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Labour versus capital
The state can play an important role in safeguarding labour
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Education divide
A truly inclusive higher education system cannot be built on such uneven foundations
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Kalat ambush
Terror fissures are now toiling national cohesion, calling for a coordinated response
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Flight ban no more
UK remains one of the most popular routes for expats, Pakistani tourists
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Campuses without questions
Universities are the testing grounds of democracy, where difference of opinion is not a threat but strength
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UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections
Ruling Labour Party pledged to lower the age from 18 ahead of winning power last year
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Proforma promotion: ex-bureaucrat’s case remanded back to HPSB
SC says provision for proforma promotion not alien to the civil servant service structure
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Pakistan, El Salvador sign ‘letter of intent’ on Bitcoin cooperation
The move follows a high-level meeting between Minister Bilal Bin Saqib and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
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French couple tried for planning son's 'sacrifice' in Moroccan desert
A relative told French prosecutors father intended to “sacrifice” his son because he believed he was “possessed”
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Afghan PM seeks joint efforts on refugee challenges in meeting with Dar
DPM expresses Pakistan's desire for stronger ties to ensure future generations coexist in brotherhood, harmony
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Six of a family shot dead in Nawabshah ambush
Police cite old feud within Bhungwar community for sextuple murder
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Ukraine names new prime minister amid cabinet shakeup
Yulia Svyrydenko, 39, appointed by Zelensky to boost weapons production and revive Ukraine’s economy
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Imran Khan held in 'death cell', claims PTI
PTI spokesperson says similar restrictions have been imposed on Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi
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PM directs coordinated disaster management plan as monsoon toll hits 178
NDMA chairman says monsoon intensity 60-70% higher than last year, with 2-3 extra weather spells already
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PSX scales new peak above 138,000
KSE-100 index soars 2,286 points, led by investor interest in energy stocks
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White House denies reports of Trump's visit to Pakistan
'A trip to Pakistan has not been scheduled at this time,' a White House official says
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Aina Asif is still a kid, and wants you to remember it when you troll her face
‘Parwarish’ star talks trolls, favourite roles, protecting her peace
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Gold prices dip in international and local markets
Locally, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs900, settling at Rs355,100
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PSX extends rally, crosses 138,000-point mark
Market reached an intraday high of 138,943.47 and a low of 136,674.98
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Stray dogs shot dead in private housing society despite court ban
Court has directed the Punjab government to enforce the TNVR policy
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Shade or wisdom? Aliza Sultan's advice on remarrying stirs online buzz
Ex-wife of actor Feroze Khan also spoke on the struggles of single mothers.
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Lahore zoo returns to govt control after private firm exits contract
Private firm had secured the contract on January 1, 2025, for a total value of Rs500 million
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At least two killed, three injured as Lyari sees second building collapse this month
Police cordon off area surrounding six-storey building, rescue efforts underway
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MPA Dr Hamid’s home hit by IED in Bajaur
No fatalities reported in blast, police team reach site, collect forensic evidence
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Babar Mangi's 'Sanam Sopari' echoes the playful laments of women in love everywhere
New single fuses folk poetry with contemporary rap
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PR hikes passenger fares after diesel price surge
Pakistan Railways consumes approximately 350,000 litres of diesel per day
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Parwarish Episode 29: The fathers are the stars of the show
In a drama where the kids have kept us hooked, it’s the dads who stole the spotlight this week.
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At least 22 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza today
Gaza health ministry lists all war deaths, including 953 infants—nine killed the day they were born
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Punjab declares emergency as torrential rains kill over 60 in a day
Rescue operations save over 100 people across multiple flood-hit areas, including Chakwal and Jhelum
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Karachi bassist, members of Sabri Qawwal troupe killed in targeted ambush
At least 13 others injured as group's vehicle comes under fire while en route from Karachi to Quetta
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Dar hails UAP railway agreement as milestone in regional connectivity
UAP Railway Project to connect Uzbekistan with Pakistan via Afghanistan, offering Central Asia access to seaports
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Fire at southern Iraq mall kills at least 69
Initial police report suggests fire first erupted on the floor where perfumes and cosmetics are sold
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PAF to display air power at UK airshow
PAF's C-130 Hercules adorned with an exclusive livery inspired by this year’s theme, 'Eyes in the Skies'
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Govt offloads another white elephant
Over 11,000 USC employees to be sent home from next month
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More rain, more misery for Punjab
At least 44 killed, scores injured in deadly roof collapse incidents
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Three dead in gun attack on bus carrying Qawwali ensemble
Assailants open fire on travellers in Kalat district; victims belong to Karachi-based Qawwal group
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Govt greenlights 15% boost in EOBI payouts
PM says ministries' performance to be evaluated every two months
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Pakistan, China agree to deepen ties
Beijing offers help in agriculture, mining sectors
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PIA returns to UK skies after five years
London praises improved aviation safety standards; major 'breakthrough'; Manchester flight to restart operations
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Heat melts Alps snow and glaciers, triggering water shortage
This happened in mid-August 2023, and could happen again
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Summit on Palestinian statehood in September
The French source said this month's meeting would be at ministerial level
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Israel bombs Syria army headquarters
Warns Damascus to leave Druze alone
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US, Bahrain reach civil nuclear deal
United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22 as it joined Israel's 12-day war against its arch foe
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'Serious questions' over UK secret Afghan relocations: PM
Some 900 Afghans and 3,600 family members brought to Britain or are in transit
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UK PM suspends several Labour rebels
Political scientist Steven Fielding said the purge was a bid by Starmer to reinforce party discipline
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US investors eye Pakistan's port sector
Envoy calls for creating opportunities for US businesses
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Bulls stage comeback on earnings' prospects
Potential ratings upgrade, talks with traders drive index higher by 440 points
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Minister vows to transform Gwadar
