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Man arrested for harassing woman
Bani police arrest him after she refused his proposal
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Political activities stall in twin cities
Party offices locked, workers disillusioned as once-bustling political hubs turn deserted
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Rs5b agro farm plot 'scam' exposed in CDA
Adding a 'zero' to land records inflated 50 kanals to 500 kanals for fraudulent plot allotments
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36 encroached properties restored to widows
Under Punjab's new protection ordinance district committee to resolve cases within 90 days
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Mother lodges FIR against one-wheeling victim's friends
Boy lost his life after crashing into a parked trailer while performing one-wheeling on Jaranwala Road
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Two women held in gold jewellery heist in Faisalabad
CCTV footage leads to recovery of gold worth millions
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LHCBA to hold first-ever biometric elections
The bar has already begun registering voters
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Timber thieves attack forest guard in Sadiqabad
Thieves steal the wood, issue threats to officials
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PHC extends protective bail for CM, lawmakers
Fresh reports sought from federal government, relevant authorities
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School timings changed in K-P’s four districts due to fog
Schools to start at 9am instead of 8am
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Geo-strategic calculus of Pakistan and India
Sindoor 1.0 was a failure, but it was not given a state burial
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Restructuring the military system
Pakistan’s military reforms must preserve unity of command, avoid bureaucratic control over emerging warfighting tools
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Exploring the intersection of art and activism
A tribute to Salima Hashmi’s new exhibition, where four women artists dismantle power, identity and aesthetic norms
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Climate change and Karachi
A UN report warns Karachi faces extreme urban heat risks, exposing vulnerable citizens to worsening climate threats
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Economic dilemma
Pakistan’s central bank warns stabilisation model collapsing, urging reforms to shift the economy toward real growth
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Iran's 'blank cheque'
Iran’s “unconditional support” gives Pakistan a rare diplomatic opening as border security challenges intensify
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The IMF's superficial assessment of corruption
Their diagnosis is superficial because it fails to acknowledge underlying reasons corruption persists in Pakistan
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K-P CM continues sit-in outside Adiala Jail after visit to PTI founder denied again
Negotiations between representatives of K-P CM, Adiala Jail administration underway
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Punjab bans petrol-powered Qingqis, motorcycles to curb smog
Provincial govt approves tough penalties for burning plastic, rubber and other materials that emit toxic smoke
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Alibaba unveils Quark AI glasses in China to challenge Meta’s lead in wearables
Quark glasses start at 1,899 yuan and run on Alibaba’s Qwen AI, offering a regular eyewear design
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Spinner, Humpback dolphins found dead along Balochistan coast
Harmful commercial fishing practices, particularly unregulated trawling, are likely factors in the dolphins’ deaths
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EU could hit X with fine before 2025 ends
X faced the EU’s first content-law probe in 2023, but no penalty or action has followed since
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Sri Lanka edge Pakistan by six runs in T20I Tri-Series
Chameera’s nerves and Mishara’s batting brilliance sealed a thrilling six-run victory for the visitors
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Lawyers march against 26th, 27th amendments in Rawalpindi
Punjab Bar leaders call amendments an attack on judicial independence
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22 terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR
Sanitisation operation underway to eliminate any remaining 'Indian-sponsored' terrorists in the area, says ISPR
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Sri Lanka floods, landslides kill 40 with 21 missing after week of torrential rain
Sri Lanka’s northeast monsoon has intensified due to a depression east of the island, officials said
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Three Chinese citizens killed in Tajik-Afghan border clash
Foreign ministry says drone and gun attack hit Chinese company workers in the south
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Bangladesh jails ousted PM Sheikh Hasina for 21 years on corruption charges
Hasina, 78, living in India, defies orders to return after receiving a death sentence in absentia
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K-P to spend Rs100b to restore Peshawar's lost glory
CM Sohail Afridi says Peshawar is the face of K-P, its development and beautification cannot be delayed
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Pakistan targets $15 billion in IT exports by 2030
IT minister says Rinova AI-RCM Matter deal to bring AI medical billing, create thousands of skilled jobs in Pakistan
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Peshawar High Court orders PTA to remove 'immoral' content from TikTok
Seeks activation of social media regulator, directs Social Welfare Dept to submit report on incidents of violence
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National Guard shooting suspect served alongside US army in Afghanistan: US media
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, wounded two soldiers before he was shot and taken to the hospital
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India withdraws from Oxford Union debate, Pakistan awarded points by default
Indian speakers withdrew without offering any substantive explanation, says the Pakistan High Commission in London
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Pakistan, Russia join hands to combat corrupt market practices
Sign MoU for collaboration in cartel investigations, merger control and action against deceptive marketing
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NA passes resolution against Indian defence minister's remarks on Sindh
