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Houthis, Yemen government to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners: officials

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WEB DESK: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and the internationally-recognized government have agreed to a prisoner swap that includes nearly 3,000 people in total, officials from both...

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The timeless queen of melody, Noor Jehan remembered on death anniversary

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WEB DESK: Today marks 25 years since the passing of the legendary singer Malka-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan, as fans commemorate her death anniversary. Born on September...

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Gold prices set new record in both local and international market

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KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan reached an unprecedented peak on Tuesday, setting new records in both local and international markets. As reported by the All...

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Financial Times features Asim Munir as one of the world’s top strategists.

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ISLAMABAD: British newspaper Financial Times says Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emerged as the most...

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Hundreds protest in New Delhi over killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh

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WEB DESK: Hundreds protested near Bangladesh’s High Commission in New Delhi after a Hindu man, 27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched in Bangladesh over alleged...

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PM Shehbaz invites PTI for talks after it signals openness to dialogue

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has responded positively, albeit conditionally, to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for dialogue, emphasizing the government’s willingness to engage in...

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Terror attack leaves 5 policemen dead in Karak

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ISLAMABAD: Five police officers lost their lives after terrorists ambushed a police vehicle during a routine patrol near Gargri police station on Tuesday. In response,...

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PIA privatisation: Three consortia submit bids for 75% stake

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s government received three bids during a televised auction for state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), marking a renewed effort to fulfill long-standing IMF-mandated reforms....

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Field Marshal Asim Munir meets victorious Under-19 cricket team

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RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, met with the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on Monday at the General Headquarters...

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Govtt is fully committed to enhancing the electricity transmission system, PM

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the electricity transmission system. While presiding over a meeting of the Working Group on...

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SBP announces public holiday on Dec 25

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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced December 25 as a public holiday nationwide to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah....

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South Korea’s parliament initiates an investigation into the 2024 Jeju Air crash

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WEB DESK: South Korea’s parliament has initiated an inquiry into last year’s tragic Jeju Air crash that resulted in the loss of 179 lives. A...

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Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation

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KARACHI: Sindh Rangers and police carried out a joint operation in Ghotki district of interior Sindh, killing nine bandits and injuring 27 others. The operation...

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Two Pakistanis sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Saudi Arabia

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WEB DESK: Two Pakistani citizens have been executed in Makkah on charges of drug smuggling, as confirmed by authorities. The individuals were apprehended by Saudi...

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After sharif Osman Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

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WEB DESK: A second student leader has been shot in the head this month amid escalating political unrest. The latest incident occurred in Khulna, a...

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Food prices rise sharply in Afghanistan amid border closures

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WEB DESK: Food prices have risen sharply in Parwan province north of Kabul as key commercial border crossings with Pakistan remain closed, residents and shopkeepers...

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PM Shahbaz hosts a luncheon in honour of Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a luncheon to honour Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team for their remarkable Asia Cup victory. The team’s stellar performance, capped...

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Court grants bail to three NCCIA officers in Ducky Bhai bribery case

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LAHORE: The FIA Special Central Court in Lahore has granted bail to three officers from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) implicated in a...

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China says U.S. arbitrary seizure of foreign vessels serious violation of international law

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WEB DESK: The arbitrary seizure of foreign vessels by the United States constitutes a serious violation of international law, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said...

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Gold, silver prices surge to record highs in Pakistan

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KARACHI: The prices of gold and silver soared to unprecedented levels after nine weeks, marking historic peaks across both global and local markets. On Monday,...

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‘Fearless, not careless’ formula behind Pakistan U-19 Asia Cup victory, says head coach

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WEB DESK: Pakistan Under-19 head coach Shahid Anwer hailed his team’s resounding victory over the India Under-19 cricket team in the final of the Under-19...

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ANF foils major drug smuggling attempt in Balochistan

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QUETTA: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has successfully intercepted a significant drug smuggling operation in Balochistan, targeting the route between Panjgur and Turbat. Details reveal that...

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President Zardari visits holy shrines in Baghdad

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WEB DESK: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday visited the holy shrines of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) and Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (RA) in Baghdad...

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Bilawal emphasizes Pakistan’s moral and military triumph over India

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KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, underscored Pakistan’s unwavering ability to protect its sovereignty, highlighting that the country’s victory...

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Washington Times sees 2025 as turning point in Pak-US ties

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ISLAMABAD: The Washington Times, a prominent American publication, has identified 2025 as a transformative year marking a pivotal shift in the dynamics of Pakistan-US relations....

