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Firing blanks in pursuit of conception

Dear Dr G, My wife and I have an active sexual life and enjoy great intimacy. Read full story...

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Iran’s Cultural Attaché lauds Islamic artwork

RAWALPINDI - The ex­hibition of renowned artist Muhammad Azeem Iqbal’s Islamic artworks at PAC has concluded....

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5,000 police personnel to carry out security duties on Eid day

RAWALPINDI - The city police will deploy as many as 5,000 officers and con­stables on special security du­ties on the ...

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Robber killed in shootout with Saddar Berooni police

RAWALPINDI - A robber of Afghan national­ity was shot dead during an en­counter with Saddar Berooni police here on Fri...

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Pakistan commits to zero waste future: Minister

ISLAMABAD - State Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Co­ordination, Dr....

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What Anthony Albanese must do to win

The PM needs to sell his message that better days are ahead, and make sure voters are concerned enough about Dutton to s...

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Five shot dead, 12 injured as Bhutto, Bangwar tribes clash in Kashmore

KANDHKOT - A minor quarrel in district Kash­more village Badani some 23 kilo­metres from Kandhkot intensified in a arm...

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Karachi court dismisses journalist Farhan Mallick’s bail plea

KARACHI - A Karachi district court dismissed the bail application of journalist Far­han Mallick in a case pertaining to...

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Crackdown on illegal LPG gas refilling in Sukkur

SUKKUR - A strict crackdown has been launched against in­dividuals putting citizens’ lives at risk and violat­ing th...

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Shopkeepers fined for overpricing

NAWABSHAH - Crackdown Continued against ven­dors found involved in overpricing in Shaheed Benazirabad and19 shop­keepe...

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Rohri city illuminated with colorful lights on Eid-ul-Fitr

SUKKUR - To add to the festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr, Rohri city has been adorned with colorful lights and decorations, tra...

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Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face....

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Accountability for maladministration

In response to several requests, I comment on the now established maladministration of the Marcia Ayers-Caesar situation...

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Elections free from fear

Many people in this rainbow country do not know how lucky we are to have so many citizens of so many ethnicities, religi...

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Enterprise agility - The future of business transformation

Agile transformation, and en­terprise agility, both have become cornerstones of success....

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Rep. Spartz Faces Frustrated Voters in Indiana Town Hall

The 3rd term congresswoman listened to voter concerns about Trump, DOGE, and the Constitution....

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Discarded human beings

On Tuesday about 1.20 p.m. I went to First Citizens bank in Tunapuna to transact some business. I wanted to find out my ...

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Much talk, little progress on housing in Legislature

The biggest disappointment was the failure of House Bill 448, called the state Office of Housing Planning and Production...

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Massive crackdown against overcharging, profiteering underway in Vehari: DC

VEHARI - Vehari Deputy Commissioner Imrana Tauqeer on Saturday distributed promotion letters to 18 employees of the Reve...

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Lodhran DC pays surprise visits to check overcharging

LODHRAN - The district administration on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Dr Lubna Nazir has launched crack­down a...

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Motorway police launch crackdown against overloading, overcharging

MULTAN - Motor­way Police have launched a crack­down against passenger vehicles involved in overloading and overchargi...

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At least 1,430 policemen to guard 469 Eidgahs in Vehari: DPO

VEHARI - Vehari District Police Officer (DPO) Mansoor Aman on Satur­day said that foolproof security measures are put i...

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Security plan for Eid finalised

SARGODHA - Po­lice have finalized a security plan for Eid-ul-Fitr congregations and more than 1500 armed police­men wi...

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Dutton’s savings from public service cuts are ‘illusory’

Readers’ letters on plans to slash government worker numbers, the power of independents, Medicare’s limits, climate ...

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Musk's white privilege

The iconic image of young John F. Kennedy Jr. peeking out from beneath the Resolute Desk as his father, President John F...

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Speedy justice to be ensured to rape victim: Hina Butt

FAISALABAD - Punjab Women Protection Authority Chairperson Hina Parvez Butt arrived at the CPO office and met with a rap...

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Flyover inaugurated in Sargodha

SARGODHA - The 47-bridge flyover has been opened to traffic....

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Dacoits kill man at farm house in Bahawalpur

BAHAWALPUR - Unknown bandits gunned down a man at his farm house in Khairpur Tamewali, here on Saturday....

