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October 9, 2025
The latest episode of Jama Taqseem is breaking fans’ hearts for its gut-wrenching portrayal of abuse
The show tackled a very important issue in episode nine — the safety of young girls in joint family homes.
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October 9, 2025
‘Really suffocating’: Pakistan emerges from record smog season
Experts say govt's efforts that tackle pollution’s effects, rather than its source, miss the point.
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October 9, 2025
‘Seize this momentous opportunity’: World calls for full implementation of Gaza peace pact between Israel, Hamas
UN chief, UK PM, Canada among those stressing need for unimpeded entry of humanitarian supplies to besieged enclave, two-state solution.
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October 9, 2025
Afghan foreign minister begins first India visit
“We look forward to engaging discussions with him on bilateral relations and regional issues,” Indian foreign ministry spokesperson says.
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October 9, 2025
Mahira and Fawad’s Neelofar finally gets its poster — and a release date
The long wait ends on November 28.
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October 9, 2025
Commonwealth says time taken for election reports ‘varies’ following concerns over delay
Commonwealth says time taken for election reports ‘varies’ following concerns over delay
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October 9, 2025
Pakistan Army officer martyred, 7 terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR
30-year-old Major Sibtain Haider, who was leading his troops from the front, embraced martyrdom during intense exchange of fire, says ISPR.
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October 9, 2025
Commonwealth says time taken for election mission reports ‘varies’ following concerns over delay
Says Pakistan's report was finalised by 2024; report first shared with govt, election bodies and then made public.
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October 9, 2025
Kharan judge back home after 2 days in captivity
Not immediately clear whether judge was freed by the kidnappers or recovered by authorities.
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October 9, 2025
IMF says made ‘significant progress’ toward reaching staff-level agreement in talks with Pakistan
“Programme implementation remains strong, and broadly aligned with the authorities’ commitments,” says IMF official.
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October 9, 2025
Pakistan, seen from Europe
Something important has changed and Pakistan’s stock in the eyes of the European capitals has risen.
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October 9, 2025
Developing provincial NDCs
The floods exposed how federal NDC obligations fail without provincial implementation.
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October 9, 2025
Clashes break out in Lahore after raid on TLP HQ goes awry
LAHORE: Violence broke out in the city late on Wednesday night, after police launched a crackdown on the ...
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October 9, 2025
Ex-senator Mushtaq departs for Pakistan
Dar thanks Jordanian counterpart for assistance in enabling the return of the former senator.
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October 9, 2025
Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment
Poll shows most Americans oppose deployment of troops without an external threat.
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October 9, 2025
Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan
Deal includes the release of hostages and prisoners as well as a surge of aid into Gaza; Trump thanks Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye, says "blesse...
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October 9, 2025
After days of acrimony, ruling allies scramble to patch things up
PML-N big guns converge on Nawabshah in bid to win over Zardari; political observers say tiff is "anything but scripted".
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October 9, 2025
Muttaqi heads for first visit to India to foster ties abroad
Set to hold talks with Indian officials on political, economic and trade issues.
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October 9, 2025
Pakistan eye first Asian Cup qualifying victory against late-to-arrive Afghanistan
Afghanistan will take to the pitch without having held a single training session in the host country.
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October 9, 2025
IMF talks end sans staff-level agreement; tax hikes not on table for now
Another round of discussions may take place in Washington soon; Islamabad must furnish verified estimates of flood-related losses.
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October 9, 2025
Rare Aleema-Bushra alignment led to Gandapur’s exit
Sohail Afridi is said to be Bushra Bibi’s pick to run the province.
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October 9, 2025
Political upheaval
A major decision has been taken rather abruptly, and few really seem to know why.
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October 9, 2025
KP strongman ousted ‘on Imran’s orders’
MPA Sohail Afridi picked to replace Gandapur as chief minister; outgoing CM claims he steered KP to financial stability.
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October 8, 2025
President Zardari, FM Dar, Naqvi discuss country’s political situation amid PPP-PML-N row
President Zardari, FM Dar, Naqvi discuss country’s political situation amid PPP-PML-N row
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October 8, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire, says report
The 40-year-old striker’s financial ascent comes after he signed a new contract with Saudi side Al-Nassr in June reportedly worth more than...
