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May 15, 2026
Aleem Khan blames Punjab, KP govts for delays in highway projects
Minister orders expansion of motorway network, directing that the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway be widened from four to six lanes.
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May 15, 2026
India, UAE agree on framework for strategic defence partnership during Modi visit
New Delhi and Abu Dhabi also signed pacts on strategic petroleum reserves and supply of liquefied petroleum gas.
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May 15, 2026
In defence of Sajal Aly's haircut
A girl can't even get a pixie cut without everyone acting like she's committed a crime.
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May 15, 2026
Probe shows foreigners' involvement in network run by alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky: Karachi AIG
“We have come across information that some foreigners from African countries are involved in this network who are in Lahore," he says.
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May 15, 2026
One interaction cannot be viewed in isolation, says PPP's Shazia Marri after Bilawal's mid-presser curtness
“One interaction that made its way on social media, between people who have worked closely together for many years, cannot be viewed in isol...
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May 15, 2026
Drake takes a jab at DJ Khaled's silence on Palestine in his latest diss track
The song was on one of three albums the rapper dropped simultaneously on Friday.
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May 15, 2026
9 terrorists killed, 4 security personnel martyred as attack on army camp in Bajaur repulsed: sources
The terrorists used explosives and resorted to intense firing, but were unable to enter the camp, say sources.
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May 15, 2026
Indian magnate Adani agrees to multi-million-dollar penalty in US court case
Adani, Modi's close ally, was accused of having participated in an estimated $250 million scheme to bribe Indian officials for lucrative sol...
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May 15, 2026
Rapprochement, debates, dissidents: US presidential visits to China
Bill Clinton’s nine-day tour of China in 1998 marked a thaw in relations after the US slapped sanctions on Beijing in the aftermath of the 1...
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May 15, 2026
The first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show will feature Shakira, Madonna and BTS
Shakira is also the lead artist on the World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai'.
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May 15, 2026
Pak-US ties have strengthened during Trump's tenure, Naqvi says in meeting with American official
“During the meeting, discussions took place on Pakistan-US relations and the latest situation in the Middle East,” interior ministry says.
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May 15, 2026
PM Shehbaz lauds 'historic' Pak-China ties in meeting with Chinese business delegation
Lauded the remarkable progress made by China under the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping; says that he is looking forward to his...
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May 15, 2026
Sana Dar’s solo exhibit at Islamabad’s 8B2 Gallery is a celebration of the duality and complexity of life
The experience of the works in Queen of Wands is a meditative one, as viewers were drawn into the canvas itself.
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May 15, 2026
India raises retail fuel prices for first time since Mideast war began
Diesel in Delhi will cost 90.67 Indian rupees per litre and petrol 97.77, reflecting increases of 3.4pc and 3.2pc, respectively.
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May 15, 2026
Hussain Rehar heads to Cannes with a collection reclaiming Lahore's fashion legacy
The designer will present his showcase at an invite-only event today.
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May 15, 2026
Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes
The drones are designed to disable the attacker by flying right into him or her or spraying them with pepper gel.
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May 15, 2026
Israel threatens to sue New York Times over report on sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates
The New York Times says that any legal claim over the “deeply reported opinion column” lacks merit.
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May 15, 2026
Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi as pair meets for final meetings of superpower summit
“We’ve made some fantastic trade deals, great for both countries,” US president says.
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May 15, 2026
Punjab Police want Anmol alias Pinky’s custody from Sindh
Traces three cases against her registered in Lahore; investigating officers found complicit in not arresting woman drug dealer.
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May 15, 2026
Anmol Pinky: from aspiring model to ‘drug baroness’
She is accused of selling narcotics worth millions of rupees daily, yet she doesn’t have a bank account.
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May 15, 2026
Governance crisis
While Karachi’s location and its two deep-water ports have often underscored its immense potential, successive governments have failed to tr...
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May 15, 2026
Lawmakers decry slow internet in National Assembly, across country
MNAs complain poor connectivity affecting parliament’s paperless mechanism; concerns raised over digital harassment, online fraud.
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May 15, 2026
Citizens for better healthcare
Citizens must be more involved in health affairs that affect them and those around them.
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May 15, 2026
‘Detractors of peace’ campaigning against Pakistan, says Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday lashed out at “coordinated negative information...
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May 15, 2026
Growth below target
Pakistan lacks the export-oriented industrial expansion that has driven sustained high growth in other economies.
