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Season's first snowfall attracts tourists
Hospitality industry reports growing revenue from tourism.
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Music from mountains enchants diplomats
Cultural initiative brings together enthusiasts to celebrate folk music
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Kidney transplants banned at Max Health Hospital
HOTA says private medical facility failed to comply with regulations
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Pindi to revamp health centres by year-end
Initiative aims to ease burden on major hospitals, offer improved services to citizens
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Michele Morrone denies dating pregnant Megan Fox after Machine Gun Kelly breakup
Michele Morrone denies dating rumors with Megan Fox, clarifying their connection was strictly work-related.
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K-P to 'surgically audit' healthcare performance
CM says vacant posts need to be filled immediately
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Hazara women protest gas outages
Students and office workers were most affected by the gridlock
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Govt to answer for restrictions on affordable electricity in province
Textile mill owners challenge withdrawal of wheeling system
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Kurram tribes agree war is no solution
Both sides agreed that war is not the solution to a decades-long problem.
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ATC extends remand of 'terror facilitator'
The court had initially granted a 15-day physical remand, which ended on Wednesday.
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Swat's ski slopes await keen adventurers
Malam Jabba opens doors to winter sports from 13th
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Imran Khan's release unlikely, hope Faiz Hameed's case doesn't result in death penalty: Faisal Vawda
Senator hints at another case with serious implications for PTI founder, stressed importance of political negotiations
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Disney’s Tangled live-action adaptation confirmed with Michael Gracey as director
Disney announces live-action Tangled with Michael Gracey directing and Jennifer Robinson writing the screenplay.
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Fly Jinnah increases flights to Saudi Arabia
Direct services to Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah to start on December 6
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Stocks rebound, soar to record above 110k
Index jumps 1,914 points amid rate cut hopes, robust local buying
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Telecom sector looks for strategic proposals
Consultancy firm crafting framework for allocation of 5G spectrum
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K-Electric solar projects achieve record low bids
Receives eight bids for 50 MW Winder project, seven bids for 100 MW Bela project despite challenges in attracting bid
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Banking sector ADR rises to 47.8%
Jumps 944bps in 3 months; market concerned about steps banks are taking
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Business confidence rises 9%
BCI survey highlights cautious optimism despite persistent hurdles
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ADB raises Pakistan's growth forecast to 3%
Lowers inflation projection as industrial activity recovers; major macroeconomic targets yet to be achieved
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Gold jumps by Rs3,100; rupee weakens
Gold prices rise for third day to Rs280,500 per tola, driven by global trends and US inflation data.
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Pak-EU forum set up to enhance trade
FPCCI announces Pakistan-EU Forum to boost trade, investment, and economic ties with EU member states.
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Pakistan, Russia eye energy projects
Ink protocol for executing mega schemes, exploring oil and gas deposits
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US, China to hold key talks ahead of Trump's White House return
Economic and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing have continued to flare during Biden’s time in office
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Netflix actor José de la Torre dies at 37 after battling serious illness
Spanish actor José de la Torre, known for his role in Top Boy, dies at 37 following illness battle.
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UN appeals for $4.07b in aid for Gaza and West Bank, warns more is needed
Aim is to provide assistance to 2.1 million people of Gaza, 900,000 people in the West Bank: UN's humanitarian agency
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Blue Ivy Carter cast in 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' director says Beyoncé and Jay-Z weren’t involved
Director Barry Jenkins confirms Blue Ivy Carter's casting as Kiara in Mufasa Lion King was purely talent-based.
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Bank of Canada cuts key rate by 50 bps, signals slower future easing
Governor says possibility that new US govt might impose tariffs on Canadian exports represents “major new uncertainty”
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Fake news: undermining governance, sowing discord
Misinformation threatens governance and democracy, demanding global action to preserve public trust and stability.
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Kurram - coexistence and cooption
Addressing Kurram's sectarian conflict requires state intervention, population relocation, and de-weaponisation
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Heinous crime of human trafficking
Pakistan's human trafficking crisis persists, with few convictions and systemic government failure to act.
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Dismal state of education
Only 5% of Pakistani children receive quality education, with millions out of school, hindering progress.
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Out in the cold
Gaza is in ruins, suffering from airstrikes and winter cold, with the international community failing to act.
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Faiz's trial
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling and espionage, setting a precedent for military.
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In corporations we trust
Corporate greed and systemic corruption in US politics fuel violence, like the recent shooting of a CEO.
