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The people of Bedan
From Abrahamic accounts to the Vedas, one can trace the signs of Pashtun ethos enduring to this day
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The Monsoon War review: women unchained
The novel explores resistance and empowerment in a totalitarian society that strips women of freedom
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Remembering Bapsi Sidhwa
The celebrated author’s passing in December 2024 marks the end of an era
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America's struggle with homegrown terrorism
At times mirroring or legitimizing the grievances of extremist groups—will only exacerbate this domestic threat
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What disturbs the peace in Kurram?
Kurram entered 2025 under prospect of a precarious truce. Old disputes & sectarian differences may test that accord
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Personal feud claims six lives in Peshawar
SSP Investigation and Warsak SP reached the site along with operations and investigation officers
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'Wilful absence of govt servants can't be treated lightly'
SC warns leniency in ex-Pakistan leave cases could encourage misconduct
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Country faces a new war of terrorism: Iqbal
Minister says Afghanistan asked to stop cross-border attacks
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PTA resolves internet service issues
Says ad hoc bandwidth has been arranged to fix issue
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PML-N accuses PTI of stalling talks
Says party has failed to present its charter of demands
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This Barbie doesn't want to age
Influencer wishes to have son's blood to look younger
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Forgive and move on: Merub talks friendship
Actor dished her take on the pain of betrayal
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Shaista Lodhi takes us through memory lane
Actor welcomes new year with nostalgic snapshots
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Jane Austen: A Pakistani lens
250 years after her birth, Austen's prose still strikes a cultural chord
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Meghan's lifestyle show heads to Netflix
Duchess of Sussex shared her news on Instagram
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Andrew Garfield embraces grief in 'We Live in Time'
Tearjerker film finds beauty in the ordinary
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Where flavours compete
Dubai's dining scene is not only delicious but also full of meaning
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Five held for shooting
The confrontation quickly escalated into verbal exchanges.
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Land grab bid by influential figures worries residents
In Khalabat, WAPDA provided the community with a cemetery and a single park.
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Two brothers shot dead for 'honour'
The victims, identified as Azam and Zulfiqar, were residents of Kundal.
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Kite association vows to celebrate Basant
Announces city-wide festival in February despite government ban
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Punjab increases grants for employees' welfare
Scholarships have been set at Rs6,000 for children studying up to matriculation and intermediate levels.
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Body vows to resolve traders' concerns
The delegation was led by Malik Shabbir Awan.
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Pindi rolls out campaigns to combat diseases
Projects aim to improve healthcare facilities, raise awareness
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Internet outage takes heavy toll on e-commerce
Businessmen caution poor services are a hurdle to ‘Uraan Pakistan’ programme
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KUFPEC deal to ensure energy security
Acquisition will lead to deeper Pak-Kuwait economic engagement
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Wall Street awaits big test with key jobs report
Investors expect stable economy that will lead to equity gains in 2025
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Microsoft plans to invest $80b in data centres
Tech giant injecting funds to enhance AI infrastructure, broaden network
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Hedge funds give 2024 returns in double digits
Market volatility, central bank moves, political uncertainty drive gains
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PSX hits peak on new year optimism
KSE-100 marks 5.6% weekly surge; analysts see index reaching 160,000 in 2025
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Govt to save Rs1.7tr through pension reduction
Finance ministry estimates pension budget will go down from Rs4.8tr to Rs3.1tr in 10 years
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Hong Kong's budget deficit to hit $13b
Deficit is twice the forecast amid slower economic growth
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E-bike sales to grow manifold
NEV policy likely to offer incentives, financing and subsidy
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LHC acquits convict amid scathing remarks for police
The court found significant contradictions among the witnesses.
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Man held for forging marriage certificates
Additional Director General Anti-Corruption ordered an inquiry.
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Man arrested for choking transperson to death
Friendship turns fatal over argument on borrowed mobile phone
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Family planning demand rises to 56.8% in Punjab
The demand for family planning increased from 52.2 to 56.8 percent.
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3k differently-abled kids enrolled in past year
The CM Punjab said, "Braille presses equipped with modern technology are working in Punjab."
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Smog, dengue strained hospital resources in 2024
The hospitals faced an increased workload.
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Reproductive health facilities announced
Corner desks would soon be established at the District Headquarters Hospital in Hub and Uthal
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Heated debate in Assembly over Levies merger into police
Opposition rejects plan, Chief Minister says force will be reformed to enhance its capacity
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K-P Bar Council elects chairman, vice chairman
The meeting unanimously elected Ahmed Farooq Khattak Advocate as Vice Chairman
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Public welfare fairly low on provincial checklist
While the government spends billions on ministers, the ailing sectors of health and education remain neglected
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K-P Govt to impose bounties on terrorists after Bagan attack
The provincial government blamed the local community for breaching the Kurram Peace Agreement, pledging zero leniency.
