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The cost of fitness
Has the pursuit of fitness become more expensive than ever—or are we paying for a lifestyle instead of our health?
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The art of being a good dinner guest
The best dinner guests don't just consume the evening—they contribute to it
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Trump’s never-ending troubles
US president makes claims of victory, but the reality of his second term is far from the pretty picture he paints
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New provinces debate and the good governance challenge
Adherence to the rule of law ensures that real freedom flourishes
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US-Iran war is ending, Pakistan won
Pakistan has won without firing a bullet
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Lifesaving jabs
Vaccine-negligence does exist, but not because of widespread inaccessibility
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Theatre of the absurd
Trump's own approval rating has hit a second-term low of just 36%, with 59% of Americans disapproving his performance
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Dawn of regional amalgamation
New defence understanding must now open a new vista of diplomacy
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Our least liveable city
Years of political neglect and governance failures have left Karachi, and the people who call it home, helpless
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Delightful dystopia and Orwell in Pakistan
Had Orwell personified civil society - including champions of human, women, and labor rights
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When distributed solar meets a centralised power system
Pakistan's first solar phase was driven by consumer economics
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JI postpones Sunday sit-ins, sets Aug 16 for nationwide protests
Postpones Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta sit-ins by a week, citing Independence Day celebrations
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Polling in Bagh, Haveli on Monday as AJK elections enter final phase
AJK Election Commission says Rawalakot polls could be held on Aug 20 or 21 if sit-in is resolved within days
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PML-N to hold talks with JAAC after forming AJK govt: Sanaullah
Says his party will make talks with the Joint Action Committee its first priority after forming the AJK government
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Pakistan claim historic silver at ITF Masters World Team Championships
Aqeel Khan, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and teammates deliver Pakistan’s best-ever finish in the 45+ category
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Goods transporters announce indefinite nationwide strike after talks fail
Decide to keep the protest peaceful by parking the vehicles instead of blocking roads
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Israel cancels entry permits for US activists supporting Palestinians in West Bank
American Jewish activists say travel permits revoked after volunteer work in occupied West Bank
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Rubina Ashraf urges husbands, in-laws to be compassionate to postpartum women
Veteran actor calls for greater understanding of pregnancy blues, postpartum mental health
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Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say
Party eyes subpoenas, hearings to obtain records from entities tied to president's political, business orbit
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Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone
The Argentinian striker is linked to a move this summer
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Bilawal calls Makkah Defence Agreement historic milestone, hails PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir
Says it will further strengthen the country's defence capabilities
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Sindh IG dissolves Mir Raza probe team after post-mortem reveals firearm injury
Multiple ante-mortem injuries, firearm wound found; lawyer accuses police of pressuring family to accept suicide
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Defending champion Shelton storms to Montreal win
He threw down eight aces to secure a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Zizou Bergs
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South Korea FA apologises over 'sexual services' allegations
The KFA had provided inappropriate entertainment to foreign referees
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Anayah Shahid credits Sajal Ali for support during 'Zanjeerain' debut
Actor says co-star was like an older sister, reveals she always wanted to debut with negative role
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Pakistan women crush Japan in Asian netball opener
The Green-shirts cruise to a 58-34 victory in Hong Kong to open plate division campaign
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Japan eyes record $56b defence budget amid regional security concerns
Proposed budget to focus on preparing 'new forms of warfare,' including drones, artificial intelligence
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Khushdil breaks silence as Pakistan exit rumours swirl
“My commitment to Pakistan cricket has never changed and never will”
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Yemen's armed forces launch operation against Houthis
Operation in response to Houthi attacks on military camps in Marib, Hadhramaut, says spokesperson
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Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes, killing 3, injuring 10
Falling debris damages civilian infrastructure in Kyiv as fire breaks out at Russia's Ilsky oil refinery
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PTI decided to hold long march towards Islamabad on Sept 27 after consulting allies: K-P info minister
Says PTI will head towards the capital with 'full preparation' as party left with no option
