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PM Shehbaz, Indonesian president call for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve Middle East crisis
Both leaders pray for peace and harmony for the people of both countries, as well as for the Ummah
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PCB revises HBL PSL 11 schedule, reduces venues to Lahore and Karachi
Lahore will also host Eliminator 1, 2 and the final while the Qualifier will be played in Karachi
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Fire breaks out yet again at Gul Plaza, two months after deadly blaze
Deputy Commissioner South Amir Fazal Owaisi says the fire likely started by drug-addicted individuals
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Govt increases Rs200 levy on high-octane fuel for luxury cars to ease crisis
Petrol prices for ordinary vehicles, as well as fares for public transport and air travel, will remain unchanged
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Iran to completely close Hormuz if Trump executes threats on Iranian energy, Revolutionary Guards say
Earlier, Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran power plants if Hormuz not reopened within 48 hours
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FinMin Aurangzeb says targeted relief package for deserving segments on cards
Says govt absorbs burden of Rs69b on petroleum products, efforts underway to minimise impact on public
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Afghan Taliban carry out over 1,100 floggings, six public executions in past year
Human rights advocates term expansion of corporal punishment as reflective of wider restrictions under Taliban rule
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China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus
World's second-biggest economy reported a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025
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Rajab Butt addresses backlash amid separation from Eman Fatima
Says Eman has been leveraging what he refers to as the 'woman's card' to sway public opinion
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Iran minister says US, Israeli strikes caused ‘heavy damage’ to water, energy infrastructure
Thousands of places targeted in Iran including hospitals and residential blocks amid war in the region
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Korda sends Alcaraz to another early exit in Miami, Sabalenka advances
This was his second straight early exit for the Spaniard
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PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot
Luis Enrique hailed his side's "perfect evening" after reclaiming League 1 top spot
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James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller
The Lakers superstar took the court for his 1,612th time
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Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction
Four of them were Qatari forces personnel, one from Qatar-Turkey joint forces, two technicians
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South Africa clinch 19-run win over New Zealand in fourth T20
The visitors leveled the five-match series -2-2
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Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open
The Russian defeated Japanese wildcard Rai Sakamoto
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Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
The Reds slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton
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Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss
They suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Everton
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Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint
Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session
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Coventry close in on Premier League return as chasing pack stumble
They could return to the top league after 25 years
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Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 64, wounds dozens, WHO says
Attack on El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital occurred on Friday
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Pashto TikToker Outlofara shot dead by husband in Islamabad
The husband, identified as Sadiq, took his own life after killing his wife
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Kane shines as Bayern sink Union
He scored 31 goals this Bundesliga campaign
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Israeli military instructed to demolish Lebanese homes in 'frontline villages', minister says
Instructed to destroy all bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, which Katz said were used for "terrorist activity"
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PPP senator Sherry Rehman’s daughter Marvi Malik passes away at 35
Her funeral prayer is scheduled for Monday at 3:30pm at DHA Phase 8 in Karachi
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No Eid is complete without dessert: Classic treats reimagined from around the world
Desserts hold quiet significance on Eid, as no celebration feels complete without something sweet
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PSL to commence without spectators, matches limited to Karachi, Lahore
PCB to compensate franchises for financial losses caused by the absence of crowds, says Mohsin Naqvi
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Babar Azam turns chef, shares Eid preparations on social media
He took a different approach this time, sharing a glimpse of his festive celebrations with fans
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Eidul Fitr: Air fares surge amid travel rush and rising fuel costs
Ticket prices jump up to 30% as jet fuel spikes and overseas Pakistanis return home for celebrations
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Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat
Statement comes after Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not open within 48 hours
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FIA seizes Rs2.89b in foreign currency in Karachi hawala crackdown
A suspect identified as Abdul Rehman was taken into custody
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Karachi likely to see rain, strong winds and thunderstorms
Rain with thunder is also likely in several districts of rural Sindh
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Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Taiwan, facing military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US
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China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign firms
No Japanese company executives were listed on the guest list on the forum's website
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Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds
Bahrain acknowledged for the first time that a Patriot missile was involved in the explosion on Sitra Island
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Actor Fiza Ali ties the knot again, calls it a peaceful chapter
She announces her second marriage to Ejaz Khan in a heartfelt Eid post
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Shiraz, Muskan distribute Eidi to village children
Both travel back to their hometown to celebrate Eid
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Rights groups fear use of arrest to stifle free speech in Pakistan
Rights advocates argue that laws tied to national security are increasingly used to curb criticism
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Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse
TSA officers have called in sick, shortage of security agents has disrupted travel at major airports
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Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says
Araqchi told Japan news agency on Friday that he spoke to Motegi about potentially letting Japanese vessels pass
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UAE, Saudi Arabia intercept aerial threats as Middle East conflict widens
Three ballistic missiles detected near Riyadh; one intercepted, two landed in an uninhabited area
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Zardari urges India to fully restore IWT, warns against ‘weaponisation’ of water
On World Water Day, leadership highlights water scarcity, gender inequality and dam projects to secure future supplies
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Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
Two direct impacts rip open the fronts of residential buildings and carve deep craters into the ground
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Turkiye steps in for de-escalation amid Iran's threat to fully close Hormuz if Trump targets energy sites
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say any attack on its energy infrastructure would trigger sweeping retaliation
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Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked
Says US nears its goals, urges others to police Hormuz shipping lane
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UAE, Bahrain join 22 countries in wanting to contribute to efforts for securing Hormuz shipping
Call for immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including fuel installations
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Govt making efforts to reduce Middle East tensions by promoting Saudi-Iran rapprochement: Rana Sanaullah
Says Pakistan has emerged as a symbol of peace and unity in the Muslim world
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European nations decry ‘increasing settler terror’ in West Bank
Over 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements, deemed illegal under international law
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Pakistan hockey's long sunset
National game struggles with neglect, fading support, and a system failing to keep pace with a changing sport