Lawmakers declare Singh's comments 'highly condemnable', term it an assault on country's sovereignty
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Sindh announce squad for 15th National Women’s Softball Championship
Mercline Perwaiz has been appointed as the team captain
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35th National Games torch relay arrives at CWU
More than 11,000 athletes and officials from provinces and government departments are set to take part in the Games
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UAE says nearly 500 Pakistani visas processed daily despite Senate being informed of halt
UAE ambassador says measures such as online applications, new visa centre to speed up travel for Pakistani nationals
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India's Test team appear vulnerable at home
They suffered a 2-0 defeat against South Africa at home
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Head worried about firing up Eng quicks
He struck a brilliant 83-ball 123 as a makeshift opener
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PSX surges past 165k milestone as optimism builds over IMF meeting
The benchmark reclaimed the market's key psychological level on a closing basis for the first time in 25 days
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Marriage can’t be forced when both spouses say 'No': LHC rules
Court made clear no principle of Islamic law, statutory law, equity permits forcing a wife to remain in marriage
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Pakistan, Bahrain to boost economic cooperation: PM Shehbaz
PM says upcoming Pakistan-GCC FTA will strengthen trade, invites Bahraini investors
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Imaan Mazari objects to state counsel's withdrawal from tweets case
Requests court to summon former counsel as 'he is the first state counsel we trusted'
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My country is my home: Mahira Khan stands by her statement on Pak-India conflict
'Neelofar' actor shares why she chose to speak out amid high cross-border tension during May
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Karachi introduces dedicated ambulance lane for faster emergency access
After removing illegal structures, authorities create a clear, uninterrupted emergency route, says DC District South
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IHC summons DIG over woman, children abduction case
Case linked to ongoing financial dispute involving former PIA CEO
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Germany eye revenge in Nations League showdown with Spain
They host the reigning world champions in Friday's first leg in Kaiserslautern
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Gimenez snatches Atletico dramatic late win over Inter Milan
Gimenez’s stoppage-time header sealed 2-1 win over Inter Milan, handing the Italians their first defeat of the season
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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation
Sindh Rangers, police rescue eight more passengers after Dec 15 bus abduction
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Sarfaraz slams India’s ‘unethical’ conduct following U19 Asia Cup defeat
The Men in Blue were crushed by Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final
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Pakistan young-guns shine bright
The Men in Green beat India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup final
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Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute
Close relatives from same tribe had been locked in a tenancy row
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Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job
Medic claims bad bedside behaviour was a 'natural reaction to verbal abuse'
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LHC suspends Punjab property ordinance
CJ Neelum tells chief secretary if law remained in force, even Jati Umra could be repossessed
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Cold wave intensifies as snow blankets KP, Gilgit-Baltistan
Another rain system expected to enter from Dec 27 to 31, potentially bringing rain to some districts of Punjab
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Zardari visits Iraqi shrines, calls for Muslim unity
Four-day visit combines religious observances with diplomatic outreach to boost bilateral trade, security cooperation
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Pakistan Railways records 95 accidents in under a year
Attacks, derailments, collisions marred railway operations as upgrades remained limited to improvements at stations
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Field Marshal Asim Munir receives Saudi Arabia's highest national honour
Pakistan's top military commander met Saudi Minister of Defence, discussed evolving geopolitical challenges
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Passport department launches 24/7 digital monitoring system
Framework is set to improve transparency, efficiency and response times nationwide
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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Policy neglect hits coating exports
Industry seeks sector status, trade route solutions; proposes value-addition
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Cotton exchange sealing sparks widespread concern
Businessmen argue federal authorities' action based on contested ownership claims
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Cars no longer affordable for middle-class
Economists question protection-heavy auto regime as prices keep soaring despite local assembly, import restrictions
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Musk first person worth $700b
Musk's 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court
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PSX gains despite mixed macros
KSE-100 index hits 171,404 as SBP surprises market with 50bps rate cut
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Adulterated pesticides dominate markets
CCP study says counterfeit pesticides damage crops, cause significant losses to farmers
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Horticulture podcast to address export gaps
Digital outreach initiative aimed at tackling post-harvest losses, climate risks
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Japan's rate hike signals new tightening phase
BOJ raises short-term rate to 30-year high, driven by persistent inflation, economic worries
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal











































































































