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Britain probes punk rap duo's 'anti-Israel' chant
Police open 'public order incident' inquiry against Bob Vylan, Kneecap
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Pakistan adopts new response to India
Dar rejects New Delhi's hegemony; calls for peaceful diplomacy
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First Kalash Marriage Bill cleared bylaw department
Legislation aims to protect and formalise marital customs of community
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PM orders swift action on tourism
Shehbaz cites natural beauty, resources as key to attracting visitors
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President gives assent to Finance Bill
National Assembly approved the Rs17.6 trillion budget along with Rs463 billion new taxes
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Violence drops 32% in Q2 2025
Report highlights reduced fatalities and improved counter-terrorism
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Iran appreciates Pakistan's steadfast support
Dr Amiri appreciated the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its stronger-than-usual condemnation
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Pakistan assumes UNSC presidency today
Ambassador says presidency will be transparent, inclusive and responsive
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Nawaz Sharif Flyover opens to traffic
Other infrastructure projects await inauguration
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Pakistani students get best AI use award
Their system holds life-saving potential by using geospatial technology.
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Catering prices surge ahead of Ashura
Customers asked to pay half cost in advance when placing orders
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Twelve illegal call centres face closure
To date, 93 arrests have been made, and 12 illegal facilities have been sealed.
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Man drowns in stormwater drain
The rescue team handed over the body to the police.
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Reinstated HEC director denied entry into office
All entry and exit gates of the HEC building were reportedly locked
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Pindi to get Rs150b infrastructure boost
Plan includes 13 major projects aimed at transforming the city into signal-free corridor
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Scrap dealer abducted, kidnappers demand Rs20m ransom
Video of elderly victim stripped naked sent to sons
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Sharjeel censures HESCO for long outages
He criticised what he described as 'poor performance' of the power distribution companies.
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Sindh's largest mental health hospital struggles
Health services at Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute crippled by vacant posts, underfunding
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Agriculture department sees 28 suspensions
Secretary Agriculture took punitive measure after paying surprise visits to the offices in several districts.
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Govt employees protest for salary hikes
Police tried to block them by placing barricades on the roads around the press club
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Departmental spending exceeds budget
Despite a predicted fiscal deficit, state depts have shown little intent to curb expenditures
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'Robbers' including one in FIA uniform held
Suspects held for looting car showroom owner turned out to be TikTokers
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All 22 residents trapped in collapsed Kharadar building rescued
Roof collapse blamed on excessive load from recently installed water tank, says resident
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No power at power stations, no water in pipes
350 mgd water lost as the city faces crippling shortages; no restoration plan in sight
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Drug addict kills sister over delayed meal in Vehari
Another sibling critically injured, police hunt for suspect
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Punjab home to 587 privately owned big cats
Wildlife dept warns of legal action for undeclared exotic animals
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Two women killed, 15 injured as truck overturns
Victims from same extended family were returning from funeral
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Man suffocated to death at land registration office
Preliminary inquiry claims heart attack as cause of death
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Boy mauled to death by stray dogs
Local residents collected the remains and informed the local authorities.
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Three ecotourism projects planned
Pre-qualification applications invited for developing Changa Manga, Uchali, Chashma
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Rs509b supplementary budget passed
The opposition protested over the removal its four members as chairpersons of standing committees.
