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Rawalpindi declares fire season
Officials say the fire season will remain in effect until July 15
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Health authority issues heatwave alert
Hospitals see surge in patients suffering from heat-related illnesses
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Fire ravages Kaghan forests
Dangerously close to populated areas, blaze poses threat amid delayed containment efforts
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Budget hike to address school deficiencies
Education dept proposes Rs90b for fiscal year 2025-26 to address issues in 43,000 schools
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Broken sewer lines spread illnesses
An RCB spokesperson says special measures will be taken to clean and improve sanitation in the affected street.
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Bhatta Chowk cattle market opens today
Situated on confluence of two cities, market receives two truckloads of animals
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Rs40b Kohistan scandal: investigators 'complicit'
Opp leader alleges probe team involved in corruption
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Cabinet unveils reforms initiative
Notably, a province-wide Life Insurance Scheme through State Life Corporation was approved
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Jirga highlights higher education crisis in K-P
Speakers at the Jirga urged the provincial government to take concrete steps to address
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CM calls for reflection on Baloch conflict
Bugti recalled that violence in the region escalated following the killing of Justice Nawaz Marri near a courthouse
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Military court convicts denied sentence relief
PHC rules Section 382-B benefit already granted; dismisses 25 writ petitions
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Judge strikes Justin Baldoni’s letter accusing Blake Lively of pressuring Taylor Swift
A judge struck Justin Baldoni’s letter alleging Blake Lively pressured Taylor Swift to support her in legal dispute.
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Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK president lauds APPG Kashmir chair for timely meeting after Indo-Pak conflict
UK's APPG meeting highlights rights abuses in Kashmir, reaffirms Kashmiris' right to self-determination.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong as new lead on Hulu
Ryan Kiera Armstrong stars in Hulu’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot pilot with returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar.
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Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, HSD reduced by Rs2 per litre
Move comes as part of a decision to shift fuel relief to refineries, OMCs, dealers, not consumers: The Express Tribune
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HBL PSL X to resume with international players as teams confirm replacements
PCB postponed the tournament on May 9 amid India tensions; with calm restored, it will now resume on May 17.
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Ceasefire elusive as Russia, Ukraine strike prisoner swap deal in Turkiye
Talks lasted under two hours in Türkiye, but Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each
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Sindh sets 62-year age limit for public university vice chancellors
The law applies to all 30 public universities in Sindh and is now a binding requirement for all future VC appointments
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Michael Strahan nods to Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise’s rumored bond on Good Morning America
Ana de Armas reveals on Good Morning America she’s collaborating with Tom Cruise on several action-packed projects.
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UK defends supplying fighter jet parts to Israel
Rights groups sue UK, alleging F-35 jet parts exports to Israel breach international law
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IAEA refutes Indian media reports of radiation leak in Pakistan
IAEA says no radiation leak or incident detected at any nuclear site in Pakistan, dismissing all speculation.
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Trump says US close to securing nuclear deal with Iran
US-Iran nuclear talks face hurdles, but oil prices drop $2 on hopes for sanctions easing, says Iranian source
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Amazon India denies selling Pakistani flags after CCPA notice
In reply to India’s watchdog notice, the platform said it removes non-compliant listings when notified.
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Britain's Got Talent child star known as Teddy Magic exits show after live semi-final no-show
Eight-year-old magician Teddy, a fan favorite on Britain's Got Talent, withdraws from series.
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Putin rejects direct talks with Zelenskiy, sends delegation to Turkiye
Zelenskiy calls Putin’s delegation “decorative,” Russia accuses Ukraine of staging a show for peace talks
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PM calls for national agri-innovation plan and regulatory overhaul
Shehbaz Sharif urges coordinated strategy with provinces, stressing agri-modernisation to achieve self-sufficiency.
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Trump arrives in UAE to boost US-Gulf cooperation
UAE-US tech deal to boost AI data centres faces US security concerns; agreement terms may still change, sources say.
