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Iran urges UN to condemn Trump’s “Unlawful threats” amid protests

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Iran’s United Nations ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani, has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the president of the UN Security Council, calling on...
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Saudi Arabia to host conference on Yemen’s Southern Issue

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Saudi Arabia has announced that it will host a conference to bring together all southern factions in Yemen to discuss what it described as...
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JUI-F calls for immediate appointment of opposition leaders in NA, Senate

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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called for the immediate appointment of opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and the Senate, while also offering...
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Punjab ends free nursing education in government colleges

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The Punjab government has ended free nursing education in government-run colleges, introducing tuition fees and withdrawing stipends under a new policy issued by the...
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Pakistan welcomes Riyadh talks on Yemen, stresses peaceful resolution

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Pakistan has welcomed the decision by Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold comprehensive negotiations in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for progress in a...
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Police recover four bodies from manhole on Mai Kolachi Road

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Police have recovered four bodies from a manhole near the Mai Kolachi Road crossing in Karachi, triggering a major investigation into what authorities have...
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Delays in May 9 cases denying justice, says Sheikh Rashid

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Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take up the pending appeals of accused persons in...
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Three of four bodies found in Harnai Identified

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Authorities have identified three of the four bodies recovered from a mountainous area near Zinda Pir, about 22 kilometers from Harnai city. According to the...
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Police kill 4 gangsters in Rawalpindi shootout, recover stolen vehicles

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Police in the Saddar Baroni area on Sunday engaged a notorious inter-district robbery and hitman gang in a shootout, killing four gang members and...
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Nepal witnesses over 1.15 million foreign tourists in 2025

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Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) reported that Nepal welcomed over 1.15 million foreign tourists in 2025, marking a one percent increase compared to 2024. A total...
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Sri Lanka Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing

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The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 11 Indian fishermen for alleged illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters on Thursday night, the navy said, according to...
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Saudi-Backed Yemeni forces launch operation against STC in Hadramout

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The Saudi-backed Yemeni government on Friday launched a military operation against the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the southeastern oil-rich province of Hadramout, provincial...
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England calls up Potts and Basheer for Ashes finale

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England has called up Matthew Potts and Shoaib Basheer for the final Ashes Test. The England Cricket Board announced a 12-member squad for the Sydney...
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Colonel Nabeel elected President of Pakistan Taekwondo Federation

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Pakistan Taekwondo Federation (PTF) has unanimously elected Colonel Nabeel Ahmed Rana as its new president, while Najia Rasool was chosen as the general secretary. During...
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Usman Khawaja opens up on racism and challenges in Australian Cricket

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Australian Test cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket, while also reflecting on instances of racial discrimination and expressing his disappointment...
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PIC performs over 2,500 heart operations, sets national record

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The Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) emerged as the leading heart hospital in Pakistan in 2025, performing more than 2,500 cardiac surgeries in a...
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KP govt orders termination of 645 employees hired during caretaker tenure

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The Higher Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed universities to terminate 645 employees hired during the caretaker period within 10 days, issuing instructions...
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FWO clears snow from Khunjerab Pass amid harsh winter

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Despite severe winter conditions, Frontier Works Organization (FWO) teams are working tirelessly to keep key mountain routes open, ensuring smooth commercial activity and public...
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Parliamentary Panel shortlists two candidates for PEMRA Chairperson

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A parliamentary committee comprising members of the Senate and National Assembly has shortlisted two candidates for the position of PEMRA Chairman. According to sources, the...
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Finance Minister praises FBR as tax revenues hit historic high

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Pakistan recorded the highest-ever tax collection for the month of December, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs1,427.1 billion in December 2025,...
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Govt plans ordinance to amend Islamabad LG law

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Local government elections in the federal capital are likely to be delayed once again, as the government has decided to introduce an ordinance to...
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IHC declares arrest without due process as kidnapping

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that arresting an individual without following the prescribed legal process amounts to kidnapping, issuing strong observations on...
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Adil Raja, others given multiple life terms over anti-state content

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An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad has sentenced Adil Raja and several other accused to multiple life terms in a digital terrorism case involving content...
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PM links SOE privatization to economic reform vision