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Boy killed in a road accident

BAHAWALPUR - A boy was killed as he was hit by a speeding car on national highway in Ahmadpur East area,here on Saturday...

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Facing millions of dollars in fees to leave CapMetro, Lago Vista turning to state lawmakers in hopes of leveling playing field

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would make it easier for smaller communities like Lago Vista to leave C...

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WHO Cuts

The decision by the United States to withdraw funding from the WHO has sent shockwaves through global health circles, wi...

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Smart Partnerships

In an era where Pakistan’s economic and industrial progress hing­es on technological advancements, collaborations suc...

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Silent Epidemic

The alarming spread of HIV in Taunsa has prompted urgent in­tervention, with a joint mission now assessing the situatio...

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Judges Partially Block Trump Orders Revoking Security Clearances of Law Firms

Both law firms say that Trump's orders revoking their clearances and ending contracts are unconstitutional....

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Sabotaging the Bangladesh Army

A nation’s military is not just another institution—it is the ultimate guaran­tor of its sovereignty....

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Nuclear Affairs

Nuclear proliferation has been, by and large, a function of the long-term national interests of the major world powers, ...

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No Dams, No Water

The unveiling of the Cholistan Canal under the Green Pakistan Initiative has thrust Pakistan’s perennial water crisis ...

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Federal worker speaks out ahead of leaving the Social Security Administration

While she was not formally laid off, Laura Novakoski took the buyout incentive when the SSA announced organizational res...

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Karachi’s Waste Management Crisis

Have you ever wondered where your household waste, espe­cially plastic bags, ends up? Unfor­tunately, much of it is du...

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Islamic Scholars Are Under Attack

In Pakistan, Islamic scholars are increasingly under attack, par­ticularly in Khyber Pakhtunkh­wa, where no place rema...

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The End of Human Culture

Culture is more than just tradi­tions and customs; it is the es­sence of human existence, shaping our behaviours, inte...

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What does Peter Dutton need to do to win

The challenge for the opposition leader is to fight different campaigns in affluent inner-city areas and in suburban mid...

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Great debates... and some not so great

No-confidence debates similar to that which took place in the Thai parliament earlier in the week have become something ...

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Nationwide ‘Tesla Takedown’ Demonstrations Bring Out Protesters, Counter-Protesters

Seeking a nationwide 'Tesla Takedown' protest, organizers published an online interactive map for hundreds of protests a...

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One half of Odisha’s IAS power couple & face of BJD’s Mission Shakti, Sujata Karthikeyan takes VRS

Trouble started for her just ahead of assembly polls last year, when ECI ordered her transfer from Mission Shakti after ...

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Bhikkhuni’s silent revolution

As the world celebrates gender equality this month, Thai women are breaking barriers in many fields — yet the nation�...

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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles reveals 'toughest thing' she's had to tell Trump

In her first interview, Susie Wiles said Trump's 2020 election loss was the "toughest thing" she's ever had to tell Trum...

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Protesters outraged by Elon Musk's government purge swarm Tesla showrooms

Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of government agencies under President Trump began amassing outside Te...

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Pipeline Projects Prioritized for Quick Approval Under Emergency Energy Orders

More than 220 are eligible for quick approval. While Appalachia and Texas producers push for more interstate access, the...

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Car buyers rush to dealerships ahead of Trump administration auto tariffs

On April 2, a 25% tariff on vehicles and automotive parts not made in the U.S. is set to go into effect....

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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Kiwi hotel manager praised for calm response

'I’m from New Zealand, I have been through this many times.'...

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Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied fr...

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Albanese calls Dutton a copycat but won’t say who he gets his ideas from

The accusation came as the prime minister and the opposition leader duelled over plans to bring down the price of gas an...

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Solomon D. Stevens: Is the US entering a post-constitutional order?

From the commentary, "Today, we are seeing how quickly that can change. Have we reached what some have called a “post-...

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Scammers Impersonate Bermuda Police Service

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is warning residents about a recurring phone scam in which fraudsters pose as BPS offic...

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Nebraska bills propose cameras to catch drivers running red lights, speeding through work zone

A pair of bills designed to make Nebraska roads safer through use of automatic cameras raised questions about surveillan...

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Live updates on Baton Rouge elections: See latest on St. George, constitutional amendments

Baton Rouge voters are casting ballots today on issues that are important both locally and statewide....