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Now we all know what 'establishment' refers to — it is the army and its agencies who poke their noses into...




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Judiciary stakes: Bar-bench bond breached in 2010 clashes

Lawyers movement forgotten as year dominated by clashes within legal community.




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Top trends: Spring/Summer 2011

Style up with 2011s fashion forward trends.




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Merging Jinnah hospital and SMC: Confused Sindh Medical College students call off protest for now

Say they want ‘hard facts’ on the matter.




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Suhrawardy and Jinnah

Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy was prime minister of Pakistan for 13 months, General Ayub thought him disloyal to Pakistan.




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Blasphemy backtrack

It seems quite obvious that religious groups have more bark than bite.




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Blast damages oil tanker in Chaman, injures one

Explosive device was planted on the rear of the tanker; one person injured.




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Boney M frontman found dead

Farrell died the same day as Grigori Rasputin, the infamous mystic whose story made the subject of Boney M’s hit...




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Missing Hauritz helped England: Swann

Spinner says decision worked in his team's favour at the Ashes.




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‘Petrol bomb’ and other unfair labels

Ogra’s act should be seen in light of a correction of past policies which caused bankruptcy in the energy sector.




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Wrong end of the stick?

Since moving to England, well over two years ago, I continue to find it difficult to explain Pakistan to westerners.




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Playing dress up with MUSE's new collection




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Layering tips to keep you warm in style this winter

Layer up and stay warm all season long




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Style 101: 9 Lines

Playing dress up with 9 Lines' latest collection




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The Style Edit

Tips to style your oversized blazer




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Style 101: Sadia Tariq Güzel

Playing dress up with Sadia Tariq Güzel




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Style 101: Mehdi Couture

Playing dress up with Mehdi Couture




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The Style Edit

Make a style statement by reviving fashion elements from the 90s




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Celebrity Style Watch

Decoding the Latest Timepieces




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Slaying the Denim Game With These Super Trendy Style Tips

Slaying the Denim Game With These Super Trendy Style Tips




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5 Easy Clothing Hacks To Restyle Your Old Wardrobe

5 Easy Clothing Hacks To Restyle Your Old Wardrobe




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Pakistan joins hands with China for lunar exploration mission

This undated photo shows the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission's rover during a test. — APP/File

In a major development, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission has announced its collaboration on a groundbreaking lunar...




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HBO boss defends J.K. Rowling amid her divisive views

HBO boss defends J.K. Rowling amid her divisive views

A new series about Harry Potter is in the works. However, questions have been raised over J.K. Rowling's involvement in the making amid her controversial views on gender.

HBO chief Casey Bloys, meanwhile, set aside these concerns...




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'I struggle with body positivity. How can I feel good about myself?'

Hi Haya,

I’m in my mid-20s and struggle to remain body-positive. I have been working out and taking care of my diet, but this feeling of not looking the best just keeps me mentally exhausted.

It has affected my self-esteem a lot and leaves me...




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India greenlights $1.3b incentive plan to boost electric vehicle adoption

Scheme to give subsidies worth INR36.79 billion on e-two wheelers, e-three wheelers, e-ambulances and e-trucks




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Jordan's Islamist opposition grows stronger with election win

IAF capitalises on anger over Israel and new laws, securing historic gains in a changing political landscape




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Australia's Rex Airlines accused of stealing planes from Arizona boneyard

Rex agreed to purchase planes for $US2 million, paying a $200,000 deposit but failed to make further payments in 2020




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Peru’s controversial former president dies at 86

Alberto Fujimori leaves behind a mixed legacy of growth and controversy after battling cancer




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Russia shows readiness to unite with China to counter US influence in Asia-Pacific

Over US missile deployment in Japan, Moscow and Beijing will jointly engage in 'double counteraction,' says Zakharova




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Australia strips military officers of war medals over Afghanistan war crimes

A 2020 report had recommended investigations into 19 soldiers for the killing of 39 Afghan civilians and prisoners.