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) was a core component of the government’s broader economic reform vision,...
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PTCL group approves Rs15 billion investment in U Microfinance Bank

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PTCL Group has approved an investment of Rs15 billion, equivalent to around $53 million, in U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank), marking one of...
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Pakistan, India exchange annual lists of nuclear installations

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Pakistan and India have exchanged the lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, officials confirmed on Thursday. The exchange was conducted under the...
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KPRA sales tax on services soars by 30% in first half of FY 2025-26

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected 23.26 billion rupees in sales tax on services during the first six months of the financial...
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Turkish demonstrators rally across Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza

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More than half a million people took to the streets of Istanbul on New Year’s Day to show solidarity with Gaza, organizers and police...
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Flash floods in Afghanistan killed 12, destroyed homes, crops

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At least 12 people have died and 11 others were injured after heavy rainfall and snowfall triggered severe flash floods across multiple provinces in...
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Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners to New Delhi

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The Government of Pakistan on Thursday handed over a list of 257 Indian prisoners, including 58 civilians and 199 fishermen, to the Indian High...
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NADRA ID services now available at selected E-Sahulat franchises

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NADRA has launched a pilot project allowing selected E-Sahulat franchises to provide national identity services, including reprinting and renewal of lost ID cards, officials...
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Lahore records 116 suicides in 2025

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Lahore witnessed 116 reported suicide cases during 2025, with men accounting for the majority of victims, according to data compiled by local authorities and...
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ASF seizes 118 kg drugs, 98 kg gold in 2025 nationwide airport raids

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The Airports Security Force (ASF) has released its annual figures for 2025, highlighting significant operations against smuggling at airports across Pakistan. According to the ASF,...
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KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announces Karachi visit on January 9

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced that he will visit Karachi on January 9, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Afridi, who recently completed a...
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Peshawar orders crackdown on illegal transport, standardizes private taxis

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Authorities in Peshawar have launched a major initiative to regulate private taxis, curb illegal transport, and improve traffic flow across the city, officials said...
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Small Traders declare 2025 worst year for business and economy

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Small traders have declared calendar year 2025 as one of the worst years in Pakistan’s history in terms of business activity, investment, unemployment and...
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FBR fails to meet revenue targets, Rs321 billion shortfall in H1

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) failed to achieve its monthly and half-yearly tax collection targets for the first half of fiscal year 2025-26,...
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SIFC reforms begin delivering results, says Planning Minister

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Pakistan’s economy has shown clear signs of recovery and stability over the past year, with key sectors recording strong growth following strategic policy reforms...
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Pakistan Railways freight earns Rs17 billion in six months

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Pakistan Railways’ freight sector has recorded a historic performance by generating Rs17 billion in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal...
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PFUJ honors Xinhua’s Jiang Chao with best foreign journalist of the decade award

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Wednesday conferred the “Best Foreign Journalist of the Decade in Pakistan (2015–2025)” award on Jiang...
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National wheat oversight committee meets to assess Rabi crop 2025-26

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Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired the second meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review wheat...
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National vaccine policy ready for PM’s approval: SAPM

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan chaired a high-level meeting on local manufacturing of vaccines, marking a...
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Punjab to get smart Safe Cities in 98 tehsils by 2026

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of a safer province is taking shape as the government signed agreements to establish smart Safe Cities...
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KP govt orders printing of 117,000 pending driving licenses in a month

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The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the provincial transport department to complete the printing of over 117,000 pending driving...
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NADRA launches face-recognition biometric verification for citizens

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Following difficulties faced by citizens in fingerprint verification, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new face-recognition biometric verification service. The...
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Pakistan achieves historic milestones in Islamic finance and sukuk issuance

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Revolutionary reforms by the Securities and Investment Finance Commission (SIIFC) have strengthened Pakistan’s financial and investment sectors, placing the country’s Islamic finance market on...
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Punjab approves Rs9.4 billion projects for wildlife conservation and eco-tourism

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The Punjab government has approved two major projects worth a total of Rs9.4 billion aimed at wildlife conservation and promoting eco-tourism across the province. The...
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Rashid Khan to Lead Afghanistan in T20 Series, World Cup 2026

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Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against West Indies and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup...
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BKSK National Ranking Tennis Championships kicks off in Islamabad

