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At UNSC, Pakistan walks a diplomatic tightrope
Supports opposing resolutions calling for de-escalation
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Pakistan hints at prolonged conflict with Afghanistan
He warned that assured uranium supplies could allow India to divert domestic reserves for military purposes
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SC hears review plea on PTI founder's defence right
Justice Hashim Kakar observed that the PTI founder had submitted his initial reply four years late
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Senate panel reviews theft of cigarette cartons
FIA officials told the committee that no CCTV footage of the incident was available
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CPJ flags self-censorship risk
Says authorities must not use legal threats to silence critical reporting
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PMDC makes student registration a must
Council warned that failure to register admitted students within the stipulated timeframe would result in penalties
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MQM walkout stalls key bill in NA
The government later attempted to introduce the FC Restructuring Amendment Bill 2026 through the supplementary agenda
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US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq, confirms US Central Command
CENTCOM says no hostile or friendly fire was involved
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Karachi gets a taste of summer
Maximum temperature was recorded at 38.3°C, up 5.2°C from Wednesday's 33.1°C
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Lights for the martyrs of Palestine
Civil society join candlelight event to express solidarity with Palestinians
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One dies, three critical after inhaling toxic gas
Five people, including three teenage boys, collapsed of suffocation inside underground water tank
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Plaza fire: glitches in fire brigade system exposed
Commission reveals gaps in water supply, electricity, communication
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Muggers strike in Saddar despite tightened security
IGP instructed investigation teams comprising experienced officers be formed to probe incident, identify involved
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SHO suspended after video of his 'arrogance' goes viral
SHO Defence claimed video fabricated with help of AI, which he said could be verified through proper investigation
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Ambulance fares climb as fuel costs soar
Small services raise charges to cover rising costs, while Edhi, Chhipa absorb higher fuel expenses for now
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Alternate traffic routes announced for Youm-e-Quds rally in Karachi
Motorists have been requested to cooperate with law-enforcement agencies
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Five-year-old boy found dead
The child, Azaan, had gone missing while playing outside his home; kidnapping case had been registered
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LHC seeks govt report on building fire safety
Govt to report on measures to determine responsibility for frequent building fires, steps to improve safety standards
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Shortage of insulin, staff leaves diabetes patients struggling
Endocrinology unit with 15 approved beds yet to become functional at Nishtar Hospital
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Schools promised non-salary budget hike
PMIU programme officer said funds to provide missing facilities; ensure repair, maintenance of almost 38,000 schools
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Two killed in firing during panchayat
Incident occurred in village where tensions had been ongoing between the groups over dispute regarding government pond
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Man dies after falling into boiling oil
Victim, 50-year-old Usman, was working at factory when he slipped, fell into boiling oil used in industrial process
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Murder case suspect shot dead
Suspect was wanted in connection with 2023 murder of Muaz Sohrab, son of a bicycle factory owner, who was shot dead
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Punjab eyes AI superiority
CM approves roadmap aimed at regional leadership by 2029
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Courts suspend regular hearings to save fuel
Judges authorised to hear only urgent cases like bail, unlawful detention, remand on Friday, Saturday
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Verdict reserved on Rashid's Umrah plea
Division bench hears intra-court appeal challenging travel restrictions
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Hunters fined Rs205k in Attock
Actions were taken in different areas of the district as part of efforts to curb illegal hunting
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Purse snatcher injured, held after 'encounter'
Six stolen mobile phones seized from suspect who is linked to 11 snatching cases
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No action after audit exposes health scam
Report exposes massive financial irregularities in health authority's Covid-era purchases
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High prices dampen Eid shopping spree
With just eight days to Eidul Fitr, Pindi's markets are crowded but sales remain slow
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Pak-Turkiye friendship gets a cultural push
Aims to promote civilisational harmony, cultural diplomacy, people-to-people connections btw the two countries
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Punjab rolls out new school rules
Approves creation of Zakat Banks; imposes ban on teachers' mobile phone use
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K-P launches revival plan for model schools
Working group, headed by provincial minister for elementary and secondary education, to prepare rehabilitation plan
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Balochistan unveils 10-year development plan
Provincial Action Plan to cost Rs4 trillion, focus on security, employment, sustainable progress
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Cop's 15-year-old son kidnapped in Bannu
In related incidents, terrorists targeted Domel police positions; quadcopter drone dropped explosive in first attack
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Helping small farmers move forward
In 2023-24, the agriculture sector grew at 6.25%, the highest increase in two decades
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A new Middle East?
