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The harm-heal line
Led by General Shiro Ishii, Unit 731 tested biological weapons on the Chinese population
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Normalising abuse
Stories of abused or murdered children briefly trend on social media before disappearing from public attention
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Unlawful surveillance
Supreme Court ruling declares unauthorised recordings, either for extortion or evidence-gathering, as unlawful
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War next door, dilemma in Islamabad
If the war drags on, chances increase that Pakistan may eventually be forced to pick sides
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Jemima directly appeals PM Shehbaz to allow sons to meet Imran Khan in jail
Says sons applied for visas in January, consulate stated 7–10 day processing time, but 60 days have now passed
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Action ordered against animal cruelty in Peshawar markets
Commissioner orders immediate inspections and enforcement under new Animal Welfare Act
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Centre, Balochistan agree to deploy Federal Constabulary for lasting peace
Initially two wings of FC, with around 3000 personnel to be deployed in the province for law and order
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Saudi source rubbishes NYT report of encouraging prolonged US war with Iran
Says the report is false
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PM Shehbaz orders early salary payment for federal employees before Eid
PMO says relevant departments have received the prime minister's directives and have started the process
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UAE crude output falls by more than half as Hormuz closure forces shut-ins
Oil giant ADNOC halted oil loading at Fujairah port after a drone attack; Sunday ops resumed
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PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across Pakistan ahead of Eid holidays
Warns that people living in hilly areas of K-P, G-B and Azad Kashmir should remain cautious due to risk of landslides
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Hamas holds talks with Trump-led board as Iran war strains Gaza plan
Further meetings are expected this week
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US allies rebuff Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz
Trump urged nations to police Hormuz after Iran used drones, missiles and mines to block the strait
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FM Dar stresses need to promote peace, stability in region in meeting with US envoy
The two sides discuss the broader regional situation and issues of mutual interest
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PM Shehbaz says govt prepared to face any situation amid global tensions
Says economic stability, provision of relief to the public remain the government's top priorities
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Tehran asks for return of seized tankers as India seeks Hormuz safe passage: sources
Tehran has also sought supplies of certain medicines and medical equipment
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Here is how you can get HBL PSL 11 tickets
11th edition to host 44 matches at eight venues
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UK's Starmer resists being drawn into wider Iran war, offers help on strait
Rejects suggestions that relations with Washington have been damaged by his handling of the conflict
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Australia urged to be brave against China in Asian Cup semi-final
The Matildas scraped into the last four after a 2-1 win over N Korea
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Pakistan fully secures fuel supply for March, petrol price committee told
Pakistan has diesel reserves for 21 days, petrol for 27 days, Senate panel informed
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Oil eases on hopes for Strait of Hormuz passage
Brent crude up 0.1%, WTI down 1%+ as tanker crosses Hormuz despite shipping disruption
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Spurs snatch late draw against Liverpool
Richarlison scored at the brink of the final whistle
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Stuttgart down Leipzig to strike blow in top-four race
Deniz Undav scored the only goal in the game
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Milan give Inter Scudetto reprieve
Como eye Champions League berth
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Sabalenka claims Indian Wells title
She defeated Rybakina in the final
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Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs
Tehran vows to take war 'as far as necessary' as oil prices surge; Trump calls for world powers to help reopen Hormuz
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Laporta reelected as Barca president
The 63-year-old will reclaim his position in July
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Seven women killed as roof collapses in Rahim Yar Khan
As per Rescue 1122, a large number of women had gathered at payment point to receive third installment under BISP
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“There Is No One Like Saifi”
Sarfaraz Ahmed remains one of the country’s most celebrated cricket leader
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Lahore court formally closes NAB inquiry against Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz in Chaudhry Mills case
NAB challenges LHC order in the FCC; says accountability court does not have judicial authority
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Iran thanks Pakistan for 'strong solidarity' amid US-Israel aggression
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hails Pakistan’s support as Tehran vows to defend sovereignty
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Lights, camera…almost: Why India’s film powerhouse struggles at the Oscars
Despite making the 15-film shortlist, 'Homebound' fails to reach the final five at the 98th Academy Awards
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Jailed PTI leaders appeal to CJP for early hearing of May 9 conviction appeals
Senior party leaders say appeals have gone unheard for eight months despite applications for early hearing
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USS Abraham Lincoln moves farther from Iran after reported drone threats
US denies carrier was hit as online claims and satellite imagery fuel speculation over Gulf repositioning
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Glitz and glam done right by 4 Pakistani influencers
Four influencers you need to check out for this year's Eid inspiration looks
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How many countries have pushed back on Trump’s Hormuz ship demand?
