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Saba Qamar’s bold rehearsal, received with mixed reactions from users

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The rich health benefits hidden in sunflower seeds

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All problems can be solved through dialogue: SK Niazi

Law and order situation must be improved for CPEC: Dr. Qibla Ayaz, If India wages war, it will get a harsh response: Ghulam Rasool Baloch By Staff...

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Smart mobility for a smarter Pakistan

Pakistan stands at a critical crossroads where economic pressures, climate vulnerability, and rapid population growth demand innovative and...

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Mark Kimmitt on Trump’s Pakistan Policy Shift: A Must Read

By Asif MahmoodTrump’s Surprising Policy Turn on Pakistan by Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, published in the Washington Post, is a must read for anyone...

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Motorways closed at many places as dense fog blankets parts of Punjab

 Dense fog again blanketed plain areas of Punjab including Lahore on night between Sunday and Monday, forcing closure of various motorway sections...

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DG ISPR holds interactive session with students at Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi

 Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, held a special session with the students...

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Put the Record Straight

Asif Mahmood Journalism occupies a vital place in any society. It is not merely a profession but a public responsibility, one that shapes opinion,...

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Gaza stabilization force plan

Comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday have highlighted the ongoing uncertainty regarding Pakistan’s potential involvement in...

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Creating a more equitable society for everyone

By Sardar Khan Niazi In every corner of society, the signs are clear: the systems that are supposed to help and uplift us often do just the...

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Nation stands united with security forces in fight against terrorism: Ayaz Sadiq

 National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday said that the entire nation stands united with the security forces in the fight against...

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Tens of thousands attend state funeral of Bangladesh student leader

 Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Saturday for the funeral of a student leader, after two days of violent...

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With the arrival of Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba, Pakistan-Ethiopia ties enter a strategic new era of economic and diplomatic cooperation.

By: Nawabzada Shah Ali(Diplomatic Correspondent) H.E. Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hussein Oba formally assumed charge of the Ethiopian Embassy in...

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Tosha Khana Case: End of the Moral Monopoly

Asif MahmoodThe conviction of Imran Khan and his wife in the Toshakhana case is a stark reminder of how power, when mixed with arrogance and moral...

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Gaza Strip

The catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip has been described by educators as a scholasticide. With nearly 90% of school buildings damaged...

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Stability through reform, not rhetoric

By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan’s recurring crises, economic fragility, political polarization, internal insecurity and eroding public trust are...

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KP police to procure advanced weapons to strengthen counterterrorism capabilities

 The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have decided to enhance their counterterrorism capacity by procuring a wide range of modern weapons, surveillance...

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Vehicles barred to use motorways after thick fog in parts of Punjab

 Thick fog and cloudy weather engulfed many parts of Punjab and reduced visibility to a very poor level for motorists, forcing the police to shut...

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President Zardari to leave for Iraq on five-day official visit today

 President, Asif Ali Zardari, will leave for Iraq on five-day official visit today (Saturday) at the invitation of President of the Republic of...

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Toshakhana-II verdict in line with constitution, says Barrister Aqeel Malik

– Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Saturday said that the verdict announced against former prime minister Imran Khan...

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Safeguarding miners’ human rights

By Sardar Khan Niazi Deep beneath the earth, far from the glare of public scrutiny, Pakistan’s miners extract the coal and minerals that fuel...

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Elon Musk’s inappropriate comment on Sydney Sweeney’s body draws severe criticism on social media

Tech mogul Elon Musk has come under fire for his comments about Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney. Musk shared a post on his social media platform X...

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Energy sector reforms and the road to sustainability

One of the most significant takeaways from the meeting was the World Bank’s appreciation of the Petroleum Division for resolving the long-standing...

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Trump needs normalized relations with Russia: pragmatism or peril

By Sardar Khan Niazi Donald Trump’s recurring call to normalize relations with Russia has once again stirred debate in Washington and beyond. To...

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Smart data, stronger institutions

Pakistan’s public financial management system stands at a critical juncture, where traditional methods of oversight are increasingly inadequate to...

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Field Marshal Sayed Asim Munir meets with the Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces

Rawalpindi: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir holds important meeting with Libyan Armed Forces Chief. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations...

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Evidence Surfaces of KP CM Sohail Afridi’s Alleged Links to Notorious Drug Traffickers

Allegations have surfaced regarding the nature of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s recent visit to Central Jail Peshawar, with...

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Strong earthquake jolts several areas of KP

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday, creating panic among residents in several districts. The...

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President welcomes UN human rights experts’ report on India

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the report released by the United Nations human rights experts. The global report has expressed...

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Panda bonds worth $250 million issued; details of government plan revealed

ISLAMABAD: The details of the government’s plan to issue Panda Bonds worth $250 million in the first phase have been revealed. An important meeting...

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Security agencies arrest ISIS-K spokesperson in major blow to terrorist group

 The security agencies have dealt a major blow to the Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) by arresting the group’s spokesman, terrorist Khawarij Sultan...

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PSX hits record high as benchmark index surges on last trading day

 The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday witnessed the benchmark 100 Index reaching an all-time high due to a positive trend on the final day...

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