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Govt launches 'cyber patrolling'
Digital surveillance aims to curb sectarianism, track processions
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JUI-F suspends MPA for praising CM Bugti
The suspension was announced by JUI-F Balochistan chief, Senator Maulana Abdul Wasey
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HRCP report highlights rights, security crisis
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa sees rising violence, judicial delays, and local governance failures
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Swat tragedy sparks opposition outrage
PPP demands urgent assembly session; officials questioned over flash flood response
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Vietnam eyes $1b trade goal with Pakistan
Envoy calls for institutional linkages to expand bilateral trade
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PSX closes fiscal year at all-time high
KSE-100 surges 1,248 points as optimism grows following $3.4b loan rollover
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PBA refutes claims subsidies serve no purpose
Says incentive schemes like PRI critical for economic stability
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ECC flags poor governance in gas utilities
FinMin says board directors should play role in improving performance of companies
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Worker exodus grows by 12% in May
Ministry reports 2.7% GDP growth, while 285,370 jobseekers exited country in JanMay
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WB appoints new country director for Pakistan
Amgaabazar is succeeding Najy Benhassine in this role
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NEPRA grills Power Division over FCA deferral
Consumers, regulators slam last-minute move to block Rs4.69/unit FCA relief as CPPA warns of upcoming tariff hike
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Gold up Rs108,500 in FY25
Bullion jumps to Rs350,200/tola; rupee down Rs5.4 vs dollar in a year
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IT minister avoids PTCL-Telenor merger comments
Unveils smart city vision for Islamabad, including fibre connectivity; free public Wi-Fi rollout planned
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Duty on Galvalume steel imposed
Pakistan concludes first anti-circumvention case, slaps 40% levy on import
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US approves $510m sale of bomb guidance kits to Israel following Iran conflict
Israel launched an unprecedented air campaign targeting Iran's nuclear sites, scientists, military leaders on June 13
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Trump claims to have found wealthy buyer for TikTok
US President predicted China would approve the sale
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Seoul marks 'Squid Game' final season with cosplay parade
Korean drama's latest instalment dropped on Friday
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She just wants to act
Mahira Khan talks Love Guru, age backlash, and future roles
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G7 risks disappearing into oblivion
Beneath G7 downfall, there lies aggrandisement of threats and advancement of self-seeking interests
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Trump Doctrine 2.0
Trump is known for making U-turns in his policy statements
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Do we need information commissions?
Pakistan ought to seriously revisit the entire RTI process
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Mounting monsoon toll
This phenomenon, coupled with Pakistan's inefficiency at enacting early warning systems
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Stripping oversight
Standing committees are the bedrock of legislative oversight
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The tariffs fixation
The move has surprised many as it has come days after the federal budget
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What can they read?
The nearly 700-page book beautifully captures these threads from the perspective of a young boy
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PBF forms 7-member committee for polls
National event in Dec, Malaysian team to compete
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Pak outplay Japan in crucial netball clash
Asian Youth Girls Netball C'ship in full swing
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Williams hits ton but SA still on top
South Africa lead by 216 at the close of play on second day
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Kane fires Bayern into CWC last eight
Vincent Kompany's men earned an entertaining 4-2 victory against spirited Flamengo
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Djokovic still hunts milestones
He prepares for his 20th Wimbledon bidding
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PSG dominate Miami to reach CWC quarters
Joao Neves netted twice for Luis Enrique's side in 4-0 victory
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Will the Asia Cup be held this year?
