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Health minister wants 100-bed dengue ward set up
‘Patients from capital should be referred to hospitals there to create room for locals’
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LWMC cleanliness arrangements
MD Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti reviews arrangements in Lahore in connection with the 9th and 10th of Muharram
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Videos of torture lead to ban on smartphones in police stations
Restriction withdrawn within hours due to public backlash
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Shujaat pays tribute to Imam Hussain
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain says the best way to pay tribute to the martyrs of Karbala is to follow their footsteps
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EU’s new envoy to Pakistan excited about her assignment
European body appoints its first-ever female ambassador to Islamabad
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Prices of kitchen items take flight
Price of live chicken has increased up to Rs185 per kilogramme (kg) against Rs150 a few weeks ago
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Capital’s main procession ends amid tight security
Rawalpindi’s major procession to be held on Muharram 10
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CDA to shift schools from residential areas soon
FDE is being asked to surrender unused land so that it could be used for reallocating educational institutions
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JUI-F leader demands answers on Rs300b waiver for industrialists
Says a continued rule by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf would ruin the country’s economy
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Security arrangements reviewed
As many as 77 Majalis were held on Muharram 9 besides 30 processions taken out in the district
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Tumultuous week for Punjab police
Officials grappled with police brutality cases and struggled to ensure SOPs for Muharram
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Alibaba set for 'big challenge' as flamboyant chairman Ma departs
The market for its core e-commerce business has slowed sharply
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‘Political interference in varsities’ matters a crime’
Governor warns no VC should bypass Constitution and laws
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Senate committee to discuss non-observance of provincial job quotas
Sindh, Balochistan job recruitments at centre of controversy
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Speakers laud sacrifices of martyrs of Karbala
Condemn atrocities of Indian forces in Kashmir
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Saving Faisalabad’s street children from abuse and self-destruction
Child Protection Welfare Bureau offers hope and protection to city’s homeless
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Reforms in police dept vital: Punjab CM
Buzdar says the police should treat people humbly
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JI to stage march against Kashmir atrocities on Sept 15
Local leader says innocent Kashmiris are being killed daily
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Outcry in Quetta over cellular service suspension
Locals questioned the legality of this decision, urging federal & provincial govt to adopt other security measures
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Saudi Aramco: Ministry wants IPO fast-tracked
IPO is a centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation drive
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Peace and love urged ahead of Hazrat Data Gunj Bukhsh's Urs
Ritual washing ceremony of Data Darbar held on 9th Muharram
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The Broghil Valley – heaven unexplored
The spectacular work of nature is located in the extreme north of Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Keeping coalition together no walk in the park: Kamal
Chief minister says managing allies more difficult in Balochistan than other provinces
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28 years on, Jhara remains immortal
His family, however, is fast fading into abject poverty
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Heightened security in place for Ashura
Cellular services suspended, additional troops deployed
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K-P appoints new focal persons to collect dengue data
Doctors will be responsible for conveying data to health authorities
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K-P ready to observe Ashura today
Muharram 9 processions conclude peacefully amid partial closure of cellular services
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Rs133m worth mega project approved
The approval was given by Provincial Working Development Party (PWDP) after it was pending for the last three years
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Brexit Outlook: UK finance positive amid ‘no-deal’ risk
'Around 5,000 finance jobs could have been moved from the UK by the time the country departs the European Union'
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9th Muharram concludes without incident
Thousands of mourners join multiple gatherings in the city
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CS vows timely project completion
Balochistan government has been utilising all resources to ensure law and order across the province
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Rs334.6m released for 21 food security projects
On the other hand funds for the promotion of pulses production could not be released
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DRAP bans cough syrup over health risk
Issues advisory to pharma firms manufacturing syrups using Levomethorphan
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Security in Sibi beefed up
Security increased along routes to be taken by Muharram processions, & on all entry and exit points of the area
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PM Imran's focus on Karachi
PM has acted well in time because civic infrastructure and services in Karachi have reached near-total collapse
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Brutality? What brutality?
With priorities like these, it is no wonder police forces in Pakistan suffer from an image problem in the first place
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US vs Iran
If recent statements from the US and Iran are taken on face value, no side wants a military conflict
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Science and Shame
We need leaders who are knowledgeable, thoughtful, visionary and mature.
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EU studies reform of ‘outdated’ energy taxes
Aims to align them with climate targets and changes in energy policy
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Oil rises as Saudi minister commits to output cuts
Prince Abdulaziz says pillars of Saudi policy will not change and OPEC+ deal will survive
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Milk price spikes as demand rises in Muharram
The increase in demand is due to the use of milk in preparing drinks and desserts, distributed in the form of Niaz
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Muharram 9 processions held under strict vigilance
Over 5,000 police officials deployed for central procession, 263 small processions
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Afghanistan: beyond the hope of a peace agreement
The cancellation or postponement of the talks can be attributed to the lack of a unified approach from the beginning.
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A mini budget in sight?
Ironically, the FBR is not to be blamed here. The problem instead lies in the unrealistic target.