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PM Shehbaz launches development projects in G-B, sets deadline for 100MW solar scheme
Announces the establishment of four Daanish schools, which will provide free education, meals and uniforms
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KSE-100 extends gains, rises over 1,000 points amid positive market sentiment
Markets remain attentive to developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations
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Pakistan upbeat on possible US‑Iran deal soon to bring peace to region, world: FO
Says Pakistan seeks dialogue but will respond with full strength if aggression imposed, as it did a year ago
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Pakistan defeated an enemy five times larger than itself in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR
Senior officers from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force are also present alongside the DG ISPR during the briefing
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FCC dismisses FBR appeals, declares Section 7E unconstitutional
Court rules that all actions taken by FBR under Section 7E are unlawful
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PAF displayed its unmatched capability, resilience, dominance in Marka-e-Haq, says air chief
Pakistan’s cyber 'Shaheens' destroyed enemy’s cyber security, delivering a humiliating defeat to Indian Air Force
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IHC adjourns £190m case hearing on Safdar’s request, sets May 20
NAB opposes adjournment of appeals, but court grants a final deadline for concluding arguments
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Ishaq Dar calls Marka-e-Haq a symbol of national unity, courage
'When the nation stands as one, no force on earth can shake its foundations,' Dar says
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CNS emphasises combat readiness in maritime domain
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses on acquiring niche, cutting-edge technologies as absolute strategic necessity for Navy
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Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal
Cites lack of access to client for instructions
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Senate panel flags security concerns
Sindh records 22% rape conviction rate, followed by Balochistan at 12% and K-P 6%
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Hopes rise for peace as Iran, US strike a conciliatory note
Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not, PM Shehbaz sounds optimistic
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Armed forces vow 'stronger response' to any hostile design as Pakistan marks first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Reiterate commitment to defend Pakistan, say Marka-e-Haq has renewed national pride and strengthened resolve
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Pakistan turns to spot LNG market again
Fresh two-cargo tender issued amid summer power outage risk
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Power consumers set for Rs64b relief
Nepra has scheduled a hearing for May 19, after which a final decision regarding the relief will be made
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Oil prices rise as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects
Brent crude futures were up 54 cents, or 0.5%, at $101.81 a barrel
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5G rollout in Aug, devices scarce
Telcos propose phones on installments; iPhone users to wait till 2027
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Gold surges Rs11,100 as global rally lifts prices
Climbs to Rs488,962/tola on around 3% jump internationally; rupee up
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Pakistan, US eye fair trade deal
Washington appreciates Islamabad's role in promoting regional stability
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FinMin launches capital market fund
Aurangzeb warns debt market has 'gone into reverse gear', calls for strategic reserves, green financing
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500MW floating solar project planned
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually
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Government to end untargeted subsidies
Assures IMF of Rs500b power subsidy to shift to BISP by January
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Minister vows swift CPF execution with provinces
Cheema assures World Bank of policy continuity, effective implementation of reforms
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Salt firm transitions to hybrid solar-battery system
Initiative will save 360,000 litres of diesel imports annually, ease pressure on forex
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ME peace deal hopes ignite strong PSX rally
Index rises staggering 6,962 points, crosses 170k after sharp oil price fall
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CPEC 2.0 to focus on green growth
Chinese consul says Gwadar to become regional trade hub as Iran lauds peace efforts
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Pakistan assures IMF to withdraw untargeted power subsidies in January
Agrees subsidies only through BISP; move would impact residential consumers using up to 300 units monthly
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PSX surges nearly 7,000 points as US‑Iran peace deal hopes lift investor sentiment
Overall trading volume increased to 1.20billion shares compared with Tuesday’s total of 453.2million
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Gold price jumps by Rs11,100 per tola in local market
Price of silver per tola increases by Rs223 in Pakistan
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Oil extends slide as Trump indicates possible Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.7%, to $107.98 a barrel, after dropping 4% in previous session
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Rubio tells Pope Leo 'great' to meet at Vatican amid tensions with Trump
Closed-door meeting is expected to last about a half-hour, after which Rubio will also meet Vatican's top diplomat
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US and Iran explore short-term deal to end fighting
Any agreement to prolong the ceasefire between the US and Iran could also lower tensions in Lebanon
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No ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours amid rising security risks
Halt comes after reported attacks on Chinese tanker, French vessels & Iran's new transit rules for strategic waterway
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Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’
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Trump’s reversal on reopening Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from ally: NBC report
Saudi Arabia reportedly suspended US military’s ability to use its bases and airspace
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Fresh Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon in violation of 'ceasefire'
Israeli army continues daily attacks violating truce announced in April
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Pair back in UK from virus-hit ship advised to self-isolate: officialsa
MV Hondius, where the outbreak happened, was off Cape Verde late Wednesday
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Batista helped broker Lula-Trump meeting,
Encounter between Lula and Trump has been in the works since January
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Cuba blasts 'dangerous' US threats of military action against island
'The threat of a military attack and the aggression itself are international crimes,' Rodriguez said
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Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news
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Russia, Ukraine dual ceasefires falter
Moscow warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff
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India, Vietnam target $25b trade
Lam was earlier accorded a red-carpet welcome at the presidential palace
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Araghchi seeks 'new post-war' framework
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting
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Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence
He has also received two definitive convictions in other cases
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Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israel attack
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since April 8
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K-P’s young sailors defy odds to bring glory home
Hijab Ajmal demands government’s support, training facilities locally
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LIV sees hope for new sponsors
PIF said it will pull the plug on backing LIV once the season concludes
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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US hotel bookings far behind expectations
Eighty percent of respondents reported hotel bookings
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Forest have history in their sights
Pereira's side will defend a 1-0 lead from the semi-final first leg
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
The Spanish star settled outstanding penalties
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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters
The body asked the FFIRI to visit its Zurich base by May 20
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The Bradmans of Social Media
Unfiltered online criticism is becoming a serious threat to cricketers’ mental health
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Asia fans sweat on broadcast rights
China, India and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights
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Simeone, Atletico at crossroads
They suffered a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash
Sardinia trip sparks fan outrage, deepening tensions around his role
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Shaheen Afridi eyes WTC 2025–27 final
The Men in Green will be in action against Bangladesh in two-match Test series
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Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table
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Tennis stars criticise prize money
Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff call for fairer pay











































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