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Benazir: a symbol of democracy, resistance and people's politics
She withstood dictatorship, continued the struggle for democracy, giving up her life for the causes she lived for
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How to kill a language
You just spoke to your child in Urdu, so how is it dying? Evidence lies in the e-book market
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Life's reverse engineering
An obituary, barely 75 words, attempts to capture lived experience in terms of what will remain of us
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Drug trafficking
Sidrah Nosheen’s heroin operation reveals systemic drug trade issues in Pakistan
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Foreign medical degree mills
With just 20% passing, foreign medical schools' lack of standardisation endangers public health, deceives families
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Terror nexus
UN backs Pakistan’s anti-terror efforts, IS-K structure weakens, dismissing Kabul’s claims
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Fault lines in Pahalgam investigation
India’s delayed 1,597-page charge sheet on Pahalgam incident raises more doubts, unreliable confessions, weak evidence
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China imposes sanctions against US firms, executives over Taiwan arms sales
The Trump administration approved a record $11 billion-plus arms sale to Taiwan earlier this month
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Former Russian diplomat sentenced to 12 years for passing secrets to US intelligence
FSB said ex-diplomat Konovalov passed secret information to US intelligence for money
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Greek coastguard rescues nearly 400 migrants off Crete
About 365 migrants were rescued 35 nautical miles off Gavdos after a joint coastguard operation
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New UAE law tightens rules on digital platforms to safeguard children
The decree covers UAE and foreign digital platforms, including websites, apps, social media, gaming, and e-commerce
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Political tension grips Punjab Assembly amid K-P CM’s visit
Govt, opposition trade barbs over allegations of creating hurdles in Sohail Afridi’s visit to provincial assembly
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Camouflaged inflation strangles daily living
An 88 to 95 per cent increase was observed in prices of fruits and vegetables over the past one year
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Six terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat operation
Most wanted commander of terrorist group among those killed
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ANF seizes record 47kg of cocaine at Karachi Port
The seized shipment, worth millions of dollars, was hidden inside a container of imported scrap
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Cool nights, mornings to persist in Karachi over next three days
PMD says city temperatures may range from 12–14°C at night and 26–28°C during the day
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Five Indian proxy terrorists killed in Kohlu IBO: ISPR
Weapons, ammunition, explosives recovered from hideout of terrorists involved in numerous activities in the region
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PIA privatisation drives PSX past 172k mark
KSE-100 climbs 0.58% Arif Habib-led consortium secures 75% stake in 135b deal
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Pakistan summons British envoy, issues demarche on 'provocative' PTI protest in Bradford
UK High Commission asks Pakistan to provide evidence; police may review, military investigations possible if verified
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China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
New guidelines build on June rules easing STAR market listings for pre-profit innovative firms.
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Pakistan U19 begin tri-series campaign against Afghanistan
The series will be played at Harare Sports Club in Harare
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Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs kills eight
Homs officials said an explosive device detonated inside Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque; area sealed.
