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Government moves to regain control of shrines
Auqaf dept to recover shrines generating millions in monthly revenue
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Patriotic fervour grips capital
Citizens purchase flags, buntings & accessories adorned with national colours
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CCD raids PML-N MPA's farmhouse
Three people taken into custody, MPA accuses police of theft and misconduct
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Underground cabling project finalised
Civic body to turn Raja Bazaar, Commercial Market into pedestrian-only zones
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Curtains fall on another historic cinema
75-year-old Nishat Cinema makes way for commercial plaza in Rawalpindi
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Muqam sees chance for K-P power shift
Amir Muqam criticized PTI, stating that the party does not appear willing to engage in meaningful dialogue,
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PHC seeks replies in missing persons' case
Case was heard by a single-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali
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PHC reserves verdict in missing wheat case
Judge slams poor probe into Rs190m Azakhel storage loss
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K-P sets Dec deadline for good governance
CM Gandapur warns DCs to deliver on seven-sector targets or face action
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Deadlock in Bajaur peace talks
CM summons delegation to Peshawar
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Tense Trump-Modi call triggered US-India fallout
Delhi claims US president sought credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire
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Khawaja Asif meets Nawaz Sharif amid resignation rumours
Defence minister's anti-bureaucracy tirade and resignation rumours fuel internal friction
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Ancient wisdom and China's national power
These latest messages out of the Chinese capital should not be surprising at all
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Fifty shades of saffron
There is an opioid epidemic in US. Millions use fentanyl illicitly, tens of thousands die annually due to overdose
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Child nutrition in Sindh — progress, policy and path ahead
Statistical snapshot on IYCF in Sindh (2018-19) reveals critical gaps in early childhood nutrition practices
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Growing GBV
Treatment of women in our society remains a deep-seated ailment that pervades across all social classes
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Population growth concerns
Religious leaders opposed to family planning need to be silenced
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Dysfunctional tribunals
The electoral watchdog is primarily responsible for this ultra vires modus operandi
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Rethinking Russia-SA ties in global and African context
Conference emphasised shared intention of Russia, South Africa to strengthen mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation
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Punjab introduces drones for enhanced emergency response capabilities
Civil defence department showcases high-lift drones, bomb disposal robots
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Sindh MPAs award themselves hefty pay increase
Assembly passes bills on salary hike, education reforms, and anti-terrorism measures
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Tesla to streamline its AI chip design work, Musk says
Musk says Tesla’s AI5, AI6 and future chips will excel at inference, be decent at training, with all focus on them
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Authorities seal 10 'beauty clinics' in Karachi's DHA
Facilities were offering sensitive procedures without registered dermatologists on their panels
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At least 30 injured after train derails in southern Iran
Iran’s railway says rescue teams arrived promptly and all passengers safely evacuated after Kerman train derailment
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At least 10 dead, 33 missing after flash floods in China’s Gansu province
Heavy rains trapped 4,000 in Xinglong mountains and pushed garbage onto roads, CCTV reported Friday
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SHC extends injunction on K-Electric CEO's removal
Ombudsman says Moonis Alvi's petition inadmissible due to pending SC case; both sides submit written replies
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ECP directs political parties to submit financial statements by August 29
Statements must outline party’s annual income, expenditure, sources of funds, including audit report by a CA
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Airspace closure delays flights at Islamabad airport
FIA processes immigration of 2,847 passengers in three hours through swift measures, says spokesperson
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Rawalpindi loses another landmark as Nishat Cinema demolished after 75 years
Built in 1950, during the golden era of Lollywood, it primarily showcased Punjabi films
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Govt approves pension hike for post-July 2025 retirees
Finance ministry confirms all federal pensioners will receive pension increase on equal footing
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Sindh schools to remain closed from August 14 to 17
Sindh education department declares holiday on August 15 for Chehlum
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JD Vance rules out US recognition of Palestinian state
Vance says US and UK share goals in Gaza despite differences, speaking before talks with UK foreign secretary Lammy
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PM condemns Israel’s plan to seize Gaza as 'illegal, illegitimate'
Shehbaz says expansion of military operations will only worsen humanitarian crisis, derail any prospects for peace
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PSX pauses at 145k after seven-week rally