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Govt launches 'cyber patrolling'
Digital surveillance aims to curb sectarianism, track processions
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JUI-F suspends MPA for praising CM Bugti
The suspension was announced by JUI-F Balochistan chief, Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey
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HRCP report highlights rights, security crisis
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa sees rising violence, judicial delays, and local governance failures
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Swat tragedy sparks opposition outrage
PPP demands urgent assembly session; officials questioned over flash flood response
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Vietnam eyes $1b trade goal with Pakistan
Envoy calls for institutional linkages to expand bilateral trade
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PSX closes fiscal year at all-time high
KSE-100 surges 1,248 points as optimism grows following $3.4b loan rollover
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PBA refutes claims subsidies serve no purpose
Says incentive schemes like PRI critical for economic stability
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ECC flags poor governance in gas utilities
FinMin says board directors should play role in improving performance of companies
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Worker exodus grows by 12% in May
Ministry reports 2.7% GDP growth, while 285,370 jobseekers exited country in JanMay
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WB appoints new country director for Pakistan
Amgaabazar is succeeding Najy Benhassine in this role
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NEPRA grills Power Division over FCA deferral
Consumers, regulators slam last-minute move to block Rs4.69/unit FCA relief as CPPA warns of upcoming tariff hike
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Gold up Rs108,500 in FY25
Bullion jumps to Rs350,200/tola; rupee down Rs5.4 vs dollar in a year
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IT minister avoids PTCL-Telenor merger comments
Unveils smart city vision for Islamabad, including fibre connectivity; free public Wi-Fi rollout planned
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MQM-P demands disaster-hit status for Karachi, exemption from taxes
Dr Farooq Sattar says PPP must admit failure, asks how long Karachi will be misled with lame excuses
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At least seven injured as building collapses in Karachi's Orangi Town
Initial probe suggests blast occurred due to gas leak
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King Charles grieved over Pakistan's flood casualties
Says thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all those who have lost loved ones
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Traffic resumes in Karachi after drainage efforts
Several major routes reopened, Korangi and EBM causeways remain shut
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NDMA issues travel advisory for Gilgit-Baltistan
NEOC warns multiple roads in northern region severely damaged by persistent rainfall and glacial activity
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Sindh extends school closure as rain continues in Karachi
NDMA warns more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rain could fall in a short span of time
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PM Shehbaz, COAS Munir visit flood-hit K-P, vow support for victims
Premier warns illegal encroachments, timber smuggling and mining worsened floods, urging strict action
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Chinese FM arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit
Sixth Pakistan–China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue scheduled to be held on August 21
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Pak to hold training camp in Dubai
The training camp is scheduled to conclude on August 27
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Game must go on: Akram on Ind-Pak clash
He addressed the controversy surrounding the tournament schedule
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Imran picks Achakzai as NA opposition leader, Swati for Senate role
Move follows disqualification of Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz after conviction in May 9 cases
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PSX notches another record close above 150.5k
Bulls show no sign of fatigue as KSE-100 index advances 820 points
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Asia Cup will go on without Pakistan, as they refuse to play in India
Bangladesh replaced the three-time Asia Cup hockey champions as AHF issued new schedule
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Wahab pins Karachi torrential rain damage on climate change
Heavy downpour inevitably causes flooding, says mayor referring to destruction in K-P, G-B
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Karachi goes underwater
Heavy rain spell unleashes urban flooding, catches authorities ill-prepared; triggers traffic chaos; eight killed
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SBP upgrades PRISM system
New PRISM+ to boost transparency, security and efficiency in financial markets
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Senator denounces rich nations for climate change
Experts advocate rapid shift to clean energy, increase in forest cover
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Govt moves to cut port delays, speed up clearance
Committee proposes 24/7 customs operations, digital tools, and stricter timelines
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PSX breaks 150k barrier, hits another record
Fitch, Moody's upbeat economic outlook propels index higher by 1,574 points
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S&P affirms 'AA+' credit rating for US
Expects tariff revenue to offset fiscal impact of tax-cut, spending bill
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Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
Iqbal reiterates quality over quantity at JCC meet
