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Dry, cold spell fuels disease surge
Islamabad's air quality index has reached 162, Rawalpindi's 180 and Murree's 167
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Road expansion delays deepen public suffering
Encroachments, lack of alternative routes and poor planning stall remodeling work for months
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Salon worker harassed, tortured
Police conducted a raid and arrested five suspects, including two women
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Pindi unveils anti-encroachment mechanism
Encroachments, lack of alternative routes and poor planning stall remodelling
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No threat beyond aviation from Ethiopian volcanic ash approaching Pakistan: PMD
Authorities continue to monitor situation to ensure safety of aviation and coastal regions along its projected path
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Xi says Taiwan’s 'return' to China key to global order in call with Trump
China claims Taiwan and won’t rule out force, but the island says only its people can decide their future.
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Anti-dengue drive accelerated
Citizens urged to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings
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Faisalabad launches inspection of industrial boilers after factory blast
Administration orders 90-day survey of factories as teams probe Malikpur explosion
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'Punjab logs 23 daily child violence cases'
SSDO's analysis shows that 4,150 child-related criminal cases were registered between January and June 2025
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School, hospital buses face EPA checks
Crackdown comes as pollution-linked patient numbers continue to climb
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Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan to be caretaker G-B CM
PM approves appointment as region’s assembly dissolves after completing term
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Turkish parliamentary delegation makes first visit to jailed PKK leader Ocalan
Delegation at Imrali prison asked Ocalan about PKK disarmament and a deal with Syria and the SDF
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Karachi man arrested for hacking over 100 women's phones, social media accounts
Suspect confesses he used victims’ personal information to coerce them into meeting him
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Crime thriller 'Jujji' starts streaming on Amazon Prime
Award-winning Pakistani film now reaches UK and US audiences
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Fan Bingbing triumphs at Golden Horse Awards
Chinese star praised for transformative role in Malaysian drama 'Mother Bhumi' amid career comeback
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'Asim Ali' signals a bold reset
Debut independent album marks a personal reclamation and a move toward unfiltered honesty
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'Our dramas are like biryani...'
'10th Adab Festival' concludes in Karachi with dialogue, books and music
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'Wicked: For Good' casts spell on box office
Broadway favourite returns to screen, breaking records and enchanting audiences
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Dharmendra's final curtain falls at 89
Fans and colleagues honour a star who defined action, comedy and romance for an entire era
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Amazon to invest up to $50b to boost AI, supercomputing for US govt
Project starting 2026 will add 1.3 GW of AI and HPC capacity across AWS government cloud regions
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Life will end, but not the gallop
From Bucephalus to Rakhsh, Laili to Jalaluddin's steed, these horses carry stories of courage, defiance, love
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Rethinking climate expertise: is the title too narrow?
Pakistan struggles with its approach to climate change expertise, hindering progress on vital solutions, action
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Saffron in the ranks: is India's army losing its neutrality?
The rise of Hindutva in India’s military is eroding its neutrality, alienating minorities, threatening national unity
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Privatising education
Punjab’s privatisation of schools risks widening class divides, hindering access to education, social mobility
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COP30: unkept promises
Despite the urgency at COP30, the summit faltered, failing to commit to phasing out fossil fuels
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The one-way ballot
Concerns over fairness, voter trust, alleged rigging raise doubts about the integrity of PMLN's win, electoral process
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Learning and technology
AI may impact teaching, but genuine intellectual engagement, original thought remain key to learning
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Swabi police kill two terrorists in Topi shootout
Authorities recover hand grenades, two pistols, and a 125cc motorcycle from their possession
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Karachi police issue deadline to replace illegal number plates
Police say campaign aims to curb tampered plates, noting many citizens have removed them to avoid e-challans
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KU teachers oppose autonomous status for scientific research centre
Warn that separating International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences will harm students’ degrees, research
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Alphabet nears $4 trillion valuation as AI rally lifts shares
Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple have reached $4T before, but only Nvidia and Apple still hold that mark
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Sindh CM okays Rs25b for repair, reconstruction of Karachi roads
Energy minister says portions of Korangi Causeway Bridge, Shahrah-e-Bhutto set to open within two months
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Work on Green Line extension project resumes in Karachi
1.8km track from Numaish Chowrangi to Jama Cloth Market to be completed by October 31, 2026
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SECP updates PSX regulations for Shariah-compliant trading
Changes facilitate offering of Shariah-compliant brokerage services, account opening forms
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Special cell set up in Rawalpindi to resolve property disputes
Initiative targets illegal land and property occupation, including cases of force, fraud and other unlawful means
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia move to deepen defence partnership
Saudi Chief of General Staff calls upon PM Shehbaz, DPM Dar, COAS Asim Munir during visit to Islamabad
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Punjab’s quiet revolution against perennial smog: Data solves a long-standing challenge
Data-driven smog control in Punjab gives citizens accurate, timely, and accessible information about air quality
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Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
Israel seeks a force to disarm Hamas; Palestinians insist it also keep Israeli troops away
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PSB overturns lifetime ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt
Following extensive proceedings, Senator Pervaiz Rashid ruled in favor of the coach in a final order on November 13
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China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25
Shenzhou-22 heads to Tiangong to replace Shenzhou-21, which returned early after docked craft was damaged
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Momentum fizzles at PSX as KSE-100 slips 118 points in range-bound session
Banking, cement and E&P sectors drag market; KSE-100 closes at 161,984 amid low volumes, cautious sentiment