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The 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025 commenced today at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex in Islamabad and...
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Rameez Raja likely to lead Multan Sultans management in PSL 11

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The management of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans is expected to be led by former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja, with a coaching...
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Iran open to talks, stresses preparedness amid U.S. threats

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran “has never sought a conflict” with the United States and is open to “genuine and...
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China imposes safeguard measures on imported beef from Jan 2026

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China has decided to implement safeguard measures on imported beef from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028, the Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday. The...
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China ready to advance world peace, climate action: Xi says

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development. In his 2026 New...
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Xi calls for solidly advancing rural revitalization across the board

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BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for solidly advancing rural revitalization across the board and promoting integrated urban-rural development, with a strong focus...
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Pakistan, China renew commitment to strategic partnership

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ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy prime minister/ foreign minister senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and ambassador Jiang Zaidong of China exchanged new year’s greetings and reaffirmed their...
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Regional Resonance of Chinese Modernization: Public Survey in Central Asia and Pakistan Reveals Shared Vision for Development

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The pursuit of modernization is a common aspiration for all of humanity, yet historical experiences demonstrate that there is no singular, prescriptive path to...
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DIB Pakistan, Zindigi join forces to boost digital Islamic banking

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Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) Pakistan has entered into a strategic partnership with Zindigi (owned by JS Bank) to enhance the digital banking experience for...
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Shaheen Afridi injured in BBL, returns to Pakistan for recovery

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Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, representing Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, has sustained a knee injury, the team confirmed. Brisbane Heat stated...
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Peshawar Corps wins 50th Chief of Army Staff Polo & Tent Pegging Championship

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The closing ceremony of the 50th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 was held at Jinnah Polo Fields in...
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Rashid Naseem breaks 25 world records in 2025

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Pakistan’s Rashid Naseem made history in 2025 by setting 25 new world records in just one year, reinforcing his position as the country’s top...
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Nearly 22 million Afghans to need aid next year: UN report

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Afghanistan is expected to remain one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises in 2026, with an estimated 21.9 million people projected to require...
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Iran labels Canadian Navy ‘terrorist group’ after Ottawa bans IRGC

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday designated the Royal Canadian Navy a “terrorist organization” in response to Canada’s decision to label Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards...
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Balochistan witnesses rare land spout after six years

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In a rare meteorological event, the coastal areas of Balochistan observed a landspout after six years, offering a spectacular sight to local residents. Landspouts...
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Punjab notifies divisions, districts ahead of 2026 local elections

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Preparations for the 2026 local government elections in Punjab have entered a decisive phase, with the provincial government issuing a fresh notification detailing the...
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Karachi records 27 deaths from open manholes and drains in 2025

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Karachi has recorded at least 27 deaths in incidents involving open manholes and uncovered drains during 2025, according to the data compiled by independent...
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CCP slaps heavy fines over misleading ads across key sectors

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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has intensified its crackdown on misleading and deceptive advertising, imposing heavy fines across multiple sectors including real estate,...
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PM orders high-level committee to crack down on property file fraud

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The federal government has decided to take strict action against fraud related to property files and plots, with the prime minister ordering the formation...
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Pakistan rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at UN

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Pakistan has rejected Israel’s announcement recognizing Somaliland, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking during an emergency meeting of the United Nations...
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Xi’s diplomacy in 2025: Shedding light on a world at crossroads

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BEIJING: As 2025 draws to a close, a review of Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagements throughout the year reflects China's firm and steady...
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Planning Minister reviews Rs1 trillion power, hydel projects

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of critical...
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Relevant military actions aimed at deterring ‘Taiwan independence’ forces from colluding with external forces to destabilize the Taiwan Straits: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office

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The relevant military actions by the PLA serve as a stern warning to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and external interference forces, and as a...
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French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91

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Legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91. Bardot, affectionately known in France simply as “BB,” was a prominent...
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World must guard against resurgence of Japanese militarism

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War....
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Shah Rukh Khan expresses desire to take children to ancestral Peshawar

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Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his hope to visit Pakistan one day, specifically Peshawar, along with his children, highlighting his family roots...
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Rushna Khan shares cabin crew experience before acting

