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May 16, 2026
Naqvi discusses cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybercrime with delegation from Egypt
Cooperation will be enhanced between the National Police Academy and Egypt's police academy for joint training of officers, interior ministr...
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May 16, 2026
Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran
Trump has signalled growing frustration over the 11-week-old crisis but has shown little inclination to soften his harsh diplomatic approach...
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May 16, 2026
World’s number one smart home camera brand, EZVIZ, strengthens its foothold in Pakistan’s evolving smart security landscape
Modern home cameras offer that visibility through features such as remote monitoring, motion detection, night vision and mobile access.
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May 16, 2026
Thandiani’s 400 kanals set to rewrite Pakistan’s tourism landscape
Pakistan's first four-season mountain destination takes shape under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between Galiyat Development Authority...
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May 16, 2026
Indian cricketer Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value
“If I can add value to the environment that I’m a part of and the environment feels like I can add value I’ll be seen,” Virat Kohli says.
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May 16, 2026
Paved with good intentions but potholed with reality
Karachi’s great experiment with new construction materials is testing the limits of water damage to roads.
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May 16, 2026
Trump–Xi summit highlights limits of transactional diplomacy
Ahead of the talks, analysts had argued that US–China ties had entered a more transactional phase, where both sides focus on leverage rather...
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May 16, 2026
Trump says ISIS second in command Abu Bilal al-Minuki eliminated
"[He] thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing," he says.
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May 16, 2026
Bahawalpur police look for suspect linked to ‘cocaine queen’ network
Police say they are working on arresting an alleged drug trafficker who supplied narcotics to students.
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May 16, 2026
Milan fashion week to ask brands not to show fur
Fashion weeks in London and New York have already gone fur-free; Milan's 'request' has fallen short of animal rights' activists' demands.
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May 16, 2026
A new fiscal compact
Pakistan’s fiscal challenge is no longer simply one of raising taxes.
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May 16, 2026
Dubai’s annual art fair, Art Dubai, opens despite war
The 20th edition of the festival opened a month late and in a scaled-down format.
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May 16, 2026
The oil shock
The fuel hike in an import-dependent economy is rapidly eroding the purchasing power of the majority of the population.
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May 16, 2026
How Korean food won over Karachi
People are no longer lamenting, 'Oh no, another live BBQ place in Karachi.' They're finally thinking: what’s next?
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May 16, 2026
Beyond stabilisation
Over the years, ‘stabilisation’ has perhaps become the most misunderstood and abused term in policy jargon.
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May 16, 2026
Gwadar varsity VC, officials untraceable even after 48 hours
QUETTA: Despite the passage of more than 48 hours, no clue has been found regarding the vice chancellor, pro-vice...
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May 16, 2026
LHC quashes super tax on sale of inherited land
Rules extra levy can’t be applied if primary capital gains tax is zero
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May 16, 2026
Gilgit-Baltistan readies for Aga Khan’s visit
Gilgit-Baltistan readies for Aga Khan’s visit
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May 16, 2026
Khamenei casts resistance as national creed
Araghchi says uranium issue off the table for now; Pezeshkian seeks "strategic cooperation" with Iraq.
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May 16, 2026
Punjab relaxes market timing curbs till June 1
Decision comes in response to traders’ protests, appeals by shopping malls association and general public
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May 16, 2026
New banknote designs await cabinet nod
The new notes will have advanced security features and address the issue of counterfeit notes, the State Bank says.
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May 16, 2026
‘If KP govt is blamed for terror, why not Balochistan?’
PTI MNAs question Centre’s "double standard" over worsening law and order in both provinces ; Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says issues are ‘provinci...
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May 16, 2026
IMF sets Rs17.1tr federal revenue target for 2026-27
Proposes Rs430bn new budgetary measures
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May 16, 2026
Slow lane
THESE days, our public representatives seem to be confronting challenges on unfamiliar frontiers. On Thursday, when...
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May 16, 2026
Hostage seafarers
THE resurgence of piracy off the Somali coast has unnerved maritime security. Internationally patrolled waters have...
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May 16, 2026
Village policing
There’s a dire need for a redefined VP structure.
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May 16, 2026
Gulaan’s story
‘I know I will be killed,” she said.
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May 16, 2026
KP reaches out to Centre over ‘forcible’ takeover of Pakistan Forest Institute field station by Punjab
Inter-provincial coordination ministry asks Punjab to take issue to Council of Common Interest or constitutional court.
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May 16, 2026
CM Afridi orders ‘timely’ preparedness for monsoon season
Warns that negligence or administrative complacency won’t be tolerated.
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May 16, 2026
Dir residents move Peshawar High Court to seek road repair
The petitioners have argued that the poor condition of the road is causing serious difficulties for the public, including delays in shifting...
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May 16, 2026
Punjab governor vows to support slain hero’s family
TAXILA: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider, on Friday, visited and paid condolences to the grieving family of the...
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May 16, 2026
High-profile appellants challenge One Constitution Avenue ruling
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court’s recent “sink or sail” ruling in the One Constitution Avenue case has ...
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May 16, 2026
IWMB suspects locals, foreign nationals behind wildlife killings in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) suspects that local residents and Chinese nationals are...
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May 16, 2026
LHC upholds widows’ right to interest on delayed insurance payments
The cases involved widows and heirs of deceased State Life employees and sales officers whose group insurance claims were initially rejected...
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May 16, 2026
3 labourers killed after collapse of bridge in Kandhkot
The dilapidated structure was being dismantled to pave the way for its reconstruction.
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May 16, 2026
Sindh Assembly reverberates with heated discussion over ‘drug menace’
Drug testing for members is good proposal, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says.
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May 16, 2026
Inflation-hit Karachiites reel from further rise in flour prices
Rates of various flour varieties rise by Rs4 to Rs15 per kg; retailers continue to defy official price list.
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May 16, 2026
Financial crisis no excuse for delaying pension payments, SHC rules
A two-judge bench orders Karachi Development Authority to clear dues of retired employees in two months.
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May 16, 2026
Bilawal inaugurates key health-related projects in Quetta
Says reforms in health and education sectors being implemented in line with PPP’s vision
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May 16, 2026
Three killed in Panjgur ambush
GWADAR: At least three people were killed and five others injured when unidentified armed men opened indiscriminate...
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May 16, 2026
Brics talks end sans joint statement as divisions over Iran war exposed
Gaza Strip termed inseparable part of occupied Palestinian territory, according to chair’s statement
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May 16, 2026
Energy leaders warn against expanding fossil fuels amid Hormuz shock
Energy Transitions Commission report says accelerating clean energy deployment not only a "climate imperative", but also strategic response...
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May 15, 2026
Govt reduces petrol, diesel prices by Rs5
According to the notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices will take effect from May 16.
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May 15, 2026
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
“We know that the US is working to adjust its posture in Europe," Nato official says.
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May 15, 2026
Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines
US officials and journalists travelling to China were advised to use phones and laptops that could be wiped or disposed of back home to pres...
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May 15, 2026
Barbs fly in Senate over PTI founder’s health, access to political prisoners
Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi are being provided the best medical treatment available in the country, Sanaullah says.
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May 15, 2026
11 Pakistanis, 20 Iranians aboard US-seized vessels repatriated, says DPM Dar
Deputy PM say 31 sailors evacuated to Thailand before returning to their home countries.
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May 15, 2026
Punjab govt lifts market closure timing restrictions until June 1
All shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and other outlets to remain open beyond 8pm.
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May 15, 2026
Hantavirus outbreak tests post-Covid health communications playbook
Many people are still fretting about a return to lockdowns, social distancing and masks.
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May 15, 2026