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May 15, 2026
Congress names Kerala chief minister after rare win
Party chooses 61-year-old Satheesan to lead relatively prosperous state.
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May 15, 2026
US court suspends sanctions on UN Palestine expert
Francesca Albanese was sanctioned after she publicly criticised Washington’s policy on Gaza.
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May 15, 2026
IMF highlights ‘Gulf exposure’ as biggest external risk for Pakistan
Notes that a significant disruption to the GCC economies and return of migrant workers could weigh on these flows, a major source of financi...
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May 15, 2026
68pc of passwords can be cracked within a day: report
Most compromised passwords either begin or end with digits; Common symbols like ‘@’ and ‘.’ are heavily overused.
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May 15, 2026
No ‘military solution’ as Iran won’t bow down, says Araghchi
New Delhi, UAE condemn sinking of Indian vessel; another ship anchored at Fujairah "boarded", steered towards Iran.
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May 15, 2026
New book highlights misconceptions about women
“I dedicated my efforts to clarifying the true status of a women, who are frequently and unjustly portrayed as naqs-ul-aqal and inherently f...
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May 15, 2026
ANP moves Senate over ‘deportation’ of Pakistanis from UAE
The adjournment motion warns that if the situation worsens, millions of families and businesses in Pakistan could face severe economic diffi...
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May 15, 2026
Govt asked to expedite repatriation of Afghan families via Torkham
Officials assure tribal elders of facilitating returning Afghans.
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May 15, 2026
Administrative cadre in KP health dept fading away over lack of inductions
General cadre doctors holding managerial positions.
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May 15, 2026
‘Massive’ corruption unearthed in Suthra Punjab in Faisalabad
Contractor in connivance with the staff of IT and operation of the Faisalabad Waste Management Company has caused a loss of Rs1bn to the nat...
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May 15, 2026
Suspect in attack on PML-N MPA arrested in Toba Tek Singh
The attack left Col (retd) Sardar Ayub Gadhi critically injured while four others died and two of his aides were wounded in the attack a few...
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May 15, 2026
Ichhra Bazaar renovation project to be completed by 25th
The core objective of the project is to eliminate congestion, ease shoppers’ mobility, modernise and upgrade facades and resolve various oth...
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May 15, 2026
Boy dies as Shah Alam plaza wall collapses during rain
As per Wasa control room, the city recorded an average rainfall of 3.2mm.
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May 15, 2026
IHC approached for early hearing of petitions by Imaan, husband
The pleas contend that despite the passage of several months, the petitions for suspension of sentence filed on February 27 had not yet been...
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May 15, 2026
AJK Election Commission acknowledges flaws in voters list
Scrutiny of the printed preliminary lists reveals “many errors”, prompting the commission to take suo motu notice of the matter.
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May 15, 2026
PPP forms board to finalise tickets for AJK polls
10-member parliamentary board includes AJK premier Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, Faryal Talpur, Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin and Legislative Assembly Sp...
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May 15, 2026
Framing of minority commission rules demanded
Participants of a forum have reviewed the legislative history of the National Commission for Minority Rights Act, identified its strengths a...
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May 15, 2026
Four dead, five injured as coalmine in Thatta caves in
Workers were reportedly carrying out their duties in the mine when a sudden cave-in trapped several people under the debris.
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May 15, 2026
Fazl asks Islamic nations to unite against Israeli aggression
“I also appeal to the Arab world to put aside its differences and adopt a common defence, economic and political strategy," he says.
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May 15, 2026
Section of bridge linking Kandhkot, Ghotki collapses
Work on the under-construction bridge has been resumed only a few months ago after it had remained stalled for several years.
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May 15, 2026
26 suspects granted bail in credit card data theft case in Karachi
The suspects impersonated representatives of various US-based banks with the intent to carry out fraudulent and illegal transfers of funds b...
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May 15, 2026
In setback for SPSC, Sindh High Court suspends competitive exam results
Bench orders sealing of entire record; issues notices for May 21.
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May 15, 2026
China draws ‘red lines’ as Trump claims Xi’s support on Iran
• Chinese president tells Trump mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict • Calls it ‘most important issue’ in China-US relations
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May 15, 2026
Brics overshadowed by Iran-UAE spat
• Tehran presses bloc to condemn ‘illegal expansionism’ by US, Israel • Row comes after Israel-UAE claims over Netanyahu’s wartime
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May 15, 2026