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Around 5,500 maternal deaths reported in Rawalpindi annually
Public dialogue on population stresses need for birth spacing
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Capital’s Sabzi Mandi to be powered by biogas plant
CDA, IMC submit revised master plan and Bani Gala encroachment reports to SC
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‘No polio case in twin cities but threat still remains’
Awareness walk held to educate masses on dengue and polio
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Traders to go on two-day strike in the capital
To protest against unjust taxes and anti-trader policies of the govt
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CDA’s auction falls flat on last day
Generates just Rs3.66b as body pulled 14 plots out of the auction on last day
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Police in twin cities prepare for JUI-F’s ‘Azadi march’
Transporters threaten to go on strike against seizure of containers
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Japan police hunt stolen diamond worth $1.8 million
An employee noticed the item was missing, display case unlocked
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Amid ban, Pakistani falcons all set to fly to Qatar
While the government has allowed the sale of the endangered bird, Pakistan Customs restrict the transaction
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Tens of thousands evacuated as wildfires rage in California
Blaze burns several homes, 500 firefighters backed by air tankers and helicopters battle the fire
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The CSS enigma
Pakistan’s education system revolves solely around the dogmatic method of rote learning
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Saving human lives
Laws are there to protect people and make life comfortable
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So there was no Western route
Shahbaz Rana’s recent story (The Express Tribune, October 23, 2019) makes it official - there was no Western route
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Deaths in a lorry
Rulers of such states must learn that power at the expense of the weak is not power at all.
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The failed crusade to save Afghan women
Afghan women today are fearfully watching the Taliban’s grip tighten over their country
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Beguiled by Artificial Intelligence
High performing AI systems can lead to unpredictable outcomes unless its results are interpreted
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Seventy-two years of Kashmiri suffering
After August 5, India crossed all limits of state coercion, repression and use of force
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Pharmacists end hunger strike
Provincial authorities say that 300 posts have been created for the pharmacists
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Lt-Gen Ashraf visits polytechnic institutes
He says Pakistan’s development is possible through education
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PkMAP’s Achakzai jumps on the march bandwagon
Reiterates support for JUI-F’s planned anti-govt show
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CM hopeful of winning war against polio
Kamal calls for joint efforts to eradicate the disease
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‘Monitoring of 18 essential items must continue’
The minister added that a vigorous crackdown should be continued against illegal profiteers, hoarders
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JUI-F moves PHC against K-P govt
Petition says K-P put up containers to block key highways which is illegal
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K-P owes Rs193.68b to foreign creditors
US, Germany and Japan main sources of loans
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MWMC introduced second cleanliness shift
MWMC managing director inaugurated the cleanliness drive at Jalal Mosque Chowk a few days ago
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PHA reveals former chairman’s scam
PHA vice chairman raises questions over contracts awarded to former chairman
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Doctors’ protests cause traffic jam in city
They stage sit-ins on almost all major roads, including Jail Road, Mall Road
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Hearing of Ashiana scam adjourned till Nov 12
Shehbaz Sharif appeared before the accountability court, says he came despite suffering from severe pain
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Ban on burning of tyres, crop stubble, garbage must be enforced: CM
Buzdar reviews measures to control smog in winter
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Climate change woes: Stormy days ahead for K-P food security
Province’s food growers are beginning to suffer the adverse effects of man-made environmental changes
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Swat motorway to be extended to Maidan, Chitral
CM Mahmood hands out degrees, medals to 184 graduates of Malakand University
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Macabre encounter: ATC acquits all accused in Sahiwal killings case
Judge Arshad Hussain Bhutta gives police officials benefit of doubt
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Agricultural breakthrough: New organic fertiliser promises wonders
Promotes growth of earthworms to improve fertility of land
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ILO working to improve labour welfare in Pakistan
Official emphasises ratifying and implementing global labour standards
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International Chamber of Commerce launches revised Incoterms 2020
These rules will help prepare business for next century of global trade
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Journalists awarded for reporting on humanitarian issues
Humanitarian issues include violence against healthcare workers, disaster reporting
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Palm trees project a milestone: Wahab
1,100 palm trees have been planted initially as part of the project, says Wahab
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Trade deals eroding market access
Pakistan’s private sector should adopt a proactive approach in order to search for new markets and improve exports
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Dozens of boarding school children fall sick from food poisoning
The students were rushed to the hospital when they started vomiting after having breakfast
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Court orders action against retailers selling milk at inflated rates
Directs Karachi commissioner to ensure that milk is sold at fixed price of Rs94 per litre
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President Alvi backs action against corrupt taxmen
FTO had sought action against FBR officers involved in vehicle smuggling, sale
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Four cops suspended for torturing students, demanding bribe
The two young men were arrested after they had a brief altercation with staff at a petrol pump
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Engro Corp’s profit surges 23% to Rs21.9b
Increase comes on back of jump in other income
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SSGC suspends gas supply to four hospitals in Karachi
Gas was suspended previously in 2017 as dues were not cleared
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Bilawal accuses PM of ‘playing with lives of political opponents’
Warns case will be registered against government if something happens to Nawaz or Zardari
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In Pakistan, businessmen worried about impact of sit-in on economy
Say district administrations have seized goods containers for blocking roads
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NAB does not pursue tax evasion cases: Javed Iqbal
Javed Iqbal assures businessmen of addressing concerns
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Petroleum Division seeks Rs6.6b for LNG supply
Earlier, ECC had decided cost of gas, power supply to SEZs will be met through PSDP
