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Sri Lanka floodwaters rise, death toll hits 69
3,000 homes damaged in mudslides, floods, over 18,000 people moved to temporary shelters
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Zelensky's circle rocked by graft allegations
Ukraine's top peace negotiator quits after raid by anti-graft police
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Dar calls for ECO connectivity
Dar underscored ECO's important role in fostering prosperity, economic integration, connectivity
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SC pushes for reforms to end custodial killings
Justice Mandokhail says illegal detention, torture violate constitutional guarantees
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Sadiq revives stalled bid for opposition talks
Sadiq revives stalled bid for opposition talks
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PTI vents fury in Senate over meeting denial with 'isolated' Imran
Aleema moves court over denial of visits; K-P CM Afridi vows protest
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Pakistan law tweaks alarm UN rights chief
United Nations human rights chief warned that lifetime immunity would erode accountability, weaken rule of law
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FO: Afghan truce fraying amid unrelenting terror
Says major terrorist attacks happened after ceasefire
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Trump vows to freeze migration from all 'Third World countries'
Plans to denaturalise migrants; To end federal benefits for non-citizens; Calls for reducing illegal population
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Arshad Sharif case lands in FCC
Court will focus on calls for an 'independent and transparent investigation into murder'
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‘Ex-air marshal shared official info with brother’
PAF spokesperson tells BBC why Jawad Saeed was court-martial
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Violence against women on rise: report
Over 20,000 cases reported across Pakistan in six months
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NCSW condemns Justice Najafi’s ‘misogynistic remarks’
Commission noted that Justice Najafi’s comments also contradicted a previous judgment by Justice Ayesha Malik
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Officials assuage fears over Imran’s health
Punjab Prison addresses Aleema’s worries over jailed PTI founder’s health, safety
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Air crash death payout raised to Rs60m
NA subpanel decides to visit areas around Karachi nuclear power plant to assess local issues
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Income tax overhaul bill tabled
Senators asked to share suggestions
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Kharkiv publisher champions cultural resistance amid war
Savchuk revives Ukrainian heritage and folk traditions despite frontline conflict
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Depp reflects on creative life and past love
Actor, musician, and painter opens exhibition spanning three decades
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Sutherland finds X-mas spirit in 'Tinsel Town'
Sutherland finds X-mas spirit in 'Tinsel Town'
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Miniature models of beauty
Cosmetic brands market face masks and moisturisers to pre-teens, while experts caution against hormonal and skin risks
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Cairo resonates with Pakistani Qawwali
Cairo resonates with Pakistani Qawwali
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Sufi Festival opens in glow of colour and devotion
Lahore Arts Council hosts three-day celebration of art, music and mystic thoughts
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Sonya Hussyn wins Moscow's 'Oscar'
Star crowned as Best Supporting Actress at Diamond Butterfly Awards for 'Deemak'
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Locals decry liquor shops in educational district
Protesters argue that liquor shops were being permitted despite city hosting over five universities, dozens of schools
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Hindu Council denounces India's Sindh claim
Pakistan Hindu Council stages protest against recent statement of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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Nationalist leaders warn against division of Sindh
Condemn 26th and 27th Amendments, accuse ruling PPP, PML-N coalition of paralysing superior judiciary
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Most PA panels stuck at introductory stage
Majority of assembly panels face criticism for lack of progress, while home committee shines
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Scientists urge CM to retain ICCBS as part of KU
PAS says handing institute to private individuals may undermine scientific standards
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'Drunk' guest opens fire at wedding party
One dead, eight injured; locals vandalise suspect's car
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Two die in road crash
Motorcycle was struck from behind by moving car
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Denial of access to Imran sparks PTI uproar in PA
Uproar mars debate over constitutional amendments
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Underage drivers to face FIR under new law in Punjab
Parents voice concern over rising transport costs, thousands fined in two-day crackdown
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Mailisi plans pushcart vendors bazaar
The bazaar is expected to become fully operational within the next few days
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Man held for assaulting mother in Dera Ghazi Khan
Police team took action on DPO's orders
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Man awarded death penalty for killing wife
The court imposed a fine of Rs500,000 on the convict
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Senior police officers lose traffic privileges
Lahore ends 'green channel' protocol; only IG, CCPO to get route clearance
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Cops come under fire in Golra raid
Drug peddler opened indiscriminate fire on a police
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Bus stand dispute paralyses Abbottabad
Transport unions accuse TMA of overreach, fee hikes and corruption
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'Synthetic' milk network busted in Haripur
Late-night raid seals factory producing hundreds of thousands of litres of fake milk
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Blasphemy death sentences overturned
The case had been initiated by the FIA's Cyber Crime Wing based on online posts concerning revered religious figures
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Top lawyer steps in for ex-IWMB chief
Authorisation empowers her counsel to appear, plead, file applications, receive records
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Pindi's road upgrades hit fast track
Mega project includes four flyovers, eight underpasses
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Back-to-back blasts target Tank schools
Security heightened in area after two blasts reported within hours
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ANP to back 28th Amendment with conditions
Says it will only support 28th Amendment if government fully honours commitments made during 27th Amendment process
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PHC strikes down PESCO hiring reversal
Court blocks re-advertisement of 4,000 posts
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Police oppose FIR against Bollywood’s Dhurandhar over PPP rally depiction
Applicant failed to verify allegations, registration of case not warranted, police tell court
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Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being denied meeting again
Police sealed Adiala Road with iron barricades at the Factory checkpoint, prompting Aleema to announce a sit-in
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Surgeons restore eyesight of 101-year-old man in rare cataract surgery success in Rawalpindi
Hospital officials described the case as one of the oldest successful cataract interventions recorded in the region
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Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis
AI cell's primary objectives include identifying crime trends, predicting potential risks in high-threat areas
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Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions
Express concerns over Shura decisions aiding India’s propaganda, pledge to serve Pakistan constructively
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Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi
Over 10,000 divorce cases among 15,198 new family cases have been filed in 44 family courts since January 1
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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
130,000 people were affected by air pollution in November alone
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Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid with Rs135b offer
The live auction in Islamabad saw Lucky Cement Consortium emerge as the second-highest bidder with an offer of Rs134b
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Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir
Field marshal says future leaders must remain alert to recognise and counter such multi-layered cognitive challenges
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Sindh govt moves to lower e-challan fines for bikers in Karachi
Provincial govt has also agreed to lower fines for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc
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5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'
FinMin, IT minister announce ECC approval of 600 MHz spectrum sale
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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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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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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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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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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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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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











































































































