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Amna Yousuf’s engagement photos go viral, fans shower congratulations

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Rising Pakistani actress Amna Yousuf has stepped into a new phase of her personal life, as images from her engagement ceremony went viral across...
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Fazila Qazi urges modern brides to focus on marriage, not media hype

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Senior Pakistani actress Fazila Qazi has urged modern-day brides to shift their focus from excessive trend-following to the true purpose of marriage, cautioning that...
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Arshad Nadeem, Yasir Sultan to feature in National Games javelin event

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Pakistan’s leading javelin stars Arshad Nadeem and Mohammad Yasir Sultan are poised to headline the athletics contests at the upcoming National Games, with both...
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Saim Ayub reclaims top spot in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings

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Pakistan’s Saim Ayub has regained the No. 1 position in the ICC T20 all-rounder rankings, surpassing Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza as the International Cricket Council...
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Punjab govt allows kite flying after 25 years with strict rules

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The Punjab government has issued an ordinance allowing kite flying in the province after 25 years, with strict conditions and penalties to ensure safety....
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Spain women clinch Nations League Title with 3-0 victory over Germany

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Spain’s women’s football team lifted the Women’s Nations League title after a commanding 3-0 win over Germany in the second leg of the final...
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PM says to broadcast PIA privatization bids live on TV

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with all business representatives and companies participating in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), emphasizing that transparency and...
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ISA seminar highlights Iqbal’s relevance for today’s youth

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The Information Service Academy (ISA) organized a seminar titled “The Contemporary Relevance of Iqbal’s Thought and the New Generation” at the ISA Auditorium, bringing...
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Pakistan discusses digital inclusion and disaster resilience with FCDO, GSMA delegation

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A high-level delegation comprising Louisa Odell, Innovation and Technology Advisor at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); Michael Unwin, Strategic Partnership Lead, Technology &...
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UN Women Officials meet Human Rights Minister to discuss gender equality

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Christine Arab, UN Women Regional Director, accompanied by UN Women Country Representative Jamshed Qazi, called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam...
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Federal Committee reviews modernization of National Tariff Commission

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, chaired the 5th meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee for the Modernization of...
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Three police officers martyred in terror attack on vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan

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Three police officers were martyred in a terrorist attack targeting a police vehicle in the Paniala area near a degree college in Dera Ismail...
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Pakistan showcases films at 43rd Fajr Film Festival in Shiraz

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Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for Culture along with leading Pakistani filmmakers represented Pakistan in the 43rd Fajr Film Festival held in the historic...
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Pakistan urges D-8 states to strengthen regional trade, operationalise PTA

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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, delivered a comprehensive and forward-looking statement at the Fourth Meeting of the D-8 Trade Ministers Council...
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Karachi Customs foil tax evasion, recover Rs167 million revenue

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The Karachi Customs Enforcement has prevented a major attempt to misdeclare imported goods, saving the federal revenue approximately Rs167 million. According to the Federal Board...
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FBR withdraws Rs2.3bn, ETPB faces severe financial crisis

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The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) is grappling with a deep financial crisis after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) withdrew a total of...
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Punjab Bar Council bans police entry into all district and tehsil bar premises

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The Punjab Bar Council has barred police personnel from entering all 43 district and 170 tehsil bar associations across the province, following the killing...
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Punjab govt decides FIRs to be filed against vehicle owners, not underage drivers

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The Punjab Traffic Police has announced a major policy shift, declaring that no FIR will be registered against underage drivers, and instead, criminal charges...
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Punjab govt approves ‘Chief Minister’s Honorarium Card for Mosque Imams’

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The Punjab government has approved the launch of the “Chief Minister Punjab Honorarium Card for Mosque Imams”, setting February 2026 as the deadline for...
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Lahore High Court allows foster parents to retain custody of 13-year-old

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The Lahore High Court has set aside a trial court ruling and handed a 13-year-old boy back to his foster parents, emphasising that a...
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244 students graduate at NUTECH’s 4th convocation

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The Federal Minister of Science & Technology, Khalid Magsi, attended the 4th Convocation of the National University of Technology (NUTECH) today, witnessing the graduation...
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Pakistani student wins top prize in Beijing’s Global Tech Innovation Pitch Competition

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BEIJING (Internews): A Pakistani doctoral researcher Awais Ahmad Siddiqi at Tsinghua University has secured first place in the Beijing Municipal Government’s Global Technological Innovation...
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CJ Lahore HC calls for awareness campaign before arresting underage drivers

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Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Alia Neelum, has expressed concern over the arrests of underage drivers for violating traffic laws. During a meeting...
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Pakistan’s trade deficit rises as imports climb and exports fall