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Khamenei accuses US, Israel of plotting Bashar al-Assad's downfall
Khamenei said Iranian intelligence warned Syria about stability threats in the past three months
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Launch date and what to expect
The Galaxy S25 series will include three models: the S25, S25+, and the S25 Ultra with new powerful processor
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Global Meta outage disrupts WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook services
The outage left users unable to send or receive messages, make calls or access WhatsApp Web
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'Yes Madam' faces backlash after staged employee sacking to raise awareness on stress
Company clarifies that it was part of an effort to draw attention to the serious issue of workplace stress
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Khawaja Asif questions Imran Khan's commitment to talks, criticises PTI's double standards
Defence minister criticises PTI for ignoring sacrifices of Rangers and police, calling their actions hypocritical
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Indian woman sells newborn for INR 150,000 to settle husband's debts
The woman's husband had filed a police complain as he suspected his wife's involvement in the child's disappearance
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Young Thug requests probation modification to visit family in metro Atlanta
Young Thug is seeking a change to his probation terms to allow visits to his Atlanta home for holidays.
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Israeli attack claims 29 more lives in northern, central Gaza
20 women and children killed when Israeli airstrikes blow a residential building in Beit Lahiya
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NEPRA approves increase in electricity tariff nationwide
Notification for the price hike was issued by NEPRA, confirming adjustment for first quarter of current fiscal year
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Lifebuoy Shampoo and The Citizens Foundation reunite to empower Pakistan’s girl child via education
An annual endowment fund has been set up by the two entities to support the education of 7,000 out-of-school girls
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Faiz Hameed approached Asif Zardari for army chief appointment: PPP's Shehla Raza
PPP leader claims former spy master, in collaboration with others, planned for prolonged governance
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Urban sprawl strains city’s aging drainage system
The city’s sewerage and drainage system are approximately 40 years old
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LHC orders immediate halt to dog culling in Punjab
In the petition, an activist urges court to compel the govt to establish a national policy for protection of animals
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Google releases first of its Gemini 2.0 AI models
With Flash model, Google also introduced a new research prototype, Project Mariner, from its DeepMind division
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World's first AI-powered physician assistant
AI powered Hami is currently being deployed across hospitals in Pakistan, with plans to expand globally
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Pakistan to launch remote sensing satellite from China today
Will help in flood, landslide and glacier melt surveillance, and support national development initiatives like CPEC
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Pakistan removes hurdle in trade deal with US
Pakistan exempts US from 5% tax on foreign tech firms supplying digitally ordered goods and services
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Security forces are our guests, any attempt to harm them will not be tolerated: K-P CM
Gandapur urges unity in fight against terror, calls on people of K-P to recognise those spreading harmful narratives
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Panel approves global hunt for HEC head
Nadeem Mahbub assumes charge as higher education regulator’s acting chairman
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Opposition faces suspensions inside, raids outside Punjab Assembly
MPA Khalid Dogar, Sheikh Imtiaz suspended; Opposition slams police raids, alleged harassment ahead of August 5 protest
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Cabinet approves national AI policy, targets 1m professionals by 2030
Hajj policy for 2026, which includes 70% government quota and 30% private sector quota, also approved
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Capital's first model jail to become operational in 3 phases
Pilot phase to begin in August with complete functionality expected by January 2026
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Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on August 2
This will mark President Pezeshkian’s first visit to Pakistan and second by an Iranian president in the past two years
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Pakistan rejects India’s 'Operation Sindoor' claims as baseless, provocative
Islamabad condemns India’s unilateral actions after Pahalgam attack as 'judge, jury, and executioner' behaviour
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Sindh CM announces 14-Day Independence celebrations
Pakistan's decisive May response drives celebrations under “Marka-e-Haq”
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QAU students shifted to judicial lockup
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha denied access to detained students
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LHC suspends by-poll schedule for NA-175
PTI's Jamshed Dasti's challenged disqualification by ECP before court's Multan bench
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Heavy rainfall disrupts daily life in twin cities
Local authorities, WASA remain on high alert
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Field Marshal reaffirms commitment to eliminating terrorism, uplifting Balochistan
COAS stresses unified national anti-terrorism efforts as 'terrorists know no bounds of religion, sect, or ethnicity'
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PSX closes up as State Bank leaves rate unchanged
KSE-100 index gains 447 points, aided by interest in bank stocks
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SBP keeps interest rate at 11%
Economic growth forecast at 3.25% to 4.25% for ongoing fiscal year
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Pakistan top supplier of boiled beef to China
Beef exports surge 139% in value in H1 2025 as Pakistani meat gains popularity
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Central bank likely to reduce rate by 50 bps
Analysts believe slowing inflation, improved external account give SBP room to cut
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PSX dips on monetary policy uncertainty
Early optimism about Pak-US trade deal evaporates; KSE-100 falls 1,415 points
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Initiative taken to expand shipping fleet by 600%
