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Most public toilets in Faisalabad shut down amid civic neglect
City's sanitation facilities crumble as theft, mismanagement, official apathy continue
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Vehicles without emission test stickers to be seized in Lahore
November 15 deadline set for Lahore motorists
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Urgency of urban climate resilience highlighted
Experts discuss concerted pursuit of SDGs
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Landlords of illegal residents to be booked
Patwaris, Numberdars, SHOs to be tasked to compile reports
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Debt pushes RCB to enforce financial discipline
Austerity, recovery drives launched to overcome mounting liabilities
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Sanitation crew 'targeted' in gun attack
Witnesses say assailant hurled threats before escaping the scene
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Journalist shot dead in broad daylight in Murree
Assailants devise plan to lure the victim from Rawalpindi under guise of attending a jirga
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Project advances despite lawyers' resistance
Kachehri Underpass and Overhead Bridge Project aim to ease traffic congestion
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What the Nobel laureates could teach Pakistan
Innovation, education, courage, three ingredients Pakistan must fuse if it hopes to convert knowledge into growth
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Rationale behind Bangladesh's July National Charter
Charter promises reform, renewal, but without consensus from key parties democracy hangs in the balance
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Dismantling violent groups
It’s the beginning of a harder battle: containing splinters, managing revenge, preventing their rebirth
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'Period tax'
Taxing menstrual hygiene isn’t revenue policy, it’s gender bias in disguise
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KE tariff cut impact
Cutting tariffs may win applause today, but bankrupting Karachi’s only power utility risks blackouts tomorrow
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Spotlight on Taliban 2.0
By stalling at Istanbul, the Taliban mistakes defiance for diplomacy and brinkmanship for strength
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Flood relief practices deepen Pakistan's education crisis
When every monsoon washes away classrooms, Pakistan isn’t just losing schools, it’s losing futures
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PTI distances itself from no-confidence motion, premier's election in AJK
PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja calls move 'political game' aimed at undermining public representation
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Israeli air strike kills five in southern Gaza, says civil defence
Hamas says it remains committed to truce, citing challenges in recovering Israeli captives’ bodies
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Marathon Istanbul talks seek to break deadlock
Both Pakistan, Afghanistan cautious as cross-border tensions persist
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KU entry test: 61% of candidates qualify with minimum marks
Out of total 7,226 candidates, only 2,828 managed to clear the test, putting the overall pass rate at 39 per cent
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Fire near Karachi University contained; rescue teams recover one body
University departments safe; makeshift shelters near fire site evacuated as precaution, officials say
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PIA signs cargo agreement with Riyadh Air
The agreement will take effect on October 29
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Karachi's e-challan system made operational; Rs13m fines issued in just six hours
Minimum fine under the new system is Rs5,000, which can be reduced by 50 per cent if paid within 14 days
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Sindh launches Pakistan’s first digital govt job portal
Provincial govt has expanded testing options to make recruitment more transparent and accessible: CM Murad Ali Shah
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US kills 14 in strikes on alleged Pacific drug boats: Pentagon chief
US boosts military presence in Latin America, deploying warships, F-35 jets, and a carrier group
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Karachi's battered roads trigger backache among bikers
Health experts urge prevention over treatment as cases of slip-discs, sciatica on the rise
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Anti-smog guns risk aggravating water scarcity in Lahore
2.2 million liters of water per day would be required to operate the water canons
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LHC overturns death sentence of Aneeqa Atiq in blasphemy case
Pindi Bench cites serious procedural deficiencies, lack of forensic proof in her acquittal
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Ducky Bhai bribery case: NCCIA officials remanded for three days
Case filed by Ducky Bhai’s wife, nominating nine NCCIA officials, on charges of bribery and misuse of authority
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PSX extends losing streak as index plunges 2,062 points
Early gains erased as profit-taking, weak sentiment drag market lower
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Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say
Amazon plans its biggest layoffs since 2022, cutting nearly 10% of its 350,000 corporate staff
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Apple’s authorised retail push may pull Pakistan’s premium tech buyers from grey markets
The new store could improve after-sales support for Apple users in Pakistan
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Gold, silver prices continue to fall in global, local markets
Price of 24-karat gold falls by Rs14,000
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Motorsport meets culture: Thal Desert Rally 2025 set for November
The Punjab Tourism Department launches the 10th edition of its flagship desert rally
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Experts call for justice, culture, and ethics at heart of COP30 climate agenda
'Without embedding justice into climate policies, solutions risk perpetuating systemic inequalities'
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IoBM shut for second day over student protests
On-campus classes to resume tomorrow, says university spokesperson
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Chegg to lay off 45% of workforce as AI disruption hits business
Edtech firm slashes 388 jobs as it struggles with declining traffic
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Floods vs Economy: WB warns Pakistan’s FY26 growth at risk
Pakistan’s economy expands 3% in FY25, up from 2.6% in FY24, projects 3% growth in FY26
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Ombudsperson supports woman's claim to Rs110 million property
Ombudsperson orders transfer of assets under Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act 2020
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Canada cuts study permits for 2025, here’s what it means for students
ApplyBoard warns current year to be most competitive for students
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey
Quake followed by aftershocks felt in Istanbul, Bursa, Manisa, Izmir
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Real Madrid captain Carvajal faces knee surgery setback
The veteran defender could be sidelined for up to 10 weeks
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Govt to take business-led proposals to IMF
Minister says govt strengthens NTC as local industries face dumped imports, inconsistent policies
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Marauding Mendes flourishes for PSG and has World Cup in sights
The left-back has scored three goals and set up three more in 11 matches this season
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to deepen partnership in trade, investment
PM is in Saudi Arabia on a three-day visit from October 27 to October 30
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Gwadar enjoys 23-year tax holiday, Senate told
The minister said investors in the free zone are being offered incentives
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Govt plans to shift Imran to Islamabad
Mohsin Naqvi says PTI founder to be moved to newly constructed Islamabad jail in two months
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Pakistan, Iran discuss border trade
Minister holds talks with Iranian, Russian counterparts
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JI, JUI-F urge govt to reject Trump's board
