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Water boring heightens seismic threat in Karachi
Excessive underground water extraction has led to land subsidence, amplifying the risk of destructive earthquakes
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Court throws out plea seeking case against US President Trump
Judge remarks petitioner seeks cheap publicity; points out jurisdiction clauses
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Building collapses expose gaps in safety enforcement
Two lives were lost and panic spread across two city neighbourhoods after portions of buildings
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Six held for impersonating police
Suspects say they were making TikTok videos in uniforms
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Cop, estate agent shot dead as city struggles to curb crime
Umair Ali was shot once, and the bullet proved fatal
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Sindh lifts ban on fishing before time
Move endangers shrimp and fish breeding, exports
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Girl's fiancé killed by suitor brother-in-law
The police arrested Azhar and Sajid in connection with the case.
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25 LPG vehicles impounded
Deputy Commissioner Sindhu said the campaign had been launched to protect public lives
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Over 321kg of banned plastic bags seized
EPA has conducted 143,354 inspections across Punjab since June 5
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PML-N tightens grip on PA
PML-N gained 23 reserved seats, including two of minorities.
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'Fuel levy hurts low-income families'
Opposition leader slams tax burden
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TikToker held for brandishing arms
Police warn social media influencers against promoting illegal acts
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Target of 50k home loans achieved: CM
51,911 home construction loans have been issued so far
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Plastic waste tarnishes Patriata's scenic charm
TDCP director said that cleanliness and courteous behaviour are key to the success of any tourist destination
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Govt school head posts remain vacant
Out of 5,067 sanctioned posts for Grade 17 headmasters, 3,661 are currently vacant.
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Int'l moot discusses counterterrorism measures
Bilawal urges India to cooperate in solving Kashmir issue
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Encroachments take over G-8 Markaz
Women, children and the elderly are forced to walk on roads instead of sidewalks
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Education CEO, cashier secure bail
The anti-corruption department also failed to clarify on whose orders the inquiry was initiated.
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Building collapse sparks evacuation drive
Rain-hit Rawalpindi declares around 250 heritage buildings risky for living
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F-9 Park to house Gandhara Centre
The board resolved to prepare recommendations while adhering to legal requirements
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K-P protests ouster of key hydropower projects
Calls exclusion from IGCEP 2025-35 unjust, warns of constitutional breach
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ECP announces K-P reserved seat winners
JUI-F leads in provincial tally; PML-N, PPP share National Assembly slots
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PHC grills officials over Swat tragedy
CJ blames administrative failure for 14 drownings; seeks govt report, summons top officers
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PTI: divided leadership, jailed leader and inflammatory rhetoric
The fourth group comprises those sitting in legislatures across the Centre and provinces.
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Military notes on Indo-Pak conflict — the conduct of war
Indian military also employed solid-propellant rockets like the Israeli-origin medium-range (250 km) ballistic missile
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CPEC to CPAEC: aspiration to actualisation
The recent China-Afghanistan-Pakistan tripartite meeting held at Beijing has rekindled the hopes.
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US budget bill
The deficit is entirely due to tax cuts that disproportionately favour the rich.
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Stoking chaos
The state has responded with force — and rightly so.
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Political wrangling
The PTI too has a blame to share as its political arithmetic was wayward.
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Things Americans don't hear about Israel
Israel is the only country in the Middle Eastern region that has nuclear weapons.
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PTI clarifies incarcerated leaders remain resolute
Saad Rafique backs call for political dialogue
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PM Shehbaz to attend ECO summit in Baku from July 3-4
The premier will lead Pakistan's delegation and present Islamabad's stance on key regional and global challenges
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India’s Silent War
The writer is the Director of Research at SVI Islamabad. He can be reached at: zafarali@thesvi.org
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PMD warns of thunderstorms, flash floods in K-P
Met Dept expects heavy rain across province while also issuing a monsoon alert for parts of Sindh
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PTI parliamentary committee rejects SC verdict on reserved seats
Committee also passes unanimous resolution calling for every possible effort to secure Imran Khan's release
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Air Chief Marshal Sidhu meets top US officials in historic visit
Visit marks the first by a serving PAF chief in over a decade, serves as a strategic milestone for Pak-US defence ties
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Govt cuts profit rates for National Savings Schemes
Profit on the Shuhada Family Welfare Account has been reduced by 24 basis points
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PTI activist Sanam Javed released from Kot Lakhpat jail
Her release comes two days after the LHC ordered it in a case involving unrest and anti-state sloganeering charges
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South African Air Force chief visits Pakistan, discusses strengthening ties with PAF
Discussions highlighted desire to institutionalise and strengthen the formal relationship between the PAF and the SAAF
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Gandapur challenges state to topple K-P govt constitutionally
K-P CM says PTI plans to launch nationwide movement after Muharram and will intensify its efforts
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PTA introduces tax-free mobile registration for overseas Pakistanis
Facility is free of charge and provided through an automated temporary mobile registration system
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Pakistan slams India at UNGA over human rights abuses, state terrorism
Second Secretary at Pakistan Mission rejects India's claim on Kashmir, citing its role in terror attacks in Pakistan
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Bangladesh court sentences former PM Hasina to six months for contempt
Court sentenced her in absentia, the first verdict since she was ousted from power in a student-led uprising last year
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Twelve injured after two buses collide at Port Authority Terminal in US
One bus struck the rear of another, blocking the lane and backing up traffic for several blocks
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Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records
Italy issued red alerts for 18 cities, while in Germany temperatures were forecast to peak at 40 degrees Celsius
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ECP restores 74 reserved seats across national, provincial assemblies
Previous cancellation of PTI candidates’ return on reserved seats rendered void
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Preparations for Muharram in full swing around Lahore’s Lohari Gate
Artisans are crafting sacred items like Alam, Tazia, which carry powerful spiritual meaning in Muharram rituals
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Novak Djokovic cruises past Alexandre Muller to kickoff bid for eighth Wimbledon
The Serbian great will face Britain's Dan Evans in second round on July 3
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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








































































































