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From Kartarpur to Sir Creek
Both countries signatories to UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Ramsar Convention on the Protection of Wetlands
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Elite capture
Short of a revolution, how do societies deal with the elite capture?
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West Bank — Bantustans
The seed of unjustness sown in the foundations keeps growing into thriving trees in the backdrops of a nation’s life
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Village for metal handicraft artisans inaugurated in Lahore
State-of-the-art village spans four acres and contains 34 workshops
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Is India losing Kashmir?
Even if the BJP loses elections, there is no way New Delhi can win the hearts and minds of the Kashmiris
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'PM Imran's initiative to establish varsity in Hyderabad is illegal'
After the 18th Amendment, matters of universities have been devolved to provinces, says Murtaza Wahab
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Woman escapes rape attempt in Multan
F* was alone in the house when Nadeem barged in with the intention to rape her
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Opposition MPA to submit revised forced conversion law in Sindh Assembly
The first law had to be scrapped after religious parties warned of protests
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Woman, infant die due to ‘negligence’ of medical staff in Liaquatpur
The victim gave birth to a girl but both of them died due to the unavailability of proper medical assistance
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Mohrar registers case against SHO in Faisalabad
Reportedly, the mohrar permitted criminals in custody to sleep in the SHO’s office
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Man stabs cousin to death for abducting sister-in-law in Faisalabad
Victim had kidnapped accused’s sister-in-law before releasing her on the orders of a panchayat
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'Bourse provides avenue for free capital flow'
PSX Lahore Regional Head Sarmad Hussain says stock market gave 20% return on investment from 2006 to 2018
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CS calls for promoting e-governance across Punjab
Says capability of government departments will be enhanced through IT
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Speakers highlight importance of life skill-based education
Say this will help reduce number of child abuse cases in province
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70% of loose milk in Punjab poisonous for consumption
Turkey made pasteurisation of milk mandatory in 1995 and banned sale of loose milk in 2008
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LHC orders AGP to submit unconditional apology
The AGP had started shouting that the court could not pass any interim order
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Government urged to commercialise import of used vehicles
Used car imports decline 43.6% to $156m in first half of FY19
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OGRA raises LNG prices by up to 6%
RLNG price for SNGPL consumers will be $10.5758 per mmbtu and for SSGC consumers it will be $10.5246 per mmbtu
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Domestic cement demand dips as growth slows down
Total sales decline 6.7% to 4.34 million tons in March 2019
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World Bank team to arrive in Pakistan to assess impact of reforms
It will visit Punjab and Sindh to get response of businesses to the reforms drive
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Delay hits $3.2b Saudi oil facility for Pakistan
Riyadh doesn’t want OGRA, HDIP testing POL products imported under deferred payment pact
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PTI govt to amend laws to rein in prices of essential items
Asad Umar chairs price monitoring meeting amid criticism over high inflation
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SBP official rules out further depreciation of rupee
Says six major foreign payments made last week
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Only 14,000 cases selected by PTI govt for tax audit
Current and previous economic managers engage in war of words over economy
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Hearing of first reference in fake accounts case on April 19
Accountability court issues summons to all nine suspects
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Dr AQ Khan makes plea for free movement
LHC chief justice sustains objections raised by registrar on petition
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PM to perform groundbreaking of two housing projects this month
Units to be constructed in Quetta, Gwadar and Islamabad in first phase
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No in-house changes in Sindh, Ismail says
PPP ‘using 18th Amendment issue as political stunt’
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Khawaja brothers’ judicial remand extended by 14 days
Both leaders say in just eight months, PTI has brought country on verge of destruction
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Billions embezzled in motorway project, claims minister
Saeed accuses former rulers of committing misappropriation in M-5 project
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Five Pakistanis who made it to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
The list comprises entrepreneurs and game-changers representing 23 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific region
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IoK will turn into Palestine, says former CM Mehbooba Mufti
Says she's contesting elections to stop bloodshed in the occupied valley
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CII declares handcuffing suspects violation of law
Forms committee to evaluate NAB Ordinance in light of Islamic jurisprudence
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‘Unprecedented’ crackdown launched against banned outfits: Afridi
Minister says political parties, religious scholars taken on board
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UAE honours ‘dear friend’ Modi with highest civilian award
Award comes in recognition of Indian PM Modi's role in boosting long-standing relations between UAE, India
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Thieves grab jewels in Paris hotel raid
According to officials, no shots were fired and no one was injured in the robbery
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves surge $1.9b to stand at $10.5b
Inflows from China cited as the reason for the increase
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Celine Dion announces first North American tour in decade
The Grammy-winning singer is known for her blockbuster ballads
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Pentagon says India debris expected to burn up in atmosphere
NASA Administrator said more than 400 pieces of orbital debris from test had been identified
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PM, army chief for implementation of NAP in ‘letter and spirit’
Top civil-military leaders meet in Islamabad
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Clever kitty: Cats know their names
Researchers in Japan decided to test how well cats are able to distinguish meanings of words that sound similar
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Zardari threatens Imran's govt with long march
PPP co-chairman addresses party workers at Zulfikar Bhutto's 40th death anniversary
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10 bank robbers shot dead in Brazil
Around 25 assailants were involved in the early morning raid
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Body to decide rent compensation in tribal districts, frontier regions
Revenue department will confirm ownership of all houses where army personnel reside
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Market watch: Bears rule as KSE-100 nosedives 507 points
Benchmark index decreases 1.33% to settle at 37,516.12
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South Korea becomes first provider of 5G technology
Mobile carriers began 5G services on Wednesday, two days earlier than the launch date
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Imran takes a swipe at Bilawal over English speech
Calls behavior patronising and insulting to 90% of population
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Deadly Maoist attack on Indian troops heightens fears for India election
BSF troops were on foot patrol in a remote forested district of Chhattisgarh state when attacked
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WhatsApp Business launches on iPhones
Service has been available on Android since last year and has over 5 million users
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India releases two jailed Pakistanis
Pakistan has committed to release at least 300 Indian fishermen from its jails this month
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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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Adiala SP report flags Imran's blood pressue issues, recommends more family interaction to manage anxiety
Report says his vision is 'almost normal' now
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PTI demands Imran's immediate hospital transfer after jail report flags BP issues
Rana Sanaullah refutes claim that Imran not getting medical treatment, says best specialists provided to PTI founder
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Heavy rain wreaks havoc in twin cities, inundates streets and homes
At least one person was killed, 35 injured after multiple vehicles collided on M-2 motorway due to bad weather
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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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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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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's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance
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Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails
Iran’s IRGC dismisses Trump’s claim of backchannel talks as ‘lies’
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Pakistan refiner Cnergyico expands US crude imports amid Hormuz disruption
Cnergyico is also considering spot purchases against longer-term contracts with Vitol and other suppliers
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Iran says 60-day deadline 'lost its relevance' after US ‘violations’ of memorandum
Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits
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Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Shows how Middle East 'coming together' to defend itself in a 'more meaningful way', says US president
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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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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










































































