He also stated that it is unacceptable for Pakistan to become part of ISF proposed to formed under Trump's Gaza plan
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Punjab amends child marriage law
New amendment draws mixed reaction
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'Open to cooperation with all for peace'
President Zardari highlights rapid changes facing world
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LHC declines to stay net metering reversal
Court rejected request for immediate restraining order, could not pass order without hearing the other side
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Mughal-era ruins razed to make way for private housing
Demolition comes days after British-era World War I monument was felled by developers in the same area
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Gul Plaza victims get relief cheques
Families of deceased receive Rs10 million each
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Quetta flour prices defy relief
50kg bag hits Rs6,800; residents demand urgent govt intervention as Ramazan nears
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Ruet committee meets on Feb 18
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are likely to observe the start of Ramazan simultaneously this year
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Govt to launch crackdown against banned outfits
Review meeting weighs ISIS threat, sleeper cells
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Excise records 56% property tax shortfall
Over 500 defaulting units sealed; Rs11.6m recovered last month
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Dust from cement factory raises concerns
Pollution matter raised in meeting with Deewan Cement officials in Hattar
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Strategic opportunity for Pakistan
Several high-level exchanges followed, underscoring the renewed warmth
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SPI rises 4.26% YoY on staples
Weekly inflation drops 0.59% as eggs, tomatoes, chicken prices fall
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Tax simplification, trader scheme under consideration
Business community assured of consultation while developing tax policies
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OGRA raises RLNG prices by up to 0.59%
Increase driven by higher terminal charges; rates lifted for both SNGPL, SSGC consumers
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China to invest $800m in maritime
Will implement sea-to-steel, shipbreaking project; help revive steel mill
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$8,000 freight, closed borders wipe out produce exports
PFVA warns blocked markets leave 2m tonne potato surplus at risk, seeks $30 DLTL relief
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CDWP clears Rs160b development projects
Health, urban infrastructure and flood recovery projects sent to ECNEC
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SOE returns fall 91% despite support
Ministry warns SOE debt threatens growth as net cash returns plunge to Rs41b
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Gold falls Rs8,600 despite global rebound
Global bullion rises on US inflation prediction, Fed rate-cut optimism; rupee up 3 paisa
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Stocks dip further on disappointing results
KSE-100 falls over 900 points amid weak earnings, foreign selling
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US offers to help unlock IT potential
Webinar connects US firms with Pakistani officials to explore tech partnerships
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PSX tumbles over 900 points
KSE-100 closes at over 179,600 amid heavy selling
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Gold, silver prices fall after brief pause in global, local markets
In the international market, price of gold eased by $86 per ounce to $4,972, reversing some of this week’s gains
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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US moving second carrier to ME as Iran tensions build
Additional carrier to take a week to reach region
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Merz eyes European nuclear shield in call for reset with US
Opening Munich forum, Merz urges US to rebuild trust, warning it cannot go alone in new era
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Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged plot against Sikh separatist
Charges carry a maximum combined sentence of 40 years in prison
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PM engages incoming Bangladesh leadership, affirms resolve to work together for regional peace
Shehbaz congratulates Tariq Rehman on historical win and formally invites to visit Pakistan
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Rubio meets China’s Wang Yi in Munich ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit
Meeting marks at least the second in-person encounter between the top US diplomat and Wang
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Dubai's DP World boss removed from post after pressure over Epstein links
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, a top Middle East exec, faces scrutiny and ouster after Epstein files leak
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12 Italians convicted for trying to revive Fascist party
Court in Bari sentences CasaPound activists to 18 months
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Mother charged after two babies found dead in family's freezer in France
Prosecutors say she concealed pregnancies before freezing her newborns between 2011, 2018
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Shooting at southern US university kills two, injures one
South Carolina State University campus on lockdown after shooting
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UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Terror designation declared unlawful, though the ban remains pending further hearings
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Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial
Landmark US trial tests whether social media firms can be held liable for harm to young users
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Ex-captain Amir Sohail defends Usman Tariq's unique bowling action
Says batsmen cannot afford to leave the ball once it is delivered
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Pakistan hockey team left stranded during Australia Pro League tour
The national team faces administrative failures during the tour
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India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever
The high-octane clash is set to take place on February 15
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X-factor tweaker Usman Tariq targets India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash
From a salesman in Dubai to Pakistan’s potential trump card against India, Tariq's script is still being written.
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Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi
Griezmann, Lookman and Alvarez struck in 4-0 first-leg victory
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Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL
Gunners’ lead at the top of the table now stands at four points
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Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna'
They registered a historic 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup
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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia
They registered a 23 run victory over the 2021 Champions
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
The England defender could provide vital creativity as the hosts look to seize top spot despite key fitness concerns
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Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught
Relegation-threatened hosts sit in 16th, trailing Mainz on goal difference
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
'The Pakistan clash will be a special one for everyone,' Ishan Kishan says
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ICC invites major Asian stakeholders to Pak-India Feb 15 T20 clash for talks to 'melt ice': report
BCB president says the aim is for them to watch match, engage in dialogue, and ease tensions with India
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Forest sack manager Dyche
He was at the helm for four months
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Sociedad edge Athletic 1-0 in Copa del Rey
La Real are unbeaten in 10 matches since Matarazzo took charge
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Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open
Swiatek and Rybakina through to the next round


















































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