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Landmines and borderlands
NGOs have estimated over 5,000 civilian deaths due to landmines in the tribal areas
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Bannu attack
Bannu's mayhem came a day after peace talks were held in Urumqi with Afghan authorities under Chinese mediation
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Fuelling inflation
Petrol has risen by 63% in four weeks and diesel by 75%
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Thar's coal must power people, not just plants
Can Thar's coal also drive local industry and livelihoods?
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Reema Khan urges restraint, stresses 'silence'
Actor's comment sparks widespread discussion on social media
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Mahira 'baited' into responding to Riz's call for collaboration
Both actors' mutual interest sparks hopes for potential on-screen pairing
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Karachi ceremony honours Urdu poet Dr Noor Amrohvi
Event recognises his contributions to literature, cross-cultural engagement
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Meesha Shafi discusses women's resilience in verdict aftermath
After winning defamation case, Ali Zafar says justice has been done, hopes to move forward in peace
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Fact check: Viral video claiming to show Iranian strike on Mossad HQ in Tel Aviv is AI-generated
Analysis of the video reveals several visual inconsistencies and patterns consistent with AI generation
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Pakistan Tennis Federation announces Davis Cup Juniors team for Kazakhstan
Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, Zohaib Afzal Malik picked for Davis Cup Juniors after trials at Islamabad PTF complex
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US proposes record $1.5 trillion defence budget, highest in history
Trump seeks 10% cut in non-defence spending, about $73B, while boosting military outlays
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PM announces Rs80 cut in petroleum levy, lowering petrol price to Rs378 per litre
Says the reduction would remain in effect for at least one month and would be applicable nationwide from midnight
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Government eyes restoration of landmark names
By restoring historic names, the project aims to strengthen Lahore’s cultural and tourism profile
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6 killed in central Afghanistan as strong earthquake shakes region, including Pakistan
Tremors were felt in the twin cities, Chitral, Peshawar, and parts of Punjab and K-P
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Iran shoots down second US fighter jet, one pilot rescued, media say
CENTCOM did not respond to AFP query on first such report in ongoing Middle East war
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Backchannel peace efforts continue
US, Iran face complex considerations
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Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion UAE debt: cabinet minister
Senior govt officials say discussions are taking place to convert a portion of the amount into investment
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China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan
"Both Pakistan and Afghanistan ... are willing to sit down for talks again,' says foreign ministry spokesperson
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PTI announces all-party conference for joint response to ‘unjustified’ fuel hike
Warns that failure to stabilise prices could severely affect the economy of ordinary citizens
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Fact check: Shahid Afridi did not back govt over fuel hike; viral clip is unrelated
The video predates the price hike and is part of a government austerity campaign
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Rana Sanaullah defends fuel price hike, links it to global crisis
Says the government is not responsible for the increase and introduced targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups
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China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
China proposes labelling digital humans and banning virtual intimacy for minors in new cyber policy draft
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From mountains to the ring: Usman Wazeer’s rise in Pakistani boxing
'Asian Boy' holds WBO World Youth title, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz but faces questions over level of competition
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Pegula reaches Charleston quarters
World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)
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US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Letter particularly noted a mid-March comment from Trump where he said US may conduct strikes on Iran 'just for fun'
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Italy's football chief resigns after World Cup disaster
UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032
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Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Starc exit opens door
He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164
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Alpine deny 'sabotage' against Colapinto
They condemned abuse directed at drivers
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Lewandowski hints at Poland exit
Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden
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Barca reach WCL semifinals
Catalan giants crush Real Madrid 6-0
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Sindh govt announces monthly Rs2,000 subsidy for motorcyclists amid rising petrol prices
Punjab, Islamabad announce free of cost transport services for the next 30 days, starting from Saturday
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Napoli, AC Milan face off
League leaders Inter will face Roma on Sunday
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Dortmund out to end big-game woes
A win at Stuttgart on Saturday would help turn the tide
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Hegseth removes Army chief, two generals in sweeping shake-up
Pentagon confirms Randy George will retire immediately as 41st Army Chief of Staff, with over a year left in term
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US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
Lively may pursue retaliation claim against Wayfarer Studios after her sexual harassment case was dismissed
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Artemis II astronauts leave Earth’s orbit, set course for the moon
Shuttle-era Orbital Manoeuvring System engine burns for 6 minutes as craft passes through lowest point of orbit
