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OIC panel reaffirms unwavering support to Kashmiris’ just struggle

Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir holds virtual meeting in NY




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India’s illegal actions in IIOJK pave way for international intervention: PM’s aide

India is behaving like a rogue state and playing a role of spoiler in Afghan peace process, says Moeed Yusuf




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First NGMS spectrum auction for AJK, G-B held in Islamabad

Total revenue generated from spectrum auction process stands at over $30 million




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Outcry as India books Kashmiri father seeking son’s body under anti-terror laws

Mushtaq Ahmed and six others, including his two brothers, were charged under India's harsh laws last week




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First phase of LG polls conclude in AJK

Polling to take place in three phases due to non-provision of additional security forces



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AJK's week-long winter festival comes to an end

Rawalakot division commissioner presented awards to participants



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Aliens in their own land

Kashmiris will never accept nor surrender to India’s act of suppression and tyranny, Bhat reaffirms.




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Repression by Indian govt intensified in IIOJK post 2019: report

Blatant violations continue in IOJ&K despite India's signature on United Nations Convention against Torture in 1997




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AJK protesters call it off a day after 'demands met'

JAAC head calls on govt to announce compensation for families of three deceased protesters




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Over 19 prisoners escape from AJK jail

Absconders include 10 awaiting death penalty, serving life sentences




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13 dead as jeep plunges into Neelum River in AJK

Emergency teams rushed to Deoliyan in AJK to save injured people




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Four dead in ‘mysterious’ explosion in IIOJK

Police register case, launch investigation to determine exact nature of explosion in Sopore




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Father, daughter, and infant son killed in Neelum Valley crash

According to the injured survivor, the accident was caused by the driver’s negligence




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Two suspected fighters killed by Indian army amid local election campaigning in IIOJK

IIOJK sees first local assembly elections in a decade with voting in the three-phased poll beginning on September 18




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TikTok ban

It has now become a regular feature to ban TikTok on one pretext or another




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EOBI does not deliver

Pakistan is the only country in the world where 90% of them are deprived of old-age benefits




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Vaccine certificate error

Why should a person who is not responsible for the error suffer the negligence of NIMS?




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Foreign diplomacy

In the ever-changing global scenario, one country alone cannot decide the destiny of the world




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Zeb Bangash, Shamali Afghan are sending 'Love Letters to Kabul' through music

Singers highlight the musical connection between Pakistan, Afghanistan and India with their collaborative effort.




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Love from women of steel: 'Sinf-e-Aahan' letters are going viral for all the right reasons

Twitter lauds Umera Ahmed's writing for the emotional reflection and character arc of the girls' PMA journey so far




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Allegations traded over ‘toxic’ letters

PTI claims govt sent them to judges; PML-N leader says affair befits ex-ruling party




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Toxic letter probe focuses on source of arsenic

Investigators collect data on off-counter sale of chemical powder




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Six '90s one-hit-wonders that ruled the world beyond MTV

From bubblegum pop to angst-ridden rock, these chart-toppers give a snapshot of the decade's spirit




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From Prince to Paris Hilton: When music icons made unforgettable cameos on TV

These chart-topping artists traded stages for scripts, leaving viewers starstruck with their surprise appearances




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August playlist: Jawad's ‘Dosti'

A heart-wrenching ode to friendship and Jawad Ahmad’s powerhouse vocals make this a timeless track




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Concert review: A Pakistani at Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ in London

Singer takes you on a three-and-a-half hour journey spanning over 18 years of music




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Megan Thee Stallion and BTS' RM reveal 'Neva Play' collaboration set to drop this Friday

Megan wrote on Instagram, “NEVA PLAY WITH RM OUT FRIDAY HOTTIES X ARMY #MEGJOON.”




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Even Adam Sandler has a favourite Taylor Swift song

The actor shared why one particular track from Swift’s album ‘Fearless’ holds a special place in his heart.




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Govt struggles to expand tax base as illicit trade surges

Widespread smuggling, tax evasion result in billions in lost revenue across key sectors




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Nestlé waters agrees to pay $2.2 million to resolve criminal allegations in France

The settlement brings end to two separate investigations focused on illegal drilling practices and consumer deception




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Profit-taking wipes out almost all gains at PSX

KSE-100 index adds 34.38 points, settles at 78,897.73




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Free computer centre set up for Keamari women

Maritime minister reveals plan for similar opportunities across many other domains




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Afghanistan to begin work on TAPI gas pipeline

.Progress on the TAPI pipeline has been repeatedly delayed because of security issues in conflict-ravaged Afghanistan




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NEPRA fines KE Rs1m for safety lapse

Also orders power utility to pay Rs3.5m to a victim's familyQ




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Petrol prices expected to drop once again

If confirmed, this would mark the third consecutive bi-weekly drop in prices of petroleum products




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SCO trade ministers' meet today

Pakistan invited trade ministers from SCO member states. However, India will attend the meeting virtually




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India's August retail inflation stays below 4% for second consecutive month

Soaring vegetable prices undermine expectations for a dovish approach in the upcoming monetary policy meeting




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Oil rebounds as hurricane threat stabilises markets

Oil futures rose slightly due to potential US Gulf Coast hurricane and Libyan supply disruptions after recent losses




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'Pakistan faces $30b loss after floods'

Iqbal urges speedy implementation of 4RF projects, fulfilment of global pledges




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Visa targets ten-fold increase in digital payment acceptance across Pakistan

Visa investing in building digital payment infrastructure in the country to make process less costly, more manageable




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Ministers object to creation of more authorities

Iqbal and Aurangzeb stress the need for utilising existing infrastructure for digitisation




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US inflation holds steady: CPI rises 0.2% in August 2024

The annual rate, the slowest since February 2021, falls short of economists' 2.6% projection.




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Visa eyes 10-fold rise in Pakistani acceptance

Partners with 1Link to streamline remittances, encourage digital transactions.




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Gold prices rise globally and locally amid market shifts

Local gold prices rise by Rs.1,300 rupees per tola, reaching Rs.261,700.




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Power struggles in climate ministry

Controversy surrounds reinstatement efforts of official accused of misconduct




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PSX tumbles by 634 points on investor caution

Settles at 78,651.79 on concerns over privatisation, IMF terms, and SBP policy announcement




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Alibaba Cloud disrupted after fire at Digital Realty datacenter in Singapore

A fire at a Digital Realty Singapore datacenter by a lithium-ion battery explosion disrupts Alibaba Cloud services.




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Govt withdraws Rs250 million infrastructure grant

Funding had earlier been approved for private foundation's project by using taxpayers' money




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State Bank of Pakistan slashes policy rate by 200 BPS

The SBP cut its policy rate to 17.5% following a recent sharp decline in inflation




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IMF board to review Pakistan’s $7b loan on September 25 after key conditions met

IMF spokesperson says successful implementation of 9-month standby arrangement had stabilised Pakistan’s economy