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Avoid politics on Nawaz’s health, Firdous tells opposition
Says application for PML-N supremo’s release on health grounds will be decided upon by court
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Pakistan welcomes US panel hearing on IOK
'The latest hearing … shows the world community’s continued concern over IOK situation,' says FO
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Senate committee rejects PMC Ordinance 2019
Passes resolution terming the ordinance an attack on supremacy of parliament
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Information ministry accuses Al Jazeera of misrepresenting AJK elections
Reminds foreign media reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi requires prior approval under publicity guidelines
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Security forces kill several terrorists in North Waziristan operations
Security sources say multiple hideouts were destroyed during intelligence-based operations under 'Azm-e-Istehkam'
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PM Shehbaz congratulates PML-N leadership, candidates after second phase of AJK polls
PML-N wins 13 of 20 AJK seats, secures simple majority, says Sanaullah
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Judges' appointment delay sparks questions
Absence of a constitutional deadline has now emerged as a key issue amid the ongoing delay
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Flood threat grows as monsoon intensifies
NDMA issues fresh flood alert as rivers swell
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Bilawal alleges rigging in AJK polls
Says polls body failed to act on party's complaints from first phase
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JICA chief explores future cooperation during Pakistan visit
Dr Tanaka Akihiko's first visit to Pakistan as JICA chief focuses on uplift projects
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Capital relaxes parking requirement for commercial buildings
New standard reduces mandatory parking spaces; will apply to upcoming commercial plot auctions
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Iran envoy hails strong Pakistan ties
Relationship has entered a new era, says Moghadam
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Monsoon death toll rises to 126
Electrocution tops causes of fatalities; Punjab worst hit with 47 deaths since June 26
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K-IV project remains stuck in pipeline
Funding shortfalls and bureaucratic hurdles plague the decade-old water supply initiative
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Iranian envoy hails deepening Pakistan-Iran ties, says bond cannot be weakened by challenges
Moghadam says ties with Pakistan have entered a new era marked by friendship, solidarity and mutual support
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Suicide attack outside police station in Swat leaves 15 martyred, including six police personnel
DC Swat declares emergency throughout the district with immediate effect
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Iran peace hopes boost stocks, weaken Brent crude oil
Crude futures sank $4.40, more than 5%, to $83.52 a barrel
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PSX jumps over 2,100 points on lower oil prices, global optimism
Buying sweeps banking, cement, energy and power stocks amid optimism over lower global crude prices
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Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action
Yen jumps after the rare bilateral move, with markets watching for more support
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Petroleum deregulation is not enough for energy security
Refinery upgrades, storage, and diversification are equally critical
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Surging M2 undermines export competitiveness
Fiscal financing, credit expansion, bank deposits boosted by remittances expand broad money supply
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The pension time bomb
Govt spends up to 87% of PSDP on retired staff, private funds offer escape
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The wrong way to define economic security
US military-industrial complex and USSR's militarisation sidelined citizens; China didn't
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IT sector sets sights high to gain AI edge
Tech exports cross $4.6b mark; experts call for shift from low-cost labour to high-value products
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Incentives: exporters must deliver
Rs98b being directed towards productive capacity, employment, exports
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Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen, sources say
Finance minister Satsuki Katayama reportedly to confirm move Monday, first such effort since 2011
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Maize exporters urged to diversify
Seminars explore export promotion, good agri-practices for maize, sesame seeds
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PSX sheds 2.3% in July despite late recovery
KSE-100 index rebounds in final week over easing of geopolitical tensions
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US buys yen in a first over a decade
Washington intervenes to support Japanese currency near 40-year lows
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Exxon, Chevron warn of continued high fuel prices
Exxon CEO says due to war on Iran refining challenges will remain for a while
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Steel tax now tied to power use
FBR targets per-unit consumption, sets Rs30 rate for most, Rs5 for scrap importers
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China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks
Western countries frame China's policies as mercantilist and opposing global trade rules
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Trump says US-Iran talks to begin Monday after shelving planned strike
Trump repeatedly issued threats to escalate war on Iran in late February, only to allow more time for talks
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Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza despite truce
Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks
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Celebrated Nepali climber Purja's body found after avalanche disaster
Rescuers recover Purja's body on Broad Peak at 5,700 metres
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Negotiations between Iran and Oman over Hormuz in final stages, Tehran says
Iran denies seeking halt to US attacks, agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz
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Female bomber kills at least three, injures 21 near Moscow restaurant
Unverified social media reports suggest Russian military commander was the intended target but remained unharmed
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Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire, authorities say
Ferry engulfed in flames as tugboat and passing vessel rescued passengers gathered on the bridge and bow
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Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli minister says no deal to halt attacks
Israeli warplanes carried out separate strikes across the enclave in the northern Gaza City
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Death toll in Ceuta migration crisis rises to 72
More than 48,300 migrants return to Morocco as Spain steps up border security
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Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru's Nazca Lines
Cessna Caravan carrying German, Italian and Spanish tourists goes down near Socos, officials say
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Israeli strikes kill seven day after deal
Attack also damages a hospital's medical supplies
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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










































































































