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China's moment for action?
A widening Iran war tests whether China will challenge US power beyond diplomacy
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Rise and kill yourself first
Ideology clouds national interest as Pakistan debates foreign crises over its own security
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Faith is not a job requirement
A court verdict confronts a long-normalised bias pushing minorities into sanitation jobs
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Education illusion
Learning poverty deepens as 77% of 10-year-olds fail basic reading tests
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Deepening cotton crisis
Pakistan’s cotton collapse forces $3bn imports, exposing deep policy failures in agriculture
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Seven days and counting
Iran war fallout spreads across the Gulf as oil prices surge, regional economies brace for shocks
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Students' mental health
A restless generation faces pressure, joblessness, stigma around mental health
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US crude jumps 10%, trades at $90 per barrel for first time since April 2024
Crude oil posts its strongest weekly gain since the extreme volatility during the Covid-19 pandemic in spring 2020
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Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces: report
Russia said it is in dialogue with Iran’s leadership but gave no details on possible help for Tehran
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Pakistan fully restores flight operations to Saudi Arabia: state media
Says partially restores flight operations on some routes from Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi to Dubai, Gulf countries
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FM Dar, Araghchi express concern over evolving regional situation as Middle East conflict grinds on
Agree to maintain contact and remain in touch
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Govt drops ‘fuel bomb’, hikes petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs55/litre as Gulf war chokes supplies
FM Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announce policy changes in light of Mideast conflict
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China’s tech boom: from AI robots to lunar missions
China is driving innovation, from kung-fu robots to viral AI videos, under Xi Jinping’s tech-focused vision
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Polio threat looms over Punjab
Punjab’s environmental polio detection once hit 43 per cent, with 117 plus cases recorded since 2015
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Pakistan qualify for Hockey World Cup 2026 after edging Japan in qualifiers
Team secures 4-3 victory over Japan to confirm their place in the global event
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Sri Lanka denounces war deaths, houses Iran sailors
'All our actions are aimed at saving lives and ensuring that humanity prevails,' President Dissanayake says
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Some wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears
Not all wealth managers, however, view the ongoing Middle East conflict as prompting immediate capital flight
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Qatar energy minister warns Iran war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks: report
Says oil could hit $150 a barrel within weeks if ships cannot pass the vital Strait of Hormuz
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ECC approves Rs3b gas supply schemes for villages near production fields
Also okays NDMA summary seeking Rs3.63b for reimbursement of flood operations expenditures and overseas assistance
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Suicide attack at checkpost in K-P's North Waziristan injures 14
Miranshah DHQ medical superintendent says four of the injured in critical condition
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‘Operation Epic Fury’ burns an estimated $5.82b in just 100 hours
US offensive costs rise rapidly as asset losses, munition consumption increase exponentially
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Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts
The Belarusian seed was really happy with the way she was serving
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527 Afghan Taliban killed, 237 checkposts destroyed as Operation Ghazab Lil Haq enters ninth day: Tarar
Tarar says 205 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns have also been destroyed during the operation
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'Super special' Allen can light up big occasion for New Zealand
He will be the key figure as New Zealand face India in the final
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LeBron James breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Lakers loss
He sailed past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 field goals
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Morocco coach Regragui quits post
Mohamed Ouahbi will take over as coach
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Seixas to take on Pogacar
The Tour de France champion will face stiff competition from the teenage sensation
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IBCC suspends verification of matric, inter certificates amid cyberattack threats
Portal being restored for local users, while overseas access remains read-only for time being, says executive director
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Piastri edges Antonelli in second Australian GP practice
He blasts round the Albert Park circuit in one minute 19.729secs
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Pakistani man says Iran forced him into plot to kill Trump, media say
US Justice Dept accused Asif Merchant of plotting to recruit people for attacks on Trump and other politicians
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Spurs slip deeper into relegation trouble
They suffered a crushing 3-1 defeat against Palace
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Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
The players came bearing gifts for Trump, including a No. 47 jersey
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Justice Department releases missing FBI interviews in Epstein files with woman who made claims against Trump
DOJ indicated that documents were not previously released because they had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative"
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Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets
They will face Mansfield and Wrexham respectively
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PM directs provinces to take legal action against petroleum hoarders
Orders establishment of a dashboard to monitor movement of petroleum products in real time
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Indian fighter jet crashes in Assam during training mission, IAF confirms
According to Indian media, aircraft took off from Jorhat air base before going down in Karbi Anglong district of Assam
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Pakistan vows to promote critical minerals for sustainable development at UN
Pakistan pledges responsible development of energy and mineral resources, says UN envoy Asim Iftikhar
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From 'Suno Chanda' to 'Tum Larkay Bhi Na' GenZ redefine this years Ramazan drama formula
As the audience evolves, so does the drama blueprint as it quietly sets out to cater to a more aware GenZ audience
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Asia struggles to find fuel oil as Middle East exports plummet, sources say
Bunker fuel prices surge over 40% as tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz down 90% from last week
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Indonesia to restrict social media access for children under 16, minister says
"The process will be done gradually until all platforms perform their obligations" said Indonesia's digital minister
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Nepal's vote count puts ex-rapper's party ahead in two-thirds of seats
Shah's party leads 52 of 65 available seats, outpacing former PM Oli even in his own home constituency
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PSX witnesses sixth straight weekly loss as KSE-100 plunges 3,715 points
Geopolitical tensions weigh heavy as benchmark index settles at 157,496
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India's tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
Karnataka bans social media for under-16s, citing rising concerns over children’s digital addiction
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PM Shehbaz expresses concern over attacks on Azerbaijan and Turkiye
Condemns attacks as “deplorable actions” that risk further escalation and undermine peace and stability in the region
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Capital on high alert, Red Zone access restricted ahead of protests
Over 2,000 police, traffic personnel deployed, with anti-riot forces stationed inside the Red Zone
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Global gold drops by $34 per ounce, silver edges higher
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs 3,400 in Pakistan
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Federal govt announces spring holidays for Islamabad schools
Spring holidays have been aligned with the Eidul-Fitr holidays
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Saheefa Jabbar Khattak faces backlash over staff hiring remarks
Some social media users demand that she issue an apology
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UNICEF raises alarm over rising child deaths in Iran conflict
UNICEF said 168 girls were killed when a strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ Elementary School in Minab
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Buddy Guy reflects on his blues legacy as 'Sinners' takes center stage at Oscars
Even after nine Grammys, including this year’s Best Traditional Blues Album, Guy is still stunned by the attention
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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









































































































