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Punjab establishes special unit in PRA to boost tax collection
Deadline set for October 30 to extend Revenue Authority functions across 30 districts
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PAF participates in Azerbaijan’s Indus Shield Alpha exercise
PAF completes non-stop flight to Azerbaijan, conducts precise in-flight refuelling operations
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FinMin ends Washington visit after key ADCB, IMF–World Bank talks
Encourages banks to directly invest in Pakistan’s financial sector, trade flows
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Israel keeps Rafah crossing shut, ties reopening to hostages’ bodies
Main Gaza gateway reopens Monday for entry into enclave
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Pakistan successfully launches first hyperspectral satellite from China
It also enhances early warning systems, post-disaster assessments for floods, landslides
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Floods endanger Multan’s mango legacy, 22% orchards damaged
Mango trees, unlike other crops, take 15 to 20 years to fully mature
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks
Both sides will meet in Istanbul on October 25 to discuss ceasefire details
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Revised code for judges sparks concern
SJC seeks comments from IHC judge over misconduct complaint
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Arteta encouraged as leaders Arsenal end Fulham jinx
The Gunners are three points clear of second-placed Manchester City in the title race
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Nakai shocks Sakamoto to win Grand Prix de France
Japanese teenager scored a combined 227.08 points for her two routines
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Greenwood quadruple sends Marseille top of Ligue 1
Nice downed Lyon in a clinical display of finishing
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Inter top of Serie A after win at Roma and Napoli slip
Bonny received a pass from Barella in the sixth minute and neatly slotted the ball into the near corner
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Barca claim Liga lead, Atletico rise to fourth
Ronald Araujo’s stoppage-time strike gave the Catalans a 2-1 win over Girona
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Verstappen takes pole to keep pressure on McLaren duo
Red Bull’s four-time champion edged Lando Norris by 0.291s, with Charles Leclerc third for Ferrari
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Messi bags hat-trick as Inter roar into playoffs
The Argentine superstar now leads the MLS scoring chart with 29 goals in 28 matches
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PCB yet to decide ODI captain for South Africa series
Rizwan’s leadership faces uncertainty as the board weighs its options for the coming challenge
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Pakistan slams ICC's 'biased, premature' statement on Afghan cricketers' deaths
Tarar says the cricket governing body must remain impartial and avoid political entanglements
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Third 'Hijra Festival' set to promote dignity, identity, and equality for trans persons
Event, scheduled for Oct 25 at Burns Garden, to attract community members from across country, abroad
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Fighters from the peaks
From Hunza’s icy slopes to the world stage, twin sisters Manisha and Maliha Ali are redefining strength and sisterhood
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Lights, Camera, Stagnation: Why Pakistani film can’t find its voice
A nostalgic look at the rise, and collapse of Pakistan’s film industry. Is a revival possible?
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PPP gives govt one-month deadline to fulfill coalition promises
On govt formation and 26th Amendment, especially in Punjab, promises remain unfulfilled, says Sherry Rehman
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The denial game: Taliban’s blind spot on TTP terror
Pakistan shifts to kinetic action after diplomacy fails to convince Taliban regime to rein in terrorist groups
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Facebook tests AI tool that scans users’ camera rolls for “shareworthy” photos
Meta’s new opt-in AI scans phone photos to find “hidden gems” and suggest edits or collages
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Frances Pritchett’s monument to Ghalib
Dr Frances Pritchett has become Divan-e-Ghalib's most faithful reader and interpreter
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Smart policing, open data
Open Source Intelligence empowers ordinary officers to act as data detectives
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Zimbabwe confirmed for Pakistan tri-series after Afghan pullout
Afghanistan pulled out of the series, citing the deaths of three Afghan cricketers killed in recent strikes
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Deputy director of FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing abducted from Islamabad
Rozina Usman, wife of abducted officer, says he was investigating several sensitive cases
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US court orders Israeli spyware firm to stop targeting WhatsApp
NSO, for years, has been accused of facilitating human rights abuses through its flagship hacking tool, Pegasus
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Bus crash in northeastern Brazil leaves 15 dead, police say
Police say 15 of 30 passengers died in Brazil bus crash; driver tested negative for alcohol use
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SJC bars judges from media interaction, political debate under new code of conduct
Revised code directs judges to keep their conduct beyond reproach, avoid any behaviour raising questions of propriety
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Punjab extends Section 144 for seven days, citing terror threats
Order also enforces complete ban on exhibition of weapons, limits use of loudspeakers except for Azaan, Friday sermons
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Over 2,600 “No Kings” rallies planned nationwide to protest Trump’s policies
Republicans say Democrats and “No Kings” marches fuel political violence after activist’s killing
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Six boats, 20 motorcycles gutted as massive fire engulfs fuel-laden vessels in Gwadar’s Jiwani
Initial reports suggest that fire started due to leakage of fuel followed by electric short circuit
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Three killed, five injured in blast at explosives plant in Russia’s Bashkortostan
Emergency services said they completed overnight search and rescue operations at the Sterlitamak plant
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Scores killed in 'precision strikes' on 'Kharji Gul Bahadur camps in Paktika': officials
Strikes followed multiple cross-border terror attempts during 48-hour ceasefire, says Attaullah Tarar
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AI chip development to become cheaper, more accessible with open-source technology
Microprocessor engineer Jim Keller notes that open-source chips are improving steadily
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Indian wolf declared endangered amid rapid population decline: IUCN
Only 269 to 290 adult Indian wolves remain in Pakistan, including 42 breeding pairs
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Repair work begins on Ukrainian nuclear plant's power lines
IAEA and Russian cooperation ensure safety amid the ongoing conflict
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IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts
Olympic body expresses disappointment after failed bid to secure visas for the nation’s athletes
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Cowboys' Diggs in concussion protocol after home accident
Dallas cornerback’s freak home mishap adds to team’s defensive woes ahead of Washington clash
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Middlesbrough beat Ipswich to return to top of Championship
Boro end winless streak as Whittaker shines and Brynn’s penalty save proves decisive in home victory
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Upbeat Norris hopes for strong race
McLaren driver stays positive after being edged out by Verstappen during a close qualifying session
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Pakistan presses Afghanistan to eliminate terrorist sanctuaries during Doha talks
Sources say next round of talks will continue on Sunday (today) to deliberate on cross-border coordination mechanisms
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PSG fightback denies Strasbourg in six-goal Ligue 1 thriller
Luis Enrique’s injury-hit side showed spirit to avoid defeat in a tense clash at home
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Cool mornings, hot afternoons define Karachi’s changing weather
PMD warns of gusty, dust-laden winds affecting Karachi, surrounding areas intermittently
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Russia plans 112km undersea passage to connect with United States
New tunnelling tech by The Boring Company cuts cost to $8bn, completion under eight years
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Samsung chairman's family to sell 17.7 million shares to cover tax, loan payment
Sale of shares to settle inheritance tax raising concerns over retail investor sentiment
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China, US agree to resume trade talks amid tariff
Defuse rare earth dispute ahead of APEC summit
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Gold prices plunge in global, local markets
Price of gold per tola drops by Rs10,600
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Three Afghan cricketers killed in attack: cricket board
Afghanistan mourns the loss of young talents as the nation’s cricket community reels from tragedy
 