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Sindh Police on red alert
Negligence in the implementation of the Muharram security plan would not be tolerated, says IGP
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DCs given Rs5m each to curb locust infestation
That has destroyed several thousand acres of crops in recent weeks
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Constitutional hardball
Would members of Pakistan’s legislature be able to ever put aside their own desires for the greater good of democracy
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Two die of electrocution
The incident occurred on Sunday night in Jahan Plaza
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The Karachi conundrum: PM Imran’s committee forms another committee to do its job
Karachi Strategic Committee will suggest measures to resolve city’s issues
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Niaz and Langar boost Karachi's food industry
Feasts prepared with fervour punctuate the routes of processions during Ashura
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PML-N excludes refugee seat MLAs from cabinet
Party supremo Nawaz Sharif finalises AJK govt formation policy
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Dar heads to Jordan for Jerusalem meeting
Pakistan to reaffirm support for Palestinian cause
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Pakistan renews Kashmir pledge
President, PM reaffirm unwavering support for Kashmir cause
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US visa bond scheme leaves Pakistan out
Visitors from 50 countries may need $20,000 guarantees
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Govt unveils plan for 90% clean electricity
Awais says IMF restrictions hinder flexible power tariffs
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NAB claims record Rs5.41tr recoveries in first half of 2026
Anti-graft watchdog claims Rs2.45tr recovered in second quarter, expands AI-based investigations
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78 Lahore cops suspended after ASI's alleged sexual assault of mentally challenged woman in police station
Cops suspended for 'poor supervision and negligence' include the station house officer; suspect arrested
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Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.39, HSD by Rs4.07 for August 5
Latest revision takes petrol to Rs328.56 per litre and HSD to Rs385.86 under the new pricing system
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Amnesty calls on govt to release Imran ahead of third full year of detention
Calls on govt to restore Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Khan’s right to see their family and lawyers, seek medical care
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Fact check:Viral video does not show police allegedly beating relatives of AJK protesters
iVerify Pakistan confirmed the video shows an electricity theft incident, not police assault on a family
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CDF Munir underscores disaster preparedness, inter-agency coordination amid floods, monsoon season
Reviews disaster response arrangements, assures full military support to civil authorities
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Fazl warns against creating new provinces without public consent
JUI-F chief says state's writ has collapsed in K-P and Balochistan, urges constitutional governance
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Tech event to focus on modern mining
Pakistan needs to develop comprehensive mining ecosystem to unlock potential
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Institutional selling wipes out PSX gains
Heavyweight stocks bear brunt of selling; KSE-100 index sheds 1,117 points
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China asked to fast-track $1.3b refinancing
Pakistan repaid $2.2b in external debt in July weighing on foreign exchange reserves
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LPG air-mix project causes loss of billions
Plan shelved in 2020 despite purchase of equipment, plants and land
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Govt reviews CPEC project options
Seeks to include top local firms in bidding process for $1.8b road construction
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'Auto tax policy favours the rich'
Rs3m Alto pays Rs550,000 tax while Rs10m hybrid pays Rs100,000
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Gold falls despite global gains
Down Rs500 per tola; silver rises; rupee edges up against dollar
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Pakistan, Iran eye $10b trade
Joint border markets, Gwadar port cooperation on agenda as neighbours revive economic ties
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ECC okays Rs48b for motorway, PTV
Rs34.6b sovereign guarantees for Sialkot-Kharian road, Rs13b grant for broadcaster
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ABHI Bank IPO: The power of going public
The proposed IPO will reinforce ABHI Bank's capital base and support the expansion of its digital banking platform
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PSX tumbles over 1,100 points as profit-taking erases early gains
Heavy selling in banks, E&Ps, cement and fertiliser stocks drags benchmark down 1,117 points
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Stocks surge 2,100 points on oil price dip
Easing Gulf situation drives optimism; investors focus on banking, cement, fertiliser sectors
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GEPCO line losses drop to 9.8%
Rs5.2b savings, zero circular debt as reforms take hold
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Cement despatches rise 6% in July
Local sales up 17% as exports plunge nearly 30%
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Bangladesh warns media against airing Hasina's planned address from India
Dhaka cites 2024 tribunal order barring coverage of ousted PM's speeches as India denies role in virtual address
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US Treasury secretary says Hormuz deal with Iran may happen 'today or tomorrow'
Iranian president denies reports of resignation
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India's Gen Z cockroach party resists lure of election after rattling Modi
Party founder Abhijeet Dipke says movement will consult supporters before deciding on political ambitions
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Palestinians mourn 112 people retrieved from rubble in Gaza
Victims were members of two families who were killed when Israeli forces bombed their homes in Gaza City
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US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
Long-range munitions are an important part of the military's arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance
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25 US states sue Trump administration over sweeping new tariffs
The coalition asking federal court to block the measures and order refunds for importers
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As Europe migration debate rages, Bologna businessman's death highlights human cost
Moroccan owner of metalworking firm feared deportation before dying in police restraint incident
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North Korea blames US-led alliance for 'new security crisis' in Asia-Pacific
Pyongyang criticises expanded military drills, rejects US-led cyber threat allegations, vows stronger deterrence
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Wildfires near Spokane destroy more than 700 buildings, force 64,000 to flee
Officials warn fatalities likely as 1,100 firefighters battle blazes with zero containment so far
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Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan
Israel's withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line, will only take place after decommissioning as committed by Hamas
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Shale profits surge as war on Iran lifts crude to $126
Producers prioritise dividends and buybacks over drilling despite windfall
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Seven Russians killed in Ukraine drone attack
Three children among holiday-makers dead
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Gazans say Trump's plan jars with grim reality
At least 1,230 Palestinians have been killed since October deal
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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









































































































