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Caretaker bureaucracy retains key power
The past year proved to be a historic one for Punjab's state apparatus, marked by an increased centralization of power
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Two die in gas explosions
Such incidents tend to rise alarmingly during the winter season
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Workers' fate uncertain after contract law repeal
Warns that large-scale unemployment would create serious social and economic problems
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Excessive traffic fines spark backlash
Citizens accuse authorities of using traffic enforcement as a revenue-generation tool
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Transgender assault suspects netted
Haripur Police continue an ongoing crackdown against individuals involved in social crimes
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Addicts take over key underpass
IJP Road project has become symbol of administrative neglect and civic failure
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Trio booked for fraud, abuse
Victim alleges accused exploited her vulnerable situation after divorce
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Newborn mistakenly declared dead dies
Hospital management labels condition as Lazarus syndrome, submitted a sealed inquiry report to Secretary of Health
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Punjab’s winter holidays send families chasing snow despite cold warnings
Students, parents and teachers have now demanded an additional week of winter holidays
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Rawalpindi police under fire for failed investigations
Submit complete challans in just half of 43,730 registered cases in a year
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War in Venezuela and Iranian unrest
Clashes first take place as a clash of narratives in the digital space long before they happen on the battleground
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The story of Pakistan told in milestone years
What's the starting date to talk about Pakistan's history?
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Leisure guilt
As students are enjoying winter vacation, there lurks a feeling of regret in the back of their minds
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Work from jail
Proposal by the Inspector General of Jails in Sindh to introduce a 'work from jail' model
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Recognising child marriage
Legal inconsistencies are wrought in the country's legal framework, as minimum legal age for marriage is not uniform
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Hindutva diplomacy
India's once-strong relationship with Bangladesh is teetering after a series of missteps by New Delhi
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Pakistan's talent flight: an unpopular view
What often gets lost is the uncomfortable reality: that life abroad is much harder than it first looks
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Pakistan urges restraint, peaceful resolution in Venezuela
Underscores need for adherence to principles of UN Charter and international law to resolve all outstanding issues
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Google AI health summaries under scrutiny over accuracy concerns
Google’s “AI Overview” shows brief summaries atop search results but can give inaccurate guidance
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UK says conducted joint strike with France on IS site in Syria
IS was defeated in Syria in 2019 but still maintains a presence, especially in the vast desert
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Rawalpindi sees fresh surge in food prices at start of New Year
Bakery items, meat, fruit and vegetables turn costlier
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Air monitoring gaps fuel pollution crisis
Only 50 private air monitors exist in Karachi, though over 500 are needed
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Hill resorts see influx of families amid freezing temperatures
Punjab gave 21 holidays to shield students from cold, but families instead travelled to far colder regions
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Suspect arrested after confessing to Mai Kolachi murders
Suspect discloses he was in contact with slain woman Anila for past three years, alleges black magic and blackmail
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Caretaker bureaucracy retains key power
35 senior officers continued to dominate the province’s centralized administrative system
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2.4m SIMs issued to BISP beneficiaries for wallet-based payments
BISP DG Punjab said future payments to be disbursed through wallet accounts linked to SIM cards provided free of cost
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Swiss police identify 24 of 40 killed in ski resort fire
Switzerland declared Jan 9 a day of mourning, with church bells ringing nationwide at 2:00 pm
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At least 25 dead after passenger boat overturns in Nigeria
Police in Jigawa State confirmed the incident, saying the canoe capsized due to leakage
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Sialkot, Hyderabad enter HBL PSL after Rs3.6b auction
FSK and OZ Developers joined the league after purchasing teams for a record Rs1.75b and Rs1.85b, respectively
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Pakistan, China agree to strengthen coordination at bilateral, multilateral forums
Dar, Wang Yi vow closer coordination during Pakistan–China strategic dialogue in Beijing
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Root, Brook tame Australia
They made an unbroken 154-run stand on Sunday to rescue England
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11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan tennis championship kicks off
Pakistan’s top tennis talent is battling it out at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad
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Pakistan triumph at El Paso Junior Open
Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali continued their stellar form in the United States
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Galaxy's Puig to miss 2026 MLS season
The 26-year-old will be sidelined after undergoing another ACL reconstruction on his left knee
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Venus Williams still 'feeling the fire' ahead of Australian Open record
She will become the oldest woman to play in the main draw at the season-opening Grand Slam
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Aggressive Brook learning when to be patient at the crease
The 26-year-old has become one of the world's most exciting players across all formats
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Osaka wins after Raducanu pulls out of United Cup clash
Four-time Grand Slam champion defeated British reserve Katie Swan 7-6 (7/4), 6-1
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Senegal march on to AFCON quarters
Mbaye scored just four minutes after coming off the bench to seal the win 3-1 against Sudan
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Rawalpindi traffic police issue 1.1m tickets, collect Rs1.1bn in fines during 2025
Enforcement jumps 44% according to statistics, unlicensed driving tops violations as motorcyclists top violations
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Five rescued after falling into open drain in Korangi
Recent months have seen multiple manhole and drain incidents reported in Karachi
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Bangladesh says will not play T20 World Cup matches if in India
The action comes after India pushed fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to withdraw from IPL due to political tensions
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Olmo, Lewandowski grab Barca late victory
Joan Garcia produced two vital first-half saves against former club Espanyol
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Arsenal extend lead at top of Premier League
Rice sent the Gunners six points clear of second-placed Villa
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Four police officers killed in two attacks in Bannu
Unknown motorcyclists opened fire on traffic police personnel in Lakki Marwat, Kaffshi Khel
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FIA rolls out pre-departure facilitation service for international travellers
Minister says desks will guide passengers on immigration procedures and clearances
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Maduro in New York detention centre as Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela
US-backed Venezuelan opposition calls for change as Maduro is captured amid uncertainty
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Mamdani slams US strike on Venezuela, denounces 'blatant regime change'
Vows to safeguard Venezuelan community following US strike, monitoring the situation, issuing relevant guidance
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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









































































































