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Iranian forces kill seven militants in Southeast clash
Deputy governor said seven Ansar al-Furqan gunmen were killed early Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA
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PM deploys ministers to oversee K-P flood relief as toll hits 323
CM Gandapur says provincial government will fully compensate flood losses
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TCP clarifies bids for sugar import accepted under PPRA Rules
Only one bidder was rejected for failing to provide the mandatory bid security document
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
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Sports Roundup: From Baleba to Bethell
Today’s big sports headlines at a glance
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Semenyo
The Bournemouth striker was racially abused during the Premier League clash with Liverpool
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Fabio matches Shilton for most competitive appearances
Fluminense goalkeeper played his 1,390th match in a 2-1 win over Fortaleza
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Guardiola says one win does not signal that "City are back"
Coach makes claim as new signings score in Wolves rout
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SC transport policy defines vehicle, security entitlements for judges
New policy applies to incumbent, retired judges
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Sindh braces for rain, thunderstorms as monsoon intensifies
Strong monsoon to hit province; PMD forecasts moderate rain Monday, heavy downpours and thunderstorms on Tuesday
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Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
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The rot in the Ravi
Immortalised in poetry for its splendour, the river now runs foul with sewage
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Prophecy, politics & the poetic imagination
Humans crave order & meaning in face of chaos. Waiting for a saviour turns hope into a tool of control
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Missiles and memes
From dark humour to outrage, social media turned the conflicts of 2025 into viral theatre
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Degrees in dysfunction
Higher education in Pakistan still suffers from structural challenges that limit its competitiveness & impact
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Scrolling through polarisation
Gone are the days when politics was confined to fiery debates & ballot boxes. Today, the battleground is virtual
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Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
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A terror tag and a diplomatic turn
US terror listing of BLA & Majeed Brigade marks a major win for Pakistan with regional ripples
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Punjab wildlife department lodges over 125 FIRs against illegal hunting
Almost 300 wild birds rescued from poachers, released back into natural habitats
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Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as ‘new wave of genocide’
The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say
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Journalist Khawar Hussain found shot dead in Sanghar
Eyewitnesses saw no commotion near journalist’s car; high-level committee formed to probe mysterious death
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Putin’s offer for Ukraine war peace deal takes shape
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
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US-India trade talks scheduled for August delayed
Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline
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Pogba watches as Monaco start Ligue 1 season with a win
Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France
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Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup
Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season
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Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City
Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley
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Alcaraz to face Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season
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Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win
The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury
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Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic
The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds
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Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
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PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
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Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
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Canadian govt moves to end Air Canada strike
Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat
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PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
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Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
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ECC for phasing out govt guarantee for Skill Bond
Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training
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New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
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Curfew imposed in parts of Bajaur
The order bars residents from leaving their homes or moving on roads during the period
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39 killed in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
61,000 Palestinians killed since October
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Trump changes tack on Ukraine after Putin meet
US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit
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Locals in Balochistan helping identify terrorists: DG ISPR
Dispels misperceptions about security forces' operations
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Rescuers race against time as K-P flood death toll tops 340
Six districts declared disaster-hit; 2,000 personnel to pull bodies from wreckage
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Libyans vote in local elections
Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities
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West Virginia to deploy National Guard troops to DC
Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation
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Wang Yi to visit India for border talks
Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants
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Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
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44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes
22.9m children received polio drops in Punjab, 10.6m in Sindh, 7.15m in K-P, and 2.58m in Balochistan
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed
Court expresses concerns over lack of response from ECP and seeks commission's stance
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PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player
Premier hosts luncheon for victorious squad at Prime Minister's House, hails team for making the nation proud
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Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final
Sarfaraz Ahmed praises his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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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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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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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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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









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