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April 23, 2025
Bird on the brink: Great Indian bustard nears vanishing point in Pakistan
WWF-Pakistan cites predation by feral dogs and electrocution from overhead power lines as factors contributing to the species’ dwindling num...
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April 23, 2025
Iran slams ‘hostile’ US sanctions ahead of new talks
Sanctions a “clear contradiction with the United States' demand for dialogue", says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson.
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April 23, 2025
Supreme Court throws out Punjab govt’s petition seeking Imran’s remand
Three-member bench calls petition for remand "ineffective"; judge questions why remand is being sought after a year-and-a-half.
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April 23, 2025
Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group, confiscates its assets and offices
Opponents of the Brotherhood say it is a dangerous terrorist group which must be crushed.
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April 23, 2025
Govt offers talks to lawyers protesting canals project as PPP seeks to win their support
SHCBA leader agrees to hold dialogue but insists corporate farming, canals "be done away with".
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April 23, 2025
Heatwave subsides in Karachi, expected to grip other parts of Sindh from tomorrow: Met Office
Advises general public to take precautionary measures, avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the day time.
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April 23, 2025
US will ‘walk away’ unless Russia and Ukraine agree deal: Vance
Trump says Ukrainians and the Russians are both going to have to give up some of the territory they currently own.
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April 23, 2025
KKH blocked at Tatta Pani area of GB after heavy landsliding
District admin official says that machinery dispatched to remove debris; expected to be cleared within a few hours.
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April 23, 2025
Meesha Shafi’s inner trauma reflects in her artistic vision for ‘Sar-e-Aam’
Her oversized jacket in the music video is particularly striking, especially at a time when music is dominated by hyper-sexualised imagery.
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April 23, 2025
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Istanbul
No immediate reports of damage; people evacuated buildings as the quake hit and shook the city
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April 23, 2025
EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury
Apple slams decision saying it will appeal the fine; Meta accuses EU of “attempting to handicap successful American businesses".
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April 23, 2025
4 dead in truck-car collision on Makran Coastal Highway near Balochistan’s Lasbela
Initial investigations suggest accident occurred when the car driver fell asleep at the wheel.
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April 23, 2025
Qarz-e-Jaan finale draws backlash for ‘infantilising’ a rapist and murderer
The hit show is drawing criticism for softening the blow while punishing its central antagonist.
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April 23, 2025
Two Levies personnel on polio duty martyred in Mastung firing, says official
PM Shehbaz, Shahid Rind condemn attack.
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April 23, 2025
Pakistan to select two astronauts to train for its first manned space mission with China
One of them will participate in a joint space flight mission as a payload specialist.
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April 23, 2025
Pope Francis’s body to be taken to St Peter’s ahead of funeral
Late pontiff's body, lying in an open casket, is set to be taken from the chapel of the Vatican residence.
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April 23, 2025
MNA Sharmila Faruqui slams ‘misogynistic’ Khalilur Rehman Qamar, Danish Taimoor’s ‘disgusting’ remarks on marriage
"In our society, women endure a lot," Faruqui said during a recent appearance on a television show.
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April 23, 2025
Traders seek govt intervention as Sindh protests hit goods supply
Oil companies warn of supply disruption as containers stuck at Sindh-Punjab border.
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April 23, 2025
HBL PSL 2025: Yasir, Ubaid star as Multan Sultans get off the mark
Yasir’s fireworks lead the home team to a mammoth 228-5, with Ubaid putting up a fiery fast bowling show, helping restrict Lahore to 195.
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April 23, 2025
Global warming is a security threat, say experts
Carbon "bootprint" of the world’s armies could be 5.5pc of global emissions.
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April 23, 2025
Over a dozen sent to prison for Ahmadi man’s murder in Karachi
IO says that six other suspects had obtained pre-arrest bail from the court while remaining others are still at large.
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April 23, 2025
Trump says won’t fire Fed chief, signals China tariffs will come down
White House official says Washington “doing very well in respect to a potential trade deal with China".
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April 23, 2025
Pakistan concerned over loss of tourists’ lives as 26 killed in India-held Kashmir attack, says FO
"We extend our condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery," says FO spokesperson
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April 23, 2025
KMC to establish nine markets of sacrificial animals across Karachi
Mayor informed that the auction process for cattle markets has been finalised, award letters would be issued shortly.
