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September 16, 2024
PTI ‘made all-out efforts’ to stop amendment
Party leaders try to prevail on Maulana Fazl not to lend support to govt; family claims south Punjab MNA ‘missing’
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September 16, 2024
Top lawyers oppose constitutional amendment bill
Muneer Malik urges CJP Isa to retire on Oct 25
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September 16, 2024
The inescapable irony of Democracy Day
KARACHI: The country marked International Day of Democracy on Sunday with a flurry of unprecedented political...
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September 16, 2024
Essential services law extended to power firms
Law applies to Gencos, Discos, NTDC; officers will have powers to order any employee to avoid going to another area without prior approval.
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September 16, 2024
Special logo on CNICs to boost organ donation
Special logo to be included on identity cards of donors under national intiative.
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September 16, 2024
Israel hit by hypersonic ballistic missile
Netanyahu says Houthis will pay heavy price for Tel Aviv attack.
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September 16, 2024
situationer: Polio vaccination becomes ‘bargaining chip’
• Host of challenges, from violence to use of inoculation campaigns as ‘bargaining tool’ and data forgery, mean virus remains
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September 16, 2024
‘Working weekend’ comes to naught
• Govt unable to muster numbers to pass constitutional amendment • Attempts to build consensus at special parliamentary comm
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September 16, 2024
Fazl — the quintessence of a dealmaker
• JUI-F chief’s residence becomes political hub as govt, opposition try to win his support • Key state offices said to be on tab
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September 15, 2024
Trump is safe following shooting near Florida golf club: reports
Republican nominee's campaign team says he is "safe".
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September 15, 2024
Govt slashes petrol prices by Rs10, diesel by Rs13.06
New prices go into effect from midnight tonight, to remain for the next fortnight.
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September 15, 2024
34 Iran women prisoners go on hunger strike: jailed Nobel peace laureate
The strike has been organised to commemorate second anniversary of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement and killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini.
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September 15, 2024
Volunteers rush to help as Myanmar flood toll surges
Floodwaters up to four metres high submerge houses; death toll crosses 400.
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September 15, 2024
NA, Senate to convene today one after the other with ‘constitutional package’ likely to be tabled
Lower house to meet at 4pm, upper at 7pm; insider claims numbers game sorted in both.
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September 15, 2024
Saleema Imtiaz becomes first Pakistani female official to join ICC International Panel of Development Umpires
Elevation follows PCB's nomination, enables her to officiate women's matches and ICC women's events; she's the mother of cricketer Kainat Im...
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September 15, 2024
Haiti confirms 24 killed in ‘horrible’ gas truck blast
Some of the most seriously injured victims evacuated by helicopter to receive specialized care.
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September 15, 2024
India removes floor price for basmati rice exports to claw back global share
India and Pakistan, the only growers of basmati, both try to promote the premium grade of rice in a manner similar.
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September 15, 2024
DOES KARACHI INVEST IN COMMUNITY SPACES?
Communal spaces and projects have played a historic role in uniting Karachi’s diverse population — creating platforms to interact with the v...
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September 15, 2024
EDUCATION: THE STATE OF SCHOOLING IN PAKISTAN
The District Education Performance Index is a tool to measure the performance of education systems in districts across the countr
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September 15, 2024
WEIGHTLIFTING: WEIGHING HEAVY ON THE HEART
Despite being Pakistan’s top weightlifter, Nooh Dastgir Butt remains at odds with the national weightlifting federation, and even
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September 15, 2024
SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE DRAMA TRIANGLE
Individuals often adopt archetypal roles of the victim, hero and villain — not just in fiction but in real life.
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September 15, 2024
NON-FICTION: THE SOCIAL CONTRACT
A book that shows how public spaces, education and markets can be reshaped to nurture cooperation and help a society flourish
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September 15, 2024
Biden, Starmer defer Ukraine missiles plan to UNGA session
Moscow, Kyiv swap 206 prisoners in UAE-brokered deal.
