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South Korea declares 'war' on coronavirus
Move comes as South Asian nation reports 31 deaths, over 5,000 cases of confirmed COVID-19
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In emergency move, US Fed cuts interest rates to battle coronavirus
Reduces rates by half percentage point to target range of 1% to 1.25%
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After banning Umrah pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia restricts entry for GCC citizens
Restriction is implemented from entering kingdom for 14 days after returning from outside due to coronavirus fear
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Pakistan ranks as most inexpensive country to live in
Magazine's findings based on cost of living, rent, groceries, eating out and purchasing power
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Govt to boost awareness campaign to contain coronavirus spread
PM’s aide says cabinet has rejected proposal to declare health emergency across country
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Market watch: Bears once again take charge as KSE-100 retreats
Benchmark index decreases 96.62 points to close at 39,199.68
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India summons Iran envoy over Delhi violence comment
Tehran condemns 'organised violence against Indian Muslims' which claimed at least 47 lives
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PTI govt writes to UK to bring back Nawaz
Move draws opposition’s ire; Shehbaz says letter violates court orders; Bilawal slams PTI’s ‘duplicity’
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Dunk, Patel help Lahore Qalandars register maiden win in HBL PSL 5
The match between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars is being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
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In pictures: 16 countries participate as 3rd Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition kicks off
ISPR says competition is based on evaluating physical endurance, mental agility and tactical proficiency of the teams
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Oil extends gains on expectations of efforts to offset coronavirus impact
Both benchmarks rebound in past two days after sliding more than 20% from their January peaks
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40,000 imported surgical masks seized in Karachi
The consignment owner paid for the masks at market price
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Darren Sammy clarifies stance after cryptic tweet
The 36-year-old was surprised by the speculation while claiming that there were no issues
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US firm helps build firewall to maintain social media ban in Indian Occupied Kashmir
The IOK administration has reached out to Cisco Systems for a firewall to prevent users from accessing social media
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Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane as fighting escalates
327 Syrian regime soldiers were neutralised, says defence ministry
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Wash your hands, Khamenei says, as coronavirus toll rises in Iran
Iran has had the highest number of deaths from the coronavirus outside China, where the virus originated
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The Fakhar Zaman conundrum
The left-hander himself needs to make a conscious effort to work on his game and figure out a solution
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Apple agrees to $500 mn deal in iPhone-slowing suit
Critics accused Apple of surreptitiously forcing users to buy phones sooner than necessary
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Chile president under fire over violence against women remarks
He says that sometimes it's not just men's desire to abuse, but also the women's position to be abused
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UN Libya envoy Salame steps down
Salame was appointed as UN envoy in June 2017
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On repeat: Why celebrities are paving the way for sustainable fashion
Even some of the richest in society are not ashamed to do their part for the environment
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Musk tweets support for Dorsey remaining as Twitter CEO
Two days after activist investor Elliott Management Corp has pushed for his removal
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Amazon adds warehouse network closer to cities to speed up same-day delivery
The initiative underscores the company’s aim to stay quick in online retail
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Some apps are disappearing from Google Play Store, here’s what you can do
Many Android developers have confirmed that their apps have disappeared for the Google Play Store
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New Zealand cops probe threat to terror attack mosque
Police say a threat to the mosque was posted this week on an encrypted messaging app
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"Sharia fintech": Startups race to tap Indonesia growth by aligning with Islam
Indonesia’s 270 million population, half lacks bank accounts but most now have mobile phones
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Ukraine reports first coronavirus case
The man was in a stable condition, his wife has put herself in self-isolation at home
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A pioneer in menstrual care talks about Asia's period problems
LUÜNA Naturals founder Olivia Cotes-James wants to change the preconceived notions about female reproduction
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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas add fuel to pregnancy rumours
Seems like the two are all set to embrace their new role as parents
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If I get to live, I want to live for her: Irrfan Khan on cancer, wife
The actor called his wife the reason he is still able to keep at it
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Shahid Afridi pledges support for differently-abled athlete
The former captain responded to the plight of a Special Olympics gold medalist's mother
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WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises
Globally, the virus has killed more than 3,100 people and infected over 90,000
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Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits
Virus has killed more than 3,000 worldwide
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18 killed as boat sinks in Brazilian Amazon
Authorities have rescued 46 survivors and 30 others were still missing
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Travellers with coronavirus symptoms to be ‘quarantined for 15 days’
NDMA obtains three thermal scanners to identify suspected patients with COVID-19 virus
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President Ghani ‘understands’ importance of intra-Afghan negotiations: FM Qureshi
Some entities living off the war economy, says FM Qureshi
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Twitter tells all staff to work from home due to coronavirus
Twitter is concerned about its employees' well-being as the death toll from coronavirus continues to rise
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Coronavirus spreading fast outside China, airports to increase screenings
WHO chief says almost eight times as many cases had been reported outside China as inside in the previous 24 hours
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PGA Tour has no planned schedule changes
New protocols established to protect health and safety of fans
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Johnson to skip Tokyo Olympics
Former world number one golfer cites tight schedule as primary reason
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HBL PSL 5: Raja opines on Sammy’s exclusion from Zalmi side
Peshawar’s captain was rested for match against Karachi Kings on Monday
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'Inside the Actors Studio' creator James Lipton dies at 93
His guests included Bradley Cooper, Sean Penn, Robin Williams, Paul Newman, Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep
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Coronavirus treatments could be available by summer: Pence
Gilead drug remdesivir has already been used to treat one infected patient in the US
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The forgotten origin of Maula Jatt
A hero popular today for violence, but only a few know that this blood-drenched brutalist was created by a humanist
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Robbers loot electronics shop
Over half a dozen robbers reportedly barged into the shop
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Iran condemns violence against Muslims in India
Iranian foreign minister urges Indian authorities to ensure the wellbeing of 'all Indians'
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Reimagining Islamabad: the knowledge capital
There are a number of things that authorities need to do to make Islamabad a knowledge city
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We need the Aurat March
Women are marching on the 8th because the numbers don’t lie
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Indian lawmakers scuffle over citizenship riots where 41 died
In parliament, opposition legislators shout slogans, wave posters demanding the resignation of Amit Shah
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The confusion around civil service reforms
What do these reforms entail?
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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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US says interim trade deal with India 'almost complete'
Rubio and Jaishankar discuss defence, Middle East and Indo-Pacific
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After Trump’s threat, Iran warns no one will sell oil if Tehran can’t
Threatens attacks on regional energy infrastructure
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Hitler's birthplace begins new life as a police station
Austria's government hopes that the conversion will prevent it from serving as a place of pilgrimage for neo-Nazis
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War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says
Iran war has strained the Pentagon's $1 trillion budget, as Hegseth seeks additional funding for the US military
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What's behind India's 'cockroach' youth protests?
Opposition parties see protests as an opportunity to corner Modi over an issue that has massive public resonance
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International Criminal Court members to vote on firing prosecutor Khan over alleged misconduct
The vote on his fate comes just a week after Washington announced a renewed diplomatic campaign to dismantle the ICC
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More Red Sea shipments disrupted as Rubio says Iran not serious about talks
With Hormuz blockage, millions of barrels of Saudi oil are heading to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu instead
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IRGC claims attack on 2 air bases in Jordan, killing US troops
Funeral ceremonies held on Wednesday for the remains of 32 girls among 168 children killed in the Minab school attack
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Lebanese president sets 3 conditions for Hezbollah disarmament, including Israeli withdrawal
Joseph Aoun says Israeli withdrawal, army control, state-led reconstruction needed for process
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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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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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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











































































































