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JFK Jr lookalike contest draws crowd in NYC’s Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park filled with JFK Jr. lookalikes chasing $250 prize after buzz from Murphy’s TV hit
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PAC questions Rs101.4m of secret spending by information ministry
Audit report questions a payment of more than Rs50m made to a private advertising company by PPP
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US says UN aid to Afghanistan needs evaluation
Food shortages hit 17 million Afghans as debate grows over UN mission funding
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Rajab Butt sends divorce notice to wife Eman Fatima after year-long marriage
His wife shares divorce papers on Instagram after Rajab ends their marriage months after son’s birth
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NBA pulls plug on Hawks' strip club promotional night
Commissioner Adam Silver stated that pulling the plug was 'the right decision for the broader NBA community'
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Six Middle East airlines cancel 23,810 flights in 10 days amid Iran war
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad suspend flights; 100 daily Pakistan flights grounded during peak Umrah, Eid season
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Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting over AI use restrictions
Says the actions are unprecedented, unlawful according to the US Constitution
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Conflicting claims emerge over Bahrain blast as video challenges US military account
CENTCOM blames an Iranian drone strike, but online footage shows Patriot missile falling in residential area
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PSX rebounds after sell-off, KSE-100 gains nearly 9,700 points
Pakistan stocks recover as investors return after sharp decline a day earlier
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Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach
Financing positions tests LeCun's belief that today's large language models fall short of human-level reasoning
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Sarsabz Tabeer campaign honors rural women powering Pakistan’s agriculture
Fatima Fertilizer’s Sarsabz Tabeer campaign honors women farmers driving Pakistan’s agriculture growth today
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Pakistan auctions 5G spectrum for $507m to boost internet speeds
Telecom operators likely to launch 5G services initially in Islamabad and the provincial capitals
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US deploying HIMARS from Gulf bases against Iran, CENTCOM post reveals
Iran's FM thanks CENTCOM for proving they are using 'our neighbours territory' to attack them
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Traffic plan announced for Youm-e-Ali procession in Karachi
Procession to start from Nishtar Park at 1pm; MA Jinnah Road and parts of Saddar closed for security
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Pakistan rebukes India, Afghan envoys at UNSC over cross-border militancy claims
Envoy Asim Iftikhar says criticism ignored terror threats from Afghan soil, defends Pakistan’s counter-terror actions
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Trump says will waive some oil sanctions as Iran war roils markets
Did not specify any country or provide details on which sanctions would be lifted
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South Korea says it cannot stop US forces from redeploying weapons to Middle East
Reports on shifting key US military assets have sparked concern in Asia about potential gaps in regional defences
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Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
Announcement comes after US President Trump said he spoke to Australian PM Albanese about Iranian women's soccer team
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White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia
Police in Indonesia are monitoring nearly 100 youths radicalised online by white supremacist content
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Taiwan says US drone orders not impacted by Middle East war
US is Taiwan's main source of weapons, and Taipei has repeatedly complained of delivery delays
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability
North says the display of military force could 'lead to terrible consequences that are unimaginable'
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60 civilians among hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes: Human Rights Watch
1200 people dead as Haitian security forces ramp up targeting of gangs
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Trump crackdown on protests and immigration led to Islamophobia, Muslim group says
Group says it recorded 8,683 anti-Muslim, anti-Arab complaints in 2025, the highest since it began publishing in 1996
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Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
'Involvement is purely defensive', says Australian PM Albanese
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AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of US-Israel war on Iran
'Even little changes can end up telling a very different story'
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US designates Afghanistan as 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'
Secretary Rubio demands release of all US citizens in Afghanistan, including Mahmood Habibi, Dennis Coyle
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Iranian official says 'not seeking ceasefire' as fresh missile attack targets Israel's Haifa
'The aggressor must be punished and taught a lesson that will deter them,' says parliamentary speaker
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Erdogan tells Iran violation of Turkey's airspace ‘cannot be excused for any reason’
Targeting regional countries 'is not in anyone's interest’ and ‘these actions must end,' Erdogan tells Pezeshkian
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Navy acts to shield maritime routes
Escorts and patrols deployed under Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr
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Iran rules out diplomacy as Trump says war is 'pretty much' over
Gulf energy sites hit as Tehran warns of consequences for civilian attacks
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Economy stable despite war jitters, IMF told
Govt projects 4% growth and limited inflation impact amid oil price surge
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Punjab and Balochistan close schools
Punjab and Balochistan close schools
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PM rolls out sweeping belt-tightening plan
Announces fuel conservation measures for two months Govt vehicles' fuel allocation cut 50% Departmental expend
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Trump says war could be over soon as Iran rallies behind new supreme leader
'I think the war is very complete, pretty much,' US president says
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Two UAE military personnel killed
Emirate slams 'unwarranted' Iran attacks
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Hezbollah targets Israel satellite station
Fires long-range rockets deep inside Jewish state
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Govt urged not to take 'sides' in Iran conflict
'It is time for Pakistan to play its role because we are a nuclear power,' Raja said
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Uproar in NA over fuel price surge
Govt and opp trade barbs over inflation and security
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Taliban arms depot destroyed in Paktika
Army destroyed the ammunition depots at their Shaheen Base
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Pakistanis in Iran urged to register for return
'I particularly call on our nationals in Qom to cooperate with us in their immediate repatriation,' ambassador wrote
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Secret recording of private talks illegal: SC
Says unauthorised recordings for extortion or evidence violate privacy, constitutional rights
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New provinces debate set for parliament today
Both houses expected to pass a proposed unanimous resolution concerning the Makkah Peace Accord
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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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BEYOND MONUMENTS
Grand churches inspired awe, but the memory of a quiet nurse reshaped what faith and vocation came to mean
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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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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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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










































































