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K-P lawmakers protest over 14 schools left non-functional for more than decade
Speaker questions Public Service Commission's failure to recruit staff and still seeks time to appoint teachers
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Peshawar Zalmi extend HBL PSL franchise agreement
Other franchises have until Tuesday to decide
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Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A
USA forward netted his fifth goal of the season in the 54th minute
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Pakistan leads the charge for Youth Rights at Commonwealth
Commonwealth can't afford to dilute youth governance structures when young people face unemployment, climate stress
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Malaysia to ban social media for under 16s from 2026
Need to protect youths from online harms such as cyberbullying, financial scams, child sexual abuse
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Pakistani fintech ABHI expands operations to Saudi Arabia
ABHI partners with Saudi broker Bayt to offer earned wage access, boosting financial ease, inclusion for workers
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PTI demands SC-led judicial commission on May 9 events
Terms May 9 a “black day” in Pakistan’s political history, demands immediate release of May 9 CCTV footage
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Civil, military leadership assert full-spectrum response to any aggression on Marka-e-Haq's 1st anniversary
PM, President Zardari, military chiefs hail Marka-e-Haq success, stress unity, resolve and deterrence
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CDF Munir to lead Marka-e-Haq anniversary ceremony at GHQ tomorrow
All forces chiefs to attend event
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Gomal University fires employee involved in sexual harassment
Following a complaint, the employee was investigated and dismissed within three days by orders
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'We have no water left': Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates appeal for help
Say they are surviving on boiled rice once a day, being forced to drink dirty water used by the pirates
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Karachi district administration issues 28-condition NOC for Aurat March's Sunday gathering at Sea View
Ban on 'objectionable clothing', LGBTQ content, anti-state slogans; organisers call it suppression of women's voice
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India misjudged Islamabad’s desire for peace, says Pakistan's envoy to US on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts ceremony, pays tribute to armed forces for protecting country's sovereignty
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HEC approves policy on dual, double and joint degree programmes
Policy will benefit students by expanding access to international learning opportunities
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Transparency, accountability and reforms essential for sustainable economic growth: DPM Dar
Says Pakistan possessed 'immense economic potential'
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Pakistan, Bangladesh sign MoU to combat drug smuggling, agree to boost security ties
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in bilateral relations, internal security, and training of civil armed forces
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Violence against women rattles MPs
Sherry says conviction rate remains just 5%
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Bushra health row resurfaces in Senate
JUI-F expresses serious concern over K-P law and order
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Bar leaders demand abolition of FCC
Legal community slams 26th, 27th amendments, delayed Karachi bar polls
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PML-N begins ticket deliberations for AJK polls
Nawaz-led parliamentary board reviews candidates for 45 assembly seats
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POL price surge sparks fresh inflation fears
Petrol, diesel prices rise by Rs15 to stand at around Rs415 per litre
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Weekly inflation surges 15.16% YoY
War spillover effects push SPI up by 0.79% WoW; fuel, power prices soar
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Govt set to scrap tax on oil machinery imports
May adopt 'stability clause' to avoid policy shift during $6b refinery upgrades
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Payment delays squeeze processors
Export slowdown extends settlement cycles to four months
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US stocks climb to all-time highs
Tech heavyweights Nvidia and Apple rose 2.3% and 1.8%, respectively
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LCCI, Australian chamber sign trade MoU
Agreement promotes joint ventures, SME cooperation and arbitration
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Gold drops Rs2,700 per tola
Falls to Rs494,062 despite international prices edging higher
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IMF flags ZTBL privatisation risks
Bank reduces bad loans by 25% to Rs50b, but credit access concerns remain
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PSX plunges over 1,700 points as investors book gains
KSE-100 index closes at 171,115 points as market witnessed typical profit-taking session on Friday after recent rally
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Gold prices decline by Rs2,700 in local market as silver rises
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs80 to Rs8,525 in Pakistan
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Oil prices jump on renewed US-Iran hostilities
Brent crude futures were up $1.20, or 1.2%, at $101.26 a barrel
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, destroys homes in new strikes
Shelling targets towns of Braashit, Safad al-Battikh, Touline, as Tel Aviv continues truce violations
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Pakistan raises red flag over illegal settlements in West Bank, calls for Israel accountability
Says Israeli policies, illegal actions undermining prospects for viable Palestinian state
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Israel committed 'brutal violations' against aid flotilla activists: ICBSG
A total of 177 activists were detained and reportedly subjected to ill-treatment
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Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Rift widened when Trump announced he was withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 troops the US has stationed in Germany
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US intelligence sees Iran's new supreme leader influencing war strategy
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly helping shape Tehran’s negotiations with Washington despite injuries
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Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha
Latest reports involve a man who fell ill, and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1
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Barca eye title party in Liga Clasico
Hansi Flick's side only need a draw in the Clasico to be crowned champions
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Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern
Wolfsburg need to beat the Bundesliga champions to keep alive their slim hopes
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Why Arsenal became Africa's club
The Gunners have qualified for UCL final after 20 years
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No plans for Babar’s T20 captaincy return: sources
Sources say preference will be given to aggressive young players
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Irish footballers urge boycott of Israel match
An open letter sent to FAI from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine
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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four
















































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