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Japan asks US not to disadvantage Tokyo
US imposed a new 10% blanket levy that could rise to 15%, generating new global uncertainty
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Fuel price hike deepens household anxiety
Rs55/litre surge in petrol, diesel expected to push transport, food and production costs higher
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'100% local' EV production begins
Lahore plant to launch sub-Rs1m electric car by June or July
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Oil industry rejects 'profit' claims
Says prices tied to Platts averages, not old stocks, which often lead to losses
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PM clears plan to abolish super tax
Govt to seek IMF approval as it considers cutting top salaried tax rate by 5%
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‘Train Dreams’ stakes strong claim for Oscar ‘Best Picture’ glory
'It’s lovely that people are connected and seeing themselves in it,' said Bentley
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'Dallas' actress Annabel Schofield dies at 62
Was best known for her role as Laurel Ellis on iconic 1980s TV drama
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Ramazan cricket fever: Women shine in night tournament
Contests evoke enthusiastic response from players, families; future plans may include All-Pakistan Women's Tape League
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Body of missing boy found in canal after 11 days
Child's body found in Rohri Canal near village of Murad Khaskheli, sending shock through local community
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PPP chairman calls for women's empowerment on international day
Bilawal, Faryal Talpur highlight women's crucial role in society and governance
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'We could have saved more lives if equipped properly'
Danyal told the commission that the rescue operation at Gul Plaza was significantly delayed
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Gul Plaza blaze-hit traders get lifeline
Set up stalls of clothes, shoes, accessories at Bagh-e-Jinnah, draw crowds as Eidul Fitr approaches
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Malir Markhors lift Women's Ramazan Night Cricket trophy
A four-day Women's Night Cricket Tournament held with 15 teams, around 150 cricketers showcasing talent
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Two children dead as speeding SUV falls into stream
Three others injured when speeding Vigo lost control, plunged off bridge into stream in Malir's Saleh Muhammad Goth
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Steep petrol hike sparks transport chaos, public outcry
Fare increase leads to clashes between drivers, passengers as people urge govt to reverse Rs55/litre surge
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Special Eid travel guidelines for passengers, bus operators
Action to be taken against those charging excess fares; transporters to not carry more passengers than prescribed
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Industrial expansion boosts employment in Faisalabad
Commissioner says over 950 new factories registered in two years as textile hub attracts fresh investment
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Punjab to build 358 underground water tanks
Wastewater treatment plants to be installed for irrigation
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Man killed in firing after petrol pump dispute
Argument over filling fuel can turns violent
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Fruit, vegetable prices remain inconsistent
Halfway through the holy month, consumers across the province are forced to buy fresh produce at inflated rates
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Three bootleggers caught red-handed
In one instance, Waris Khan Police detained a suspect, recovered 1.685 kilogrammes of hashish from his possession
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Int'l Women's Day discounts beckon shoppers
Women avail major offers on clothes, accessories and cosmetics at opportune moment before Eid
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Gas explosion death toll rises to five
Pindigheb blast victim succumbs to third degree burns
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Camp offers free pollen allergy tests
During the camp, more than 700 citizens were examined and provided with necessary medical facilities.
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'Women risk waiting a lifetime for equality'
World Economic Forum data shows a girl born today will have to wait 123 years to see gender equality
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Drone finds 204 large properties out of tax net
Each of these belong to influential personalities and most of these are commercial units
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Turkiye-Pakistan Friendship Iftar hosts orphans
Various games, activities were organised for the orphan children, and gift packages were distributed
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Capital seals 7 petrol pumps for profiteering
Assures citizens of 2.59m litres of petrol and 1.58m litres of diesel in stock
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Transport fares surge after fuel price hike
Citizens denounce steep surge, demand withdrawal of decision
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Persistent violence against women plagues K-P
5% of women endure daily violence, a trend that persisted throughout 2025, according to findings by HRCP K-P chapter
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Afridi rejects burdening public with fuel price hikes
Vows no support for steps that shift crisis costs to citizens
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ECP rejects plea for delay in delimitation
Insists on Constitutional mandate, no consultation required with provincial government
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Over 2,000 Afghans detained in crackdown
Police and provincial authorities have described the pause as a temporary administrative measure
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The bomb-or-withdraw dilemma facing Trump
No war fought in a fragmented multipolar environment can stay regionalised
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Can a hard state deliver soft governance?
55-rupee increase in petrol price per litre will burn a massive hole in people's monthly budgets
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Trump's Paris moment?
Existential crises that haunt humanity are not always calamities born of nature
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Laxity in law
Blatant laxity in dealing with criminal behaviour is unfortunately present at every step of the procedure
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More May 9 convictions
No honest observer can deny the gravity of what happened on May 9
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Petrol bomb
Rise of Rs55 per litre or 20% in petrol prices is more than the climb in the international market
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Women's Day: eight actions for a more equal world
Gender equality is a question of power
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Intel report warns large-scale war ‘unlikely’ to oust Iran’s regime
Concludes that no internal force can confront the regime’s remaining power
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UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes
Says govt will carry out its duty towards the country, its people and its residents
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Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation cites threats by Iran for force majeure declaration
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Iranian clerics seek swift naming of new supreme leader
The constitution states supreme leader should be chosen within three months
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Fruit, vegetable prices remain inconsistent
10–15 per cent higher prices are being demanded for key fruits and vegetables in Punjab
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Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: Security forces target terrorist posts along Waziristan border
Security sources say army hit Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij in North, South Waziristan, destroying posts
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K-P imposes fuel conservation measures amid supply concerns
Govt vehicles restricted to essential duties only, officials directed to maximise use of online platforms for meetings
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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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Is US drifting towards 'silent default'?
As federal debt nears $40tr, rising interest costs and inflation are reshaping risks
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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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The gas that built Pakistan but left Balochistan behind
Energy-rich districts remain among least developed despite decades of gas production
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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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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


























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