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Punjab on river flood alert
Residents of riverine areas advised to relocate to safe places
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Rs46m allocated for flood-hit DI Khan
Rs46 million allocated for relief and rehabilitation in flood-hit Dera Ismail Khan
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Gandapur distances K-P govt from Bajaur op
Says 'enforced displacement' not his govt's policy
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Bugti urges end to Gwadar water, power woes
CM Bugti identified electricity outages as the primary obstacle to water distribution in Gwadar
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K-P Assembly session on peace turns into war of words
Thin attendance, quorum breaks, political point-scoring overshadow law-and-order debate
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Ex-FATA, PATA to pay 10% GST
10 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) has been imposed
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EU's extensive wishlist for China
EU runs a massive trade deficit in goods of €305 billion with China
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Academia's false promises
All it required was diligent study
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Was Pakistan necessary?
We must understand ideological foundations, political context, human cost, post-partition realities
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Unprepared for crises
Compounding the environmental peril is Pakistan's profound economic fragility
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Water victory
Pakistan has objected to India's designs for projects like Kishanganga and Ratle
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Anti-terror outreach
China must raise this issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Silent architects: honouring the generation that raised us
The generation I write about loosely spanning Silent Generation, Baby Boomers
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Musk’s xAI to sue Apple over alleged App Store antitrust violations
Musk said that Apple store is promoting OpenAI instead of its Grok AI software
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Rawalpindi triple murder case claims fourth victim
The accused had murdered his father and two sisters on Monday, also injuring his infant nephew with a knife
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Dengue cases rise faster than last year in Pindi
This year, 52 confirmed cases have been reported so far, compared to 38 last year
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Qureshi will continue to follow party line after acquittal: Salman Akram Raja
PTI leader slams authorities for blocking routes, using force to stop workers from meeting Imran, Bushra at Adiala
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Pakistan, US vow closer collaboration in fight against terrorism
Delegations stress developing measures against BLA, TTP, and ISIS-Khorasan
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Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions met
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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Public hospitals face bed, staff crisis in Karachi
Only 6,500 beds are available across nine government hospitals for a population of 30 million people
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SHC issues contempt notices to FBR officials in Nomi Ansari case
Fashion designer moved court after his name was Put on PCL despite SHC order suspending proceedings in tax fraud case
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Millions of gallons of rainwater go to waste in Lahore
The underground water level in Lahore is dropping by one to one and a half meters each year
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Sindh pushes vasectomy to control population growth
Population Welfare Depart to conduct door-to-door surveys in all 1,600 union councils
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Ukraine targets drone facility in Russia’s Tatarstan
Talks halted after Israeli, US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; both accuse Iran of seeking nukes, which Tehran denies
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PM orders completion of 100MW G-B solar project in one year
Shehbaz Sharif says he'll personally oversee project, calling it key to ending energy shortages in Gilgit-Baltistan
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Over 68 missing in India after deadly floods in Himalayan town
After four people reported to have been killed, the likely overall toll of the August 5 disaster reaches more than 70
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Any attempt to block Pakistan’s water would be met with 'decisive response', PM warns India
Sharif says new Pakistan has emerged after armed forces defeated India during May conflict
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Power restored across Iraq after nationwide outage
Iraq's power outage was caused by record heat and high demand, triggering transmission line failures, officials said
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ATC orders Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s release after acquittal
PTI leader had been acquitted on August 11 in cases, which were registered against him following May 9 riots
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Sindh unveils independent power framework to offer cheaper electricity
Energy minister says will generate electricity through STDC and determine the tariffs ourselves
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Banking gains offset losses as PSX holds 147,000 level
Index inches up 75 points as banking sector gains offset fall in fertiliser, energy stocks
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Gold prices fall for second consecutive day
International bullion rate fell by $5
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PHC halts appointments of new opposition leaders in NA, Senate
Issues notices to NA speaker, Senate chairperson on Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz's petitions against denotification
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Next rain spell to hit country from August 14: PMD
Alert issued for flash floods in hilly streams, urban flooding in major cities, landslides in mountainous areas
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ICT sees spike in crimes against children in 2024
Nearly 70 cases of child abduction, over 45 cases of sexual abuse recorded with negligible conviction rate
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Bilawal dismisses 27th Constitutional Amendment rumours as 'baseless'
'So far, no federal minister, prime minister or party member has approached me regarding any amendments'