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Gas cylinder explodes in SC basement
Rescue operations are underway, four people have been injured
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Heavy rain, hail disrupt life in Dir, Swat
Standing crops, fruit orchards, vehicles suffer damage, power supply collapses across district
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Economy in 'good spot,' claims FinMin Aurangzeb amid global support
Says macro-economic stability, 'geopolitical tailwinds' leave Pakistan poised for growth, investment
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Four terrorists killed in Kalat IBO: ISPR
Weapons, ammunition recovered from site
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PIA begins restoring flight operations after engineers’ dispute
Suspension leaves 12 international flights grounded, causing difficulties for passengers, including Umrah pilgrims
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Experts see balance of power reshaping
Lawyers critical of current situation blame superior judiciary's leadership for allowing executive encroachment
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Muslim bloc rejects 'external tutelage' over Palestine
Turkiye FM says UN mandate essential for international force
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K-P Assembly summons Peshawar Corps Commander
K-P Assembly Committee on Law and Order expresses dissatisfaction at briefings by IGP, chief secretary
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Constitutional Bench takes up Khanpur Dam pollution case
WAPDA says unchecked boating, resorts polluting key water source
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PPP, PML-N at odds over AJK govt term
Bilawal's party fails to propose leader of house despite claiming majority
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Govt confers with PPP as 27th amendment plan unfolds
Proposals include creation of constitutional court, Changes in Article 160(3)A, Article 243 on cards
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Pakistan warns the Taliban that truce won't hold if attacks persist
DG ISPR says Afghan Taliban have never been Pakistan's 'darling'
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Three terrorists killed in North Waziristan and Tank districts
NW DPO narrowly survives ambush in Bannu
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PN to induct Chinese submarine next year
Pakistan will get delivery of eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028
 