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Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings
Green Bay accepted the Christmas gift of a third consecutive playoff appearance and sixth in seven years
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Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail
Rough conditions greet sailors in the 80th edition
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Atalanta on the up as Serie A leaders Inter visit
Palladino believes his team can take on the next three high-stakes fixtures
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History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
He became the first England bowler this century to collect a five-wicket haul in a Test
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Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder
De'Aaron Fox scored a game-high 29 points while Wembanyama had 19 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes
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Punjab CM exempts Sikh riders from helmet law
No notification yet; helmet exemption remains unclear for riders
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K-P CM criticises police barricading his way to Lahore
Rana Arshad says K-P delegation’s entry into Punjab depends on following the law, warns against incitement
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Pakistan, UAE vow closer cooperation across sectors during UAE president’s visit
UAE president holds substantive talks with PM Shehbaz, agrees on need to enhance bilateral trade
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Woman axed to death by stepson in Rawalpindi
A neighbour, Raqeeban, who rushed to help is critically injured
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Shahzad Akbar dismisses viral injury photo as AI-generated
Former accountability aide says he cannot share CCTV due to police inquiry, vows not to be intimidated
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Aus lead Eng after crazy day at MCG
20 wickets were fallen on day one of the fourth Ashes Test
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Mainoo is the future of Man United, says Amorim
He has made 12 appearances this season
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Scottish football legend John Robertson dies at 72
Winger was described by Clough as ‘Picasso of our game’
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'Shut this down': Voice interrupts Ahsan Iqbal's live TV appearance
Broadcast temporarily halted with viewers alarmed, Iqbal returns to assure viewers
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Four people offloaded at Islamabad Airport for attempting travel on fake visas
Individuals attempting to travel to New Zealand, hail from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar
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US Judge halts detention of anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed
Gives Ahmed time to attend the hearing, will challenge visa ban on December 29
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US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria
Nigeria’s foreign ministry says strike was carried out as part of ongoing security cooperation with United States
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Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
Liverpool manager is grappling with striker crisis after Alexander Isak fractured his leg
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TTAP opens door for talks, but PTI’s split leaves dialogue uncertain
Government needs to decide when and how to formally open talks with opposition alliance
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Constitution guarantees religious freedom, says PM
Says founder of Pakistan had clearly guaranteed full religious freedom, equal legal rights to all citizens
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Pakistan, ADB seal $730 million package
To construct a new transmission line linking Islamabad, Faisalabad, industrial hub in Punjab
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Ten terrorists, including high value target, killed in separate operations
Eight terrorists killed in Kalat, 2 in DI Khan; weapons recovered from dead terrorists
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Major crypto fraud ring dismantled in Karachi, 15 foreigners among arrested
19 Pakistanis arrested in DHA raids; 10,000 SIMs recovered
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Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bond
Around 2,000 troops killed, thousands more have been wounded
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UK tech campaigner sues Trump over US sanctions
The department accused them of attempting to "coerce" US-based social media platforms
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Mogadishu holds first local vote in decades
The government said it had deployed more than 10,000 security personnel on the streets of Mogadishu
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PM hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in BD
Welcomed back after 17 years in self-imposed exile
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Turkey detains 115 alleged IS members
Turkey's intelligence agency also conducted an operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border area
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PM orders upgrade of govt platforms
Emphasises facilitating citizens' access to services
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ISPR rejects 'highly dramatised, factually inaccurate' Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor
Says documentary distorts chronology, operational record and ceasefire
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FO rubbishes India's 'baseless assertions' linking Pakistan to arrests of terror suspects
Says unfounded Indian insinuations cannot divert international attention away from India’s state-sponsored terrorism
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Pakistani AI-robotic training data startup partners to expand tech trade with US
Partners with company to gain access to boosted storage, security and data communication backbone
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Govt hikes petrol by Rs5.77, high-speed diesel by 6.47 for Aug 18
Petrol now costs Rs331.2 while HSD costs Rs390.42
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GSR, CCTV offer new clues in Wafflix owner Mir Raza’s murder
Forensic report suggests Mir Raza Ali may have fired back; crime scene unit failed to reach site for over two hours
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Pakistan assumes presidency of UN Conference on Disarmament
The agenda includes issues such as the cessation of the nuclear arms race and the prevention of nuclear war
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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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SBP injects Rs11.6tr into banking system
Gold climbs Rs2,000 to Rs461,936/tola as global rebound gathers steam
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Garment city gets $18m investment
Port Qasim apparel zone to create 138,000 jobs, generate $2.2b in first phase
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OGRA builds real-time stock data system
ERP integration, ATG sensors to help FBR, Customs replace manual monitoring by Sept
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Pakistan eyes US crude to cut Trump tariffs
Import payments to America rise by $914m to $3.27b, Cnergyico leads with 80% purchases
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Chinese firms join Pakistan's lithium, pharma projects
PM's visit, business conferences open new economic avenues: Haroon Akhtar
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'Stabilisation policies driving poverty'
Experts say weak exports, low investment, privatisation policies capping growth
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Delayed fund requests perturb ECC
Committee observes many govt entities fail to finalise annual expenses on time
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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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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









































































