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PM orders suspension of 25% toll tax hike amid rising fuel prices
Pakistan Goods Transporters Association announces up to 65% increases in fares, affecting intercity travel and freight
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Gold gains Rs3,400 per tola, silver also moves higher
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs2,915
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Shehzad Roy unveils teaser of new podcast featuring Malala Yousafzai
Shot at her London home, Malala appears as the first guest on Roy’s new venture, ‘Laga Reh Podcast’
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Stocks tumble but recover from steep losses amid fuel price shock
KSE-100 sheds over 1,600 points as IMF-linked price hike rattles investors
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Humayun Saeed opens up about family struggles and charity work
Actor shares brother’s paralysis story, why he chooses donating over starting an NGO
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UN Security Council divided over US-Israeli war on Iran
Russia and China urge halt to US-Israeli strikes on Iran; US backs Gulf allies
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Petrol price hike sparks NA protests, JI announces nationwide action
Opposition lawmakers create uproar in National Assembly, chant slogans against ruling coalition
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PSL committee rejects Fakhar's appeal
Lahore Qalandars batter will miss two crucial matches
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Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Government offices will run from 9am to 4pm, while markets, shopping centres must shut by 6pm
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Meesha Shafi shares message on women’s resilience after defamation case verdict
Ali Zafar says justice is done, feels no triumph, only gratitude and hopes to move forward in peace
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Oil tanker contractors threaten to halt operations after sharp fuel price hike
OTCA says it is not possible to operate at current freight rates, there is a serious risk of financial losses
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Iran's Pezeshkian says Trump's 'Stone Age' threat amounts to war crime
'History is full of those who paid a heavy price for their silence in the face of criminals,' says Iranian president
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Mahira Khan 'baited' into responding to Riz Ahmed’s call for collaboration
Both actors' mutual interest sparks hopes for a potential on-screen pairing
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Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
Many officials, diplomats consider a 'NATO without America' to be the default expectation
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CM Murad assures transport fares will remain unchanged across province despite rising fuel costs
Says instructions have been issued to education department to ensure that fares for school vans are not increased
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K-P announces Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for bikers, rickshaw owners
Through Dastak App eligible individuals can register and avail financial assistance
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Private schools' associations call to postpone matric exams amid admit card chaos in Sindh
BSEK chairman says exams will not be postponed as situation will be under control by this evening
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The alchemy of attention
If a task takes longer than 47 seconds, it loses our interest. Can storytelling still hold our frayed attention today?
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Why The Bluff is exactly that!
A star vehicle that sails on ambition but sinks under weak storytelling and unconvincing performances.
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How the indus civilisation played
Indus Valley clay dice show how humans tried their luck centuries ago
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The price of independence
Despite female empowerment, patriarchal control and systemic barriers trap women in cycles of oppression and abuse.
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The ultimate case of gaslighting
In the global frenzy to trace elite connections to Epstein, the women who endured the abuse remain the least examined
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Schools in suspension
Why is there no system to continue education during times of crisis, and why is closure always the first option?
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Iran folly cripples US credibility
Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach
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Lahore police arrest ride-hailing driver for allegedly harassing woman
SP Cantt Akhtar Nawaz says suspect harassed woman inside vehicle, slapped her and fled
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President, PM extend greetings as Christian community celebrates Easter across Pakistan
Says the day symbolises compassion, hope, renewal, rebirth, and the triumph of good over evil
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Iran mocks Trump's 48-hour 'ultimatum rant'
IRGC warns region will become 'hell' for US and Israel if escalation continues, Search for missing US crew member
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'Litigation should be the last resort'
Ex-SC judge Mansoor Ali Shah makes case for promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Cut in market hours planned
Minister says electricity, generated from furnace oil, costs the public Rs60-80 per unit
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Govt mulls more gas rationing
Ministers oppose any further energy cuts on fears of political backlash
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SECP clears first Shariah credit guarantee
Punjab links transport permits to motor insurance via digital system to strengthen compliance
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'No war surcharges on shipments'
Customs process 10 complaints as terminal operators agree to demurrage relief for export containers
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Auto policy draws flak over import reliance
Industry experts warn CKD imports fuel trade deficit as localisation fails to keep pace
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PSX ends in red amid oil shock
KSE-100 index slips 0.9% WoW; struggles for direction on macro pressures
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Trade, climate bodies aim to fix food supply chain
Dairy, food sectors sensitive to energy fluctuations, logistics inefficiencies, meeting told
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Illicit cigarette trade costs Rs300b annually