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September 15, 2024
Thousands in France protest ‘rape culture’
"Shame must change sides,” says banner hung on city’s court building calling for alleged perpetrators — not victims — to be ashamed.
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September 15, 2024
An ideal justice system?
The implications of a democratically elected judiciary in Pakistan are intriguing.
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September 15, 2024
The ever-elusive stability
Will the changes to the Constitution — if not blocked — lead to the stability seen as a pre-requisite to economic development?
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September 15, 2024
Women in trouble
Women journalists are especially vulnerable.
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September 15, 2024
Bangladesh renewal
It is not clear when political stability will return.
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September 15, 2024
Amendment furore
THE inter- and intra-institutional battles continue apace. With rumours and speculation at fever pitch, the National...
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September 15, 2024
‘Mini’ budget chatter
RUMOURS are a dime a dozen in a volatile, uncertain economy. No wonder the rumour mills continue to generate reports...
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September 15, 2024
Child beggary
CHILD begging, the ugliest form of child labour, is a curse on society. Ravaged by disease, crime, exploitation and...
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September 15, 2024
‘Constitutional package’ delayed for magic number
Govt to table amendments in National Assembly, Senate today; also intends to gain presidential assent.
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September 15, 2024
Imran’s tweets create uproar, mystery over who runs account
A party leader says all posts on social media go through ex-PM; new post alleges ECP chief, CJP, IHC chief justice part of "London Plan".
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September 15, 2024
PM Shehbaz takes allies on board over ‘constitutional package’
Package most likely to first be introduced in Senate, then National Assembly.
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September 15, 2024
Israeli strike kills 11 from one family in Gaza City
10 others die in attacks elsewhere
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September 15, 2024
Five Afghans die in Harnai coal mine
QUETTA: Five Afghan nationals, including two brothers, died after inhaling poisonous gas in a coal mine in Shahrag...
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September 15, 2024
US sanctions on Chinese firms ‘politically motivated’: FO
Says such double standards and discriminatory practices undermine the credibility of global non-proliferation regimes.
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September 15, 2024
Modi campaigns in held Jammu before polls
Indian PM pledges that his party would “build a secure and prosperous Kashmir that is free of terrorism and a haven for tourists”.
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September 15, 2024
SPOTLIGHT: STILL BLAZING A TRAIL
Regal, grand and over-the-top sartorial statements have always been Shamaeel Ansari’s hallmark. Her latest fashion show,
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September 15, 2024
THE GRAPEVINE
While we understand that India is a big showbiz market, we must realise that we are a nation of extremely
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September 15, 2024
WIDE ANGLE: COMBATING CANCER NARRATIVES
When the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story?
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September 15, 2024
Jacobabad polio worker in sexual assault case expelled from home by husband
Lawyers reunite her with three children after husband took them from her after declaring her "Kari".
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September 15, 2024
Slain Ugandan Olympian buried with full military honours
Cheptegei gets buried with full military honours, including a gun salute by the Ugandan military of which she was a member.
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September 15, 2024
Ferrari’s Leclerc claims fourth straight pole in Baku
The pole is the 26th of Leclerc’s career, and third of the season, but he has yet to convert the top slot into victory in Baku.
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September 15, 2024
France bids final farewell to Olympics with Champs-Elysees parade
“Saying thanks, not just to the athletes but to everyone who made these games magic, I think it’s fabulous,” says France’s most-decorated tr...
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September 15, 2024
Livingstone the hero as England beat Australia to level T20 series
Livingstone hits six fours and five sixes before he is bowled by Matt Short.
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September 15, 2024
Alfred ends perfect season, Duplantis reigns supreme
Duplantis sets new Brussels meeting record, clears 6.11 metres with ease.
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September 15, 2024
Cash-strapped Maldives rules out IMF bailout
China has pledged more funding since last year; Muizzu thanks the country for its “selfless assistance” for development funds.
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September 15, 2024
Stocks rally in outgoing week on positive triggers
SBP reserves increase by $30m, reaching $9.5bn; rupee appreciated 0.15pc to Rs278.2 against the US dollar.
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September 15, 2024