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Phonetiquette
There are undocumented mobile phone manners for its use in public spaces, one's social biome
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Defenceless journos
Rising assaults, legal harassment, censorship deepen crisis for press freedom
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Going cashless
Cashless dream clashes with realities of poor connectivity, financial illiteracy
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Xi-Trump breakthrough
US and China strike tentative truce to ease tensions in global trade war
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From pdfs to proof: what a journal club makes possible
We must remind ourselves that responsible science begins with disciplined reading
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Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt
Schoof said the 3,500-year-old artifact was seized at a 2022 Dutch art fair after an anonymous tip.
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Massive fire ravages 200 huts in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar
Blaze was likely caused by short circuit during the removal of illegal electricity connections
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Hidden Mughal chambers rediscovered after centuries under Lahore Fort
Restoration project unveils hidden Mughal architecture once used for royal privacy
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Heavy vehicles choking Islamabad’s air: report
Pak-EPA finds 20% of HTVs exceed emission limits in latest inspection drive
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Newborn ‘sold’ to Punjab recovered; Karachi clinic sealed
Police said Shama paid the bills, took the newborn under pretext of help, then sold the baby to a couple in Punjab
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FM Dar to visit Turkiye for Arab-Islamic huddle on Palestine
Meeting will focus on implementing the Gaza Peace Agreement and consolidating the regional ceasefire
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Efforts underway to lower electricity prices: Ahsan Iqbal
Minister for Planning and Development says govt also striving to reduce tax rates
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Sundar steers India to five-wicket win over Australia in 3rd T20
It left the five-match series finely poised at 1-1 with two games to play at the Gold Coast and Brisbane
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India launches heaviest communication satellite in latest space endeavor
ISRO says the 4,410-kg CMS-03 is India’s heaviest communication satellite launched to date
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FIA files case against six SIU officials over custodial death in Karachi
Initial findings reveal Irfan was illegally detained and tortured during interrogation, leading to his death
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Overseas Pakistanis can now register, transfer vehicles online
Digital facility aims to improve efficiency, transparency, and convenience for both domestic and overseas Pakistanis
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Spalletti begins Juve tenure with win at Cremonese
Serie A leaders Napoli though could only manage a goalless draw with Como
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Messi scores but Miami lose
Nashville SC beat Inter Miami survive in MLS Cup round one playoff series
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Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites ‘stronger than before’
Oman hosted five US-Iran talks; Israel struck Iran’s nuclear sites days before the sixth round
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Pakstan's Mikaeel crowned World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 boys' champion
The youngster defeated Lithuania's Kristijonas Milasaukas in the final
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New Zealand great Williamson retires from T20 internationals
He will depart the shortest format as his country's second-highest run-scorer
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Mbappe's Real Madrid extend Liga lead
Villarreal climb above champions Barcelona into second place provisionally
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Salah's 250th Liverpool goal sinks Villa
Arsenal cruised at Burnley to surge seven points clear
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Swiatek starts WTA Finals with fast win
The Polish second seed claimed a tour-leading 62nd victory of the year
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KMC admits misunderstanding over traffic fines resolution
Council session wrongfully signs resolution ‘passed’ due to oversight, matter to be re-tabled
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Vegetable, fruit prices soar across Lahore amid border tensions
Prices of poultry remain stable, consumers frustrated as official rates ignored
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Punjab extends Section 144 across province till November 8
Exemptions apply to weddings, funerals, burials, officials performing government duties, courts
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Sinner crushes Zverev to reach Paris Masters final, brink of No.1
The Italian raced to a remarkable thrashing of reigning champion in just 61 minutes
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Punjab govt to table ordinance targeting land mafia, illegal property seizures
Assisting in illegal property seizure, sale can result in 1 to 3 years’ imprisonment, fines up to Rs10 million
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Fans breathe a sigh of relief as ‘Main Manto Nahi Hoon’ finally ends
Controversial Humayun-Sajal starrer show wraps up after months of criticism
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Police convoy hit by IED blast in Hangu
Exchange of fire erupts between police, attackers
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Rajab Butt’s mother defends son amid affair allegations
He faces legal action in Pakistan over charges related to promotion of betting apps
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Rawalpindi reports 19 new dengue cases in 24 hours
Authorities say 228,794 larvae destroyed this season, 4,736 FIRs registered for dengue SOP violations