Weak enforcement measures against illegal manufacturing, smuggling fuel revenue gap
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EU states seek windfall tax on energy firms
Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help 'ease burden'
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LCCI vows to bridge industry-academia gap
Chamber says research fails to reach practical application due to lack of direct coordination
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Gold, silver prices unchanged in Pakistan and international markets
Price of 10 grams of gold remains at Rs 420,406
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IMF allows Rs830b power subsidies
Sanctions Rs300b for theft, bill recovery but imposes condition to raise tariffs in Jan'27
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OMCs warn against new OGRA verification rules
Industry says rules are impractical, may deepen liquidity crisis and delay reimbursement
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KCCI urges conservation as petrol hits Rs458
Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel
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Saggian zone demands industrial status
Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar condemn attacks on UAE embassy in Damascus
Protesters reportedly broke off from pro-Palestinian rally to attack embassy
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Trump threatens Iran's power plants in profanity-laced rant after costly pilot rescue operation
IRGC says two C‑130 military transport aircraft, two Black Hawk helicopters belonging to US Army were destroyed
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China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking
French foreign ministry says it 'particularly regretted' that Chan's defence was not allowed to attend final hearing
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On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
Warns people growing 'indifferent' to violence in Urbi et Orbi address
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Fuel reservoir hit at Russia's Primorsk, NORSI refinery on fire after drone attacks
Primorsk, one of the country's largest export gateways, which can handle 1 million barrels per day
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Iran folly cripples US credibility
Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach
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White House moves to quash Trump health rumours amid viral claims
Spokesman insists Trump has been 'working nonstop'
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US preparing to use bulk of stealth long‑range missiles in war on Iran
Each $1.5 million JASSM-ER is a long-range missile capable of striking heavily defended targets
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'We are not part of Trump's chaotic policy,' says Austria's vice chancellor
Says Austria's neutrality is non-negotiable and must be consistently upheld
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Turkish President Erdogan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discuss ties, peace efforts in Istanbul
Ukrainian president says boosting partnerships to protect lives stability ensuring security in Europe and Middle East
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Iran leaves door open for peace talks as hunt for missing US pilot continues
Two Black Hawks searching for missing US pilot were hit by Iranian fire but escaped safely
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Fans find 'Sailor Moon' tribute in NASA Artemis II mission control room
NASA Artemis II mission includes 'Sailor Moon' reference spotted by fans in control room footage
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Police investigate explosion at Israel Centre in the Netherlands
Blast at Christians for Israel site comes after Jewish school in Amsterdam targeted last month; no injuries reported
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Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows
Rising fuel prices, low approval ratings and midterm fears fuel talk of cabinet changes
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UK charges three men with arson over attack on Jewish community ambulances
Iran-aligned militant collective claims responsibility, counter-terrorism officers lead investigation
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Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000
Dragon Ball F1 flag by Akira Toriyama sells for nearly $80,000 in rare crossover auction sale
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Ronaldo scores twice on return
Al-Nassr thrash Al-Najma 5-2
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Asim Khan qualifies for PSA World Championships 2026
The match scores were 11-3, 13-11, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10
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Everybody's talking about Italy after World Cup flop
Playoff loss sparks national debate
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Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico
Catalan giants move seven points clear at the top of La Liga
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Bayern comeback stuns Freiburg
Bundesliga leaders score three late goals to snatch 3-2 win
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Islamabad United dominate Rawalpindiz in first twin cities PSL clash
Shadab's team chase down 157-run target with 34 balls to spare
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Man City thrash Liverpool to reach FA Cup semis
Haaland hat-trick and Semenyo strike seal 4-0 win for Guardiola's side
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Mallorca deal blow to Real Madrid's title hopes with late winner
Muriqi snatched a stoppage-time winner for the hosts
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CAS imposes lifetime ban on Pakistan weightlifting officials for doping violations
Hafiz Imran Butt and Irfan Butt are prohibited from participating in any sports-related activity in Pakistan
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Barca count on Yamal
The Spanish champions visit Atletico to extend their lead
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City host Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-finals
The Reds chase their last hopes of silverware
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Gattuso leaves Italy job after WC disaster
FIGC president Gravina and delegation head Buffon also resign
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Japan lead Asia’s World Cup charge
Moriyasu says they can adapt style of play to succeed
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Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom
He says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively








































































































