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No more limits...
With New START gone, nuclear restraint gives way to rivalry
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Paternity leave right
Recent decision by the federal ombudsperson for protection against harassment established men's paternity leave rights
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Widening skill gap
Pakistan must move beyond incremental fixes, undertake structural reform if it is to bridge the widening skills gap
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Ramazan and essentials
Government decision to raise prices by Rs5 and Rs7.32 for petrol, HSD, respectively, on Ramazan eve disturbs lives
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If America were not a democracy
When wealth shapes policy, elections risk becoming theatre
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Nov 2024 protest was a missed opportunity to secure Imran's release, Rana Sanaullah says
Says PTI was offered to hold protest in Sanjgani instead of D-Chowk in return for concessions for PTI founder
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Our goal? Win T20 World Cup, says Shadab Khan as Pakistan qualify for Super Eights
Says the team is on the right track to achieve that goal while acknowledging Super Eights will be a tough stage
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FBR permits stuck Afghan transit shipments to move from Chaman and Quetta to Karachi ports
Stuck commercial goods will now be moved to the ports of Karachi
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UAE president re-emerges in video with US senator after rumours about health
'Not only is he alive, but he is also well and as sharp as I've ever seen him,' says US Senator Lindsey Graham
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Pakistan 'won't hesitate' to carry out more air strikes in Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif
Defence minister says war with India remains 'a possibility' as New Delhi, Kabul align on striking Pakistan
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BISP increases Rs1,000 cash support for beneficiaries from 1st of Ramazan
Also hikes Rs500 in stipend for students enrolled at Benazir Educational Scholarships and Nashonuma Programme
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Bodo/Glimt stun Inter in UCL playoff first leg
Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp
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Alcaraz battles into second round
He was to get through difficult moments in the match
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Guirassy fires Dortmund to 2-0 win
They beat Atalanta in the first-leg of Champions League
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IHC takes up Mazari, Chattha pleas challenging conviction under PECA
Applications seeking suspension of their sentences in controversial tweets case have been set for hearing on Thursday
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First Ramazan after truce brings flicker of joy in devastated Gaza
Dozens of worshippers offered the first morning prayer of Ramazan as Islam’s holiest month began
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UEFA to investigate alleged racist abuse
Vinicius accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him
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Galatasaray thrash 10-man Juve in UCL play-off 1st leg
They thumped the Old Lady 5-2 in Istanbul
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Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash
The co-hosts will finish their group campaign against Zimbabwe
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PSX surges over 5,700 points on banking, fertiliser rally
Strong corporate earnings boost investor confidence
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Minister promises gas supply from 3am to 10:30pm during Ramazan
Power minister vows no loadshedding during Sehri, Iftar nationwide, barring major technical faults
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Islamabad, Sindh, K-P announce revised school hours for Ramazan
Pakistan will observe first fast on Thursday
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Second phase of displacement from Tirah's Maidan area begins
Over 30,900 families registered in first phase as 1,978 receive Rs250,000 each under fresh tranche
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Vinicius hits out at Benfica 'cowards'
The Brazilian forward scored the winner in the first-leg
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South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India
They thrashed UAE by six wicket in just 13.2 overs
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Bowlers, selectors under fire after Australia's T20 World Cup exit
They lost pacers Cummins and Hazlewood to injury
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LHC seeks response on plea challenging pre-Ramazan price hike
Petitioner says unchecked inflation is causing hardship for citizens before the holy month of fasting
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K-P CM announces ‘Imran Khan Release Force’ for ex-PM’s freedom
Afridi says peaceful movement unavoidable; force to be registered, oath-taking after Eid
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Islamabad court directs Imran Khan to appear in person or via video in six pending cases
Judge orders all case records to be produced by February 24, directs all investigating officers appear as well
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Hassan Raheem’s 'Nashe Me Hum' bridges Karachi nostalgia and musical evolution
Popstar blends catchy tunes with visuals, showing growth from his breakout single 'Aisey Kaisey' to his latest video
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No secret nuclear tests by Russia or China, Kremlin says
Tensions rise over nuclear arms control as US pushes for a new treaty with China, Russia
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Electricity prices may rise by Rs1.78 per unit for one month
