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Kanye West blames bipolar disorder for his rants
Rapper denies being a Nazi, regrets anti-Semitic comments
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Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Ceremony kept under wraps to avoid crowds after explosive claims about the Beckhams by their eldest son
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Stephen Colbert sets final 'Late Show' episode date
Will host it this year, ending over three decades of CBS late-night history
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Emotions, grief grip Sundance Film Festival
'American Doctor' tells of brutality in the Israel-Hamas war, presents scenes of Israeli atrocities in Gaza
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
Ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts face deactivation by year's end
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'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners' top BAFTA nods
Selection process stands out for bold filmmaking, unusual takes on geopolitical landscape to more personal stories
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Karachi walls call for federal, army control
The graffiti gained attention in aftermath of fire at Gul Plaza, which engulfed the commercial building within hours
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La Niña not driving current cold spell, says weatherman
Say climate change has amplified the intensity and unpredictability of such events
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Icy winds subside
Icy winds from Balochistan that gripped Karachi for several days have subsided, bringing decline in winter intensity
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PA session adjourned amid opposition's protest
MQM-P demands judicial inquiry into Gul Plaza tragedy; govt defends probe process
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Deputy speaker criticises govt over civic neglect in Bahawalpur
Channar says broken roads, sewage woes ignored despite repeated promises
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Aunt arrested for murder of minor girl in Wazirabad
Suspect confesses after staging fake abduction call
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Film introduces viewers to sci-fi comedy
Film follows employees at a small advertising agency trapped in a repeating work week
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IBA conducts landmark mediators' training
Programme brings together judges, lawyers, govt officials and students
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Further police remand allowed in Wardah case
PHC's Justice Aurangzeb cites gravity and complexity of the case
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Record snowfall paralyses Naran, Kaghan
Roads remain closed, electricity out for five days and authorities warn of landslides
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Most high-rise buildings lack fire safety
Responsibility for this situation lies with the CDA's Building Control Cell and Planning Wing
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Teen murder case transferred to CCD
More than 30 suspicious individuals have been questioned
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Bribery claims rock housemaid rape probe in Pindi
IO suspended for framing 15-year-old male domestic worker, freeing suspect
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Snowstorm freezes life in Shangla
Residents face power outages, blocked roads, and severe disruptions in daily life
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Rare unity in PA against Pak 'Board of Peace' decision
Lawmakers warn the move could harm Palestine, question govt's decision-making process
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Why Pakistan is letting its girls fall behind
Need for systemic reforms that ensure 12 years of education for every girl
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What Islamabad's tree felling reveals about climate governance
Why the removal of the capital's canopy highlights a lack of ecological data and inter-ministerial coordination
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In the line of fire
Why the Gul Plaza fire was a predictable result of blocked exits and governance failure
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Losing trained nurses
Sindh trains nurses at great cost, yet offers few jobs, fuelling unemployment, accelerating brain drain
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Unchanged policy rate
By holding rates steady, the SBP prioritised stability, inflation control over premature economic stimulus
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Dual nationality enigma
Dual citizenship undermines state loyalty when held by officials
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Woman as a divine blessing
The evolution of women's rights from pre-Islamic subjugation
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LHC directs trial court to decide Ali Zafar’s defamation case against Meesha Shafi within 30 days
Court upholds order, saying restriction on statements until the conclusion of the trial is both legal and justified
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Pakistan, UAE presidents committed to peace, stability while taking stock of regional developments
President Zardari and Sheikh Mohamed review full spectrum of bilateral cooperation
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PHC restrains ECP from action against K-P CM Sohail Afridi
Seeks ECP notice record on Haripur by-poll remarks; dismisses opposition’s contempt plea as non-maintainable
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Year's first rabies-related death reported in Karachi
More than 3,400 dog bite cases registered in the city so far in January
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Senate committee moves to cancel arms licences of non-tax filers
Minister says current govt has stricter policy, prohibited-bore licences issued only to eligible individuals
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Army relief operations underway as severe winter weather hits Balochistan, K-P
Army troops, rescue teams evacuating local residents and tourists trapped in the snow
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K-P CM doubles down, calls Khyber jirga meeting for Sunday to settle Tirah displacement controversy
Claims tribal elders were forced to evacuate homes during harsh winter despite not agreeing, citing orders
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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term
The announcement comes a year into Trump's term, marked by unilateral attacks and global norm breaks
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China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers' talks
Says both should 'jointly enhance the ability to respond to various risks and challenges'
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Punjab CM gives one-month deadline to install fire hydrants in commercial buildings
Approves foam generators to douse fires, orders smoke detectors in buildings; declares use of AI mandatory in schools
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Senior citizens in capital to get 25% discounts on services under new bill
NA committee approves Islamabad Senior Citizenship Bill 2025, offering discount on range of govt and private services
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Firefighters order evacuation as heatwave bakes Australia
Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures in Walpeup and Hopetoun, NW Victoria, reached 48.9°C
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PMEX suspends silver futures trading amid sharp price surge
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange says trading will resume once market conditions stabilise
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PMD rejects claims linking El Nino, La Nina to current cold wave in Pakistan
PMD spokesperson says if La Niña were active, many cities would not see rains during winter season
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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










































































































