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Man held for torturing stepdaughter in Buchiana
Minor girl beaten with iron rods, tied up inside house before rescue
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Lahore to automate driving licence tests
Sources said final testing of AI-based vehicles has already been completed at traffic headquarters
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Grant for widows, orphans approved
Widows, orphan children will receive Rs25,000 each through the scheme
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Punjab plains on heatwave alert
Lahore records nine degrees higher temperature than past March average
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Historic zone restoration delayed
Heritage trails planned at Bhati, Mori, Lohari, Mochi, Yakki and Masti gates
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Event honours women writers
She appreciated the creative energy, intellectual depth, social awareness demonstrated by women in literary field
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Probe ordered into siblings' 'illegal detention'
Petition says man, sister were allegedly detained for three days without warrants
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Rashid's umrah plea deferred
He added that he had travelled abroad eight times during the cases related to May 9 incidents
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Punjab approves 10 Sahulat bazaars
These permanent markets will include warehouses, large shops, shaded waiting areas, and parking facilities
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Bike-van collision leaves one dead
Two others riding the motorcycle were seriously injured
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Pindi reports surge in measles cases
First two months of 2026 witness 110 confirmed cases
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Massive plaza blaze exposes safety lapses
Absence of emergency exits, ventilation and fire detection systems hampers rescue efforts
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Suspect held in Loralai child rape
Suspect accused of sexually assaulting, injuring seven-year-old girl within 24 hours, officials said
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8 dead in Balochistan shootings, road crash
A college lecturer is said to be among the victims
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Swat Motorway Phase-II construction begins
CM says project to boost connectivity, tourism
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Deadly protest at US consulate raises questions
11 deaths fuel scrutiny of police response
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Trump urges Zelensky to strike deal, says Putin ready
Trump's latest comments on Ukraine came after he launched a war with Israel against Iran on Saturday
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Pakistanis injured in Abu Dhabi drone debris
Diplomats told to shelter in Riyadh
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Why Iran will win!
In modern conflict theory, superiority does not always translate into decisive victory
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How might the Iran war end?
Khamenei's death sparks unity, frustration as US-Israel force regime change; Iran's resilience may defy expectations
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Urdu Worlds: beyond language, toward heterotopia
'Urdu Worlds' challenges traditional boundaries, exploring language, identity, intersection of art, cultural heritage
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K-P and women empowerment
The women of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have long been the province's most under-utilised asset
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Borrowed breathing space
SBP's admits that it has purchased $24 billion from the local market over the past three years
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Kurds for regime change!
It seems the United States and Israel are clueless after blundering into a war with the Islamic Republic
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What the conflict with Iran means for Pakistan
Attacks have triggered regional crisis whose shockwaves are being felt from Gulf to South Asia
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Ukraine, Russia exchange 200 POWs each in latest swap
Zelenskiy thanks US, mediators as POWs from Mariupol siege are freed in Ukraine
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40 nations in The Hague propose sanctions on Israel over its settlement policy in West Bank
The Hague Group recommends arms embargoes, traveller screenings to enforce international law
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Petroleum minister warns of gas crisis after QatarEnergy force majeure notice
Says Qatar Energy will not supply cargo due to the war situation in the Middle East
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Viral video shows brutal assault on teenage girl in K-P's Bannu
Armed terrorists abduct, force 15-year-old to confess on camera
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India survive Bethell onslaught to book T20 World Cup final spot
Samson shines while Bethell’s 105 goes unanswered
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Iran denies drone strikes on Azerbaijan, suggests Israel may be responsible
Drone strikes hit Nakhchivan airport, injuring 2; another drone fell near Shakarabad school
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WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
WHO says ambulances damaged, hospital evacuated in Tehran after nearby strikes
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Indian fighter jet goes missing in Assam: Indian media
Indian Air Force, defence ministry have not yet confirmed whether the aircraft has crashed
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Dollar, bonds or gold — which offers the safest haven amid Middle East crisis?
Choice is complicated as traditional safe havens behave unpredictably, with gold swinging and the dollar bouncing back
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UAE warns public to seek shelter immediately after warning alerts
Guidelines issued after some people leave homes or stop vehicles to record videos on alerts, risking their safety
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Nepal awaits results in key post-uprising polls
Marxist ex-PM, rapper-mayor and new Nepali Congress leader compete for power
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China targets 'quality growth' with 'realistic' GDP goal
Outlines innovation-led strategy, boosts R&D spending and prioritises emerging technologies for 2026–2030 development
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US House set to reject bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
Lawmakers vote on bipartisan resolution to limit Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran
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Bethell century in vain as India edge past England to reach T20 World Cup Final
Samson’s 42-ball 89 helps India post 253-7; England fall short by seven runs despite Bethell’s century
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France to let US planes not involved in Iran strikes use air base
French general staff says US aircraft providing operational support have been accepted at the Istres air base
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Iran claims downing US fighter jet, targeting Israel's Ben Gurion airport
US Central Command report of F-15E Strike Eagle's downing as 'baseless'
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Op Ghazab Lil Haq to go on until 'credible guarantees, concrete steps' by Kabul to halt terrorist support: state media
Security sources says Afghan Taliban’s Brigade Headquarters of the 205 Corps destroyed in Kandahar airstrike
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Oil prices rise, global stocks drop as Middle East war stirs supply concerns
Iran says it hit an oil tanker in the Gulf with a missile, setting the vessel on fire; incident yet to be confirmed
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Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus, Gulf
Europe avoids direct war with Iran but is drawn in after attacks on Cyprus, pledging aid to defend it
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Efforts underway for US-Iran de-escalation, Law Minister Azam Nazeer tells Senate
Urges political parties to adopt united stance as the country passes through sensitive period
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Govt rubbishes fake notification on suspension of port entries amid Middle East crisis
Terms notification fabricated, says no such order issued by Cabinet Division or the Ministry of Maritime Affairs
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Second Iranian ship nears Sri Lanka after submarine attack
A day earlier, a US submarine hit and sank an Iranian warship, killing 87 sailors
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Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia agree on jointly urging 'maximum restraint' to Mideast crisis stakeholders
PM Shehbaz holds telephonic conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
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Govt directs provinces to inspect petrol pumps amid hoarding concerns
Advises public not to pay attention to rumours as petroleum supply situation in country remains stable
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India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory
The defending champions clinch a narrow victory over England to reach the final
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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









































































