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Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, driven by rising imports and declining exports,...
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India trying to block Pakistani dramas on Netflix: Farhan Saeed

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Pakistani actor and singer Farhan Saeed has claimed that India is attempting to restrict access to Pakistani dramas on Netflix due to their growing...
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Fire breaks out during social media star Rebeka Khan’s wedding

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Social media influencer and content creator Rebeka Khan officially tied the knot with Hussain Tareen last night, in a wedding that had already captured...
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Actors condemn authorities after child dies in manhole accident

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A tragic accident in Karachi claimed the life of three-year-old Ibrahim, who fell into an open manhole near Nipa Chowrangi while out shopping with...
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Sarfaraz Ahmed appointed manager of Pakistan U19 team

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Former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the manager and mentor of the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team for the upcoming ACC...
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Pakistan squad announced for Pro Hockey League opener

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Pakistan’s national hockey team has finalized its squad and officials for the first stage of the FIH Pro Hockey League. The team is scheduled...
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Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for T20 series ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Pakistan’s national cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a three-match Twenty20 series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced. The matches are...
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PSL to host London roadshow, attracts global investors

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to host a high-profile roadshow at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, aiming to showcase the...
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PM Shahbaz chairs working group on tax reforms and economic growth

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of working groups composed of private sector experts and business leaders to discuss reforms aimed at...
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India delays Pakistan’s humanitarian flight to Sri Lanka for over 60 hours

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India continues to block humanitarian assistance from Pakistan to Sri Lanka. The special aircraft carrying Pakistan’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continues to face...
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Pakistan, Iran strengthen cultural ties in Tehran meeting

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Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, held a cordial meeting in Tehran with Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance,...
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Pakistan seeks outcome-oriented cooperation with Japan in key sectors

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Japan and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) jointly hosted the Pakistan Business Seminar 2025 at the Embassy of...
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Pakistan, Canada discuss GM Canola trade and regulatory efficiency

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, met with the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan. Also present...
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Pakistan’s new ambassador presents credentials to UAE President

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE received the credentials of several newly appointed ambassadors to the UAE including Shafqat Ali...
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2025 becomes worst year for terrorists since 2015, Reports say

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Pakistan witnessed a rise in terrorist incidents in November, with terrorists increasingly targeting civilians, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute for...
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KP CM, US consul discuss trade, investment, security cooperation

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a high-level meeting with US Consul General Thomas Eckert at the Chief Minister’s House, focusing on trade,...
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Assistant Commissioner, two policemen among four martyred in Bannu ambush

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A deadly gun attack claimed the lives of the Assistant Commissioner of North Waziristan and two police personnel, along with another civilian, when unidentified...
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Balochistan hit by worsening drought as cultivable land shrinks, experts warn

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Balochistan is facing an escalating environmental emergency, with unusually low rainfall pushing much of the province into a state of prolonged drought. Water management...
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Pakistan Railways approves major upgrade of Nokundi–Sibi track to support Reko Diq project

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In a move tied to the strategic importance of the Reko Diq copper-gold project, Pakistan Railways has decided to upgrade the 600-kilometre rail line...
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Balochistan to revamp school curriculum for new academic year

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The Balochistan Education Department has decided to introduce major changes to the school curriculum for the upcoming academic year, officials confirmed on Saturday. Under the...
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Japan’s letter to UN chief “full of erroneous views, hypocritical lies:” Chinese spokesperson

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BEIJING: Japan's letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is full of erroneous views and hypocritical lies, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on...
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JCP approves permanent appointment of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Orungzeb in SC

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The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of Justice Mian Gul Hassan Orungzeb as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The...
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China’s multi-trillion-yuan consumption sectors in the making

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BEIJING: A Beijing resident who provided Zhang as his surname recently took delight in the purchase of a new refrigerator model that came with...
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces strict measures against fake news

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that individuals spreading fake news on social media, including from abroad, will face strict legal action. Speaking...
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Pakistan, Turkiye strengthen energy and mineral cooperation ahead of high-level visit

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting today with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, to...
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Pakistan, Egypt explore enhanced industrial and investment cooperation

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a productive meeting today with Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, one of...
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Senate releases 51-point agenda featuring 21 legislative bills

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The Senate has issued a comprehensive 51-point agenda for its upcoming session, outlining an extensive list of legislative actions, including the presentation, approval and...
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ANF seizes 2.2 tons of smuggled narcotics in countrywide crackdown

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Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has carried out a series of major operations across the country, seizing more than 2,296 kilograms of narcotics and arresting...
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Jaya Bachchan calls marriage an outdated tradition, advises granddaughter to focus on life