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Bull reins in bourse as KSE-100 index gains 1,172 points to 162,803
FFC, Engro, NBP, HUBC, and TRG scripts dominate market activity
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Gold prices rise again in global, local markets
Price of 24-carat gold in Pakistan rises by Rs1,300 per tola
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Asian markets climb despite pressure from strong US dollar
Stocks gain on upbeat tech sentiment but a stronger dollar keeps investors cautious
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Government must cut salaries, corporate taxes
When incomes fall, taxes rise, system punishes those who stay compliant
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Why the 30th Conference of Parties may fail
Repeated backtracking by wealthy nations has turned deals into symbolic gestures with little real accountability
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'No boom-bust': a dangerous economic cycle
External pressures are rising without growth dividend that once cushioned past busts
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Brain drain, capital flight and the exit of multinational corporations
Pakistan's economic erosion deepens as local firms are investing abroad
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Busan summit hits pause on great trade duel
Tariff cut is seen as political gamble for Trump, who touted duties as most potent tool for pressuring China
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Pakistan sets three-year economic plan targeting 5.7% growth
For current financial year, goods exports estimate $35.28bn, services exports project $8.38bn
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No plan to negotiate $550b package: Japan
Takaichi backtracks from remarks that tariff renegotiation with US is not off table
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Stocks make late recovery after seven-day slump
However, week-on-week, index registers decline of 1,672 points
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Food security hinges on innovation
Minister underlines need to provide govt funding for agricultural research
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Base metal tool exports to China edge up 2%
Exports of scissors and tailor's shears fell to $1.31 million from $1.43 million
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PSX sees index boost, but no foreign inflows
FTSE lifts Pakistan's weight to 10%; MSCI review expected to add new stocks
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Afghan transit cargo causes port congestion
Junaid Anwar says Rs12b project being launched to revive Gadani shipbreaking industry
 
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Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, 500 injured
Afghan Taliban defence ministry said parts of Balkh, Samangan provinces were most affected
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Pakistan Navy set to induct first Chinese-designed submarine next year
Pakistan already launches three submarines into China’s Yangtze River from shipyard in Hubei
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Death becomes a growing business in ageing, lonely South Korea
Rows of coffins line a university classroom in the South Korean port city of Busan
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Trump alleges secret nuclear tests by Pakistan, China, Russia
'United States operates more transparently than others'
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$142 million magnet plant to boost rare earth sector: PM Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths, JS Link sign a deal to develop a neodymium magnet manufacturing facility in Malaysia
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Sudan PM demands international trial over RSF 'crimes'
After 18 months of siege, bombardment and starvation, the RSF took control of El-Fasher
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Germany arrests Syrian suspected of plotting attack
A 22-year-old Syrian man in Berlin suspected of preparing a "jihadist" attack
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Only two weeks of water left in Tehran's main reservoir
The country is in the midst of its worst drought in decades
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Six dead in Russian blitz on Ukraine
Russia fired a wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight
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Trump says there 'could be' US troops on ground in Nigeria, air strikes
Trump makes comment Sunday evening while heading back to Washington after Florida vacation
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Gaza children returning to school
25,000 schoolchildren had already joined the agency's "temporary learning spaces"
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Israel warns to intensify Lebanon attacks
Israel maintains troops in five areas in southern Lebanon and has kept up regular strikes.
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Nigeria urges Trump meeting after military action threat
Trump said that if Nigeria does not stem the killings, the United States will attack
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Netherlands to return 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt
Schoof said the 3,500-year-old artifact was seized at a 2022 Dutch art fair after an anonymous tip.
 
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LoL Worlds 2025 sets new viewership record ahead of Grand Final as T1 advance to semi-finals
2025 League of Legends World Championship hit 3.27 million peak viewers during T1’s quarter-final victory
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Sundar steers India to five-wicket win over Australia in 3rd T20
It left the five-match series finely poised at 1-1 with two games to play at the Gold Coast and Brisbane
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Spalletti begins Juve tenure with win at Cremonese
Serie A leaders Napoli though could only manage a goalless draw with Como
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Messi scores but Miami lose
Nashville SC beat Inter Miami survive in MLS Cup round one playoff series
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Pakstan's Mikaeel crowned World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 boys' champion
The youngster defeated Lithuania's Kristijonas Milasaukas in the final
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New Zealand great Williamson retires from T20 internationals
He will depart the shortest format as his country's second-highest run-scorer
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Mbappe's Real Madrid extend Liga lead
Villarreal climb above champions Barcelona into second place provisionally
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Salah's 250th Liverpool goal sinks Villa
Arsenal cruised at Burnley to surge seven points clear
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Swiatek starts WTA Finals with fast win
The Polish second seed claimed a tour-leading 62nd victory of the year
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Sinner crushes Zverev to reach Paris Masters final, brink of No.1
The Italian raced to a remarkable thrashing of reigning champion in just 61 minutes
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Babar Azam helps Pakistan defeat South Africa by four wickets to win T20I series
The hosts chased the 140-run target successfully, with six balls remaining
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When the dream found you
A boy who once stayed up to watch his heroes now sits across them, turning late-night fandom into global storytelling.
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Chess.com unveils Naroditsky Cup to honour late grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky
Chess.com has introduced the Naroditsky Cup, a new Speed Chess Championship trophy honouring Daniel Naroditsky
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New Zealand outclass England to seal ODI series sweep
They cashed a modest target of 223 with two wickets to spare
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Flick will 'protect' Barca teen star Yamal
The 18-year-old winger struggled in the Clasico last weekend as champions Barca fell to a defeat
 
    










































































