The deals were finalised days after a high-level policy meeting
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Farmers suffer Rs1.26tr blow
Agri-sector on verge of collapse in wake of govt indifference, policy failures
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Power consumers to get Rs53b refund
NEPRA will hold public hearing on provision of relief due to lower capacity charges
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Crackdown pushes dollar trade online
Shadow deals thrive on digital networks as buyers seek to dodge taxes, paperwork, and currency limits
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Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan trade, investment forum held
FPCCI hosts delegation; CPEC route suggested for Kyrgyz trade expansion
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SBP bought $7.2b from Jun'24-Apr'25
Rupee remains under pressure as businesspeople allege currency being held artificially strong; dollar is around Rs260
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IMF puts growth below govt target
Sees growth at 3.6% against official estimate of 4.2%, diplomats air concerns
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Local beverage maker introduces industry-first sustainable PET bottle
Advanced eco-friendly PET bottle design that uses 8–10% less plastic than conventional bottles
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Petrol price likely to drop by up to Rs10
Following approval from PM, finance ministry to issue official notification regarding new prices starting August 1
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Govt to offer electric bikes on two-year instalments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to unveil new EV policy on Independence Day
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No YouTube for under-16s as Australia broadens social media ban
Australian government reversed course after survey found 37% of minors reported harmful content on video-sharing site
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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1
US President says India will also face unspecified penalty on August 1
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At least 16 Palestinians, including 13 aid seekers, killed in Israeli attacks
France, 14 other countries issue joint appeal for the recognition of Palestine as sovereign state
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Sindh govt sets minimum wage at Rs40,000
New wage policy guarantees Rs192 per hour for hourly workers
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Hawaii updates tsunami alert after Russia’s Kuril Islands earthquake
Hawaii revised its alert after a major Pacific quake near Russia’s Kuril Islands prompted widespread response.
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Trump to India: Trade deal by Aug 1 or face tariffs
India plans broader trade talks with US mid-August, aims for deal by October
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8.8-magnitude quake strikes Russia’s Far East
Japan, Hawaii order evacuations, Tsunami warnings issued in Mexico, Ecuador, China, Chile, Costa Rica
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Oprah Winfrey responds to backlash over alleged claims of private Maui road closure
Reports suggest Oprah Winfrey opened private Maui road after backlash over closure amid Hawaii tsunami warning.
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California under tsunami advisory after Russia quake
A powerful earthquake near Russia has prompted tsunami alerts along California’s coast and across the Pacific.
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Rain, landslides kill over 30 in China
The death toll was highest in Miyun, a northeastern subu
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NY mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
The attacker shot a police officer outside the tower on Park Avenue
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Lebanon sentences six Hezbollah men
Hezbollah's media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment
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UK unveils plan to recognise Palestine
Starmer says to go ahead unless Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire
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Global monitor seeks to avert Gaza famine
Death toll hits 60,000 as Israel resists ceasefire calls
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18 migrants die in Libya shipwreck
The diplomat said 10 bodies were identified and transferred back home
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Pakistan reach WCL final after India refuse to play semi-final
WCL confirms India’s withdrawal from semi-final, Pakistan Champions advance to Aug 2 final
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Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
German mountaineer was confirmed dead after being hit by falling rocks on Pakistani mountain
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Veteran Vos takes women's Tour de France yellow
The former world champion moved six seconds ahead of Mauritius' Kim
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Nasir Academy wins boys' title
SSWMB Intra-Academy B'ball concludes
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Footballer Maha highlights Gaza's plea for aid
The football referee says a lack of clean water is causing the rapid spread of diseases
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Popovici wins 200m freestyle gold at WAC
The Olympic champion almost pulled out of the contest, but claimed it in 1min 43.53 sec
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London parade welcome Eng after Euro win
They defeated Spain on penalties to secure their second straight European title
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NZ suffer Latham blow ahead of first Zim Test
White-ball skipper Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the series opener
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Hope eyes redemption in Pakistan T20Is
He expressed disappointment over his side's inability to produce a complete performance
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Australia sweep WI in T20Is
They chased a 171-run target with three overs to spare
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Pak to oppose ICC's new Test system
The proposal seeks to divide the current nine-team format into two divisions
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Gaza's Maha seeks help amid blockade
The football referee described unliveable conditions in Gaza as she battles for survival
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Khabib’s quest for Pakistani meal ended with removal from Frontier flight
Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight in January, and has now revealed why he was travelling
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Australia complete 5-0 thrashing of West Indies in T20I series
Australia won the final match of the series, chasing a target of 171 in 17 overs, to complete the clean sweep