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Dates demand peak in twin cities
Popular varieties include Aseel, Iranian, Ajwa, Mabroom and others, with prices varying according to quality
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Murder, rape convicts sentenced
Two brothers-in-law condemned to death; schoolgirl rape accused jailed for life
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Educators reject new exam supervisors
Say assigning exam duties to fresh grads undermines professional role
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Christian leaders demand Easter honorarium
Call for bonuses, financial aid and reopening of Adiala Jail church
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Hindus celebrate Holi festival
Festivities held at three historic temples in Pindi with simplicity
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Judgment reserved in divorce-dowry battle
Petitioner seeks to retrieve dowry items from 'abusive' ex-husband
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Morning assemblies banned in schools
Education dept orders CCTV activation, emergency drills and strict monitoring
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Unique styles dominate Milan Fashion Week 2026
Event ends with fashionistas turning their attention to Paris for next fashion mega-show
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César Awards defend Jim Carrey amid clone rumours
Insist actor's appearance was authentic, praise his preparation and heartfelt French speech
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Foreign filmmakers finally 'arrive' at Oscars
Once only an afterthought, international productions are now part of a new normal at top Hollywood awards ceremony
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'Sinners' breaks 'One Battle' win streak at Screen Actors Guild Awards
Wins top prize to tighten race for 'Best Picture' with two weeks remaining before Oscars
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How 'Meri Zindagi Hai Tu' normalises toxic masculinity
Drama series depicts idea of possessiveness becoming romance
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Pakistani celebrities mourn Iranian leader's martyrdom
Many call killing significant loss for Muslim world amid condemnation for it nationwide
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Islamic art exhibition celebrating spiritual heritage opens in Karachi
'Anfas-ul-Jamal Fun' showcases diverse range of artworks reflecting Islamic civilization, aesthetic excellence
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Officer removed after child's manhole death reappointed
Abrar Ahmed Jaffar appointed as Municipal Commissioner of Karachi, one of the city's most significant positions
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Cops suspended over free biryani
Footage shows officers Shaukat Ali, Abdul Hameed demand free biryani from vendor, becoming aggressive when he refused
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Khanabadosh Cafe barred from commercial use
'Cultural space reserved for arts, literature misused for private bookings'
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Holi symbolises peace and harmony: CM
Extends greetings to Hindu community, says govt committed to equal rights
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JI resolution against Iran attacks lands in PA
Text says US, Israel are attempting to interfere in Iran's internal affairs, including efforts aimed at regime change
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One more suspect involved in Rs9m robbery arrested
Main accused among two already in police custody; Rs3.62m recovered so far
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City grinds to a halt as security lockdown enters day two
Protest fears seal US Consulate routes; key roads blocked, traffic diverted
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Theatres close, creativity opens
Lahore adapts to Ramazan as cinema, fashion, cultural diplomacy continue
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Suspect in child rape, murder case killed in 'encounter'
Girl's body bore signs of strangulation, sexual assault
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Water, sanitation disparity in Lahore highlighted
HRCP urges recognition of civic services as fundamental rights
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Forensic audit to decide fate of controversial LHCBA polls
Rival groups agree to accept results if no evidence of rigging is found
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410 killed in Punjab road crashes in Feb
Over 37,000 injured, 69% of accidents involved motorcycles
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Big cat policy faces uncertainty
Amid delays in implementation of ban on private ownership, confusion deepens over the future of big cats in the provin
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Cement dispatches rise 12.5% in February
Exports jump 37.7% as eight-month volumes grow nearly 11%
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Govt to pass oil price surge fully to consumers
Cabinet committee warns Strait of Hormuz tensions may disrupt energy supply chain
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CCP advocates long-term auto policy, access to credit
Study finds high entry barriers, regulatory complexities in automobile industry
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Gold jumps by Rs13,300 on war concerns
US-Israel attacks on Iran take safe-haven asset to Rs563,862/tola; rupee steady
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PSX tumbles over 16,000 points
Panic selling stemming from Middle East war triggers record single-day fall
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Exports fall 7.3%, imports up 8% in Jul-Feb
Merchandise exports reached $20.462 billion during the first eight months (July-February) of the current fiscal year
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Attack on Iran jolts Pakistan's economy
Rising oil, freight costs from ME crisis strain outlook including remittances life-line
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Lack of consensus on appointing NITL MD
Govt-formed committee picks candidate second in merit list
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Country has 28 days of fuel
Two crude cargoes delayed after closure of Strait of Hormuz
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IMF cuts Pakistan visit short
Mission shifts third EFF, second RSF reviews to virtual talks after US travel advisory
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Pakistanis return via Balochistan borders
Repatriation from Iran accelerates as Gwadar issues advisory amid escalating regional tensions
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Beyond net metering versus net billing
Solar power debate is more than about its future; payment plans, energy distribution, infrastructural integration
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Fasting humbles ego, enables mindfulness and divine nearness
Ancient civilisations used fasting to harmonise the human mind, body, soul before divine guidance
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The data we don't own
Despite the apps, the hype, the 5G towers, Pakistani citizens in 2026 are still digital ghosts
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Unprotected domestic workers
Bill for protecting domestic workers' rights in Sindh has taken too long to be enforced
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Tax shortfall
Pakistan's challenge is not the lack of tax measures but their uneven enforcement
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Fury vs Promise
Pushback from Iran has taken the Middle East by surprise, forcing President Trump to ask Italy, Oman for mediation
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Two terrorists killed, three injured in Balochistan's Kili Zaik operation: security sources
Security forces recover ammunition, magazines, hand grenades, material used to make IEDs
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PM Shehbaz appreciates Trump’s support for Makkah defence pact
Also praises Trump for his 'courageous leadership', says it helped 'avert a nuclear catastrophe in South Asia'
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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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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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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
US president cites cost of drills, Seoul's refusal to join war against Iran
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Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defense Agreement
'Shows how the Middle East is coming together...countries will be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way'
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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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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









































































































