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YouTube outage briefly blocks users worldwide, service now largely back online
UK outages drop from 3,000+ to 70; Canada also quickly restores service, site reports show
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President Zardari to take official visit to Iraq from Dec 20-24
During his visit, the president will hold meetings with Iraqi leadership, review full spectrum of bilateral relations
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PM hails anti-smuggling drive as crackdown on petroleum lifts revenue by 82%
Directs FBR to intensify action against tax evasion and illicit trade
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Deadly attacks hit Taipei metro stations, three killed, suspect confirmed dead
Mayor says suspect jumped from building; he was wanted for evading military service
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Nearly 540 migrants rescued off Crete: Greek coastguard
Coastguard reports passengers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, and Palestine
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Workers remain deprived of minimum wage
70 per cent of private institutions are not complying with the minimum wage law
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Uproar in Senate panel as Aleem Khan and Palwasha Khan trade barbs
Video of the verbal slugfest is making the rounds on social media, showing both of them yelling at each other
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Dar accuses India of violating IWT as Chenab levels fall
Indus Water Commissioner reports sharp drop in Chenab levels, flow stood at just 1,800 cusecs on Dec 16 recorded data
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Joshua knocks out Paul to win Netflix boxing bout
The British boxer knocked out the YouTuber in the fifth round
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TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi’s MGX are major investors; Oracle chief Larry Ellison backs Trump
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U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan crush Bangladesh to set up India final
The Men in Green registered an eight-wicket victory on Friday
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Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red
KSE-100 retreats from record high despite strong macro and corporate cues
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US strikes kill 5 on alleged drug boats in Pacific: military
Under President Trump, US forces have launched multiple strikes since September in the Caribbean and Pacific
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Pakistan eyes January Panda Bond debut
Finmin reviews progress on $1b Panda Bond programme
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MotoGP's sprint format has paid off
The half-length races have turbo-charged television audiences
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Liverpool have 'moved on' from Salah furore
The striker is representing Egypt at the Africa Cup
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Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts
The Gunners have a two-point lead over Manchester City
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FIA offloads 23 passengers planning to work illegally in Malaysia
Caught at Karachi airport after profiling revealed insufficient funds; agent network revealed during questioning
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Chelsea boss Maresca rubbishes Manchester City links
The Italian is among the top candidates to replace Pep Guardiola
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ATC hands Dr Yasmeen 10-year jail, acquits Qureshi
Verdict announced at Kot Lakhpat Jail after trial, included 56 prosecution witnesses
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World Cup towers packed 2026 calendar
The tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States
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Bayer Pakistan continues its women’s health focus by launching new medication to treat endometriosis
Aligned with “Health for All, Hunger for None,” Bayer expands access to endometriosis treatment for millions of women
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Plan prepared to keep HBL PSL’s image clean
The franchises were found involved in surrogate advertising
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Rawalpindi police officer suspended for taking bribes
Social media complaint prompts swift action from CPO
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Nadia Afgan slams Punjab government for ignoring stray dog, tree protection laws
The actor called out officials for breaking their own laws
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Sindh universities told to remove faculty from administrative posts
Citing court orders, Sindh HEC grants vice-chancellors eight days to comply
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SC upholds civil servant’s right to family life
Ties civil servant transfers to constitutional family rights as per 1998 Wedlock Policy
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Head’s ton crushes England’s Ashes hopes
He smashed an unbeaten 142 as Australia gained a 356-run lead in the second innings
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Openers lead West Indies fightback
New Zealand declared their first innings on a mammoth 575-8
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Pakistan and Australia to boost trade, cooperation, collective action against terrorism
PM Shehbaz condemns Bondi Beach attack, reaffirms solidarity
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International Transport Workers’ Federation urges PM Shehbaz to halt PIA privatisation
Terms exclusion of unions unacceptable, violation of international labour standards
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Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells
In 2026, Pakistan will import 85 LNG cargoes from Qatar instead of the previously planned 120
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US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme
Says it was used by Brown University shooting suspect
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Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, political activist Noam Chomsky, are also pictured in the latest images
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Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh
Unrest in cities escalates after assassination, fears of further violence ahead of the national elections
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Over 42 million children vaccinated in Pakistan's final polio drive of 2025
Campaign deploys 400,000 workers across country as eradication efforts continue
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Lahore air quality improves as AQI falls to 215
Authorities credit stricter industrial and vehicular checks for recent air quality gains
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Pakistan, ADB finalise ML-1 agreement to upgrade rail network
Rail ministry highlights security, digitisation and tracking reforms alongside ML-1
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UN experts highlight legal violations in India’s May strikes and water treaty actions
Experts highlight civilian harm in India’s missile strikes and call for adherence to international norms
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Five militants killed in North Waziristan Boya army camp attack
Terrorists used suicide tactics, conflict lasted 3 hours with Aswad-ul-Harab group claiming responsibility,
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Karachi DSP cleared of drug sale charges
Bribery charges stand for two suspended SIU officers
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Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests
Tensions boiled over in Brussels after a mostly peaceful protest involving at least 7,000 farmers
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Zelensky urges EU to seize Russian assets
At this stage, the guarantees offered by the Commission remain insufficient
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Binotto says Audi will have confidence and credibility for F1 debut
The team is focused on building a solid foundation for future title challenges
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Britain sanctions Russia’s energy firms
The government targeted 24 individuals and entities
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Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred
Nation mourns youngest Bondi Beach victim
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US sanctions two more ICC judges over Israel probe
The sanctions ban the judges from entering the United States
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Villarreal begin to dream of title pursuit ahead of Barcelona visit
Six consecutive league wins have lifted the Yellow Submarine to third place, with 35 points
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Morocco beat Jordan to clinch Arab Cup
Hamed Allah scored twice after Oussama Tannane’s stunning opener against Jordan
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Debate on new South Punjab province delayed in Senate
Due to a PTI member being absent from the meeting, as the committee sought input on plan to redraw Punjab's map
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What drove Trump's outrageous Venezuela gamble?
