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Prison overcrowding
Under-trials form 73% of Pakistan’s prison population
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Failing girls on education
13.4m girls out of school despite improved infrastructure
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Back to war
Middle East on brink as Iran retaliates against US–Israel strikes
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Muhajir identity: the making and unmaking
Karachi’s plural reality challenges ethnic ownership myths
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Democratic lawmakers slam Trump for strikes on Iran
Blast strikes as unconstitutional, saying war power rests with Congress
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PM Shehbaz chairs security moot,orders repatriation of Pakistanis in Iran via Azerbaijan
Says the people and armed forces of Pakistan are always ready to protect the country’s security and sovereignty
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Govt hikes petrol by Rs8, high-speed diesel by Rs5.16
New petrol price is Rs266.17 and Rs280.86 for HSD
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World holds breath as US, Israel strike Iran
Trump vows to cripple military as world urges restraint
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Karachi airport becomes hub for diverted Gulf flights amid escalating Mideast conflict
Dozens of international flights rerouted as airspace restrictions mirror 1990 Gulf crisis
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Karachi placed on high alert amid Operation Ghazab Lil Haq
Security tightened at entry points, airport; police urge vigilance and warn against spreading rumours
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Iran tells ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says
The UK Navy says Iran's orders were not legally binding and advised vessels to transit with caution
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UN Security Council to meet tonight on Iran conflict
UNSC emergency meeting to be held 4 PM, New York time; Britain to chair as president
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Farhan tops Kohli to set new T20 World Cup runs record
The former Indian batter achieved this feat in 2014
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Pakistan stands in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries: PM
Shehbaz holds calls with Saudi crown prince and UAE president, expresses strong condemnation of regional escalation
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Terrorists launch coordinated attacks on police posts in K-P
Police repel assaults across province amid escalating border tensions with Afghanistan
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Curfew imposed in DI Khan, Bannu, and North Waziristan amid heightened threats
Section 144 enforced in parts of Dera; full curfew in Bannu and North Waziristan from 5am to 7pm
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Iran defence minister and Revolutionary Guards commander killed, three sources say
Iran's foreign minister says that we may have lost a few commanders, but that's not such a big problem
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Iran claims it destroyed US missile tracking radar in Qatar
With a range of 5,000 kilometres, the system carries an estimated price tag of $1.1 billion
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Pakistani citizen dies as UAE intercepts Iranian missile amid US, Israel strikes
UAE extends its sincere condolences, deepest sympathies to the family and relatives of the Pakistani national
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OGRA orders refineries to ensure adequate oil reserves due to Middle East situation
Orders adequate crude, MS, HSD, LPG stocks to prevent supply disruptions amid conflict in Gulf region
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Iran’s top leadership ‘in perfect health’, local media claims
US, Israeli strikes targeted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran
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PTA warns against irresponsible social media use amid 'sensitive national situation'
Stresses need to rely solely on authentic information, refrain from spreading fallacious information
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Pakistan bow out of T20 World Cup as New Zealand seal semi-final spot
Despite five-run win, Pakistan fail to qualify for semi-finals after failing to restrict Sri Lanka by 65 runs
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Saudi Arabia slams Iran attacks in Gulf countries, says ready to defend brother states
Qatar condemns Iranian missile strike, calls it sovereignty breach, says reserves right to respond
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Death toll rises to 85 in Israeli strike on girls’ school in southern Iran
Provincial governor says rescue operations underway and security situation in the city under control
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PIA suspends its flight operations to several Gulf destinations amid escalating Middle East conflict
PIA’s flights to UAE, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait temporarily suspended, flights to Saudi Arabia will continue
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FM Dar 'strongly condemns unwarranted attacks' on Iran
In phone call with Iranian FM, Dar calls for ‘immediate halt to escalation through diplomacy’
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Bezzecchi wins MotoGP opener
Marc Marquez retired late with a buckled wheel
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North Korea seek return to glory days
The former champions will be in action in Women’s Asia Cup
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Acosta wins season-opening MotoGP sprint
Final-lap penalty cost Marc Marquez victory
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Jammu and Kashmir win maiden Ranji Trophy
They defeated eight-times champions Karnataka
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PCB secures biggest media rights deal for HBL PSL
The four-year deal has been sold to Walee Technologies
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In-form Jacks savours 'Brook era'
England will face India or West Indies in the semi‑finals
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Kerr says only '85 percent' fit for Women's Asian Cup
She returned to club football for Chelsea in September
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Wolves secure rare win over Villa
Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes scored in 2-0 victory
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Medvedev reaches Dubai final
He defeated Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-2
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Messi knocked down by fan
The Argentina superstar scored in 2-1 victory
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Iran launches missile, drone strikes on Israel, US bases after joint attacks
Explosions reported across Gulf; UAE says one killed, Qatar intercepts missiles
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Pakistan rejects ‘false’ claims of jet shot down in Nangarhar
No evidence of Pakistani jet loss, says information ministry
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Lebanon's prime minister warns against dragging country into 'adventures'
Hezbollah has fought numerous conflicts with Israel since it was established by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in 1982
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Gold hits $5,278 an ounce after sharp increase
Price of gold per tola increases by Rs10,000 in Pakistan
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UN chief says 'migration is not a crisis,' urges global cooperation
Warns migrants are being politicised with 'devastating' consequences
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Trump says US carrying out 'major combat operations' in Iran
President says objective is to defend American people by eliminating imminent threats from Iranian regime
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Trump directs US agencies to toss Anthropic's AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk
OpenAI strikes Pentagon deal as Anthropic clashes with US over AI policy
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Iran targets US bases in Gulf after American, Israeli strikes kill 201, injure 747
US and Israel struck Iranian cities including Isfahan; Iran retaliated with strikes on US bases in the Middle East
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What ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’ means and why Pakistan chose the name for its Afghanistan operation
Government cites repeated incursions for offensive
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15 dead as cash-packed military plane crashes in Bolivia
Police fire tear gas as bystanders scramble to collect scattered banknotes
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US says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban
State Department spokesperson says US 'saddened' by losses, backs Pakistan’s right to counter Taliban attacks
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Pakistan says 352 Taliban terrorists killed in cross-border operation in Afghanistan
US, China, Russia, Iran urge restraint as Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq escalates along border
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Asif accuses Haqqani Network of betrayal, demands clarity on Pakistan support
Defence minister says Afghan soil must not be used against Pakistan amid deadly border clashes
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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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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history
Case fatality ratio climbs to 46% as nearly one in two confirmed cases prove fatal, government data says
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Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day
Nearly 1,600 aftershocks recorded as death toll from Saturday's disaster reaches 53
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Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf declares 'military, political' victory against US, Israel
US President Donald Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
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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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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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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










































































































