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July 11, 2026
Islamabad to host 2-day OIC moot on women empowerment from Sunday
Delegates from 57 OIC member states expected to attend ministerial conference; law minister to chair the discussion.
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July 11, 2026
Mehreen Jabbar says the reason Pakistani content isn't on platforms like Netflix is 'political'
The director also said Pakistanis shouldn't be afraid to compete with foreign content.
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July 11, 2026
On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle alarming demographic boom
PM Shehbaz urges all stakeholders to recognise 2.55 growth rate as national issue.
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July 11, 2026
Have YSL Beauty and Armani Beauty actually launched in Lahore?
A representative of L'Oreal Luxe's official distributor in Pakistan says yes.
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July 11, 2026
PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP as fresh westerly wave approaches
“The combination of substantial warming and precipitation is likely to substantially accelerate snow and ice melt in the glaciated valleys o...
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July 11, 2026
Tough living
Karachi belongs to everyone and, therefore, to no one at all.
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July 11, 2026
Economic uncertainty looms over Venezuela quake zone
Jobs, goods and services have all but disappeared, with uncertainty colouring the future.
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July 11, 2026
Pakistan, US make 'significant progress' in talks on proposed reciprocal trade agreement
“The talks were conducted in a cordial atmosphere, with both sides ironing out differences and building convergence," says FO spokesperson.
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July 11, 2026
Meta is ditching its AI image generation feature after widespread backlash
The feature allowed users to generate images using pictures from public Instagram accounts.
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July 11, 2026
Review: The toys still have a story to tell in Toy Story 5
The movie uses a familiar adventure to explore how screens are replacing imagination, while reminding adults why they once loved their toys.
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July 11, 2026
9 more terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Balochistan, taking overall tally since July 5 to 88: state media
“Security sources say the operation will continue until the last terrorist is eliminated,” Pakistan TV says.
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July 11, 2026
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou, home to some 10 million people, in the early hours of Sunday.
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July 11, 2026
Music industry organisations call for implementing system to label content made with AI
A newly unveiled labelling regime would classify certain tracks as 'AI-generated' or 'AI-assisted'.
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July 11, 2026
New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership encompassing defence and security
The pact covers tighter defence cooperation, with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.
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July 11, 2026
FCC ruling puts onus of illegal construction on Sindh govt
Senior lawyers agree with Federal Constitutional Court that SC had overstepped its domain by ordering a citywide demolition drive
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July 11, 2026
Abeyance without proof
A state that suspends performance on its own assessment of another’s breach acts at its own peril.
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July 11, 2026
Unlocking human development
Population management must be seen as good governance.
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July 11, 2026
Beyond headcounts
WORLD Population Day has traditionally prompted discussions on population growth and fertility rates. This year’s...
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July 11, 2026
Security concerns swirl over Trump’s Qatar-gifted plane
The New York Times reports that the new plane lacked the same security countermeasures boasted by the older jet, including anti-missile defe...
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July 11, 2026
AJK PM welcomes rebuke to those ‘misusing JAAC’ platform’
"Now let’s talk and resolve issues on the table instead of [the] streets,” he says in response to a clip of a senior JAAC leader.
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July 11, 2026
SC lays down guidelines to curb harassment in educational institutions
Restores headmistress’ penalty for negligence in protecting female teachers; orders strict anti-harassment mechanisms, law enforcement.
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July 11, 2026
Senate body clears blue passport for ex-legislators’ kids
Former lawmakers’ spouses, children under 28 to get entitlement if bill becomes law; Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry says recc...
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July 11, 2026
Troops join FC, police to hunt down terrorists in Quetta
Police issue detailed account of how attack on Mangi dam post unfolded; deny reports of policemen resigning, regret spread of "fake, planted...
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July 11, 2026
Merino strikes late as Spain beat Belgium to set up France FIFA World Cup semi
It was heartbreak for Belgium's substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens, sent on late, who spilled a shot into the path of Merino.
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July 11, 2026
KP's Khyber teachers concerned over order to vacate living quarters
Teachers say the orders were issued soon after CM Afridi announced the establishment of a nursing and medical college in Jamrud.