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Security sources reveal details of Pakistan's massive cyberattack against India
Pakistani cyber team caused severe damage to Indian communications, disabling official govt emails, OTP infrastructure
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Joe Don Baker dies at 89 after decades as action star, known for Walking Tall and James Bond films
Veteran actor Joe Don Baker, known for his tough-guy roles, has died at 89; funeral scheduled for Tuesday.
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'Breezy Bowl XX' tour in jeopardy after Chris Brown's arrest in Manchester
Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over 2023 London nightclub bottle attack on music producer.
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No ban on marked currency notes from July 1, SBP clarifies
Fake notification claimed that currency notes with pen marks would no longer be considered legal tender after July 1
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Senate passes resolution lauding military's success in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos
The Upper House condemned Indian attacks on mosques and innocent civilians.
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DG ISPR warns Indo-Pak escalation could be 'recipe for mutual destruction'
The world knows the nuclear threat—any sane player, like the USA, sees the absurdity of India’s actions: Lt Gen Sharif
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PM confirms downing of sixth Indian jet, hails PAF’s combat excellence
Premier Sharif visits PAF's operational base in Kamra, reaffirms resolve to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty.
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Pakistan-India ceasefire extended until May 18: DPM Ishaq Dar
"Our martyrs were mostly women, children, and elderly — a heavy price paid amid Indian aggression, says Ishaq Dar."
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Pakistan proposes zero-tariff bilateral trade agreement to US
The development comes after President Trump expressed interest in enhancing trade with Islamabad.
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Victoria Justice opens up about death threats after ‘We all sing’ meme with Ariana Grande went viral
Victoria Justice talks about viral meme backlash, online threats and her journey to rebuild peace and focus on acting.
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‘India lives in films, Pakistan showed reality’: Behroze Sabzwari
Veteran Pakistani actor thanks the Pakistan Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan.
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Pakistan slams Indian defence minister’s remarks on nuclear arsenal
Islamabad urges international agencies to investigate India’s record.
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Trump pushes Apple to shift production from India to US
“I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,” US president said
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Chemical plant explosion in Seville triggers alert across southern Spain
A blast at a chemical plant near Seville sent thick smoke into the sky, prompting warnings to 25,000 residents.
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‘Mere Watan Mere Chaman’: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan releases new song
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan releases a patriotic song after the Pakistan-India ceasefire.
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Prisoners celebrate Independence Day in Karachi
Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq festivities held in full swing at Karachi Central Jail
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Punjab arts council pays tribute to national heroes in Rawalpindi
Musical night especially dedicated to those who made operation Bunyanum Marsoos a success
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'Azadi Train' departs Karachi for Tharparkar
Desert Safari Train decorated with flags, banners will head to Zero Point near Indian border to mark Independence Day
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Capital lights up with grand Independence Day, Marka-e-Haq celebrations
President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir in attendance as guests of honour
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83.93% clear matric science exam in Karachi
Girls clinch first, second positions; of 172,391 candidates, 30,154 secure A-one, 50,346 get A grade
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Bilawal inaugurates New Hub Canal to address Karachi's water crisis
PPP chairman expresses dissatisfaction over federal govt’s persistent delay in completing K-IV project
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Moody’s lifts Pakistan’s rating to ‘Caa1’ on stronger external finances
We changed the outlook for the Government of Pakistan to stable from positive, Moody's said in a statement
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COAS Asim Munir, Azerbaijani defence chief discuss regional security
Field marshal reaffirms Pakistan-Azerbaijan fraternal ties, vows to further boost military, diplomatic relations
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FIA awaits Ulema's opinion before proceeding against Dr Alvi on blasphemy allegations
Lahore court disposes of petition seeking action against former president over social media post
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Sindh rolls out HPV vaccine addressing technical, not social gaps
Inoculation to prevent cervical cancer to begin September 15 with efforts to increase community engagement
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PM announces 100,000 free laptops for students
PM says distribution of laptops will cover all four provinces and will be based purely on merit, without any nepotism
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NA amends anti-terrorism law extending pre-trial detention period
PPP questions government over failure to disclose 'massive oil reserves'