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China uses 5G, AI ‘robot antelope’ for wildlife monitoring
Lifelike robot scans Hoh Xil plateau in Beijing’s expanding monitoring network
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SC questions LHC’s 'final opinion' in Imran's May 9 cases
CJP says bench will not issue findings that may affect merits of case, Punjab govt notified for next hearing on Aug 19
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Fake TikTok shops linked to malware campaign targeting cryptocurrency
Hackers use fake Tiktok shops to install info-stealing malware, according to cybersecurity firm CMT360
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At least three more terrorists killed in Zhob counter-terrorism sweep
Security forces kill 50 terrorists during last four days in region
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Shubman Gill emerges as front-runner for India ODI captaincy
A formal decision by BCCI is expected after clarity on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures
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AS, A level results out today
Official probe into paper leaks launched in collaboration with Pakistani government, says CAIE
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Apple rolls out iOS 26 beta 6 with new features
Update introduces Liquid Glass refinements, new ringtones, and camera improvements ahead of September’s public release
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Gaza civil defence carries out 45 operations in a day
Al Jazeera reports Gaza teams aided crash-injured officer, evacuated wounded civilians, and helped gunshot victims
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US, China extend tariff truce for 90 days
New deal stops tariffs hitting 145%, China’s set to reach 125%
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Manchester City target Real Madrid’s Rodrygo
The deal, which is expected to cost around $109 million, will depend on Rodrygo's willingness to leave Madrid
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UFC moves to Paramount+ in $7.7 billion deal
The deal will begin from January 2026 and will feature all UFC events
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By-polls: PML-N leaders meet in Murree
DPM, CM Punjab, other participants were among attendees
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IT internship programme at KIM kicks off
Inaugural session provides a comprehensive briefing on the objectives of internship
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Petrol, diesel prices likely to increase from February 16
High-speed diesel is likely to see an increase of Rs5.40 per litre
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Treaty breaches erode global law, Yousaf Raza Gilani tells United Nations
Meeting Tulia Ackson of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, he discussed Kashmir, water disputes and regional security
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IHC petition seeks Imran Khan sentence suspension, bail on medical grounds
Barrister Salman Safdar cites 15% vision, requests urgent hearing in Toshakhana-II and £190m cases
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Punjab CM says Katcha areas cleared after six-week operation
Maryam thanked Sindh Police and the Sindh government for their cooperation in the tri-border areas
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K-P CM warns against politicising Imran Khan’s health
Sohail Afridi says mockery made of former premier’s health, vows best possible medical treatment as top priority
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Opposition sit-in enters day two, vows to continue until Imran shifted for eye care
TTAP leaders allege supplies cut, police seal Red Zone as protests spread
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IHC bans substandard sacks for food items
Court observed that flour being packed in old cement bags was contributing to serious illnesses
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Man held with 1,200kg fake bonds packets
FIA spokesperson says suspect was engaged in deceiving the public by manufacturing, selling fake products
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2,500 patients await bypass surgery at PIC, LHC told
LHC seeks replies over allegations of delayed, inadequate medical facilities for heart patients
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4-year-old boy beaten to death by neighbour
Boy died after allegedly being assaulted by neighbour in Defence B area following a dispute between children
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Ex PML-N spox Zaeem Qadri laid to rest
Qadri died of heart attack at 61; senior leaders, supporters gathered to attend funeral prayers, pay respects
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Woman dies in roof collapse
Two others injured, shifted to hospital for treatment
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10th Faiz Festival 2026 opens at Alhamra
Opening ceremony drew delegates from Pakistan and abroad, reflecting global resonance of Faiz's message
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CPNE, Muzammil discuss Rs1.4b dues
Verification of accounts worth Rs798 million from provincial departments has already been completed
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PHC bars outages during Sehri, Iftari
Court orders uninterrupted Ramazan power supply across K-P
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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 military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in area
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Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests
Felony charges hang as jury fails to agree in campus protest trial
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US to spend $38.3 billion to expand migrant detention capacity
Seeks to acquire 34 new ICE facilities amid deportation drive
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Europe calls for US reset at security talks
Ukraine war, NATO burden-sharing dominate Munich amid US-Europe rift
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Indian writer Arundhati Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
Says she was 'shocked and disgusted' by responses from Wenders, jury members when questioned about Palestine
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Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'
Ties Iran deal failure to military buildup, warning of 'very bad day'
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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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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











































































































