19 appointments across 4 high courts; doesn’t select ant candidate below 45
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Nationwide petrol pump strike postponed for two weeks after govt assurances
Petrol pump owners withdraw shutdown call after govt assures margin review and a two-week fuel pricing trial
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Bilawal vows to protect AJK rights, accuses PML-N of pursuing 'anti-Kashmir' agenda
At Mirpur rally, Bilawal claims PML-N wants key AJK decisions taken in Islamabad, not Muzaffarabad
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, arrest two female suicide bombers in Balochistan
ISPR says multiple intelligence-based sanitisation and targeted operations conducted in Surab and Mastung in 48 hours
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FIA arrests four, including NADRA officials, over fake IDs for Afghan nationals
Agency alleges fraudulent identity document network linked to terrorist entities as probe widens
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Pakistan, Iran agree to boost cooperation on counter-terrorism, border security
Momeni also separately met railway minister to review progress on key cross-border railway projects
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Probe uncovers links between illegal seminaries and terrorist facilitation
Authorities say arrested facilitator used religious rulings to justify extortion
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Dar urges ADB to expedite financing for ML-1 railway project
Earlier, Dar meets the Russian FM, review relations and commit to strengthening cooperation in key areas
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FO condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping
Says threats challenge rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global commerce
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Pakistan seeks US support for better access to global capital markets
FinMin tells US Treasury Sec the country has moved from macroeconomic stabilisation to sustainable, export-led growth
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Will ask PM to make me AJK premier: Nawaz
Maryam vows to replicate Punjab model
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Govt mulls fresh austerity measures
Among the proposals under consideration is a reduction in the number of weekly working days
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Pakistan seeks $10b in US backstop facility
Loan will help country boost its reserves
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'CSS decline reports misleading'
FPSC dismisses claims of 45% decline in aspirants, terming figures misinterpreted
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Govt raises POL prices as pump strike looms
Dealers oppose daily pricing after talks with government fail
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S&P Global upgrades Pakistan's credit rating to 'B'
Agency cites stronger institutional capacity, sustained implementation of IMF reforms for move
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PSX plunges 1,700 points as US-Iran tensions rattle investors
Banking, cement and fertiliser stocks lead decline as Brent crude nears $96 per barrel
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Gold rises for second consecutive day, reaches Rs433,836 per tola
On Tuesday, the price per tola rose by Rs4,700 to Rs429,236
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Oil extends gains to near six-week highs on new Middle East supply risks
Brent crude futures rise $1.84, or 2.0%, to $92.85 a barrel
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ME conflict clouds economic outlook
Threatens to fuel inflation, widen external pressures and complicate monetary policy
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Pakistan, China ink EV charging pact
Battery storage policy to reduce oil imports, says SAPM
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Maritime minister woos Chinese firms
Says Gwadar Port offers logistics, warehousing and free zone opportunities
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PSX slightly up after early rally loses steam
KSE-100 index rises 206 points as ceasefire hopes lift sentiment
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Pakistani elected IAF vice president
Election seen as boost to value-added exports
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Gold gains Rs4,700/tola on US-Iran truce hopes
International market surges over 1% on easing tensions, softer Fed stance; rupee inches up
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KUFPEC eyes cooperation in petroleum sector
Ebrahim said KUFPEC sees strong potential for expanding its presence in Pakistan's upstream energy sector
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First PSX listing of new fiscal year approved
Credit information provider Tasdeeq secures SECP nod for public listing
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Consortia selected for bond, Sukuk issuances
FinMin holds meeting with international banks as part of process to establish diversified financing framework
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Bureaucrats to get Rs1.8b allowance
Approved despite austerity measures, 7% raise; second special perk in 4 years
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Govt appoints international bank consortiums for future sovereign debt issuances
Finance ministry says three bank consortiums were selected to support Pakistan's future sovereign debt issuances
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Indian exam protest forces parliament suspension, adding pressure on PM Modi
Under soaring pressure, India's education minister promises reforms and debate
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US 'open to diplomacy' with Iran, disputes Iran's 'power' over Strait of Hormuz
Iran targets US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain
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Trial date proposed as June 2027 for Nicolas Maduro in US court
Prosecutors, defence lawyers submit pretrial timeline ahead of Wednesday's hearing on schedule
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Algeria evacuates residents as wildfires spread in Annaba province
Firefighters battle blazes amid record heat, strong winds as 66 fires remain active across 19 provinces
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Advanced Iranian missile capacity poses ‘problem’ for US amid strikes on Gulf, American troops: report
Iranian precision-guided missiles repeatedly penetrate Jordanian and US missile defences
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Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: report
Deal, which would last 30 years, estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars, WSJ says, citing US officials
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New York City mayor calls Netanyahu 'war criminal,' urges US to enforce ICC arrest warrant
Mamdani says Netanyahu is 'not welcome' in New York as Trump says Israeli PM won't be arrested in US
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Ukraine gets new top commander as protests spark war's biggest military shake up
Zelenskiy picks Mykhailo Drapatyi to replace Syrskyi after protests over poorly explained governmental changes
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Scientists spot two huge companion stars that blew up
It is first detection of massive binary star supernovas
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Gandhi demands Modi's resignation
Police remove MPs from sit-in outside Modi's home
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Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
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PM reaffirms Pakistan's mediation role to Iran
Stresses peace, stability in region Momeni lauds Pak diplomatic role Iran interior minister also meets CDF
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Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics argue the team is FIFA's darling, received favorable referee calls such as penalties, cards shown to opponents
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Pro-Palestine Spain beat pro-Israel Argentina to become Fifa World Cup 2026 champions
Spain passed, probed, protected, and pampered the ball as if it were national treasure
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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game
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World Cup moments: Viking row, minnows sparkle
The race for the Golden Boot caught fire early
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Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended
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Burns leads British Open
He fired a 65 to seize two-shot lead
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Antonelli takes Belgium GP pole
He beat Verstappen by 0.317 seconds
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Brook urges England to follow Root's example
He wants his side to add a touch of Root’s magic to their batting
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Pak football gets UN recognition
PFF’s innovative mental health programme receives international praise
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How much money is at stake in the 2026 World Cup final?
World champions will receive $50 million, while the losing finalists will collect $33 million
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France's Mbappe becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer
Mbappe leads Golden Boot standings with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi
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England beat France in historic 6-4 victory to claim 3rd place at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Saka scored a hat-trick in 6-4 victory
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Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine
World Cup final is South America vs Europe, passion vs precision, a match threaded with curious personal history
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Morocco, Spain battle to host 2030 WC final
The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco
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France cruise past Japan 42-15
They scored six tries against a Japan side










































































































