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Shrinking pastures threaten rural livelihoods
Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk
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Lebanon refugee crisis worsens
UN says 100,000 displaced in single day
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Punjab schools get Rs3.27b boost
Govt schools in Rawalpindi to receive Rs12m; Attock district Rs63.8m; Jhelum district Rs46.m; Chakwal district Rs70.5m
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Price control mechanism falters
Meat, fruit and vegetables sold at arbitrary rates in open market
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Digital stamp fiasco cripples courts
Sudden transition from old e-stamp system sparks frustration among lawyers, residents
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Pindi undergoes historic sewerage upgrade
82 kilometres of new sewerage lines to be installed; 2km-long drainage channel to be constructed
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Over 27k students take Grade VIII exams
PEF partner school students also participate; 190 centres set up across Rawalpindi
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Educators reject school closures
Say extended holidays threaten exams, admissions and learning progress
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Murree gets municipal corporation status
Will comprise of 17 union councils and has a total population of 132,005 residents
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Green bus service launched in Turbat
Initiative to provide residents with safe, comfortable, efficient travel facilities while improving urban mobility
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K-P mulls Rs60b second ring road in Peshawar
Project to help improve transportation in city's southern areas
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Balochistan, K-P brace for toxic smoke
Westerly winds pushing hazardous pollutants towards Pakistan
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Security plan rolled out for last days of Ramazan
Includes security, traffic arrangements with armoured vehicles, Ababeel Squad, continuously patrolling major highways
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Ramazan as a social reformist: ethical residue of a sacred month
By reducing bodily dominance, fasting refines intellect and conscience, making them more receptive to higher guidance
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A biased report
Civilian protection cannot be meaningfully defended if forces that endanger civilians are left unnamed or unexamined
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Hardened nationalism and nuclear neighbours
In a region of unresolved disputes, nuclear capability, symbolic hardening can raise probability of miscalculation
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Bridal burial
Such cases are a part of a larger pattern of under-investigated, often disregarded cases of crimes against women
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Perpetual emergency
A state that cannot discipline its own expenditure in calm times cannot summon that discipline in turbulent ones
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Fingers-crossed
A spokesperson for Syed Mojtaba Khamenei has made it clear that 'diplomacy is not on the cards'
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A noble death
To understand the true meaning of sacrifice, one must study the life of Imam Ali (AS)
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Israel says Iran hacked security cameras
Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel have long been common in their shadow conflict
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Five Pakistanis among 6 arrested in Bahrain over sharing videos linked to Iran attack
Accuses the suspects of expressing sympathy and glorifying those hostile acts in a manner that harms security
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WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
WHO says oil-tainted rain reported in Iran as refinery strike blankets Tehran in thick black smoke
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Putin reaffirms position on regional de-escalation in phone call with Iranian counterpart
FMs Sergey Lavrov, Abbas Araghchi hold call day after Putin, Trump discuss escalating situation in the Middle East
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Govt to absorb future fuel price hikes amid Middle East crisis: Ali Pervaiz Malik
Says he believes that within a reasonable time, there will not be much change in prices
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Elon Musk worth $839b in new Forbes list
Musk tops Forbes billionaires list again as wealth surges $500b on Tesla, SpaceX valuations
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Shrinking pastures threaten rural livelihoods
Experts warn that without effective planning and conservation, both food security and the rural economy are at risk
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SC adopts four-day work week under austerity plan
National Judicial Policy Making Committee approves judicial austerity and energy conservation plan
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Major UAE refinery shut as Saudi Aramco warns war spells catastrophe for oil
State-owned oil company Adnoc describes its Ruwais facility as 'the world's fourth-largest single-site refinery'
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At least 5 Iran women footballers take asylum in Australia
US President Trump among those urging Australia to offer players asylum, citing grave fears for their safety
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IndiGo CEO resigns months after flight cancellation crisis
IndiGo parent InterGlobe Aviation says CEO Pieter Elbers will step down at close of business on March 10
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, pledges closer cooperation with Iran
President Asif Zardari also conveys his good wishes to Iran's new supreme leader
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FO warns Israeli aggression against Lebanon could worsen regional crises
UNHCR says over 667,000 people in Lebanon have registered on the government’s online platform as displaced
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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose
Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League last 16 first-leg
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Pakistan launches school-based plan to revive national hockey
The meeting was attended by directors of physical education from educational boards as well
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Govt expands austerity drive as fuel prices rise and global oil markets turn volatile