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Popular actor Rushna Khan, known for her role as ‘Kiran’ in a hit drama Case Number 9, revealed in a recent Podcast that she...
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Cristiano Ronaldo clinches Middle East best footballer award again

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Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Middle East Best Footballer of the Year for the third consecutive year, receiving the honor at...
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KP players advance to semifinals at National Junior Badminton Championship

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) players continued their impressive performance at the National Junior Badminton Championship, advancing to the semifinals across multiple age categories. The championship...
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Former Cricketer Imad Wasim’s wife Sania Ashfaq speaks out amid separation

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Sania Ashfaq, wife of former national cricketer Imad Wasim, has publicly addressed her marital issues, revealing the emotional toll on her and their children...
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Arshad Nadeem receives Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award in Dubai

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Pakistan’s Olympic javelin throw champion Arshad Nadeem was awarded the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Award during the 17th Dubai Sports World Summit, in...
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Punjab Govt allows safe Basant celebration with Strict SOPs in February

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Following a decision by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the government has granted permission for citizens of Lahore to celebrate Basant safely, under...
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NCCIA cracks 2,196 cybercrime cases, arrests 2,902 suspects

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The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) announced significant achievements in combating cybercrime in 2025. According to the agency’s annual report, investigations into 2,196 major...
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LHC questions political motives behind Punjab Ownership Act challenge

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During the hearing of a constitutional petition challenging the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance, 2025, Justice Faisal Zaman Khan of the...
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Supreme Court suspends LHC order on Sessions Judges’ case transfer

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The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended the Lahore High Court’s decision that had overturned a Sessions Judge’s order to transfer a case. According to court...
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II case verdict in IHC

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed appeals against their convictions in the Toshakhana-II case, challenging the decision in...
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Three killed, 15 injured in fog-related traffic accidents across Punjab

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Three people were killed and at least 15 others injured in separate traffic accidents caused by dense fog in different parts of Punjab on...
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Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry takes oath as AJK Supreme Court judge

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Justice Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, newly appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), took oath on Monday, completing the court’s...
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Pakistan raises concern over attacks on minorities, Muslims in India

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Pakistan on Monday expressed serious concern over incidents of vandalism during Christmas and continued violence against Muslims in India, calling the persecution of minorities...
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NDMA issues weather advisory as westerly wave approaches Pakistan

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued a weather advisory in view of an approaching westerly wave expected to affect various parts...
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Pakistani official calls for media contribution to Upgraded Version 2.0 of CPEC

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Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for Pakistani and Chinese media to tell the story of the China-Pakistan Economic...
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Policy Achievements 2025: A Scientific Studies

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Obviously, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the country has successfully realized its interests which is also confirmed by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign...
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Pakistan reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty, offers help at UN

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi...
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OIC, Pakistan and 20 other states reject Israel’s recognition of “Somaliland”

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The Foreign Ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maldives, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan,...
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FBR suspends six officials for absence from sugar mills monitoring duty

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended six officials for remaining absent from their assigned monitoring duties at sugar mills, officials confirmed on...
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Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs317 million in Quetta operations

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The Customs Department, operating under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has seized smuggled goods worth Rs317 million during a series of enforcement operations...
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Islamabad to ban vehicles without M-Tag from January 1: says Mohsin Naqvi

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to transform Islamabad’s Safe City into a Capital Smart City, integrating modern...
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Melbourne curator expresses shock as Boxing Day Test ends in two days

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The curator of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has expressed surprise and disappointment following the premature conclusion of the Boxing Day Test between Australia...
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Pakistani Journalist Mona Khan sets Guinness World Record at London Marathon

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Mona Khan, a Pakistani journalist, has achieved a historic milestone by setting a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon, completing the 42.2 kilometre...
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Shadab Khan returns, Khawaja Nafees included in Pakistan T20 squad

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member national squad for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka. Salman Ali Agha will captain...
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Pakistani youth wins Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Youth Camel Race

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Pakistani youth Ahsan Yaseen emerged victorious in the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Youth Camel Race, held as part of the 54th edition of the...
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Punjab launches First “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars”

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Punjab has launched the country’s first and unique “CM Convenience On-the-Go Bazaars,” attracting public attention by providing affordable, high-quality goods while offering street vendors...
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