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Veteran Bollywood actress and politician Jaya Bachchan has described the concept of marriage as an outdated tradition, suggesting her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda focus...
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Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar seeks legal action against Hasan Shah over viral video

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Veteran playwright Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has filed a request through his lawyer Mudassir Chaudhry to register a case against Hasan Shah, accused of circulating an...
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Dermatologist highlights subtle cosmetic enhancements of Ramsha Khan

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Pakistani actress Ramsha Khan has recently been at the center of social media discussions after a 15-year-old video resurfaced, showing a noticeable difference in...
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Eleven Pakistani cricketers drafted for BPL 2025-26

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Eleven Pakistani cricketers have secured places with various teams for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025–26, set to start on December 26. The...
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Pakistan hockey to play World Cup qualifying matches in Egypt

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The Pakistan hockey team will play its World Cup qualifying round matches in Egypt, officials confirmed. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has assigned Egypt...
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Inspection finds all milk samples unsafe for consumption in Karachi

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The Sindh High Court has received a detailed report on the quality of milk in Karachi, revealing that samples tested were unsafe for human...
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Pakistan announces recruitment of medical staff for Hajj 2026

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced plans to recruit medical professionals to serve Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj 2026. The ministry will hire a...
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Reko Diq to revolutionise Pakistan’s mineral sector, CCP releases detailed report

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Pakistan’s mineral sector is set for a major transformation as the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a comprehensive report outlining the far-reaching...
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Pakistan hockey team departs for Argentina ahead of Pro League

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The Pakistan hockey team is set to depart for Argentina tonight to participate in the Hockey Pro League, officials confirmed. Ahead of their departure,...
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Punjab and Balochistan schools set winter holiday schedules

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Education authorities in Punjab and Balochistan have announced the winter holiday schedule for schools across the two provinces. In Punjab, winter vacations will commence...
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ATC orders defreeze of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Namal University accounts

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the defreezing of bank accounts belonging to Shaukat Khanum Hospital and Namal University. The decision came...
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Islamabad High Court declares winter holidays for district courts

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The Islamabad High Court has announced the winter holidays schedule for district courts in the capital. The notification, issued by Registrar Muhammad Yar Walana...
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Sindh extends rangers’ deployment in Karachi for another year

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The Sindh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, has approved the extension of Pakistan Rangers’ deployment in Karachi for an additional year,...
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Suicide attack martyres police officer, Injures five in Lakki Marwat

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A suicide attack targeted a police mobile in Lakki Marwat, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to five others, authorities confirmed....
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Aleema Khan’s request denied, Section 7 ATA upheld by Court

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The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected Aleema Khan’s request to remove terrorism charges under Section 7 ATA in the Sadiqabad case, affirming...
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KP introduces new registration form for transgender community

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Social Welfare Department has introduced a new registration form for transgender individuals, aiming to facilitate their inclusion in official records and...
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CM Punjab launches phase two of Lahore development plan

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Punjab Chief Minister Mariam Nawaz Sharif officially launched Phase Two of the Lahore Development Plan, marking a new phase in the city’s urban transformation....
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Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviews progress of key infrastructure projects in Islamabad

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Major infrastructure projects in Islamabad, including the T-Chowk Flyover, Shaheen Chowk Underpass, and Faizabad Interchange remodeling, are approaching completion, with construction work accelerated in...
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Babar Azam breaks fielding records, surpasses Shahid Afridi in international catches

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Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has added another milestone to his illustrious career by surpassing Shahid Afridi as one of Pakistan’s top catchers in...
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Pakistan wins three bronze medals at World Fitness & Bodybuilding Championship in Saudi Arabia

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Pakistan achieved notable success at the World Fitness Challenge and Bodybuilding Championship in Saudi Arabia, with three athletes from the Pakistan Army securing bronze...
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Pakistan U17 team records historic 11–0 win against Guam in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers

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Pakistan’s Under-17 football team delivered a landmark performance in the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, overpowering Guam 11–0 in a one-sided match held in...
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Sahir Ali Bagga releases new music video “Mastani” Featuring Saima Noor, Afshan Fawad and Sania Iqbal

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Renowned singer and composer Sahir Ali Bagga has released his much-anticipated music video “Mastani,” bringing together a strong lineup of performers including Saima Noor,...
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Pakistani qawwals shine at International Samaa Festival in Cairo

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Pakistani qawwals delivered a mesmerising performance at the ongoing International Samaa Festival for Spiritual Music in Cairo, drawing strong appreciation from audiences, officials said...
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Shehnai Maestro Ustad Abdullah dies at 72 after prolonged illness