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Argentine football prez: Messi alone will decide when to retire
The Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door
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Rashid Khan’s six-wicket haul powers Afghanistan to 92-run win over Ireland
Leg-spinner triggers late collapse as Afghanistan defend 299 to take 1-0 lead in rain-hit ODI series
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'Age of deception': Naeema Butt speaks out against misinformation on social media
Actor denies fake statement attributed to her, urges followers to remain mindful
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Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defence supply chains
Loans go to battery, scandium mining, magnet development as Washington funds mining schools
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Arshad hails Fatima’s Commonwealth Games bronze
Veteran coach urges greater focus on female talent
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Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support
European football's governing body, UEFA, is in open conflict with FIFA
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India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi
Cockroach party plans nationwide listening tour as unemployment, surveillance concerns linger
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Sadiq backs settled Pakistan side to challenge England
The visitors made a strong comeback in the second Test to end the series 1-1 against West Indies
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OIC welcomes 'historic' Turkish-Saudi-Pakistani joint defence pact
Says agreement constitutes fundamental pillar for supporting security, stability in region, across Muslim world
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Trump's top general seeks path out of Iran war as military options narrow: report
Report says Trump ultimately postponed the operation after Gulf partners warned of possible attacks
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Rybakina rolls on as Andreeva crashes out in Toronto
The world number two defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 in 90 minutes
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Pakistan shifts focus to England as Test squad leaves West Indies
They will play the three-match series against Joe Root’s side
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PM Shehbaz returns to Pakistan after wrapping up three-day KSA visit
Premier offers prayers in Masjid-e-Nabawi, prays for the progress and prosperity of the country and nation
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Army captain martyred, seven terrorists killed, in Hangu IBO: ISPR
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz express grief over Captain Hamza Akram’s martyrdom
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Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but is not enough to open the waterway
Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran will not bow to pressure, surrender military capabilities
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Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries
'Third party' to verify Hezbollah disarmament
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Pakistan, US renew Fulbright-HEC partnership to support 66 PhD scholars
HEC commits at least $4.54 million annually for five-year deal
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Post-mortems find no signs of torture in deaths of two women in Lahore police custody
Reports say black spots were found on the lungs of both women, while their hearts were filled with blood clots
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AJK election outcome remains uncertain as re-polling ordered at 23 stations
Re-polling could reshape the race as PML-N and PPP remain locked in close contests across key Bagh constituencies
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President Zardari approves appointments of additional high court judges, ending weeks-long impasse
President approves appointment of 10 additional judges to LHC, three to SHC, three to IHC, three to BHC
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Cambridge announces AS, A-Level results for June 2026 examinations
Lauds students for sitting exams amid regional tensions, uncertainty and disruption
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NCCIA summons four over 'false, fabricated' allegations against Sharjeel Memon
The individuals directed to appear in person before the investigating officer at the NCCIA Karachi office on August 13
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President, PM pledge equality for minorities
PM Shehbaz says minorities living in Pakistan were an integral part of the national fabric
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Bahrain FM congratulates Dar on Makkah defence pact
Bahraini FM also expresses his intention to visit Pakistan in the near future
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Pakistan, Japan sign $2.2m grant agreement to strengthen civil servants’ training
Would provide scholarships for 17 federal civil servants to pursue postgraduate studies in Japan
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Senate panel orders action on medical seats
PMDC told to probe vacancies and fee disparities
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NA saves 30% budget, cuts 20% posts
Federal govt fails to report any tangible savings from its rightsizing exercise
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IHC seeks report on judges' induction delay
Asks federal govt, law ministry to explain when PM sent summary to president
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Achakzai pushes PM on new ECP appointments
He added that he would appreciate a meeting with pm at earliest convenience to finalise nominations
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SC blocks retrospective tax penalties
SC also dismissed the appeal filed by the tax department
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JCP tightens rules on judge nominations
