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Bribery claims rock housemaid rape probe in Pindi
IO suspended for framing 15-year-old male domestic worker, freeing suspect
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Snowstorm freezes life in Shangla
Residents face power outages, blocked roads, and severe disruptions in daily life
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Rare unity in PA against Pak 'Board of Peace' decision
Lawmakers warn the move could harm Palestine, question govt's decision-making process
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Why Pakistan is letting its girls fall behind
Need for systemic reforms that ensure 12 years of education for every girl
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What Islamabad's tree felling reveals about climate governance
Why the removal of the capital's canopy highlights a lack of ecological data and inter-ministerial coordination
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In the line of fire
Why the Gul Plaza fire was a predictable result of blocked exits and governance failure
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Losing trained nurses
Sindh trains nurses at great cost, yet offers few jobs, fuelling unemployment, accelerating brain drain
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Unchanged policy rate
By holding rates steady, the SBP prioritised stability, inflation control over premature economic stimulus
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Dual nationality enigma
Dual citizenship undermines state loyalty when held by officials
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Woman as a divine blessing
The evolution of women's rights from pre-Islamic subjugation
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LHC directs trial court to decide Ali Zafar’s defamation case against Meesha Shafi within 30 days
Court upholds order, saying restriction on statements until the conclusion of the trial is both legal and justified
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Pakistan, UAE presidents committed to peace, stability while taking stock of regional developments
President Zardari and Sheikh Mohamed review full spectrum of bilateral cooperation
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PHC restrains ECP from action against K-P CM Sohail Afridi
Seeks ECP notice record on Haripur by-poll remarks; dismisses opposition’s contempt plea as non-maintainable
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Year's first rabies-related death reported in Karachi
More than 3,400 dog bite cases registered in the city so far in January
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Senate committee moves to cancel arms licences of non-tax filers
Minister says current govt has stricter policy, prohibited-bore licences issued only to eligible individuals
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Army relief operations underway as severe winter weather hits Balochistan, K-P
Army troops, rescue teams evacuating local residents and tourists trapped in the snow
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K-P CM doubles down, calls Khyber jirga meeting for Sunday to settle Tirah displacement controversy
Claims tribal elders were forced to evacuate homes during harsh winter despite not agreeing, citing orders
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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term
The announcement comes a year into Trump's term, marked by unilateral attacks and global norm breaks
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China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers' talks
Says both should 'jointly enhance the ability to respond to various risks and challenges'
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Punjab CM gives one-month deadline to install fire hydrants in commercial buildings
Approves foam generators to douse fires, orders smoke detectors in buildings; declares use of AI mandatory in schools
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Senior citizens in capital to get 25% discounts on services under new bill
NA committee approves Islamabad Senior Citizenship Bill 2025, offering discount on range of govt and private services
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Firefighters order evacuation as heatwave bakes Australia
Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures in Walpeup and Hopetoun, NW Victoria, reached 48.9°C
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PMEX suspends silver futures trading amid sharp price surge
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange says trading will resume once market conditions stabilise
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PMD rejects claims linking El Nino, La Nina to current cold wave in Pakistan
PMD spokesperson says if La Niña were active, many cities would not see rains during winter season
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Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deploys
Analysts say options include strikes on military facilities or targeted hits against Iran's leadership
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President Xi says China seeks to uphold UN-based world order
His comments follow Trump’s unveiling of a “Board of Peace”, sparking fears it could rival the United Nations
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Napoli staring at Champions League elimination
They only have eight points from seven matches
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Zverev blasts into Australian Open semi-finals
He sent down 24 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Learner Tien
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Sabalenka powers into semi-finals as Melbourne braces for 45C
She tamed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0
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Christian Horner eyeing F1 return
Alpine finalized the sale of a 24% stake to American sports-investment firm
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Sindh denies withdrawal of security from MQM-P leaders, calls report 'baseless, misleading'
Home minister says no instructions issued regarding withdrawal of security from any political personality
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KSE-100 loses 385 points to close at 188,202 in volatile session
Macroeconomic uncertainty kept PSX volatile a day after SBP held the policy rate at 10.5%
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Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks, sources say
A 20-point plan calls for Gaza governance to pass to the US-backed NCAG, a technocratic body excluding Hamas
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Sameer, Subhan power Pakistan to dominant eight-wicket win against NZ in U19 WC
Subhan’s four-for helps Pakistan bowl out Kiwis for 110 in Super Six, Pakistan easily chase target with Sameer’s 76
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PTI voices concern over Imran’s eye condition, demands immediate treatment
Says Imran has been diagnosed with CRVO in right eye, a condition causing dangerous blockage in retinal vein