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October 8, 2025
Pakistan’s next generation of women cricketers look towards a brighter future
Pakistan’s next generation of women cricketers look towards a brighter future
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October 8, 2025
Unpacking 5 major controversies of Gandapur’s tenure as KP CM
Unpacking 5 major controversies of Gandapur’s tenure as KP CM
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October 8, 2025
Unpacking 5 major controversies of Gandapur’s tenure as KP CM
The sardar from Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan, hardly had smooth sailing as KP’s eighteenth chief minister.
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October 8, 2025
Trump unlikely to win Nobel Peace Prize, but who will?
“We take the complete picture into account,” explains chair of the five-member committee awarding the peace prize.
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October 8, 2025
Mooney ton rescues Australia in stunning World Cup win over Pakistan
Together, Beth Mooney and King added crucial lower-order runs that pulled Australia from the brink and gave their total some substance.
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October 8, 2025
Bilawal summons PPP leadership on Oct 18 for ‘important decisions’ on national politics amid PML-N row
Rana Sanaullah says PPP, PML-N should resolve issues, move forward.
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October 8, 2025
Who is Sohail Afridi, Imran’s choice to lead KP?
Incoming chief minister has held two positions in provincial cabinet; PTI members welcome decision, expect him to advance Imran Khan's cause...
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October 8, 2025
Trio win Nobel chemistry prize for work on ‘Hermione’s handbag’ materials
Scientists developed new form of molecular architecture.
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October 8, 2025
Sindh inspector general vows to protect traders amid rising incidents of extortion in province
Police statement says 118 incidents of extortion reported in Karachi so far in current year.
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October 8, 2025
Why are PPP and PML-N currently feuding?
It appears that differences developed between the PML-N and the PPP last month as the two bickered on how to help flood victims.
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October 8, 2025
Did not make any statement about changing KP CM: PTI’s Barrister Gohar
"I have not spoken to any media outlet that 'news about change of CM KPK is fake or the it is conspiracy against the party," the party chair...
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October 8, 2025
People of faith divided as AI enters religion
One app, which is called Text with Jesus, has thousands of paying subscribers. It lets people ostensibly ask questions of Mary, Joseph, Jesu...
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October 8, 2025
Ghotki journalist Tufail Rind shot dead by unknown assailants in presence of his children: police
Relative says Rind had previously escaped an assassination attempt; Sindh govt, MQM condemn killing.
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October 8, 2025
ECP decides to hold local govt polls in Punjab in last week of December
Delimitation process to begin tomorrow and be completed within two months, electoral watchdog's order says.
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October 8, 2025
Robin Williams’ daughter wants people to stop sending her AI edits of her dad
Zelda Williams said the content wasn't art, it wasn't the future and it definitely wasn't what her father would've wanted.
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October 8, 2025
Mohsin Naqvi says Afghanistan’s visa issues for Asian Cup qualifier resolved
Reports from Afghanistan had said earlier that all of its national team players had gathered in Dubai till Tuesday evening and were awaiting...
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October 8, 2025
Zayn Malik and Blackpink’s Jisoo are coming out with a track on Friday
Titled 'Eyes Closed', the project marks Jisoo’s debut collaboration outside her solo and group work, and Malik’s first step into the K-pop a...
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October 8, 2025
Why Pakistan needs to deal with air pollution on an emergency footing
If we go on in the same manner, an apocalyptic future is not a dramatic hyperbole but a probable reality for the region.
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October 8, 2025
Nvidia to continue sponsoring H-1B US job visas and cover all associated costs: report
H-1B visas allow businesses to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations.
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October 8, 2025
Angeline Malik doesn’t want anyone else to ignore the seemingly harmless symptoms of ovarian cancer
The actor said she was diagnosed at a much later stage because she continued to ignore her symptoms.
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October 8, 2025
‘He was someone who just wanted to be liked’: Louis Tomlinson on One Direction bandmate Liam Payne
The singer said it was 'impossibly difficult' for him to deal with Payne's death.
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October 8, 2025
Apologised to PM Shehbaz on presumptions about supposed minerals deal with US: Senator Aimal Wali
In a Senate speech, the ANP leader had referred to a photo of PM Shehbaz, Trump and COAS Munir, who was seen holding a briefcase.
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October 8, 2025
No casualties reported as fire doused at factory in Karachi’s Liaquatabad: rescue service
Three fire tenders control blaze; SHO says fire seemingly occurred due to a short circuit.
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October 8, 2025
Lt Col, major among 11 personnel martyred in IBO in KP’s Orakzai: ISPR
19 terrorists belonging to Fitna al Khwarij eliminated, says ISPR.
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October 8, 2025