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Disquiet among medics
The whole thing is surrounded by secrecy. It lacks transparency.
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IMF review
One can only hope the masses emerge from the month of October unscathed
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Kashmir border skirmishes
India’s continuing aggression towards its neighbours and its own citizenry is destined to have disastrous results
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SAPM claims health reforms as dengue claims life
Education minister laments poor standard of education in country
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Alarming levels of discrimination in Pakistan's education institutions: report
Education, rights experts suggest setting up specialised body to address grievances, initiate reforms
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Three girls’ colleges to be built in Rawalpindi
One to be built in the Reheemabad area, one in Saddar and one in Dhoke Dalal area
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This country needs feminism
Feminism demands three things: equality, equity, and the elimination of patriarchy
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K-P govt moves to impede ‘Azadi march’
Yousafzai tells opposition to compete in polls; ANP chief wants PM to provide containers
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K-P launches Rescue 1122 integration mobile app
CM Mahmood Khan suggests service could be extended beyond Peshawar
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Why is the Islamic State in Afghanistan?
Will Afghanistan, like so many transient influences in its difficult history, be able to sidestep the ISIK challenge?
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Half full or half empty?
As I look at the Lahore Science Mela, the glass is filled somewhere in the middle
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CM approves Rs500m for execution of housing scheme
Decides to launch rural housing project in 17 model villages across the province
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DG Khan sub-registrar suspended
CM Buzdar states that anybody daring to ask for money would be dealt with an iron hand
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Gender imbalance in Punjab police creating problems
Around 60% of cases registered in 36 districts involve at least one female suspect, either directly or indirectly
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Govt to discontinue WASA subsidy
WASA will operate under local govt, will be independent in making decisions
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Rs94.79b to be spent on 232 schemes
196 development projects already ongoing, 36 new schemes to be launched this year
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Doctors’ protests bring city to halt
Ferozepur Road, Mall Road, Jail Road and Canal Road remain closed for traffic
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Nine killed in Bhakkar accident
Victims were taking ailing family member for treatment
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Since inception, ETPB has not made proper valuation of assets
Board proposes forming high level committee to reclaim its properties
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Plea filed against Fazl for creating private militia
Petitioner says JUI-F using children from madrassas for political gain
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PM meets Sindh assembly members in Karachi
Assembly members apprise the PM about developmental work and issues in their constituencies
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ATC issues arrest warrants for absconding accused
IO tells the court that raids are being conducted
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Ghani questions NAB’s newly-formed committee
Says NAB has been left with the mandate to investigate only members of PPP
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PTI govt denounced for delay in PSM revival plan
Senate panel notes one cabinet member is facilitating steel scrap smuggling
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China seeks $2.4 billion in sanctions against US
WTO says US could face Chinese sanctions if it does not remove certain tariffs
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Court extends physical remand of Khursheed Shah
Shah’s counsel argues that ‘financial front men’ recorded statements denying links with PPP leader
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Shah directs Chinese company to revolutionise desert agriculture
Company working on Thar Block-I asked to build model colony for people displaced by the power plant
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DRAP seizes overpriced medicines in crackdown
SAPM on health says strict action will be taken against people selling overpriced medicines
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‘Clean My Karachi’ campaign ends with 979,941 tonnes of garbage collected
CM modernises solid waste management system, establishes a citizens complaints redressal system
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PTI govt reviews proposals for cottage industry
Finance ministry seeks FBR’s views on tax and duty exemption
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Fight continues against preventable nightmare in Sindh
Increased number of dog-bites sends thousands to hospital while several succumb to the deadly disease
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Punjab govt to make livestock sector profitable
Minister for focusing on animal health, nutrition, improved farmhouses
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Pakistan's edible oil industry seeks uniform quality standards
Demand double marking fee on ghee and edible oil industry to be immediately withdrawn
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Sindh Assembly up in arms against move to build power plant on CL Link canal
Opposition members take up issue before PM, who assures no power plant will be established
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Non-performing loans rise 13% to Rs768b in first half of 2019
Many businesses stop repaying debt due to economic slowdown
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World Bank president to visit Pakistan by month end
David Malpass, PM Imran expected to launch strategy for doing business reforms
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Nawaz Sharif in hospital with low platelet count
Move comes after PML-N supremo’s personal physician tweeted about Nawaz’s ill health
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Rashid hopeful Fazl would make a wise decision
Railways minister negates impression govt afraid of protests or sit-ins
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Bilawal says PM Imran should resign
PPP chief says his party to give moral, political support to JUI-F’s anti-govt rally
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Unity of opposition has shaken govt, says Fazl
JUI-F chief says PTI which damaged economy by 2014 sit-in is now preaching peace