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July 11, 2026
KP's Tirah IDPs to be sent back in Oct
Authorities have sorted out all the required modalities with a 24-member representative jirga of all major tribes from the region.
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July 11, 2026
Bannu police release list of terrorists with head money
According to police, the individuals are wanted in connection with bombings, attacks on security forces, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, t...
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July 11, 2026
UNHCR expresses concern over ‘forced’ repatriation of Afghans
Says refugees must not be forced to return to a country where their lives or freedom were threatened.
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July 11, 2026
Peshawar High court stays Khyber Medical University VC appointment process
Seeks govt response to petition against selection procedure.
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July 11, 2026
IHC reshuffles administrative committee again
Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir removed, replaced with Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas, says notification.
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July 11, 2026
Islamabad's H-9 Bazaar fire probe body wants emergency services strengthened
Strict ban also sought on keeping goods in stalls during night hours; the committee recommends conducting a fire safety audit of the market.
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July 11, 2026
Peira okays regulatory framework for virtual schools in Islamabad
Says the framework provides a "structured mechanism for the registration, regulation, monitoring, and quality assurance of online and virtua...
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July 11, 2026
NA panel backs existing MDCAT passing criteria, rejects proposal to lower marks
To further strengthen transparency and fairness in the examination process, the question bank has been expanded from 6,000 questions to 8,00...
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July 11, 2026
Senate panel seeks briefing over Unesco concerns over Taxila conservation works
The ministry’s secretary is expected to brief the committee on July 27, regarding the recent reconstruction works at the historical sites.
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July 11, 2026
Tripping, loadshedding: Lesco leaves consumers at the mercy of weather
“I will request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to look into these issues personally," says one Lesco consumer.
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July 11, 2026
Lioness dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at Bahawalpur Zoo
Official says the lioness was being properly fed and had no health issues.
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July 11, 2026
LHC upholds PPSC policy of candidates’ shortlisting under ministerial quota
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has upheld the Punjab Public Service Commission’s (PPSC) policy of shortlisting...
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July 11, 2026
Car racing claims boy’s life in Lahore's Askari X
Vehicles involved in accident were driven by youngsters; footage captured two racing cars hitting multiple bike riders on the road.
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July 11, 2026
Sindh govt hikes prices of flour varieties amid crackdown on hoarding
Retail price of flour No 2.5 set at Rs125 per kg, fine flour to sell for Rs135 per kg; officials impose Rs1.2m fine on retailers for chargin...
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July 11, 2026
Sindh, NDMA step up coordination to tackle floods, heatwaves
KARACHI: Sindh and federal authorities on Friday reviewed the province’s preparedness for floods, urban inundation...
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July 11, 2026
Five Islami Jamiat Talaba activists sent to prison over Karachi University clash
A case has been lodged under Sections 147 (rioting), 324 (attempted murder) and 34 (common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code against two...
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July 11, 2026
Over 35,500 get ‘A-1’ grade in matric exams
KARACHI: Over 35,500 candidates passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part II Science Group exam with ‘A-1...
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July 11, 2026
Neelum-Jhelum set to resume generation by March 2028
Senate panel seeks transparent probe into tunnel collapse, project cost escalation
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July 11, 2026
TTAP calls for Balochistan govt’s ouster, AJK poll delay
Opposition alliance demands release of all political prisoners
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July 11, 2026
PTI’s jailed leaders seek path to dialogue, says Fawad Chaudhry
• National Dialogue Committee meets five imprisoned figures; leaders say negotiations are only viable way forward; urge national
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July 11, 2026
PM urges banks to prioritise lending to SMEs
Reviews roadmap to expand affordable credit for key economic sectors; premier to chair monthly review meetings to monitor implementation.
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July 11, 2026
Quetta sit-in ends after abducted tribesmen return home
Martyred policemen’s families continue their protest; traffic between Quetta, Pishin, and Ziarat remains at a standstill.
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July 11, 2026
Mediators call for parley amid re-escalation in Middle East
Pakistan, Egypt and Qatar renew efforts to bring Washington, Tehran back to negotiating table.
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July 10, 2026
Govt raises petrol price by Rs13.18, diesel by Rs13.80
The Petroleum Division said the new prices would take effect from June 11.
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July 10, 2026