Rs497m off-dock terminal near new airport to focus on fish, date exports to unlock Balochistan's economic potential
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First batch of Honda cars exported, gaps persist
38 locally assembled cars exported to Japan; experts call for urgent policy clarity to compete in global RHD market
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PR gears up for new Business Express
PM likely to inaugurate rail service but previous failure still haunts travellers
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Faiz Hameed appeals 14-year military court sentence, seeks judgment copy: lawyer
Former ISI chief convicted on Dec 11, appeal lodged with army chief two days ago
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Major terror attack thwarted as minor recruited online by BLA is intercepted
Sindh minister says underage girl radicalised via social media was stopped before being used in attack
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II convictions in IHC
PTI calls verdict politically motivated, seeks annulment of 17-year sentences
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Pakistan flags Christmas vandalism, attacks on Muslims in India to world bodies
Foreign Office urges global community to protect minority rights in the neighbouring country
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YouTuber Rajab Butt assaulted by lawyers at Karachi City Court
Attack follows bail hearing in blasphemy-related case; lawyers cite remarks made by Butt online
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Bhutto scholarships to fund Sindh students at Oxford
Fully funded scheme will support up to six Sindh students a year for graduate degrees at Oxford
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KP violence kills two policemen in Lakki Marwat, Tank
Attacks in Lakki Marwat and Tank add to concerns as police face rising militant violence in southern KP
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Pod of dolphins spotted off Gwadar coast
WWF-Pakistan says Noctiluca bloom has not harmed marine life
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Chicken meat hits Rs680 in markets despite fixed rates
Small cuts in onions, a few vegetables offered little relief as poultry garlic prices kept climbing
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PTI rules out talks 'from position of weakness'
Leaders say dialogue only possible if a level playing field is secured
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Chhipa says it has lifted 847 road crash victims' bodies
Gun violence has claimed 415 lives, 90 suspected robbers killed, 15 suspects have been lynched
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Tender being sought for water projects
Schemes to add up to 55m gallons per day through dams and network remodelling
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Prices spiral as 2025 ends
Pulses, vegetables, fruit, meat and flour become unaffordable
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US report highlights Pakistan's return to the geopolitical spotlight
Pakistan has restored its strategic importance by utilising diplomacy, defence capability
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Muslim bloc backs Somalia sovereignty
Firmly rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland
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Pakistan’s bazaar economy runs the country while staying off the books
Wholesale, retail trade sits at heart of informality, has sizable share in jobs
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Pakistan found stability, but growth didn’t show up
Lower inflation, a steadier exchange rate eased pressure, but weak investment kept growth low and uneven
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NFC: addressing the politicised elephant in the room
Provinces receive rising transfers while federation bears debt pressure, stabilisation costs
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The 'net economy'
As financing is limited, digital exports offer stable source of foreign earnings
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World alliances shift, but the China-Pakistan partnership holds steady
Action Plan formalises a “shared future” vision while CPEC-II shifts attention to inclusive industry and livelihoods
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Target faces activist investor pressure
Struggling retailer bears intensifying pressure amid decline in sales
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Blackout exposes robotaxi emergency gaps
Incident renews calls for tighter regulation and disaster-readiness standards
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China issues rules for human-like AI
Aims to tighten oversight of services designed to simulate human personalities; targets risks
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Seed law overhaul sets up new national regulator
NSDRA replaces FSC&RD to tighten certification, oversight and varietal approval
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PIA deal, rate cut push PSX to peak
IMF-linked reforms lift market sentiment; KSE-100 index rises 0.6% WoW
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ECC advocates public-private partnerships
Asks education ministry to team up with private sector for continuity of uplift projects
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Sugar recovery improves as temperatures fall
Recovery nears 10% in key regions, easing prices as crushing season gathers pace
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Fintech access outpaces usage
ADB cites cost, trust and infrastructure gaps limiting everyday adoption
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Exports plummet 36% amid high costs, complex taxation system
High energy costs, falling farm yields squeeze exporters as industry warns rupee stability cannot be sustained
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Territorial rift persists as Trump-Zelenskiy talks yield limited progress
US president hosts Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago day after Russian strikes on Kyiv, territory remains key sticking point
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Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered 'military target'
Recognition of breakaway region draws condemnation from African Union, Muslim-majority nations
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Trump hails Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire
At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting
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Hezbollah's disarmament 'an Israeli-American plan'
He said the army is carefully planning "for the subsequent phases" of disarmament
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Over 10,000 people displaced in three days in Sudan: UN
3,100 people were displaced from the famine-stricken city of Kadugli in South Kordofan
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Polls: Guinea junta chief headed for victory
A large security presence, including armoured vehicles, patrolled the capital's streets
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Caretaker PM's party leads Kosovo vote: exit polls
TV channel T7 put the VV at 43.5 percent, with other exit polls
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Zelenskiy meeting Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
The US president said he will call Putin again after meeting with Zelenskiy
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Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack in Suriname
Police officers opened fire when the suspect attempted to attack them during the arrest
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Low voter turnout marks Myanmar’s first election since 2021 military coup
UN, Western nations and rights groups say the vote lacks credibility as critics are banned
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Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza
Rising seas flooded hundreds of tents for displaced families along the Khan Younis beach in Gaza up
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Bangladesh police confirm student leader killers fled to India
Report that suspects Faisal Karim Masud, Alamgir Sheikh fled to India via Haluaghat border, worsening diplomatic ties
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Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida as Russia hammers Ukraine with strikes
20-point peace plan 90% complete but Donbas region remains sticking point; Zelenskiy may put deal to referendum
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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











































































