PM forms special committee headed by Dar to monitor progress; Friday declared weekly additional holiday
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Karachi to host six games, as PCB unveils PSL 11 schedule
Eight teams to compete across six venues
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Fuel supply fears ease as oil tankers arrive at Port Qasim
Port Qasim spokesperson says vessel from Fujairah has arrived, three more ships expected in coming days
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Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi
Many of the city's Hindus also observe Ramazan and Iftar has become a social gathering
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Shaheen names three ODI debutants for Bangladesh opener
The first ODI of the three-match series will be played tomorrow
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Japan knock out Vietnam
Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter against China
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K-P announces two-day weekly school closure for two months amid fuel crisis
Education department says public and private sectors shall remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays
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OGRA dismisses reports of Rs73 petrol, Rs84 diesel hike as 'completely baseless'
Says no such summary has been sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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North Korea, China to resume passenger train service after six-year gap
Tickets for first passenger train sold out ahead of March 12 departure, service restricted to business visa holders
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World Cup 'too big' to be postponed: COO
Officials were in Dallas for the announcement of fan festival
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President, Zardari, PM Shehbaz hold meeting on national security, regional situation
Participants emphasise on coordinated national strategy and institutional harmony at the national level
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PM Shehbaz reiterates Islamabad's call for collective efforts to end Middle East conflict
Sharif thanks Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian FMs after quadrilateral meeting on US-Israel-Iran war
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FM Dar to visit China for talks on regional tensions tomorrow
FO says two countries maintain close coordination, regular consultations on regional and international issues
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No casualties reported as fire breaks out at super market in Karachi's Zamzama
Six fire tenders controlled the blaze, but dense smoke continues to pose challenges, fire officials say
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PM Shehbaz reviews Gulf crisis impact on fuel, domestic reserves
PM briefed on fuel-saving measures, future plans, current stock; audit report confirms compliance with austerity drive
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At least 17 killed as heavy rains trigger roof collapses in K-P
Rescue teams work amid power outages, flooding, and harsh weather as rains disrupt daily life across province
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Gold prices rise in local, international markets
On the first business day of the week, the price of gold per tola surged by Rs3,900
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Floodwaters block Zhob–Dera Ismail Khan highway, leaving passengers stranded
Authorities deploy Rescue 1122, NHA teams, and heavy machinery to clear floodwaters and reopen the highway
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Pakistan signals Iran-US talks in 'coming days'
Islamabad hosts FMs of key Muslim powers, Participants agree prolonged war serves no one Beijing, UN throw weight
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Nine die in rain-related incidents in K-P, Punjab
Heavy downpour caused widespread destruction, with buildings collapsing at two different locations
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'No Kings' protests fill US streets against Trump
Protests driven by backlash against Iran conflict, Trump policies
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Govt refutes nationwide shutdown rumour
The fabricated notification orders a 'complete and comprehensive lockdown throughout the country' on weekends
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Imran release drive raises eyebrows in PTI
Leaders question roadmap as Afridi's push falls flat
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Women remain underrepresented in law enforcement
Limited number of women police stations, low public awareness, institutional shortcomings hinder women seeking justice
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Govt allocates Rs125b to shield fuel consumers
PM says timely decisions have ensured sufficient supplies
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PSX tumbles 4,864 points in volatile session as KSE-100 closes below 147,000
Broad-based selling hits banks, cement, fertiliser sectors as market expected to remain cautious with downside bias
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Gold prices rise in local, international markets
On the first business day of the week, the price of gold per tola surged by Rs3,900
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Positive spillovers of the Gulf crisis
Regional instability could redirect data infrastructure, outsourcing and skilled labour to Pakistan
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Hybrid vehicles, EVs can save from $100/barrel oil shock
Every EV on road proves to be vote for sovereignty and blow to ‘petrol poverty’
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Pakistan’s energy crossroads
More reliance on hydropower, renewables, domestic coal can meet future demand
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Debt sans reform traps growth
Consumption-led loans, weak reforms and low exports worsen outlook
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Pakistan Day: more than a day of remembrance
In modern world, sovereignty has evolved; it is no longer just political; it is deeply economic
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How China is weathering the oil shock
Energy diversification and electrification shield Beijing from Gulf disruption
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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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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










































































