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Traffic plan issued for Independence Day celebrations in Karachi tonight
Alternate suggestion for commuters not attending event
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Aurangzeb vows to close tax loopholes, boost investor confidence
He hints at further policy rate cuts this year
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Trade deficit widens 44% in July
Iqbal calls it 'temporary dip', says raw material imports will drive up exports
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Sindh unveils SEPRA plan for cheaper power
Provincial authority to set independent tariffs
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Bourse enters consolidation phase
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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OPEC lifts 2026 oil demand view
Cuts 2026 non-OPEC+ supply growth forecast by 100,000 bpd
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Pak-China conference to target $1.2b momentum
Conference aims to expand trade, investment ties
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Sesame project targets 5,000-tonne exports
Joint venture introduces high-yield varieties, boosts farmer income, and eyes 50,000-acre expansion in Punjab
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Auto sales plunge 49% post-budget
June's buying spree ahead of tax hikes weighs on volumes despite 28% YoY rise
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Penalties on rice exporters waived
Delegation complained about unavailability of Export Refinance Facility (ERF) from various banks
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NTC seeks zero duty on iron, steel raw material
On finished products like re-bars and wire rods, it recommends 11-20% tariffs
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OICCI proposes more climate finance, business role
Experts say Pakistan faces $40-50b annual funding gap
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Gold drops as traders eye US inflation data
Yellow metal slips for 2nd day; rupee extends gains to 282.42/$
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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FPCCI for withdrawal of retrospective bills
Business leaders warn move threatens SMEs, exports, and national economy
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Pak-US deal optimism drives PSX to peak
Index surges 1,547 points, drawing support from better earnings, high remittances
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KATI, ombudsman form joint committee
Property tax disputes, corruption claims, and policy issues to be addressed through fast-track complaint mechanism
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Aid queues turn deadly as 73 killed in Gaza in one day
European Union and 26 countries condemned the “unimaginable levels” of suffering
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At least 20 dead in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa
Boat with 97 migrants wrecks 14 miles off Lampedusa; up to 17 missing, 60 survivors rescued and brought to island
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Russian forces pierce Ukraine lines
Situation seen as quite chaotic along front lines
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US, China extend tariff truce, calming tensions
Truce offers a reprieve for global markets and businesses
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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Land swapping to dominate Alaska summit
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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Muhammad Asif falls short in World Games snooker semi-final
Asif’s World Games gold hopes were dashed by Zhao Guodong in the semi-finals, but he now aims for bronze
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Liverpool spend big to hold off Arsenal
The Reds have already spent £260 million on Wirtz, Ekitike, Kerkez and Frimpong
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Gavaskar questions Tendulkar, Anderson snub
He says both legends should have been invited for Test finale
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Prendergast seals top spot in ICC rankings
She was rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan
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Brevis stars as SA level T20 series
The right-hander smashes 125 not out off just 56 balls
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Grealish to join Everton on loan
He fell out of favour with City boss Pep Guardiola
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Sabalenka survives massive Cincinnati struggle
She holds off an inspired Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5)
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Lloyd concerned over WTC tier plan
He stresses the need to address the ICC's revenue distribution model
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Pak set to compete at Kazakhstan Open
The taekwondo team will be in action on August 14
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Raja slams standard of WI pitches
He says pitches, particularly in Trinidad, fail to meet international standards
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West Indies clinch first ODI series win over Pakistan since 1991
Jayden Seales' six-wicket haul leads West Indies to 202-run victory in final ODI
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Shubman Gill emerges as front-runner for India ODI captaincy
A formal decision by BCCI is expected after clarity on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures
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Manchester City target Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
The deal, which is expected to cost around $109 million, will depend on Rodrygo's willingness to leave Madrid
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UFC moves to Paramount+ in $7.7 billion deal
The deal will begin from January 2026 and will feature all UFC events
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All-round WI level ODI series
They chase a 181-run target with five wickets to spare