Analysts warn message not limited to South American state
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Pak-China dialogue overshadowed by Venezuela crisis
Beijing slams use of force; Islamabad urges restraint; CPEC, trade ties under spotlight at 7th Strategic Dialogue
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Govt orders crackdown on money launderers
Interior minister visits FIA Karachi Zone, warns against hawala-hundi business
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Woes of Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan
From students to lorry drivers, ordinary people are trapped across border
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JI chief: LG system crippled by politics, corruption
Hafiz Naeem accuses provinces of sabotaging Article 140-A
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Balochistan sees transparency gains
FAFEN report reveals that public bodies are proactively disclosing 48% information required under law
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TTAP to stay away from NDC confab
Says PTI, the biggest party in opposition alliance, has reservations about the invite
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CM: Will follow Imran's instruction to the letter
Sohail Afridi says his position on PTI street movement remains unchanged
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BLA suffers major blow towards year-end
Killing of two key commanders disrupts suicide wing, shakes command structure
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Financial investment and capital gains
Short-term capital gains do not bode well for developing economy where millions are underemployed or unemployed
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Pakistani investors face hard choices in 2026
From zero-yield accounts to crypto and pensions, asset selection will now define outcomes
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US economy braces for slow, uneven growth in 2026
Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy
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Islamabad's smog is homegrown
Lessons from global megacities show data-driven transport and air-quality reforms can reverse trend
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Why investors only sign MoUs
Promises on paper will not build factories or jobs; Pakistan needs systems, not headlines
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2026: Pakistan must choose growth
Central challenge is to turn fragile stability into broad-based prosperity
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Think tank challenges 3.7% growth
Notes no real production expansion; suggests enabling policies for businesses
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Rs3.5m loan cap limits housing scheme appeal
Banks see weak uptake as urban property prices outpace financing
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Venezuela oil industry in focus after US military action
World's largest reserves contrast with collapsing output, export constraints as experts warn of Iraq, Libya precedents
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Jobs data may jolt stocks from holiday calm
As 2026 kicks off, investors await key statistics, court decision on Trump's tariffs
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Trump blocks chips deal on security fears
Bars transaction, mandates divestment of Emcore assets within six months
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Year-opening buying lifts PSX to peak
KSE-100 index surges 4% WoW, or 6,634 points, in strong start to 2026
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New Basmati variety sets record for longest grain
RRI-developed grain measures 9.66mm, offers higher yields; exporters see potential in premium rice markets
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Sugar mills produce 1.36m tons
Commissioner attributes improved performance to strict enforcement of laws, regulations
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Iran protests enter 2nd week
At least 12, including security personnel, killed since unrest began
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Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists call for defiance
Venezuelan president awaits court appearance in New York; UNSC convenes today
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UK says conducted joint strike with France on IS site in Syria
IS was defeated in Syria in 2019 but still maintains a presence, especially in the vast desert
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Swiss police identify 24 of 40 killed in ski resort fire
Switzerland declared Jan 9 a day of mourning, with church bells ringing nationwide at 2:00 pm
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At least 25 dead after passenger boat overturns in Nigeria
Police in Jigawa State confirmed the incident, saying the canoe capsized due to leakage
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Maduro in New York detention centre as Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela
US-backed Venezuelan opposition calls for change as Maduro is captured amid uncertainty
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Diane Crump, first female jockey to ride in Kentucky Derby, dies aged 77
Diane Crump, first woman to race in the Kentucky Derby, dies aged 77, remembered as a trailblazer
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Root, Brook tame Australia
They made an unbroken 154-run stand on Sunday to rescue England
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11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan tennis championship kicks off
Pakistan’s top tennis talent is battling it out at the PTF Tennis Complex in Islamabad
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Bangladesh says will not play T20 World Cup matches if in India
The action comes after India pushed fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to withdraw from IPL due to political tensions
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The PSL journey to 200 crores
The eight-team tournament is set to begin in March
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Pakistan triumph at El Paso Junior Open
Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali continued their stellar form in the United States
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Galaxy's Puig to miss 2026 MLS season
The 26-year-old will be sidelined after undergoing another ACL reconstruction on his left knee
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Venus Williams still 'feeling the fire' ahead of Australian Open record
She will become the oldest woman to play in the main draw at the season-opening Grand Slam
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Aggressive Brook learning when to be patient at the crease
The 26-year-old has become one of the world's most exciting players across all formats
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Osaka wins after Raducanu pulls out of United Cup clash
Four-time Grand Slam champion defeated British reserve Katie Swan 7-6 (7/4), 6-1
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Senegal march on to AFCON quarters
Mbaye scored just four minutes after coming off the bench to seal the win 3-1 against Sudan
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Olmo, Lewandowski grab Barca late victory
Joan Garcia produced two vital first-half saves against former club Espanyol
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Arsenal extend lead at top of Premier League
Rice sent the Gunners six points clear of second-placed Villa
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Xabi opens up on Mbappe's return
The star striker is expected to miss at least three weeks
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Frank finds it 'difficult to enjoy' being Spurs head coach
Spurs are 12th in the standings at the table













































































