Bars members from nominating relatives, associates
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Oil, Hormuz jitters send PSX down 1,464 points
KSE-100 loses 0.81% in second straight fall as fading US-Iran deal hopes weigh on investor sentiment
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Trump Media's quarterly loss widens to $238 million from $20 million a year earlier
Company signs over 10 customer agreements for licensed data feed launched on August 1, says continues to add partners
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Gold prices climb further in local market after global surge
In the international bullion market, gold prices rise by $24 per ounce
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Petroleum dealers announce closure of pumps nationwide from Aug 15
The association has given the government 72-hour ultimatum to solve their issues
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Oil rises as Iran and US trade demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures rise $1.4, or 1.6%, to $89.12 a barrel
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Pakistan, US discuss trade, investment
DFC participation, reciprocal trade framework among key topics
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Seventy-nine years: an audit – Part 1
Return to the debate of 1940-47, and to a man who deserves better than his admirers have given him
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Uncertainty risks derailing EV momentum
Policy predictability key for buyers, investors as govt reviews auto policy
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6-7% growth needed to avoid economic crisis
Business leaders warn 3.7% GDP insufficient for 400m population by 2040
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Profit-booking pulls PSX lower
KSE-100 index sheds 120 points; investors lock in profits at higher levels
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Barrick Mining misses profit estimates
Newmont consented to Barrick's planned North American gold IPO as part of the agreement
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SBP gets deputy after dual nationality row
M Ali Malik appointed after long vacancy; finance ministry interviews candidates for NBP president
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ME war, El Niño, reform delays increase risks
Economy absorbs energy shock but faces fresh geopolitical and climate risks: SBP
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Oil storage guidelines revised
Ministry proposes access to pipeline network for global suppliers, easier fuel re-export, storage expansion
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Remittances open FY27 at $3.6b
Up 13% as UK, US lead gains; Sindh, Balochistan miss out as inflows rise
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Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers race to find survivors
Earthquake tears through Colombia's coffee-growing heartland, local estimates put the death toll at around 224
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Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders?
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy
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US, Iran ‘close on some sort of arrangement’ on Hormuz: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Iranian leadership in Tehran
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Saudi Arabia says Makkah agreement with Türkiye, Pakistan 'long-term' deal to boost cooperation
Defence pact to bolster efforts to address regional challenges, maintain stability, says Saudi King Salman
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Trump boarded secret Turkiye flight via catering truck due to Iran threat: report
After Trump boarded old Air Force One in Ankara, he was secretly shuttled by airport catering truck to smaller plane
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Trump claims US controls Iranian money
President says Washington effectively acting as Tehran’s banker as 2 countries remain locked in conflict
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3 Pakistanis among four killed after Houthi attack on commercial vessel in Bab al-Mandeb: Yemen ministry
No immediate comment from the Houthis on the attack
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US fuel sales to Cuban business bring a glimpse of capitalism to Havana
Black-market gasoline reaches $38 per gallon in spring before easing as volume of imports grew
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Syria sentences absent Bashar al-Assad to death over killings and torture
Assad's brother, security official also sentenced to death as critics call ruling 'performative justice'
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'This regime does not want educated people': Afghan fathers grieve daughters' lost education
UN estimates one million girls affected by restrictions as fathers seek underground schools, computer courses
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Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise
Cali hospital collapse traps patients, forces 600 onto rubble-strewn street as 164 dead, 1,000 troops deployed
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Israeli army destroys water pipelines, orders families from homes in occupied West Bank
Israel also advances plan for 650 housing units, holds bodies of 1,700 Palestinians for potential future exchanges
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Ukrainian prisoners recount torture, sexual abuse while in Russian detention
UN says over 95% of interviewed prisoners of war reported ill-treatment
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China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation
Test exposes limits of Pacific leaders' ambition to make region 'Ocean of Peace'
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Iran downplays concerns over Makkah pact
Says accord reflects regional reassessment of US, Dar briefs Araghchi on agreement objectives
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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








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