The tournament is scheduled to be played in September
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SL's Nissanka on verge of cricketing greatness
He eyes place among ICC's top ten batters across all formats
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Sufiyan likely to be called for BD series
Pakistan will play three T20Is in July
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Azhar named as acting red-ball coach
He will serve in this capacity until the conclusion of his current contract
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Trump to lift Syria sanctions in bid to revive economy, foster regional ties
Trump lifted Syria sanctions in May after Saudi, Turkey appeals following Assad family's fall by Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Turkey evacuates over 50,000 as wildfires rage in Izmir province
Worst blaze starts in Seferihisar near Izmir, spreading fast with winds up to 120 km/h, officials say
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Govt sticks to the script, hikes fuel prices again
Petrol raised by Rs8.36 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs10.39 per litre
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President Zardari signs Finance Bill 2025-26 into law
Last week, National Assembly approved Rs17.57 trillion federal budget with certain amendments
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Canada scraps digital services tax, paving way for renewed US trade talks
Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, vows new tariffs, risking renewed tensions after period of calm
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Govt to end collection of electricity duty via bills
Awais Leghari requests all CMs to explore alternative mechanisms for collecting provincial levies and duties
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Anosh Ahmed empowers public services via blockchain technology
With innovation, community empowerment, and Chicago Crypto Hub, Dr Ahmed promotes public policy adoption of blockchain
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Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, gunman found dead after standoff
Firefighters ambushed on arrival; suspect tracked by phone and found by SWAT as fire approached his location
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India's disinformation campaign on CPEC and AJK
The writer is a freelance contributor with special focus on issues related to international and national security
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Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia-Italy route, leaving one dead, 87 rescued
Nearly 30,000 migrants, including 5,146 unaccompanied minors, have arrived in Italy so far this year, officials say
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Naqvi vows tight security, enhanced surveillance for Muharram
Interior minister says security placed on high alert to thwart any nefarious designs of cowardly enemies
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Pakistan Navy's combat readiness strengthened across all domains: Admiral Naveed Ashraf
Navy chief praises leadership of Air Chief Marshal, commending PAF's efforts in modernising and tech integration
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Violence in Pakistan declines by 32% in Q2 2025
Report highlights reduced fatalities and improved counter-terrorism
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Pakistan's PR to UN in Vienna elected UNIDO president
Ambassador Kamran Akhtar is the first Pakistani to be honoured with the prestigious position
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Pakistan calls on India to resume IWT following Court of Arbitration ruling
FO urges India to resume cooperation and emphasises the importance of preserving the treaty for regional stability
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Leopard mauls minor girl near LoC
Big cat broke into house then fled to nearby woods snatching minor
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Land routes barred for Arbaeen pilgrims amid security concerns
Air travel open for pilgrimage to Iran and Iraq, says interior minister
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Dar touts inflation dip, better global relations
Work under way to resume PIA New York flights after restoring routes to Europe, UK
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TikTok fame lands fake CTD officer in jail
Suspect found impersonating CTD official in tiktok videos
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15 killed, dozens injured in separate road crashes on motorway
Authorities on high alert as rescue operations continue
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Court orders exhumation of newlywed victim's body
17-year-old Sidra allegedly murdered after tribal council ruling; 32 suspects including politicians named
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The end of an era?
As Stranger Things and Squid Game bow out, what's next for Netflix?
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Monsoon 2025 death toll mounts to 271
PDMA issues flood alert for Chenab, Jhelum rivers, especially July 29–31
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Court extends physical remand of key accused in Kohistan scandal
Court was informed that the accused, Ayub Khan, is involved in suspicious bank transactions
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PHC seeks reply on PTI's independents petition
Orders that plea be heard alongside other related petitions filed by CM and speaker
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Mother of Degari murder victim sent to jail
Case drew national attention after a man and a woman were brutally murdered in the Didi area of Degari
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PFA seals counterfeit food production units
More than 100 litres of fake juice, harmful ingredients, and over 2kg of counterfeit labels were recovered
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Between inheritance and invention
The anthology captures the evolution of Pakistani English literature, & its reckoning with identity & reinvention
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South Punjab, at God’s mercy
Climate change, neglect & overpopulation collide in the region, where drought looms & rigid mindsets persist
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Transplanting hope: organ donation still a distant dream
With low public awareness & meagre facilities, patients with organ failure have dimmed hopes of survival
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Bitcoin data centres to boost employment opportunities
Excess power can be redirected to Bitcoin mining without affecting domestic supply
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IT minister discusses AI, fibre collaboration
PeaceCable eyes investment in fibre broadband rollout
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Investors eye US-Europe deal before deadline
Optimism over easing trade tensions helps push US stocks to record highs
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Chamber decries hurdles to trade with Kabul
Welcomes trade deal, demands long-term policy to address challenges