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April 23, 2025
Gen Mirza seeks reciprocal steps from India for N-risk reduction
Expert warns emerging technologies threaten to destabilise global security order.
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April 23, 2025
Supreme Court says dowry should be ‘free from coercion’
Justice Shah-headed bench rules property received by bride cannot be appropriated by groom or his family.
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April 23, 2025
IHC’s Justice Minhas reaffirms CJ’s authority over case assignments
Dismisses petition seeking transfer of case to Justice Sattar.
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April 23, 2025
SC adjourns seniority case after petitioners seek time for rebuttal
• SHC registrar submits concise statement • Five IHC judges challenge legality of judicial transfers without fresh oath
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April 23, 2025
Khunjerab Pass opens for year-round trade and travel
Officials hail move as a milestone for CPEC and regional cooperation
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April 23, 2025
US-China trade game
Trump has brilliantly achieved the wholehearted acceptance of his baseline tariff rate of 10pc by all countries.
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April 23, 2025
Centre’s shadow
The Centre should stop encroaching on provincial jurisdictions in its misplaced eagerness to control minerals.
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April 23, 2025
Two dozen dead as tourists targeted in held Kashmir
• Gunmen target visitors to Pahalgam meadow; hitherto unknown group claims responsibility • Attack comes during US vice presiden
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April 23, 2025
Sisters denied meeting with Imran again, despite assurances
PTI to write to IHC CJ over repeated violations of court orders, says Salman Akram Raja.
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April 23, 2025
Pakistan’s minerals could help fix trade imbalance with US: Aurangzeb
• Minister highlights FBR reforms, privatisation in talks with IMF, global creditors • Briefs US official on economic recovery
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April 23, 2025
Govt proposes multiparty consultation on new canals
PTI, PPP present competing resolutions during fiery Senate session; PPP reiterates demands for immediate CCI meeting.
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April 23, 2025
PPP feels ‘reassured’ after PM’s aide offers talks on canals
CCI meeting not summoned despite requests; Rana Sanaullah woos Sindh nationalist leaders, JUI-F for dialogue.
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April 23, 2025
Federation under strain
The canal controversy has exposed the fault lines within the establishment-dominated system.
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April 23, 2025
US Congressman Bergman reaffirms call for Imran’s release
Meets COAS Munir to discuss regional security and defence ties.
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April 23, 2025
Landslides continue in GB even as rains subside
Rockfalls wreak havoc in Diamer, Hunza, Astore
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April 22, 2025
Students and civil society march in Karachi against canals project, warn of looming ‘water wars’
Karachi Bachao Tehreek organiser says "existential" canals issue to mostly affect poor people in Karachi.
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April 22, 2025
IMF lowers Pakistan’s GDP growth estimate to 2.6pc in wake of century-high US tariffs
Puts the inflation estimate at 5.1pc and 7.7pc for the current and next fiscal years.
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April 22, 2025
Aurangzeb assures World Bank of govt’s commitment to sustainable economic stability
Finance minister holds separate meetings with World Bank, IMF heads.
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April 22, 2025
Sindh Police claim solving blind murder case after arresting 2 suspects
"Two suspects called victim to their house, where he was brutally killed after being hit on the head with a heavy hammer," say police.
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April 22, 2025
Expert discuss urgent need to improve maternal nutrition strategies
"Only a healthy mother can bring a healthy child to life," says the secretary to Ministry of Health Services.
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April 22, 2025
5 tourists feared dead, 8 injured in occupied Kashmir gunmen attack: police source
Injured shifted to hospital; no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April 22, 2025
Two shot dead for ‘honour’ in Swat’s Barikot: police
Resident of the area says deceased was "allegedly involved in an illicit relationship with a woman".
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April 22, 2025
US looking to sell more energy, defence equipment to India: Vance
Vice president confirms he and "tough negotiator" Modi have made good progress on trade talks.
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April 22, 2025
Indian PM Modi visits Saudi Arabia to bolster ties
Modi is scheduled to meet members of the Indian community.
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April 22, 2025
Beyond the basic: Six out of the ordinary experiences to splurge on in Dubai
There's more to the city than shopping and desert safaris!
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April 22, 2025