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LHC halts implementation of Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has suspended the implementation of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance following hearings on multiple petitions against it. LHC Chief Justice...

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Hina Afridi gets engaged to Taimoor Akbar, reveals wedding date

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Lahore: Actress and model Hina Afridi, along with popular content creator Taimoor Akbar, delighted fans by announcing their engagement. The couple shared a heartwarming engagement...

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Air India 777 aircraft turns back after drop in engine oil pressure, regulator says

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WEB DESK: An Air India ‍Boeing 777 aircraft had to turn back after a drop in oil pressure forced the pilots to turn off one...

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Pakistan vaccinates over 44.6 mln children in final anti-polio drive of 2025

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has vaccinated 44.6 million children against poliovirus in the last nationwide immunization campaign of the year, health authorities said on Monday. The seven-day...

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Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing

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WEB DESK: A Russian general was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special...

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Pakistan’s U19 Asia Cup heroes return home after crushing India

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ISLAMABAD: The triumphant Pakistan Under-19 cricket team, which secured a dominant victory over arch-rivals India in the U19 Asia Cup final, received a hero’s welcome...

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Homemade bombs thrown before Bondi mass shooting, but failed to detonate, police tell court

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WEB DESK: Australian authorities have revealed in court documents that improvised pipe bombs and tennis ball explosives were hurled at a crowd at Bondi Beach...

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Field Marshal Munir receives King Abdulaziz Medal for strengthening Pak-Saudi defence ties

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RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, received Saudi Arabia’s highest national honor, the King Abdulaziz Medal of...

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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $21.1 billion, reaching their highest level since March 2022. This marks a notable milestone in the country’s...

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ECP notifies Abid Sher Ali as senator

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission has officially declared Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Abid Sher Ali as a senator. He secured the position unopposed on December 8...

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ATC hands 10-year imprisonment to key PTI leaders in May 9 case

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LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) announced on Friday its verdict in another case linked to the May 9, 2023 unrest, sentencing several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

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India halts the flow of water in Jhelum and Neelum rivers

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ISLAMABAD: India has reportedly halted the flow of water in the Jhelum and Neelum rivers after already curbing the Chenab’s supply, significantly reducing the water...

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3 Workers Killed in Faisalabad Cotton Factory Fire

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FAISALABAD: Three workers tragically lost their lives following a fire that engulfed a cotton factory in Faisalabad. As reported by Rescue 1122 officials, the fire...

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Brown University shooting suspect found dead, police say

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WEB DESK: The suspect involved in last week’s mass shooting at Brown University was discovered dead inside a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire, after...

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Gold and silver prices in Pakistan drop : 19th Dec 2025

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KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a sharp decline in the local market on Friday following a drop in international rates. As per the All Pakistan Gems...

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Afghanistan remains a safe haven for terrorist groups, UN report

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WEB DESK: A United Nations Security Council report has reiterated Pakistan’s stance that Afghanistan remains a safe haven for terrorist groups, identifying cross-border militancy as...

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President Asif Zardari Welcomes UN Report On Pakistan-India War

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed United Nations report highlighting serious concerns over India’s military actions against Pakistan in May and its broader conduct affecting...

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UN Experts raise strong objections on India’s unilateral actions of May 7

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WEB DESK: A report by UN experts on the India-Pakistan conflict highlighted concerns about civilian harm caused by Indian attacks, which reportedly targeted non-military areas,...

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Luis Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract

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WEB DESK: Luis Suarez has committed to another season with Inter Miami following his landmark contributions in the team’s historic 2025 campaign, where they clinched...

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Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029

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WEB DESK: The Academy Awards will begin streaming exclusively on YouTube in 2029, marking a major shift in Hollywood. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts...

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India labeled as the world’s leading promoter of terrorism: Tarar

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar remarked on Thursday that India has established itself as the leading global promoter of terrorism. He stated that concrete...

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Gold prices in Pakistan see another increase: December 18, 2025

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KARACHI: Gold prices have surged for the second consecutive day, with an increase of Rs2,200 per tola. As per data from the All Pakistan Sarafa...

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Bihar Hijab Controversy: FIR Filed Against Nitish Kumar

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WEB DESK: Two well-known Hyderabad-based activists, Khalida Parveen and Lubna Sarwath, have lodged police complaints against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following an incident in...

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Islamabad High Court disqualifies Justice Tariq Jahangiri from judge Post

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the removal of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, ruling that his law degree was invalid at the time...

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Pakistan refutes Reuters’ report alleging CDF’s US trip for Gaza deployment discussions

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically dismissed a Reuters report suggesting that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is...