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Teenager arrested in connection with cyberattack on London transport network

Transport for London said it was contacting around 5,000 customers whose bank account data may have been accessed




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Storm Francine hits southern US with heavy rain, winds, and widespread power outages

It weakened from a Category 2 hurricane to a tropical depression as it moved northeastward over central Mississippi




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US election: Harris rattles Trump in fiery debate as both push for mantle of change

Harris criticised Trump’s legal woes, foreign policy, mostly on Ukraine, while Trump attacked her position on Israel




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London protesters demand halting arms sales to Israel

Protest sparked by Israeli airstrike on "humanitarian safe zone" in Gaza that killed at least 40 civilians




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Israeli pleads guilty to violating US sanctions by exporting missile tech to Russia

US Justice Dept announces Haimovich's actions include shipment of components with missile technology applications




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Executive for Saudi Arabia's Neom project reportedly calls worker deaths 'time-consuming'

Wayne Borg, Neom media executive, reportedly continues to make offensive remarks despite complaints.




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Afghan girls, barred from school, seek education through TV classes

Afghan girls are part of a TV channel that is broadcasting the entire Afghan curriculum for girls out of school




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Biden, Trump and Harris stand together in 9/11 memorial ceremonies

From New York to Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks




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Death toll of Israeli strikes on UN operated school reaches 18

Women, children among casualties with six of the victims being staff members of UNRWA including the shelter's manager




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Greece introduces cash incentives, tax breaks to address declining birthrate

Greece has one of Europe's lowest fertility rates, a dire demographic state driven by a decade-long economic crisis




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Russia places six foreign journalists on wanted list for illegal border entry

Journalists looked to report inside the Kursk region after a Ukrainian cross-border incursion




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West risks 'war' if it backs Ukraine long-range strikes, warns Putin

Blinken promised to review Kyiv's long-standing request for using Western-supplied weapons to strike Russian targets




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India, China pledge to intensify efforts for full disengagement on Himalayan border

Separately, Indian FM said India's economic relationship with China has been very "unfair" and "imbalanced"




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Biden administration hits back at Venezuela's election fraud with new sanctions

Top court and electoral, military officials among 16 targetted as US aims to push Maduro into negotiations




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Death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam reaches 226

More than 100 people remain missing, while some 800 people have been injured




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Muslim, European FMs to meet in Madrid on Israel-Palestine two-state solution today

Spanish FM Jose Manuel Albares will host the meeting with EU officials and Arab-Islamic Contact Group for Gaza




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MPA Escalates Pirate Site Blocking in Philippines, Targeting Sflix and Myflixer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) continues to play a key role in expanding global site blocking efforts. After helping to establish a voluntary site blocking agreement in the Philippines, the MPA also filed the first complaints under the new rule. Torrent site YTS was the first target, followed by popular pirate streaming sites SFlix and MyFlixer this week.

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Meta Denied Regulator’s Request to Test Rights Manager’s Effectiveness

Prompted by concerns aired by photographers, French telecoms regulator Arcom sought to evaluate content recognition tools deployed at online content-sharing platforms. Meta's Rights Manager and Pinterest's Claim Portal were of particular interest, but both companies denied Arcom's request to measure their effectiveness. Despite the regulator's authority under law, private agreements with rightsholders took priority.

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Amazon’s Indian Branch Targets Pirate Streaming Apps Hosted on GitHub

Amazon is cracking down on pirate streaming apps that offer unauthorized access to Prime Video content. The company recently filed DMCA takedown notices with GitHub to remove APKs associated with popular apps such as PikaShow, Castle, and FlixFox. Interestingly, the takedown requests were made on behalf of Amazon Seller Services, an Indian subsidiary not typically linked to Amazon's streaming platform.

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Piracy Shield Crisis Erupts as AGCOM Board Member Slams Huge Toll on Resources

Critics of Italy's Piracy Shield are not difficult to find but, with its powerful and influential proponents rarely far away, getting heard is a considerable challenge. Not to mention getting anything done. After calling for the platform's suspension and meeting resistance in the wake of the recent Google Drive blocking blunder, AGCOM board member Elisa Giomi has gone public with a laundry list of concerns. It pulls zero punches.

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