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In call with Bahrain king, PM Shehbaz says Pakistan continues supporting efforts to ending regional hostilities
Reiterates strong condemnation of attacks carried out against Bahrain
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Another Pakistani worker killed in Israeli strike near Iran's Bandar Abbas port
The death brings the number of Pakistani casualties to five since the US–Israel war with Iran began
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Gender disparity persists in education
In Dir Upper slow progress amid flood damage, infrastructure gaps leaves girls without proper schooling
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Women remain underrepresented in law enforcement
With barely any female officers deployed in police stations, women seeking justice have a hard time navigating the mis
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FAFEN urges Sindh to reform RTI law
Election network cites weak enforcement and structural gaps
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Imran release drive raises eyebrows in PTI
Leaders question roadmap as Afridi's push falls flat
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CM Afridi defends Kasim’s remarks at UNHRC as son’s natural concern for his father
Criticises federal govt over democracy, human rights, and economic management
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Dar says Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt back dialogue as only way to 'permanently end' US-Iran war
Calls for upholding principles of UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all
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Five killed in coordinated attacks in Panjgur
Six attackers gunned down by security forces as homes targeted in multiple incidents
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Deadly fires ravage port city
Nearly 240 fire incidents have occurred in the city so far this year, resulting in 99 deaths
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Karachi police detain six Sindh nationalist leaders outside press club
Arrested individuals belong to Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz - Bashir Qureshi group
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Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt conclude first round of talks on US-Israel-Iran war
Sources tell Reuters initial talks focused on reopening Strait of Hormuz
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Pakistan pushes WTO reforms at MC14
Kayani leads agriculture talks, holds bilateral meetings with key economies
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PSX closes lower by 0.7% on ME crisis
KSE-100 loses ground as geopolitical uncertainty overshadows IMF progress
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PQA accelerates transshipment operations
PQA has rolled out tariff incentives like zero wharfage charges on transshipment cargo
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Fuel price differential claims likely to hit Rs100 billion
Think tank warns quotas may worsen inflation, shortages and black market activity
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Food exports stoke inflation fears
Experts suggest strategically managed exports, domestic price stabilisation
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Punjab offers Rs50,000 subsidy for cotton
Project aims to expand cotton cultivation and address challenges affecting production in the region
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Poverty 14.6% above official estimates: SPDC
Report flags faster rise in urban poverty, methodological gaps behind lower official figures
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NGC to roll out new grid model from July
Reforms target legacy NTDC inefficiencies, with full digital maturity planned by end-2026
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Pakistan joins sovereign AI initiative
White paper frames national control of AI as key to security, governance and economic development
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Auto surplus drives export urgency
500,000 units, 40% tariffs, supply chain gaps weaken demand, competitiveness
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Property tax cuts proposed
Govt plans self-declaration regime, lower WHT to lure overseas Pakistanis
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War spillover pushes SPI up 8.24% YoY
Onion, tomato, fuel prices drive short-term inflation; WoW inflation surges 0.97%
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GSP+ loss may cost $9b exports
FPCCI warns EU trade status underpins jobs, competitiveness, access to key export market
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Tariff plan 'insufficient' without base cuts
KCCI backs optional pricing model but flags high electricity costs as core issue
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Oil prices set for first weekly decline
Oil prices rose on Friday reflecting scepticism about prospects for a ceasefire
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Two India-bound LPG tankers clear Strait of Hormuz, Indian govt says
India says total of 18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers remain in western Gulf region
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Iran warns of potential strikes on industrial sites in Israel, Gulf states
List named major steel firms in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel, report says
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Lucrative bets that anticipated Trump's policy surprises warrant scrutiny, experts say
Trump’s policy surprises may have led to millions in profits, raising concerns over leaks and fair markets
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Netanyahu orders expansion of security buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Tehran warns diplomacy claims mask military plans as regional war widens with fresh strikes and casualties
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One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump
Analysts say question now is whether Trump is ready to wind down or ramp up what critics have called a war of choice
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Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
Cardinal Pizzaballa and Friar Ielpo stopped by police en route to Jerusalem church site
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pontiff's unusually forceful remarks come as Iran war enters second month
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Syria says repelled drone attack from Iraq on US base
Attack came a day after Syria's army said it repelled another drone attack from Iraq aimed at al-Tanf
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Seven injured after car hits pedestrians in UK's Derby city, police say
All seven people suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries
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Iran warns of strikes on US-linked universities in region after campus bombings
Fars agency reports the US has until March 30 to condemn the bombing of Iranian universities
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Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police
Footage shows law enforcement officers removing demonstrators in Tel Aviv
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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies pop up in thousands of US cities
More than 3,200 events had been planned in all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events
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Iran Guards say struck Bahrain, UAE aluminium plants
IRGC says strikes were retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Iranian industrial infrastructure launched from the Gulf
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US vice president hints at quick Iran disengagement
Iran-backed Houthis enter war with missile strike against Israel, US air base in Saudi Arabia attacked Kuwait airport
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in HBL PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka
He defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4)
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Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI
The 50-year-old escapes injury but was detained after his vehicle clipped a truck
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Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run
They registered a 2-1 friendly victory
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free'
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform
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Ahmed Shehzad in trouble
The former batter has been summoned for questioning
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Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw
Ben White and Federico Valverde scored in 1-1 draw
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Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie
They chased 215-run target with five wickets to spare
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Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
They beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place
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Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble
Investigation initiated under cybercrime law; he has been summoned for questioning
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Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP
Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare
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Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop
The opening batsman averaged 20.2 in Australia
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No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup
He says when you are free, you perform. When you feel happy, you perform










































































