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Sindh Rangers nab key extortionist from Lyari’s Wasiullah Lakho gang
‘Tamba Ali’ is accused of over 50 robbery incidents, confesses to ethnically-motivated murders
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Karachi woman dresses as man to support family
Wearing her brother’s clothes, driving a cycle-loading rickshaw, Rani Bibi says she chooses hard work over begging
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Punjab revises school timings as smog crisis worsens
Schools violating directive face fines from Rs100,000 to Rs1 million
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Pakistan sets three-year economic plan targeting 5.7% growth
For current financial year, goods exports estimate $35.28bn, services exports project $8.38bn
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At least 23 dead in Mexico supermarket blast
Survivors are treated at hospitals in Hermosillo
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Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
US footprint in West Africa significantly diminishes as 1,000 troops withdraw from Niger last year
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Nepali singer honours Reshma at World Culture Festival in Karachi
Madan Gopal's cross-border melody celebrates South Asia’s shared musical tradition
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Fragile Peace
Talks in Istanbul offer fragile hope as mistrust, militancy, geopolitics threaten Pakistan-Taliban peace
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Explosion at Peshawar CTD caused by stored explosives
Two officers are injured, Officer Bilal succumbs to injuries
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UN calls for Western Sahara talks
Western Sahara, a tract of desert the size of Britain, has been the scene of Africa's longest-running
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Xi urges Asia-Pacific economies to stand up to new challenges
Outlines three-point plan for forging a sustainable and brighter future
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'India tried to bribe Pak fisherman into spying'
He drew parallels between, failed Operation Sindoor, current propaganda campaign
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Pro-govt group leads in bar elections
Islamabad Bar Council, candidates backed by Bhoon-Tarar group won three out of five seats
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President salutes heroes who liberated G-B
Zardari vows to make Gilgit-Baltistan a model region
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Pakistan reopens Afghan border as ceasefire holds
Torkham border reopens for repatriation; Thousands return home via Chaman border
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K-P launches comprehensive disaster management plan to tackle climate risks
New roadmap focuses on preparedness, coordination, and risk reduction to minimize disaster losses
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UN expert flags ‘serious risk’ to Bushra Bibi’s well-being
UN Special Rapporteur says conditions fall far below minimum international standards
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Tax offices to remain open on Saturday to facilitate taxpayers
FBR cancels weekend holiday, extends office hours to ensure year-end tax collection
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Cyber Patrol Unit launched in Punjab to combat misinformation
The unit will work in coordination with relevant wings to ensure timely response to online concerns raised by public
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Abbottabad police make major breakthrough in Dr Wardah Mushtaq's murder case
Police recover victim's belongings and arms from Shamraiz's residence, the prime accused, killed in encounter
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Holiday declared in Islamabad on Dec 26 for UAE president's visit
Federal government offices, including Secretariat and district institutions will remain open
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Military top brass says no political, malicious interests threatening security will be tolerated
CDF Munir expresses full confidence in Pakistan Army's capability to counter all conventional, hybrid threats
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UAE president to undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on December 26
During the visit, the UAE president will hold talks with the prime minister on bilateral and regional issues
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PIA to be run by Arif Habib-led consortium by April 2026
Buyer wins 75% stake, must retain all employees for 12 months
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Punjab Wildlife Rangers rescue over 35,000 animals, collect Rs766m in fines
Crackdown on illegal hunting sees thousands of cases registered across the province
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Father arrested after shooting daughter, her friend dead in Gujar Khan
Police say suspect surrendered after suspected honour killing in Rawalpindi district
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LHC stays proceedings on Punjab property law, refers petitions to larger bench
Court questions unchecked executive powers, notes rules not yet formulated
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Govt finally cuts loose 'white elephant' PIA
The Arif Habib–led consortium submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the 75% shares
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CDF Asim Munir wins 'first prize' in post-US world, says FT
Army chief's multi-alignment strategy allows Islamabad to engage US, China without ideological constraints
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza
Under a US-backed peace plan, Israel is to fully withdraw from Gaza and not restore settlements ever
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WFP presses alarm button on Afghanistan's hunger crisis
New report indicates malnutrition among children at record high levels
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal









































































































