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Lessons between the lines of life
The common thread that runs through all these stories is not grand philanthropy but human decency
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Emigrating nurses
This is essential to meet national needs instead of just keeping pace with brain drain
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Deepening water crisis
The country's water crisis is aggravated by climate shocks that are growing in frequency and intensity
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Walk the talk
Not a single major entity has been successfully and transparently privatised in recent years
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Advantage China, Pakistan
Trump returned to the White House with a thumping majority, sweeping swing states
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PTI removes Punjab media head over policy breach
Shayan Bashir made irresponsible statements causing irreparable damage to PTI’s reputation, says Aliya Hamza
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Crocodile attack reports whip up fear in Sukkur
Wildlife Dept launches probe after social media reports of reptile dragging woman into canal
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Minority Rights March in Karachi demands legal reforms, inclusivity
Civil society, community leaders and activists unite to press govt for safeguards against discrimination
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PTI made mistake granting Bajwa extension: Qaiser
Former NA speaker alleges country currently under 'de facto martial law'
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkey
AFAD says 6.1 quake hit Balikesir near Istanbul at 7:53 pm; no immediate reports of casualties or damage
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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding end to Gaza war
Gaza’s civil defence says Israeli fire killed 37 on Saturday, including 30 civilians waiting for aid
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PM congratulates Azerbaijan's Aliyev on peace deal with Armenia
Shehbaz Sharif commends Aliyev’s visionary leadership in resolving the three-decade-old conflict
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Wildlife crackdown in Punjab sparks controversy
Animal lovers say crackdown on illegal pet ownership is unfairly targeting them, despite authorities’ enforcement
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Field Marshal Munir warns of 'forceful response' to any Indian aggression
COAS says Pakistan has fought successful diplomatic battle against India’s discriminatory, hypocritical policies
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No proof of Pakistani jet losses, says Chinese expert
Prof Cheng Xizhong debunked IAF Chief Amar Singh’s claim of downing 5 Pakistani jets and a large aircraft as baseless
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Kallas warns against US-Russia deal on Ukraine without Kyiv and EU involvement
Kallas says any US-Russia deal must include Ukraine and the EU, calling it vital for Ukraine’s and Europe’s security
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Sindh ready for grand Independence Day celebrations: Memon
Festivities planned across Sindh, with major events scheduled in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur
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CERT warns 39 ministries of imminent cyber threat
BlueLocker ransomware risks permanent data loss, leakage of sensitive information, operational disruption
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Money just went digital, Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins and CBDCs, Pakistan’s moment
Bitcoin has fortified its place as digital gold
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Israel’s far right urges Netanyahu to intensify offensive against Hamas
Israel’s offensive has killed over 61,430 Palestinians, Gaza health ministry says; UN deems figures credible
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PAA denies Islamabad airport to be shut for eight days
Flights to only be suspended for two-hour intervals on specific days to facilitate rehearsals for Independence Day
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Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised after chlorine leak in Iraq
Health ministry says all patients discharged in stable condition
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Riding on empty
With a player exiting and user confidence eroding, Pakistan’s ride-hailing space is struggling to stay on track
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Book review: Apes’ Assembly & the politics of the jungle
Dr Zahoor Hussain's novella uses the world of wild animals to explore themes of power & rebellion
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A mirror to the nation’s young
The State of Children in Pakistan 2024 maps child rights across four UNCRC pillars
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Amjad Islam Amjad: the man behind the metaphors
Marking his 81st birthday, those who knew him speak of the profound presence that made him unforgettable
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The other way to be a parent
In a country where infertility is stigmatised & orphans neglected, adoption stands as an overlooked solution
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When the body turns on itself
Autoimmune diseases in Pakistan are frequently sidelined in diagnosis & in public health conversations
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The race to rule AI
US & China’s reveal AI action plans around starkly different visions, both for technology & the world order
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Still addicted to the City
Sex and the City gave an entire generation of women the language, confidence & courage to be complicated
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PTI’s slide, from populism to political isolation
Once the loudest political force, the party now stands sidelined in parliament & the streets
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Climate-driven erosion cuts Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza
Accelerated glacial melt, rising temperatures key drivers of flooding, erosion
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Extreme weather linked to child stunting in Pakistan
Study links heatwaves, heavy rains, and droughts to malnutrition in Pakistani children under two years of age
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New Google Finance tool uses AI for real-time insights and market analysis
Google’s new finance page answers market queries, adds advanced charts like moving averages and candlestick views
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Pakistan Navy’s deterrence: neutralising India’s signaling
By quietly enhancing its capabilities, PN has ensured Delhi can’t take the Arabian Sea for granted
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Mob torches seven dumper trucks in Karachi after two killed in road crash
Dumper Trucks Association shuts down Super Highway, blocking routes from Sohrab Goth to Thatta
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Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express hit with IED blast
No casualties were reported as rescue teams, railway staff swiftly reached site to safely assist passengers
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Pakistan, Turkiye discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
Dar, Turkish FM review ties, voice concern over Gaza, call for urgent humanitarian aid
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Nvidia H20 chips ‘unsafe for China’, says Chinese state media
Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UNSC to hold emergency session on Israel’s Gaza city occupation plan
Death toll from starvation rises to 212 since war began, including 98 children
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Saratov drone attack kills one, damages Russian facility
Russia says defences downed 121 drones overnight, damaging Saratov industrial site
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Field Marshal Asim Munir meets US defence officials
COAS touts confidence in Pakistan’s future, encourages overseas nationals to invest
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Turkey reports hottest July in 55 years
Turkey has faced weeks of scorching heat along with several wildfires
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Russia cautious on Armenia-Azeri deal
Iran rejects peace border corridor
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Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky
US-Russia summit confirmed at Alaska
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Teen shooter wounds 3 at Times Square
None of the injuries was considered to be life-threatening
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Modi weighs options after rude awakening
Tariff row forces India to confront limits of global clout
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Blast at Hezbollah site kills six Lebanese soldiers
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam paid tribute to the troops who were killed
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Four astronauts home from space station
Their return marks the end of the 10th crew rotation mission to the space station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program
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Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks
Countries have reconvened in Geneva after the failure of the supposedly fifth and final round of negotiations in Busan
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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1









































































