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Dar's US visit sets stage for stronger trade ties
LCCI president backs shift from aid to trade, calls for FTA, deeper investments
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PSX closes week up on optimism
KSE-100 index moves higher by 610 points amid ratings boost, rate cut hopes
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Govt issues show-cause notice to energy firms
Says change in company ownership occurred without state approval
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Mangrove forest has potential to yield $20-50m revenue
Delta Blue Carbon project is a public-private partnership between the government of Sindh and Indus Delta Capital
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Customs to coordinate raids with traders to rebuild trust
Pilot project to involve trade bodies in four enforcement operations, move aims to address backlash over raids
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EPZA urged to align with global standards
Both sides held a detailed discussion on the potential of EPZA
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CPEC power dues rise to Rs423b
Talks underway to waive interest; Pakistan seeks Chinese investor confidence
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PM to continue remittance scheme for overseas Pakistanis amid record inflows
Shehbaz Sharif directs Finance Ministry to prioritise release of funds under Workers' Remittances Incentive Scheme
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PM Shehbaz approves digital ecosystem for FBR reforms
Sharif orders integration of all economic data into one system for real-time, end-to-end monitoring
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PSX climbs 515 points on improved rating
Monetary easing expectations further fuel investor optimism
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EV giant to assemble cars from 2026
BYD aims to capture demand for electric, hybrid vehicles in region
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Drone debris disrupts trains, suspends flights in Volgograd
Extent of damage from Ukrainian drone attack unclear
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Gaza bound aid ship intercepted as Israel announces partial humanitarian pause
Rubio says Gaza ceasefire deal could be reached ‘any day now’
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UNRWA belittles Gaza aid airdrops proposal
25 killed in devastated, starved territory
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Indian PM Modi renews ties with Maldives
India also reduced annual repayments of an earlier credit line from $51 million to $29 million
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Trump wades into ceasefire options
"Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE," he added
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Thai-Cambodia clashes spread along frontier
Death toll rises to 33 as people flee border
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Indian man running 'fake embassy' arrested
He allegedly used vehicles with fake diplomatic plates and shared doctored photos of himself
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Syria seeks talks with Israeli officials to 'contain escalation'
Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and Druze-majority Sweida province
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China urges consensus on AI development
He gave no further details about the newly announced organisation
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US applauds Pakistan's backchannel role on Iran
Dar says trade deal with Washington close
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Nine killed as gunmen storm Iran courthouse
Jaish al-Adl, which claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its Telegram account
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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires
Firefighters had brought 44 fires under control out of 52 that had broken out over the past 24 hours
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EU, Macron urge Niger junta to free ex-president
The 27-member bloc said in a statement it welcomed the recent release of some political prisoners
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Trump's distraction methods fall flat against Epstein uproar
Trump scolds reporters, dodges questions as Epstein case continues to stir suspicion years after his 2019 death
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Trump seeks to broker ceasefire in Thai-Cambodia border conflict
US president said he wants an "end to the war" and warned of no trade deals if Southeast Asian nations keep fighting
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PSB raises cash rewards for global medalists
Athletes representing Pakistan at international sporting events can score up to Rs30m on winning
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Aaron Rodgers confirms marriage to mystery wife Brittani during Steelers camp appearance
Aaron Rodgers publicly acknowledges wife Brittani at Steelers camp, confirming secret wedding.
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David's century helps Aussies clinch third T20 against WI
He smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 37 deliveries
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Groves avoids crash to win Tour Stage 20
Pogacar retained overall lead with a 4:24 advantage over Vingegaard
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Fatima Jinnah Academy wins playoff
Boys event reaches semi-finals stage
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Verstappen starts new Red Bull era
He posted Spa sprint win, Piastri and Norris finished second and third, respectively
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'Footballers afraid to speak out against hectic schedule'
58 national player unions discuss concerns over FIFA's callousness in managing football
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England seek revenge against Spain in Euro final
The Lionesses want to avenge their 2023 World Cup final defeat
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Root: Eng's elegant Test record-breaker
The former England captain overtook Ponting's tally of 13,378 runs
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Dar was paid double fee during HBL PSL9
He was paid $4,000 per match instead of the set $2,000
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Naqvi confirms dates for Asia Cup
The tournament will be played from September 9 to 28 in the UAE
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ACC president confirms schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan, India likely in same group; could face off up to three times
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Rana Liaquat Academy, SBB Academy in final
SSWMB Inter-Academy Basketball in full swing
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Raducanu reaches Washington Open quarters
Venus bowed out in the last 16, as Fernandez stunned top seed Pegula out of the event
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Creativity ready to raise the stakes in Women's Euro final
England and Spain are set to clash on Sunday with a host of star players