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Punjab to issue health cards for cardiac, cancer treatment
Each beneficiary to be eligible for free treatment worth Rs1m
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CCD encounter killings cross 100 in Punjab amid calls for accountability
Rights groups raise concerns over transparency, scale of operations
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Balochistan minerals set to lure investors
CM says plan aims to boost long-term economic growth
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K-P police request special allowance amid surge in terrorism
Proposed amount to cost around Rs4.2b per month
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China becomes first country to surpass 5 million valid invention patents
ech transfer is rising, with enterprise patent industrialization climbing from 44.9% in 2020 to 53.3% in 2024
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Mawra Hocane puts purpose at the heart of her work
Actor chooses stories that lift women's voices and impact their lives
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Soul of Lahore reawakened at Alhamra
Sufi Festival 2025 draws thousands of visitors, blending spirituality, art, and music to reclaim the city's cultural
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Poliovirus detected in 10 out of 12 sewage samples in Karachi
Sindh CM orders intensified, strictly monitored vaccination drive across province
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Suicide note reveals Rs15m debt drove Karachi family to tragic end
Police recovered a handwritten letter by deceased, the family head and son are central figures in the case
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Residents choke as SSWMB turns open plot into dumping site in Karachi
Fire erupts for second time at garbage dump in densely populated area of Liaquatabad
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Green Compact: new era of Pak-UK climate leadership
COP30, Pakistan and the UK join forces to accelerate climate action, sharing expertise
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OIC nations' need for fairer investor-state dispute reforms
UN prepares for key ISDS reforms, OIC countries strive for balance between investor protection and sovereignty
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Between equations and expectations
Just as physics tests assumptions, students need to step outside their worldview despite societal expectations
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Manhole fund
Murtuza Wahab announces fund for streetlight and manhole cover repairs, skepticism remains over real change
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Stabilisation sans reform
IMF approves $1.3 billion for Pakistan, easing pressure, highlighting need for real structural reforms
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America's 'flexible realism'
Trump’s new National Security Strategy shifts foreign policy towards neutrality, focuses on national interests
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Iqbal's duel with Hafiz as interpreted by Bijnori
Bijnori's critique of Asrar-e-Khudi and Rumuz-e-Bekhudi, a luminous literary reflection of Iqbal's metaphysics
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Bilawal urges consensus-based approach on new provinces
Stresses decentralised economic planning, warns economy 'cannot be run with sticks'
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Pakistan releases national assessment on air pollution
Report explains documented impact on human health using clear, accessible scientific evidence
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Russia says no survivors in military cargo plane crash
Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a probe into possible violations of flight preparation rules
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Microsoft announces $17.5b investment in India, its 'largest ever' in Asia
Microsoft said the move follows Nadella’s earlier pledge of $3b for India’s AI and cloud buildout
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Negotiations underway as PTI sit-in continues outside Adiala jail
Sisters denied meeting PTI chief; despite police's persistent requests, Aleema refused to leave
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YouTuber Rajab Butt deported from UK after visa cancellation
He was put on a morning flight to Pakistan following his removal from the country
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At least 22 killed as fire engulfs seven-storey office block in Jakarta
At least 100 firefighters and 29 trucks battled the blaze in Kemayoran, a busy Jakarta district
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US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China, Trump says
US ends chip-sale debate, but China's push to avoid American tech clouds prospects for new deals
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Nepra approves concessional tariffs to facilitate industrial, agri sectors
Industries will be charged Rs22.98 per unit for consumption above their previous levels
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PSX smashes another record
KSE-100 ends at 169,456 as IMF tranche lands
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Three Act Murder: Plot unravels in Karachi's Gulshan Iqbal with father, son held for homicide
Father says he poisoned wife, daughter, daughter-in-law for planned suicide over mounting debt, then backed out
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SA Noori opens ‘Guardians of the Spirit’ exhibition at Artciti Gallery
Solo show features 40 paintings inspired by Sufi shrines and spiritual spaces across Karachi
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PHC refers bail pleas of CM Afridi, Asad Qaiser to larger bench
Court also extends protective bail for PTI leaders
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Murree launches crackdown on encroachments under forest land recovery policy
Action part of broader strategy aimed at eliminating long-standing encroachments, restoring forested landscapes
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Gold prices fall in global, domestic markets
10-gram gold price drops by Rs1,629
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Salah's omission from Inter game is a consequence of his actions, says Becker
He was not included in the 19-man squad for the UCL clash
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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi touch down in Australia for BBL 15
The tournament is set to begin from December 14
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Mbappe face Haaland in UCL showdown
Fractures have emerged in Xabi Alonso's Madrid project following defeat in La Liga
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Waseem vows fearless World Cup push
He says if they play good cricket on the day, they can beat any team
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Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes
England lose Mark Wood for the remainder of the series
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Veteran Lyceum teacher Hamida Osman passes away
She joined Lyceum in 1998, held a Bachelor's from Kinnaird College in English Literature
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Depleted NZ to meet upbeat WI in Wellington
The visitors put on a mammoth effort to draw the first Test in Christchurch
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Pakistan aims to export 300,000 tonnes of oranges after record harvest
Shrinking orchards, outdated varieties continue to hold back citrus potential
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Election Commission schedules Islamabad local polls for Feb 15
Election symbols will be allotted to candidates on January 16
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Pakistani celebrities stand with Ducky Bhai
Vlog garners 11 million views on YouTube, gains widespread attention on social media
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Pakistan, Indonesia sign seven MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation
Decide to promote their relations in diverse fields, including trade, culture, health, education, vocational training