Donald Trump may have set out to change the face of the Middle East by launching the war on Iran
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Beyond military calculations
The conflict between Iran, US-Israel is increasingly producing consequences that go far beyond military calculations
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Thalassaemia testing
Bill mandating premarital thalassaemia screening much-needed first step towards reducing incidence of blood disorder
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5G rollout
Pakistan has finally taken a long-delayed step into the fifth-generation mobile era
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Iran's ceasefire terms
Iran is saying it wants foolproof guarantees that it won't be a victim of aggression once again
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Nepal's political transition
Nepal's recent elections mark the beginning of a new era of democratic transition
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Sindh slams the brakes on spending
Fuel cuts, grounded vehicles, 4-day office week among sweeping austerity steps to tackle looming energy challenges
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US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear programme
Russia and China unsuccessfully tried to block discussion of a committee enforcing sanctions on Iran at UNSC session
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Israel drops indictment of 5 soldiers in Palestinian detainee sexual abuse case
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails decision
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Truck attack on Michigan synagogue, leaves assailant dead, one wounded
Attacker lost family members in a recent Israeli strike, including his children
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Govt sends mixed signals on fuel price hike amid rise in international market
FinMin Aurangzeb says prices are rising, adds government will try to manage the situation
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IPL-linked Sunrisers sign spinner Abrar Ahmed for Hundred
Spinner Usman Tariq signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, while paceman Haris Rauf got no offers
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Pakistan, UK launch initiative to strengthen geoscientific capacity, mineral sector
British HC Jane Marriott says Pakistan's geological potential requires trustworthy data collated via modern methods
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Iran's envoy says any future US talks to be held only in Pakistan
Ambassador cites Islamabad’s neutrality after hosting highest-level talks since 1979
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on last leg of 3-nation tour
Expected to meet President Erdoğan and other leaders on sidelines of Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum
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Pakistan working on nuclear 'breakthrough' as CDF Munir meets Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf
CDF Munir likely to visit to Washington, DC, after trip to Tehran, Pakistan government sources say
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Pakistan says Iran-US 'agreement is reachable'
Foreign Office said talks continue, no deal reached yet, but process remains intact and ongoing
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Saudi Arabia announces $8b support to Pakistan amid UAE debt repayment
Riyadh says move aims to support Pakistan’s economy and strengthen resilience
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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing
Committee also expresses concern over reported deaths, including suicide cases, in medical colleges
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Power minister apologises as LNG shock plunges country into severe load-shedding
Says shortfall is created once demand exceeds 16,500MW, adds peak demand reached up to 20,000MW in past 15 days
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Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile
President, PM, CDF, and services chiefs commend participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone
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AJK police arrest suspected Raw agent in Rawalakot
Police chief says suspect was recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations
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PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari emir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence
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Man rescued alive after 16 days trapped under landslide in K-P
The survivor identified as Abdul Wahab was pulled from the debris after an extended search operation
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Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta
ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations
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Punjab moves to cut stamp duty on property transactions from 3% to 1%
Transactions completed within 12 months, stamp duty set at 1%, while transactions beyond 12 months subject to 2%
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IMF MD appreciates Pakistan’s reform progress and macro stability
FinMin holds series of high-level meetings, multilateral engagements at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
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Gold, silver prices move up in Pakistan tracking global trends
The US dollar falls to its lowest level in six weeks, making greenback-denominated commodities
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Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs
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EU warns against investment delay
Adidas among 20 firms to visit Islamabad; envoy flags child rights issue
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Port infrastructure upgrades underway
Berths reach depth of 15.5 metres to accommodate larger vessels
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$3b Saudi support fuels robust PSX rally
KSE-100 adds nearly 2,900 points over growing investor interest
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Minister woos foreign investors
Discusses with Italian, Danish envoys concerns over tariff classification
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Customs gives directives for smooth salt export
Authorities direct that practice of declaring exports under general trade codes be discontinued
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AI Seekho launched with Rs2.5m prize pool
Google, Telenor partner with govt as schools introduce AI curriculum, 1,000 scholarships planned by 2030
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Climate funds ignore vulnerable
ADB adviser calls for Provincial Finance Commission, shift to pre-arranged support
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OGDC hits record oil, gas discovery in Kohat
Well now contributes approximately 10% of Pakistan's total crude oil production
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ME crisis sparks significant supply shocks
Aurangzeb says govt assessing second, third-round effects of crisis on economic indicators
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SBP replaces 2018 crypto ban with new VASP rules
Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance
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Retailers claim Rs100b loss from early closure
Caution decline in activity may reduce tax collection by Rs25b per week
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Govt weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions
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SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers
PVARA chairman terms it a foundational step in bringing virtual assets into the formal financial system of Pakistan
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Invites Israeli PM and Lebanon’s president to White House, calling it first meaningful talks between two countries
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Rights groups, JI join hands against inhuman culling of stray dogs, bite attack cases in Punjab
436,408 dog bite cases in 22 months, but govt shows little interest in resolving the issue
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Over 60 organisations call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement
'People of Palestine and Lebanon deserve action and accountability, not concerns and condolences,' says joint letter
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Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world
Slams leaders who use religious language to justify wars, urges 'decisive change of course'
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Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
A senior Iranian official said gaps narrowed, including over managing the Strait of Hormuz route
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Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Fires burn in parts of capital with firefighters working to control multiple blazes
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EU working on jet fuel plan as US-Iran crisis threatens air travel
EU also working on measures targeting jet fuel supply but still in development, officials familiar with proposals say
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Pete Hegseth says US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal
US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran
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Iran says it seeks accountability from US, Israel over killing of its leadership
Foreign ministry spokesperson tells Russian media Tehran calls US-Israeli attacks ‘war crimes’
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US-Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel reliance
Pakistan has not made any spot LNG purchases after reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels to 25% from 32%
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Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid US-Israel war on Iran
Country depends on imports for 80% of fuel needs
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Chinese FM backs ceasefire momentum in call with Iranian counterpart
'Current situation has reached critical stage between war and peace, and a window for peace is opening,' says Wang Yi
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US confirms loss of $238m surveillance drone during Iran war
MQ-4C Triton vanishes from online flight-tracking sites, no evidence it went down in Iran
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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
US Central Command says 10 vessels are turned around, no ships break through since start of blockade
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Pakistan seeks end to veto power
Reiterates stand over UNSC new permanent seats
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction










































































