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Opposition sets conditions for talks with govt
Rahbar Committee convener says open to dialogue if govt promises not to create hurdles in protest
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China will set up high-powered technology industry: Fawad
Minister says the move will help both ministries share their expertise in field of science, technology
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WATCH: Sculptor transforms dead trees into art
It’s a passion and a bit of a fixation, says 22-year-old Roman sculptor
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PHC orders K-P to release detainees in seven days
Judgment declares Action in Aid of Civil Power Ordinance unconstitutional
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Russian accounts targeted US voters on Instagram ahead of 2020 election
Facebook said it had suspended the accounts on Monday, as well as three separate networks operated from Iran
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Saudi Arabia may allow women to perform Hajj without male guardian
Development comes in line with a number of other reforms made in the Hajj and Umrah sector recently
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Japanese emperor to proclaim his enthronement to the world in ancient ceremony
Naruhito is the first Japanese emperor born after World War II
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US envoy consults Russia, China, EU on ending Afghan war
In Moscow, Zalmay Khalilzad to meet his Russian and Chinese counterparts to discuss Afghan war
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Market watch: Stocks battered following FATF review meeting
Benchmark index decreases 785.42 points to settle at 33,084.73
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'Kashmiris will never compromise on their right to self-determination'
Speakers at a conference held in Derby, UK urge world to step forward for settling the Kashmir issue once and for all
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Minister renews call for Hazara province
Yousaf urges govt to initiate constitutional process
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Shehbaz orders timely state asset privatisation
Orders early completion of privatisation process
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Caregiver burnout emerges as hidden crisis
Pakistan lacks adequate caregiver support services; calls grow for respite care and counselling
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IHC extends stay on additional motorway toll
NHA tells court it has started implementing order against 50% extra toll collection
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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs4.08, HSD by Rs2.45 for August 4
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs331.95 per litre and HSD to Rs389.93 under the new pricing system
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'Your countdown has begun': Bilawal warns of launching movement against govt over alleged rigging in AJK polls
Says struggle for right to sovereignty, ownership, and livelihood will continue across the country
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Polling set for LA-27 Kotla and LA-28 Lachhrat
Polling was deferred after adverse weather conditions prevented election material from reaching the stations in time
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Brick kiln crackdown raises livelihood concerns
1,912 kilns have so far been demolished, with each kiln providing employment to around 15 families
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PML-N consolidates lead with 23 seats in AJK elections, PPP stands second with nine
Voter turnout is encouraging, with 46.3% participation in Mirpur Division and 53% in Muzaffarabad Division
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Swat mourns Kabal Police Station suicide bombing
Complete shutter-down strike observed; martyrs laid to rest amid poignant scenes
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Public dental care falls short as demand outpaces capacity
Limited facilities, long waiting times and lack of advanced treatment leaving patients without timely oral healthcare
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Islamabad ATC grants police 3-day physical remand of former senator Mushtaq Ahmad in AJK protest case
Former senator held protest after alleged detention over AJK unrest
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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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Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
Senate Republicans confirmed Trump's intelligence chief despite Democrats' objections over 2020 election stance
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Trump says Iran faces 'decapitation' if it doesn't strike deal
Iran says no current talks with US, talks with Oman over Strait of Hormuz only
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Ex-Afghan army Lt Gen Sami Sadat announces armed campaign against Taliban after talks fail
Sadat says the campaign will first target Taliban fighters, bases and leaders before expanding nationwide
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Modi regime responsible for IIOJK terrorism; Kulgam attack a staged drama: ex-CM Farooq Abdullah
Questions why violent incidents occur when the demand for the restoration of Kashmir’s statehood gains momentum
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Vandalism to arson: Israeli occupier attacks on mosques in West Bank hit record levels
Data shows attacks on mosques in the occupied West Bank surged over the past decade, with a sharp rise after Oct 2023
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1.4 million Palestinians face acute food insecurity in Gaza as medicine shortages deepen
74,200 children urgently need treatment for acute malnutrition, minister says
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How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions
Tehran says unless Washington accepts new Hormuz status quo, conflict could spread beyond the Gulf
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Italy’s 4th heat wave peaks with red alerts in record 25 cities
Temperatures exceed 40C as warming Mediterranean intensifies heat, wildfire risks
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Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan
Citing Hamas officials, media outlets on Friday reported that Hamas agreed to the plan
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Israeli court freezes Ben-Gvir's plan to place crocodiles around prison holding Palestinians
Judge blocks implementation of plan to place crocodiles in trenches surrounding Ketziot Prison in Negev desert
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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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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









































































































