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'Lali' brings Berlinale moment to Pakistan
Sarmad Khoosat's new film earns a world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival
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How the law still enables Palestinian dispossession
The Nakba never ended; law itself has sustained forced displacement
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Pakistan — in the age of impunity
As great powers jostle from the Arctic to Asia, Pakistan faces an uncertain strategic horizon
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The quiet erosion of professional integrity
Side hustles may ensure survival, but divided commitment quietly erodes public institutions
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Decentralising degrees
Sindh’s move to bring degrees closer to students promises access, but demands serious investment
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Back from the brink
Iran steps back from repression as protests fade, opening a narrow window for dialogue with the US
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Populism at the border
US visa suspension casts migrants as balance-sheet risks, Pakistanis caught in the crossfire
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Corruption transcends borders
Many prominent multinational corporations have been implicated in bribery scandals across the Global South
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Morning fog in Karachi disrupts flight operations
Several domestic, international flights delayed, cancelled as visibility drops to 50 metres
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Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim
European deployments in Greenland send strong message after US-Denmark-Greenland talks stall
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Speeding trailer kills two-year-old, injures mother in Karachi
Father and four-year-old daughter escape unhurt in the incident
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Pakistan urges ‘inclusive’ Yemen talks for regional peace at UNSC
Ambassador Ahmad says Pakistan fully supports Saudi diplomatic efforts, also commends efforts of Oman and UAE
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Gang of ‘millionaire house help thieves’ busted in Karachi
Huge cash, luxury goods they had stolen from industrialist’s home seized from long-serving maids
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US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters
US sanctions Iran’s security council secretary, IRGC commanders, and law enforcement officials
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Sanaullah expects decision on Achakzai's appointment as NA opp leader today
Hopes for tensions between government and opposition to subside after notification issued
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Petrol, diesel prices to remain unchanged for next fortnight
Price of petrol to continue at Rs253.17 per litre; diesel will remain at Rs257.08 per litre, effective from January 16
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Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti‑ICE protests
Trump’s threat follows immigration officer shooting of Venezuelan man fleeing in Minneapolis
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Pakistan, US armies conduct joint counter-terrorism exercise ‘Inspired Gambit–2026’
Aimed to hike military cooperation through exchange of counter-terrorism experiences, development of interoperability.
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JCP recommends permanent appointment of 11 additional LHC judges
Additional Judge Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan not confirmed; Additional Judge Tariq Mahmood Bajwa term extended by 6 months
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Three-year-old kidnapped from park in Karachi rescued
CCTV footage shows unidentified couple carrying child away on Sunday, police launched search after registering FIR
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Rising prices, falling currency: Iran’s economy faces rocky road
Iran’s currency has plunged from 34,000 rials/USD in 2016 to 430,000 in 2022 amid sanctions
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England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile
He has moved to the Second Division side following the end of his contract with domestic rivals Somerset
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BCB announces change in leadership of finance committee
Najmul Islam has been released from his responsibilities
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Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey
They fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16
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Security forces kill 13 TTP terrorists in two K-P IBOs: ISPR
Eight eliminated in Bannu, five in Kurram; PM hails security forces
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'Sincaraz' rivalry set to dominate Australian Open
The duopoly swept all four Grand Slam titles in 2025
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Inter open gap at the top
They registered a 1-0 win over Lecce
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PSL body to make key decisions today
CEO Salman Naseer says the players retention issue will also be discusses during the meeting
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Medical college in IIOJK shut following protests over Muslim student admissions
Soon after session began, Hindu groups protested, saying Muslim students had no business at temple-funded college
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Federer in awe of Alcaraz career
Spain's top seed already has six major titles
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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties
They reach their first AFCON final since 2004
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Mane takes Senegal into final
They beat Egypt 1-0 after a thrilling contest in Tangiers
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Sinner on semi-final collision course with Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz opens against home hope Adam Walton
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PM Shehbaz calls for timely implementation of CPEC projects to boost ties with China
Meets senior Chinese Communist Party official, conveys best wishes to President Xi Jinping
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PSX slides 1,114 points as investors turn cautious on global risks
KSE-100 Index closes at 181,456 points
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Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence deal in pipeline, defence production minister says
Raza Hayat Harraj says potential deal is separate from Pak-Saudi defence deal announced last year
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"A broken home is not a joke,” Javed Sheikh responds to Bushra Ansari’s taunt
The veteran actor publicly pushes back after a personal remark at a press event sparks backlash online
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PDMA forecasts rain spell, temperature drop across Punjab
PDMA advises citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions
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Karachi celebrates art and heritage at Art Fest 2026
A festival where Sindh's history came alive on canvas
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Gold retreats after recent surge, prices drop across markets
Price of 10 grams declines by Rs3,172
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Sarmad Khoosat’s film 'Lali' to premiere at 76th Berlin International Film Festival
The film features Mamya Shahjaffar in an ensemble cast with music by Star Shah and Abdullah Siddiqui
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Australian writers’ festival cancelled after mass boycott over Palestinian author ban
Adelaide festival cancelled, 180 authors boycott over 'racist' silencing of a Palestinian writer post-Bondi tragedy
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Female teacher shot dead outside school in Balochistan’s Sibi
Assailants on motorbike flee scene; police probe motive and identity of attackers
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Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies man to be executed
Britain was also withdrawing some personnel from an air base in Qatar ahead of possible US strikes
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Court cancels bail of Imaan Mazari, husband in social media posts case
Judge orders arrest, revokes cross-examination rights over repeated non-appearance
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Pakistan monitoring reports of US visa pause, says Foreign Office
Islamabad says in contact with Washington as Trump administration plans visa processing suspension
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Health official held in Quetta over illegal transport of medicines
Police recover 30 cartons of government drugs valued at over Rs10m
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Rs750 prize bond winners announced for January 15, 2026 draw
Draw for the Rs750 prize bond (Draw No. 105) was held in Peshawar
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Pakistan passport rises five places to 98th in global ranking
Despite the improvement, it remains among the world’s weakest travel documents
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Global pressure forces X to restrict Grok over sexualised deepfake images
Limits Grok from undressing images, AI tools only available to paid subscribers
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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










































































