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Current account posts $254 million deficit in July
REER index appreciates to 98.6 in July 2025 while rupee extends winning streak
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Moody's upgrades deposit ratings of Pak banks
Assigns Caa1 rating, changes outlook on long-term deposits to stable
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Tribunal upholds decision in LDI case
Reduces penalty from 7.5% to 2% of turnover for LDI operators
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Rs40b fine on mills termed 'wrong'
PM aide defends sugar millers, saying price hike stems from low cane output
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Internet outage hits Pakistan as connectivity drops to 20%
Disruption hindered business operations and banking transactions, triggering widespread frustration on social media
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PSX breaks 150k barrier in intra-day trading, hits another record
Fitch, Moody’s upbeat economic outlook, circular debt reforms propel KSE-100 index higher by 1,574 points
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Pharma giants compete to release the first weight-loss pill
Weight-loss drug sales may top $150B by early 2030s, driven by rising demand for Zepbound and Wegovy drugs
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Gold prices decline in local market as global rates fall
10 grams of gold dropped by Rs943
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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US sanctions four ICC judges, prosecutors over war crimes investigations
Move drew ire from France, UN; ICC called it “a flagrant attack” on the independence of impartial justice
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India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile amid US tariff tensions
Test-fire came a week before US tariffs are set to double from 25 per cent to 50 per cent
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78 killed in Afghanistan bus crash
Accident occurred Tuesday night as passenger bus hit a motorcycle, then fuel truck, triggering explosive fire
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US Treasury official slams India for 'profiteering' off cheap Russian oil
Top official claims Indian refiners reaping $16bn in excess profits
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Trump rules out US troops for Ukraine
Europeans begin hashing out security guarantees
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India, China agree to resume direct flights
Troop pullback, border delimitation discussed in latest talks
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Pak, UK agree to boost strategic ties, trade
Development comes as Dar meets Rayner in London
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Israel reviews Hamas proposal for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
Proposal calls for partial Israeli pullback and more aid into Gaza, where 2.2m people face growing famine
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Trump hopes for end to Ukraine war but admits Putin might reject any proposal
Trump pledged security guarantees to end the war, but doubts remain over Russia’s cooperation, allies cautious
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Pakistan, China, Afghanistan forge deeper alliance with CPEC extension
DPM presses Afghan acting FM to take ‘concrete, verifiable’ steps against terrorists carrying out cross-border attacks
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Boxer Chavez Jr jailed in Mexico
The former WBC middleweight champion was deported from the U.S. and arrested in Sonora
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PGA Tour releases 2026 schedule
The season will feature 35 FedEx Cup events, nine signature tournaments, and a notable return to Trump National Doral
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Sinner withdraws from US Open mixed doubles competition
World number one withdrew after illness forced him to retire in the Cincinnati Open final
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Al-Nassr edge Al-Ittihad in Hong Kong thriller
Mane opened the scoring in the 10th minute
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Isak claims Newcastle broke promises amid Liverpool interest
The 25-year-old striker said he informed Newcastle of his desire to leave a long time ago
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Spurs' Tel says he won't let racial abuse bring him down
The 20-year-old missed a spot-kick during their penalty shootout defeat by PSG last Wednesday
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Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award
Liverpool forward wins honour for the third time
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Mbappe penalty earns Real 1-0 win over stubborn Osasuna
A second-half penalty from the French star secured 1-0 win over Osasuna
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Vuelta stage winner Woods to retire at end of season
The 38-year-old spoke of the toll his career has taken on his health and family life
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German FA opens investigation after racist abuse in Cup matches
Schalke’s Antwi-Adjei and a Kaiserslautern player were targeted
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Sports Round up
Simeone rues mistakes in Atletico’s shock loss, Thompson out of Lausanne meet and Forest land Kalimuendo
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New faces, new hopes: Why Pak’s young guns can light up Asia Cup
The Men in Green are heading into the tournament without Babar and Rizwan
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Alonso promises action over words ahead of LaLiga debut
Real Madrid manager begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna
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Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on Premier League return
Tarkowski's handball gave the hosts the opportunity to snatch 1-0 victory over Everton
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Messi leads revamped Argentine squad
The squad features several young talents, including Claudio Echeverri, Alan Varela, and Franco Mastantuono