CPPA files petition with NEPRA seeking approval for price increase under fuel adjustment for January
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Indian university leaves AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own amid uproar
Galgotias University denied creating a Unitree robodog after a televised remark triggered online uproar
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Ton-up Farhan helps Pakistan seal Super Eight spot with Namibia rout
Namibia were bowled out for 97 after Farhan's 58-ball hundred helped Pakistan post 199-3
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TTAP ends Parliament protest, raises concerns over Imran Khan’s health
Senate opposition leader Raja Nasir Abbas says family members, medical team should be granted access to PTI founder
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Punjab’s quiet acquisition of luxury Gulfstream jet spurs scrutiny
Industry estimates put aircraft’s value btw $38m-$42m; Azma Bokhari says jet is for Air Punjab
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Islamabad ATC overrules Matiullah Jan’s jurisdiction challenge
Court sets date to frame terrorism and narcotics charges as journalist alleges fake FIR
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Ramazan moon sighted in Pakistan, fasting month begins on Thursday
PM Shehbaz extends Ramazan greetings to nation, Muslims worldwide
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40kg bomb defused on Lakki Marwat highway in K-P
IGP praises police, bomb disposal squad for foiling terror bid near schools
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New Bangladesh PM Tarique Rehman names cabinet after election win
Amir Chowdhury returns as finance minister to boost growth, while Rahman oversees defence amid investor uncertainty
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Russia, Ukraine peace talks in Geneva were substantive, head of Ukrainian delegation says
US-led Switzerland talks continue as Trump urges Ukraine and Zelenskiy to ensure progress
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Australia to ban citizen from returning to country under rarely-used terror laws
Australia has already said it would not provide any assistance to those held in the camp
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Data leak at Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes hundreds of global figures
Passports and ID documents of attendees, including David Cameron and Anthony Scaramucci, found online
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Starmer, Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine, Iran after Geneva talks, Downing Street says
Ukraine-Russia negotiations opened amid fresh airstrikes, while Tehran, Washington gain progress on nuclear dispute
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Gold, silver prices rise after two-day pause in local and international market
Price per 10 grams increases by Rs1,114 in Pakistan
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South Korea probes civilians for sending drones to north, straining ties
Three civilians under investigation after four drone incursions; stricter penalties planned
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Poland bars Chinese-made cars from military sites over data security fears
Military has also banned connecting company phones to infotainment systems in the vehicles
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Karachi to enjoy fair skies and moderate temperatures
Daytime highs are expected to reach between 28°C and 29°C
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CTD operations kill 14 terrorists in Balochistan’s Quetta, Barkhan
Eight killed in Darakhshan raid, six in second op; minister praises forces
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14-year-old domestic worker allegedly sexually assaulted in Lahore
Police say explicit videos of the victim were recorded and used for blackmail
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FM Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call
Foreign ministers agree dialogue, diplomacy remain way forward to promote peace, stability
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Independent AJK lawmaker Sajid Iqbal joins PML-N after election upset
Rana Sanaullah says PML-N is three seats away from a two-thirds majority in the AJK Assembly
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Six terrorists killed in separate IBOs in Balochistan
Three to four terrorists were in a mountainous area between Ziarat and Harnai, two were killed in Killi Zaik
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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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Pakistan's crypto gamble
State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships
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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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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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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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Kushner discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance
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Iran blames US presence for Gulf waters pollution after oil spills
Baghaei says 60-day deadline 'lost its relevance' after US ‘violations’ of memorandum
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EU foreign policy chief to present 'most far-reaching sanctions list' against Russia: report
Number of sanctioned Russian entities to rise by one-third if list adopted, Kallas says
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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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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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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










































































