Trump’s demand for allied ships in Hormuz has so far failed to win backing
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PSX tumbles over 4,600 points in pre-Eid sell-off
Geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, pre-holiday caution weigh on investor confidence
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ATC grants bail to 42 held over violent protests after Khamenei killing
Court approves release against surety bonds as nationwide unrest left 23 dead and dozens injured
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Israel army says begun 'limited targeted ground operations' against Hezbollah in south Lebanon
Says it is to eliminate threats, add security for northern Israel residents
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Pakistan extends condolences over deadly floods, landslides in Ethiopia
FO says thoughts and prayers with affected communities
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Section 144 imposed in Peshawar ahead of Eid
The orders come into immediate effect and will remain in force for 30 days
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Resident Evil Requiem review: Two paths through terror
Resident Evil Requiem revives classic survival horror with tense exploration, brutal combat and a chilling atmosphere
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Zubab Rana hints at wedding plans during Ramazan show
Pakistani actress Rubab Rana hints that we will hear of her wedding really soon
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Reconciliation efforts begin between Rajab Butt and Eman Fatima after divorce notice
Shia scholar Allama Asif Raza Alvi steps in to mediate between Rajab Butt and Eman Fatima
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Minal Khan announced as new ambassador for Mothercare Pakistan
Actor and new mom Minal Khan becomes Mothercare Pakistan’s new ambassador in latest parenting campaign
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Child abuse cases in Pakistan rise 8% to 3,630 in 2025: Sahil
Report says more than nine children abused daily; GBV cases jump 34% nationwide
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Indian foreign minister hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
Jaishankar says diplomacy with Tehran has already enabled Indian LPG carriers to cross the key oil chokepoint
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Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation
Accused Western media outlets, without evidence, of “close coordination” with Iran to spread AI-generated “fake news”
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Oscars 2026: Javier Bardem calls for ‘no to war’ on stage with Priyanka Chopra
Javier Bardem made a political statement at the Oscars this weekend, while presenting an award with Priyanka Chopra
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Oil rises as focus returns to threats on Middle East export facilities
Halt of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz choking off a fifth of global oil supply
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Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt begin talks on US-Iran war in Islamabad
Foreign ministers hold bilateral talks with DPM Dar ahead of joint meeting as Pakistan emerges as key mediator
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CCTV helps Karachi police nab suspects in student van robbery
Three suspects held within 72 hours as CCTV footage led police to the recovery of stolen items and weapons
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Fuel crisis: govt mulls smart lockdown
Hybrid work plan aims to curb energy use
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PIA restarts Islamabad-London service with inaugural flight
Airline’s first flight, PK-785, departs from Islamabad to London carrying 325 passengers
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FAFEN urges Sindh to reform RTI law, citing weak enforcement and structural gaps
2025 assessment finds public bodies comply with only 54% of proactive disclosure requirements
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Three children killed, two injured in Bannu roof collapse
Residents said recent heavy rains have caused significant damage to mud houses in the area
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Govt allocates Rs125b to shield public from rising oil prices
PM instructs provincial govts to facilitate motorcycle, rickshaw owners in registering vehicles in their own names
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CHASING THE THINNER SELF
New weight-loss drugs promise a medical revolution, but society’s struggle over body size and beauty is centuries old
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Staff-level accord on $1.2b loan reached with IMF
Pakistan told to collect Rs322 billion from court cases
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Karachi’s future drowns in a sea of excuses
As the leadership offers only unproductive excuses, the city ranks among the world’s least liveable cities
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Young Sherlock – The games's not afoot
This young version of the great fictional detective in a parallel universe suffers from too many ideas
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PMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms with flash flood risk in northern regions
Strong winds, hail and downpours expected nationwide through March 30; streams in K-P and Kashmir may overflow
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Poetry can save us!
In these turbulent times, poetry can be both a soothing balm and a powerful force inspiring global anti-war movements.
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Bushra Bibi undergoes eye check-up in Adiala Jail
Experiencing blurred vision in her right eye, reports headache, say jail sources
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PIA completes preparations for Hajj operations
Plans to transport more than 60,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia through 202 flights
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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, government says
India says total of 18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers remain in western Gulf region
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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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Iran says US planning ground attack despite diplomacy claims
Tehran warns diplomacy claims mask military plans; regional war widens with fresh strikes and casualties
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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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Nepal ex-PM arrested over protest deaths
Last Sept, 76 people were killed during a Gen Z crackdown
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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











































































