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In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota governor talk after fatal shooting
US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings
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US security team flags drone threat
The threat of drone attacks has drawn growing attention since the war in Ukraine
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Alcaraz tames De Minaur to reach Australian Open semi-finals
He defeated Alex de Minaur to book date with Zverev
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Gauff dumped out by Svitolina
She marched into the semi-finals for the first time
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School materials allowed into Gaza after two years of Israeli blockages, UN agency says
Thousands of kits, including pencils, exercise books, wooden cubes, have now entered the enclave, UNICEF said
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Luke Ronchi appointed head coach of Islamabad United
“Luke Ronchi is Islamabad United through and through, a true sheru” says Naqvi
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Zohran Mamdani crashes The Tonight Show to join Jimmy Fallon’s “It’s so cold” running joke
The mayor appeared unexpectedly, joining Fallon’s cold-weather joke
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Asif rules out military operation in Tirah; terms displacement ‘routine’ seasonal migration
Criticises K-P govt for making situation controversial;
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Punjab bans private schools from forcing parents to buy supplies from selected shops
Education dept calls practice illegal, warns of strict action on violations
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Gold prices fall while silver hits new highs in local markets
Price per 10 grams declines by Rs1,286
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Punjab Police seek Rs238m for bulletproof vehicles for ATC judges
Proposal for 11 luxury vehicles sent to CM Maryam Nawaz amid security threats
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Federal Constitutional Court upholds super tax, dismisses all petitions
FCC confirms parliament's authority to levy taxes through legislation
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'Guest House' actor Khalid Hafeez Khan passes away
The veteran actor was best known for his role as Mr. Shamim in the PTV drama 'Guest House'
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What is Pakistan getting into with Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’?
Ministers frame it as diplomacy, while critics warn the plan centralises control and sidelines Palestinian agency
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Gul Plaza sealed as Sindh cabinet approves Rs10m compensation for each victim
Cabinet okays alternative commercial spaces within two months, plus Rs500,000 immediate support for bills, home costs
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PTI leaders denied meeting with Imran in Adiala
Govt defends medical care for PTI founder, wife
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CIE cancels leaked AS Maths paper
Replacement exam set for June 9 in affected regions
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PBC opposes ex-judges' reappointment
Seeks local replacement for transferred judges
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FO stresses diplomacy in ties with India
Expects Iran-US deal 'sooner rather than later'
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Senate resolution lauds armed forces
House pays tribute to CDF Field Marshal Munir for his courageous leadership
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Spike in medicine prices worries MPs
Senate panel raises concern over formula milk cartel influence
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SBP purchases $27b in 3.5 years
Governor defends rate hike; economy seen growing over 4% in third quarter
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Foreign reserves rise by $23m
Gold climbs to Rs496,762 per tola amid global rally
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Saudi assures continued energy support
Both sides exploring refinery upgradation projects as technical talks progress
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Telecom sector seeks budget tax relief
Proposals include lower withholding tax, customs duty abolition on 5G equipment
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Bill penalising borrowers deferred
NA panel delays powers for banks to take over defaulter's property after first notice
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Cannabis control body plans Rs200m renovation
Funding required to operationalise facilities in building taken over from S&T ministry
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LCCI presents budget proposals to FinMin
Chamber urges end to policy instability, restoration of final tax regime
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PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000
KSE-100 index adds 1,190 points over easing US-Iran tensions
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'Illicit cigarettes cost Rs350b a year'
Weak enforcement, not lack of laws, fuels informal trade, minister told
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Gold price rises by Rs7,800 per tola in local market
Price of 10 grams of gold in Pakistan increases by Rs6,687
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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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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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Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos
Alvaro Arbeloa's side trail the reigning champions by 11 points
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F1 and Sky agree five-year extensions
The UK and Ireland deal will now run through the 2034 season
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Vingegaard begins bid for Giro-Tour double
He is the clear favourite for the Giro
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Badminton looks to future
The BWF said it will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments
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Roma's Champions League return back on
Juventus and AC Milan are also hoping to finish Serie A as top four
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Williamson named in NZ squad for Ireland, England Tests
Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich
They will face undefeated Arsenal in the Champions League final
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Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in 1st Test from tomorrow
The two-match series will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka
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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











































































































