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Govt forms committee to boost cybersecurity
NCICS to make national information security framework and assess vulnerabilities
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Kaghan Valley's snowless winter raises alarm bells
Experts warn of severe summer water shortages amid rising temperatures and forest fires
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Parks get fresh look under beautification drive
Horticulture Agency intensifies seasonal plant care, upgrades recreational facilities
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Preps begin for BB's death anniversary
Liaquat Bagh to be washed with rose water as PPP plans daily vigils
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Relief promised for University Town victims
Relief promised for University Town victims
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Twin cities' churches adorn festive outlook
Security tightened at religous sites, shopping peaks amid complaints over soaring prices
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Rawalpindi Courts backlog: Over 43,000 cases pending in 2025
Courts decide 26,658 cases; convictions were secured in only 2,670 cases
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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Save Sindh March staged in Larkana
Thousands participate in march despite imposition of Section 144, what organisers termed 'fake FIRs'
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SHO, team in civvies accused of murder
Accident survivor says mistook plainclothes police in private car for kidnappers
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PA concludes first parliamentary year
As 2025 nears end, the provincial legislature's performance marred by controversy
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Moroccan runner wins Sukkur marathon
Over 3,000 people including 28 foreign athletes participated in second edition of Lok Sahitha International Marathon
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Karachi Climate March 2025 demands end to fossil projects
Frames climate crisis not as natural emergency but political assault rooted in fossil capitalism, colonial extraction
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Winter woes: dense fog engulfs Karachi
First major fog spell of the winter reduces visibility to near zero
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Sinkholes in Lahore highlight the cost of poor planning
As the monsoon rains drench the city, the meagre road and pipeline network fails to keep up
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Century-old banyan tree in Punjab axed for timber
Historic tree that served generations felled for Rs300,000
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Punjab allocates Rs50m for shrine, mosque renovations
Funds include Rs10 million for renovation of Dargah Shah Chiragh, Rs20 million for shrine of Shah Sufair in Sohawa
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Additional cops to be deputed at churches
Security plan for Quaid-I-Azam Day events also finalised
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CM vows to boost tech, trade ties with Mauritius
Invites investment in Punjab tourism
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K-P's residents remain deprived of water
With many areas still without sanitation facilities and safe drinking water, public health continues to deteriorate
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JI warns of worst economic crisis
Waseem highlighted worsening security situation has robbed people of peace, disrupted businesses, fueled unemployment
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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Major K-P hospitals delay implementation of standardised lab charges
Despite cabinet approval, several K-P hospitals delay implementing standardised diagnostic charges
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China's rescue from financial bankruptcy
A first-hand account of how Pakistan narrowly avoided default in 1996 through emergency diplomacy, external support
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1971 war — an unequal contest
An examination of political missteps, force imbalances, battlefield realities in the 1971 conflict
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Argument vs persuasion
Why flawed reasoning, logical fallacies undermine objectivity in intellectual, public discourse
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Golden children
Human statues are performance artists who usually stand motionless in city centres for arts, entertainment.
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'Collective suicide'
Debt, rising living costs, weak social support can push families to extremes
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Force for Gaza
Pakistan, others seek defined mandates, leadership before committing troops to the ISF
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Trump's 'gift' to Pakistan
The most significant headline for Pakistan in 2025 is the unexpected reset in relations with the United States.
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Prince Harry to revamp Archewell charitable arm
Prince Harry to revamp Archewell charitable arm
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Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in 'Man of Tomorrow'
Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in 'Man of Tomorrow'
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Kata Hay arrested on vehicular homicide warrant
Kata Hay arrested on vehicular homicide warrant
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Harrison Ford to get lifetime acting award
SAG-AFTRA to honour actor whose career spans more than five decades
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ISPR rejects Op Sindoor documentary
Says documentary distorts chronology, operational record and ceasefire
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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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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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Pakistan takes helm at UN disarmament body
Assumes UN Conference on Disarmament presidency
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Pakistan rejects India's bid for permanent UNSC seat
Asim Iftikhar says India lacks credentials for getting the status
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Russia plans to build drone aviation infrastructure in 35 regions by 2030
Infrastructure to provide a platform for developing a low-altitude economy, according to transport agency official
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China's Unitree unveils 'Superman' robot as fervour builds ahead of Shanghai debut
Unitree becomes the first general-purpose robotics company to list on mainland China's stock market
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Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
WorldClaw offers customers access to a suite of AI models and accepts World Liberty’s crypto tokens as payment
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Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO says
Tactical decisions in future conflicts will have to be made on the battlefield before data reaches centralised systems
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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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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of US-Iran negotiations
Says that Iran should surrender to end a war with the US
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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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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







































































