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Ustad Abdullah, the celebrated shehnai virtuoso and recipient of the Presidential Award, passed away on Saturday at the age of 72, family members confirmed. According...
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KP Govt orders inquiry into alleged Haripur by-election rigging

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to launch a formal inquiry into complaints of alleged rigging in the recent by-election held in Haripur’s NA-18...
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Investigation reveals Afghan nationals behind Peshawar FC HQ suicide attack

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Investigations into the suicide bombings at the Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar are ongoing, with authorities confirming that all three attackers held Afghan...
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Pakistan rejects UN Human Rights statement on 27th Constitutional Amendment

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Pakistan has expressed strong rejection of what it described as a baseless statement by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human...
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FBR seizes illegal cigarettes, seals factory in Mardan

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized 62 cartons of illegal cigarettes and sealed a cigarette factory in Mardan during a raid conducted...
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Govt releases Rs43bn in development funds for MNAs under SAP

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The federal government has released Rs43 billion in development funds to Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from the treasury benches under the Sustainable...
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Pakistan sends 100 tons of relief aid, USAR team to flood-hit Sri Lanka

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Pakistan has initiated a large-scale humanitarian relief mission to support Sri Lanka after devastating floods, following direct instructions from the Prime Minister. The National...
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Saudi Arabia elected to International Maritime Organization Council

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Saudi Arabia has been elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026-2027 term, securing 142 votes during elections held in London,...
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400-year-old Spanish gold coin sets new European auction record

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A rare 17th-century gold coin minted during the reign of Spain’s King Philip III has shattered European auction records after selling for 2.817 million...
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US authorities arrest Afghan-origin man over online bomb claim

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Security agencies in the United States have arrested an Afghan-origin man after he allegedly claimed on social media that he had the ability to...
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Economics of Center for Islamic Civilization (CISC): An Expert Opinion

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It seems that the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has become a real “icon” of socio-economic prosperity, regional connectivity, good governance and above all...
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Mehwish Hayat names Humayun Saeed top in playful flirting poll

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Pakistani superstar Mehwish Hayat sparked social media buzz after revealing her humorous take on a playful “flirtation ranking” of popular actors during an interaction...
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Ducky Bhai, wife appear in court; next hearing set for December 17

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Significant developments emerged in the ongoing case against illegal gambling app promotions in Lahore. Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wato conducted a hearing involving YouTuber Saad Rehman,...
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Legal dispute clouds Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhriandar

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Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhriandar faces a legal challenge just days before its scheduled release on December 5. The family of the late...
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Pakistan’s economy shows cautious improvement, inflation estimated at 5-6% in November

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The Ministry of Finance has released its monthly economic outlook report, projecting inflation in Pakistan to remain between 5 and 6 percent during November,...
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FBR misses November tax collection target by Rs156 billion

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its tax collection target in November, collecting Rs878 billion against a target of Rs1,034 billion,...
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Pakistani-origin boxers dominate third day of International Championship

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On the third day of the Second International Boxing Championship, Pakistan-origin British boxer Sahir Iqbal secured a victory by knockout in the first fight...
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Iran to boycott FIFA World Cup draw in Washington over US visa denial

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Iran has announced it will boycott next week’s FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington after the United States reportedly refused visas to key...
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Usman Khawaja faces backlash over Perth Test pitch comments

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Australian batsman Usman Khawaja is under scrutiny after making inappropriate remarks about the pitch used in the Perth Test, which the International Cricket Council...
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Punjab launches mobile camera link to safe city for emergency response

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Under the “Safe Punjab Vision,” the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced a new feature allowing citizens’ mobile phones to act as live...
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Police rescue 14-year-old girl in Lahore kidnapping case

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Police in Lahore successfully rescued a 14-year-old girl who was abducted while on her way to school, recovering her from the Chunghi Amarsidhu area. Authorities...
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Agricultural University professor arrested over sexual harassment allegations

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The District Police Officer (DPO) of Vehari, Muhammad Afzal, has taken notice of a sexual harassment scandal at Faisalabad Agricultural University’s Burewala campus, leading...
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Balochistan launches early warning system to curb school dropouts

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The Balochistan Education Department has introduced an Early Warning System to identify and support students at risk of dropping out of school. According to officials,...
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Punjab govt orders color-coded bins for waste segregation

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The Punjab government has issued directives for the use of color-coded waste bins across markets, shopping malls, commercial centers, government offices, and educational institutions,...
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Punjab govt returns land rights to 1,005 families in two days

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The Punjab government has resolved 1,005 land cases in just two days under the new Property Ordinance, restoring ownership rights to families who had...
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Supreme Court rules divorce only effective after 90 days

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Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has ruled that under Section 7 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, any form of divorce, including triple...
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