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Punjab alerts public to widespread fake e-challan SMS scam
Safe City urges people to ignore suspicious links, contact 15, FIA cyber wing
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IHC issues notices in Jehangiri degree scandal
HEC, Karachi University detail alleged forgery and dual enrollment irregularities
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FCC sends Evacuee Trust Property case back to LHC for rehearing
Court observes that this was not dispute between federal, provincial governments
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Israeli forces raid UN Palestinian refugee agency building in East Jerusalem
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s move creates dangerous precedent for UN worldwide
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IHC issues stay order against CDA's operations in Muslim colony
Counsel tells court that authorities are demolishing houses without prior notice or intimation, calls it unjustified
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Three things to watch ahead of the 2026 F1 season
Mercedes, Ferrari, and newcomers like Audi and Cadillac prepare for a radical shake-up
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Food inflation bites as poultry, vegetable prices soar above official rates in Lahore
Consumers term weekly price lists 'symbolic,' saying they offer little protection against rising market rates
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Saad Rafique seeks Nawaz Sharif's intervention to reduce pressure on opposition
PML-N leader says no one ready to become guarantor for Imran Khan, urges fresh 'charter of democracy'
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Naqvi warns travellers attempting to go abroad with incomplete documents
Interior Minister says those who bring bad name to Pakistan will face strict action
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Pakistan, Iraq vow to fight extremism, terrorism and narco trade, step up bilateral cooperation
President Zardari requests improved facilitation for Pakistani pilgrims in meeting with Iraqi President Dr Abdul Latif
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Afghanistan must choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan: CDF Asim Munir
70% of militant formations from Afghanistan consist of Afghans, he said at National Ulema Conference on Dec 10
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Eight dacoits killed in Ghotki katcha operation, two dozen hostages rescued
DIG Sukkur says raids are under way in Katcha Karachi, Rajwani and Razi areas
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Four injured as air compressor bursts at Sibi workshop
Officials say incident caused by technical fault, lack of safety measures, which is commonly seen at such shops
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Sameer stars as Pakistan crush India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title
He scored 172 off 113 as the Men in Green registered a massive 191-run victory
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KP governor calls for peace, legal process after Imran Khan verdict
Faisal Karim Kundi says convictions were decided by courts and cannot be reversed through protests
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Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of potential PTI protests
32 pickets established across city, Elite Force commandos on patrol as additional police personnel remain on standby
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NAB begins probes into Rs40bn Pakistan Railways land cases
Cases involve illegal occupation, disputed leases and unpaid dues across Lahore, Karachi, Mardan, Balochistan
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Pakistan looking for new wicketkeepers
Rohail, Saad, and Ghori are on the selectors’ radar
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Astronomical forecast suggests Rajab to begin on Dec 22
SUPARCO says moon age will exceed 35 hours by sunset on December 21
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PNS Khaibar commissioned as Pakistan-Turkey naval project advances
Turkish president says warships will boost Pakistan Navy’s operational and maritime security capabilities
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Dense fog disrupts traffic, diverts flights in Karachi
Fog affected Super Highway, Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Clifton early morning
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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Resolving industry issues key to revival
SITE Hyderabad flags energy, infrastructure gaps; calls for gas tariff relief
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Pakistan receives $700m WB financing for tax reforms, budget transparency
'New loan package is multi-year, multi-programme initiative to support macroeconomic stability, service delivery'
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Gold moves further out of public reach as prices extend rally
Price of gold per tola rose by Rs1,300 to Rs456,162
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Bayer Pakistan continues its women’s health focus by launching new medication to treat endometriosis
Aligned with “Health for All, Hunger for None,” Bayer expands access to endometriosis treatment for millions of women
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ADB reviews progress on ML-I rail upgradation
Ground-breaking of Karachi-Rohri section set for July 2026; upgradation of ML-I urged
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Chaman traders raise concerns over border closures
Commerce minister says border decisions beyond ministry's mandate
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Gas utilities reject proposal to end fixed asset return
Oppose any change, as many benchmarks are linked to current pricing formula
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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US strikes kill five IS members
Forces say they struck more than 70 IS targets in what Trump described as 'very serious retaliation' for Dec 13 attack
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Wheelchair user flies into space
Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace, mechatronics engineer, was among passengers to cross Karman line
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‘Russian strikes aim to cut off Ukraine from sea’
Strikes have escalated even as US pursues uphill diplomatic drive to coax deal to end war
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How Hindutva hollowed out India’s secular promise
When a leading politician pulls a Muslim woman’s hijab in public, it is not a casual act
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Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Sources said Trump and Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
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Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to cross into Iran
The migrants tried to enter Iran on Wednesday but were stopped by Afghan border forces
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Seven elephants killed in India train accident
The driver hit emergency brakes, but the elephants charged toward the oncoming train
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US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Trump said Syria backed the strikes and the US was delivering “very serious retaliation,” he posted.
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Iran executes architecture student accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad
27-year-old allegedly confessed, becomes 10th person executed on espionage charges since June this year
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Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing amid rising unrest
Dhaka deploying police, paramilitary ahead of funeral; media and cultural sites attacked
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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












































































