KSE-100 index falls modestly by 264 points on dip in SBP reserves
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India halts US arms talks after Trump tariffs strain ties
India paused plans to buy Stryker vehicles, Javelin missiles and Boeing aircraft, officials said
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Security forces kill 33 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghan border
PM lauds forces for successful operation, reaffirms commitment to eliminate all forms of terrorism from country
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Global outcry as Israel moves to take control of Gaza City
Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UN condemned Israel's Gaza takeover plan, citing rights and humanitarian concerns
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Empowering the diaspora: How Bank AL Habib’s Roshan Digital Account fuels overseas Pakistani investment
Invest in Pakistan with security, ease, and flexibility with Bank AL Habib's Roshan Digital Account
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Sanam Jung opens up about the challenges of raising children outside of Pakistan
Actor-host gets candid about what life is like when her husband is away for work
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ECP notifies Mishal Yousafzai as Senator
PTI legislator wins on reserved K-P seat vacated by fellow party member Sania Nishtar
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Mobile data services suspended in Balochistan over 'security concerns'
Services disrupted for over three weeks amid surge in separatist attacks
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NA removes three PTI leaders from key parliamentary posts
House to nominate new opposition leader to replace Omar Ayub
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Police identify eight prime suspects in SC lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam's murder case
Arrest warrants issued for perpetrators behind targeted killing
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT5
New model adds test-time compute for tougher queries, 'vibe coding'
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Neurologist Dr Nadir Ali Syed, Parkinson's treatment pioneer in Pakistan, passes away
Funeral tentatively scheduled for Sunday as family awaited from outside Pakistan
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PRL to buy Nigerian Bonny Light oil
Refinery makes first such purchase amid shift towards cheaper options
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Record-setting rally continues at PSX
KSE-100 index adds 559 points as govt softens tax enforcement drive
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Self-meter reading app users rise to 1m
Initiative cuts power sector losses by Rs191b, prevents over-billing
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Seven FIA officials penalised on charges of corruption, misuse of authority
Two ASIs dismissed, promotions of five others blocked for two to three years
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K-P launches comprehensive disaster management plan to tackle climate risks
New roadmap focuses on preparedness, coordination, and risk reduction to minimize disaster losses
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UN expert flags ‘serious risk’ to Bushra Bibi’s well-being
UN Special Rapporteur says conditions fall far below minimum international standards
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Tax offices to remain open on Saturday to facilitate taxpayers
FBR cancels weekend holiday, extends office hours to ensure year-end tax collection
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Cyber Patrol Unit launched in Punjab to combat misinformation
The unit will work in coordination with relevant wings to ensure timely response to online concerns raised by public
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Abbottabad police make major breakthrough in Dr Wardah Mushtaq's murder case
Police recover victim's belongings and arms from Shamraiz's residence, the prime accused, killed in encounter
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Holiday declared in Islamabad on Dec 26 for UAE president's visit
Federal government offices, including Secretariat and district institutions will remain open
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Military top brass says no political, malicious interests threatening security will be tolerated
CDF Munir expresses full confidence in Pakistan Army's capability to counter all conventional, hybrid threats
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UAE president to undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on December 26
During the visit, the UAE president will hold talks with the prime minister on bilateral and regional issues
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PIA to be run by Arif Habib-led consortium by April 2026
Buyer wins 75% stake, must retain all employees for 12 months
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Punjab Wildlife Rangers rescue over 35,000 animals, collect Rs766m in fines
Crackdown on illegal hunting sees thousands of cases registered across the province
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Father arrested after shooting daughter, her friend dead in Gujar Khan
Police say suspect surrendered after suspected honour killing in Rawalpindi district
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LHC stays proceedings on Punjab property law, refers petitions to larger bench
Court questions unchecked executive powers, notes rules not yet formulated
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Govt finally cuts loose 'white elephant' PIA
The Arif Habib–led consortium submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the 75% shares
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza
Under a US-backed peace plan, Israel is to fully withdraw from Gaza and not restore settlements ever
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WFP presses alarm button on Afghanistan's hunger crisis
New report indicates malnutrition among children at record high levels
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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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