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Seven India-backed militants killed in Kharan security operation

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ISLAMABAD : Security forces have eliminated seven India-backed militants during an intelligence-based operation in Kharan district of Balochistan, security sources said on Sunday. The operation...
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Russian President Putin extends greetings to Pakistan on 80th independence day

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WEB DESK: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his warm congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the citizens of Pakistan...
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Virtual pigeons bring a retro touch to messaging in new app

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WEB DESK: A new mobile application aims to challenge the fast-paced nature of digital communication by introducing a nostalgic, slow-paced messaging experience. Developed by iOS...
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Tragic Car accident in Swat claims three lives due to brake failure

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SWAT: In a devastating incident in Swat, three individuals, including a woman, lost their lives, and seven others sustained serious injuries when their vehicle lost...
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President Asif Ali Zardari approves multiple recommendations from Prime Minister

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval to a series of recommendations forwarded by the Prime Minister. These approvals encompass military honors for...
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Strait of Hormuz nears standstill as two more ships come under attack

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WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply after two vessels were attacked while transiting the strategic waterway, as the United States...
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Independence day celebrations turn tragic as celebratory gunfire kills 2, injures 94 in Karachi

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KARACHI: Independence Day celebrations turned tragic in Karachi as celebratory gunfire claimed two lives and left at least 94 people injured across the city, according...
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Pakistan Armed Forces extend independence day greetings to Nation

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ISLAMABAD, August 14: The Pakistan Armed Forces have conveyed warm felicitations to the nation on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day, reaffirming their...
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President, PM inaugurate Yadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD:;The Yadgar-e-Fatah, built in Islamabad to honour the sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs and commemorate the splendid victory in Marka-e-Haq, was jointly inaugurated by President Asif...
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Pakistan marks 79th independence day with national spirit, fervour

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today with patriotic enthusiasm, traditional zeal and a renewed commitment to strengthening the country in line with...
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Karachi court acquits anmol ‘Pinky’ in 2021 drug case

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KARACHI: An Additional District and Sessions Court South has acquitted Anmol alias Pinky in a drug case registered in 2021 after accepting her plea for...
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Shaza Fatima reviews NDMA’s tech-driven disaster preparedness initiatives

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has praised the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for using advanced technology to improve...
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SHC orders Chief Secretary-led probe Into HIV infections at Karachi hospital

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a high-level investigation into the spread of HIV among children receiving treatment at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital...
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ECP woman employee dies after falling into swan river while filming TikTok

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RAWALPINDI: A 28-year-old employee of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) drowned in the Swan River after falling from a bridge while reportedly recording a...
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Pakistan, Norway vow to expand trade, defence, maritime cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Norway have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, defence, education, information technology, climate change and maritime affairs. The understanding was...
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PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across upper, central Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several upper and central parts of the country from August 13 to 15....
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18 terrorists neutralised in Balochistan operation: ISPR

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QUETTA: Eighteen terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan were killed in two separate incidents in Balochistan on Wednesday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press...
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US, Iran reportedly agree to extend ceasefire under Islamabad MoU

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WEB DESK: The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to prolong their 60-day ceasefire, potentially giving both sides additional time to negotiate a comprehensive...
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Global youth unemployment climbs as AI economic slowdown reshape job market: ILO

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WEB DESK: Global youth unemployment increased last year, with high-income economies recording some of the sharpest rises as artificial intelligence and slowing economic growth put...
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Pakistan crackdown: 374 Chinese nationals arrested over immigration, cybercrime violations

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ISLAMABAD: Authorities have arrested at least 374 Chinese nationals in separate operations carried out by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and National Cyber Crime Investigation...
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Transporters’ strike disrupts cargo, food supply across Pakistan

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KARACHI: A nationwide strike by the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance has disrupted the movement of cargo and essential commodities, creating growing concerns over supply...
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Five ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ militants killed in Panjgur operation: ISPR

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PANJGUR: Security forces have killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to...
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Pakistan, US extend fulbright-HEC programme with new five-year deal

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have renewed their cooperation in higher education through a new five-year agreement between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and...
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PSC rules in favor of taxpayers, prohibits retroactive tax penalties

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ISLAMABAD: In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that taxpayers cannot be subjected to new penalties for tax issues dating back...
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OUP Pakistan proposes partnership to enhance educational development in Punjab

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LAHORE: A team from Oxford University Press Pakistan recently met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore to discuss educational initiatives. The delegation...
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MySpace eyes comeback after two decades of dormancy

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WEB DESK: Once a trailblazer in social networking, MySpace is signaling a potential revival after nearly 20 years, stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts and former...
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Latif advises management to restrict Babar Azam’s media engagements during England tour

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ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif has recommended that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should limit Babar Azam’s interactions with the English media during...
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PML-N AJK politician Rukhsar Ahmed denies allegations of child grooming, rape

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WEB DESK: Rukhsar Ahmed, a newly elected member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly, has firmly denied any involvement...
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First Lady reaffirms commitment to empower, support persons with disabilities

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KARACHI: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, along with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, today marked a significant milestone by launching Pakistan’s inaugural...
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Sindh declares August 14 public holiday for independence day

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KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced Friday, August 14, 2026, as a public holiday across the province to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. According to a...
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CA student killed while resisting robbery in Islamabad Park

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ISLAMABAD: A Chartered Accountancy student was shot dead after allegedly resisting a robbery attempt at a park in Sector G-13 on Monday, police said. The...
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Pakistan-US relations on better footing, but progress must be sustained: Envoy

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WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said ties between Islamabad and Washington are currently on a stronger footing than in...
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Five India-backed terrorists killed during IBO in Balochistan’s Panjgur: security sources

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ISLAMABAD: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Sarkini and Chedgi areas of Panjgur district in Balochistan under Operation Rad-ul-Fitna-3 and killed...
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Govt set to unveil ‘Vision Pakistan 2047’ long-term development plan

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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to launch its ambitious “Vision Pakistan 2047” programme on August 12, setting out a long-term strategy aimed at transforming...
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