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More hostesses on buses, please

The concept of Shivneri Sundaris for passengers makes perfect sense in a country constantly reaching for the past...

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Seething Trump rips out mic and threatens to 'knock people out' as restless crowd chants

Donald Trump was plagued with technical issues during his Milwaukee rally and shouted "I'm blowing out my arm with this ...

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Companionship in the era of AI: A new frontier for relationships and connection

As AI systems advance, they are increasingly stepping into roles traditionally reserved for friends, mentors, and even l...

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Outstanding service at Mt Hope hospital

We often read or hear of all kinds of negative reviews regarding the poor level of treatment meted out to members of the...

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Last minute early voting in Texas

Eight polling sites in Travis County extended their hours for the last two days of early voting in the state for the 202...

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Looking at Measure 114, Oregon's gun control law that remains trapped in court rigmarole

Measure 114 hasn't taken effect since voters narrowly passed it in 2022. This week, the state appeals court heard argume...

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Arrangements for launching drug-free Peshawar campaign finalized

PESHAWAR - All arrangements for launching a drug-free Peshawar campaign were completed for taking all drug addicts into ...

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KP govt inks agreement to establish power transmission line

PESHAWAR - The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here Friday signed an agreement with a private sector company to establi...

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NPO to organise workshop on “Supply Chain Management”

ISLAMABAD - The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is going to organize a webinar titled “Mastering Supply Chain...

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No change in bank hours: Police

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police on Friday clarified that no instructions have been issued to alter ...

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Major interchange projects set to launch in capital

ISLAMABAD - On the special instructions of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi two mega projects will be launched to ...

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Coeur d'Alene Tribe reacts to Washington man who was sentenced for killing 3,600 birds, including eagles

Eagles represent things like strength and freedom, but to the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and tribes across the nation, they hav...

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Javed Jabbar’s books ‘Streams’ and ‘Shade & Light’ launched

ISLAMABAD - Former senator and federal minister Javed Jabbar with an illustrious carrier in writing, media, film-making ...

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Experts stress need for prioritizing polio eradication

ISLAMABAD - Spread of virus could threaten more children as 43 cases reported so far, this year....

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Dengue affects 131 more patients in 24 hours

ISLAMABAD - Dengue fever’s consistent acceleration has added 131 new patients during last 24 hours....

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ANF seizes 45 kg drugs

RAWALPINDI - Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting nine operations recovered over 45 kg drugs worth Rs 4....

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Trump campaign running out of steam in Michigan

Rallies aren’t the be-all, end-all of campaigns. But given Donald Trump’s obsession with crowd sizes, what he saw in...

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Steps should be taken to auction all disabled vehicles of SCA: Nasir Shah

KARACHI - Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Friday made important decisions in the Sindh Coal Authority (...

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Brick prices in Mirpurkhas set for overhaul as committee forms

MIRPURKHAS - Deputy Commissioner Dr Rashid Masood Khan on Friday chaired a meeting at Darbar Hall, bringing together the...

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Governor Tessori raises Pakistan, Russian flags at Fawara Chowk on People’s Unity Day of Russia

KARACHI - On the occasion of Russia’s People’s Unity Day, Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori raised the Pakistan and...

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Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III played a pivotal role in Pakistan Movement

KARACHi - November 2 marks 147th Birth Anniversary of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan, an active Muslim leader during ...

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Election workers make sure ballot boxes are secure

Colorado's ballot drop boxes are monitored by surveillance cameras 24/7....

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Here are the top city council candidates running to represent East Portland in 'historic' election

For the first time in 100 years, three people on the Portland City Council will represent East Portland, ending a decade...

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Commissioner visits Basic Health Unit, polio transit and fix point of Skrand

HYDERABAD - Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Syed Muhammad Sajjad Haider today visited Basic Health Unit Hamal ...

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Sukkur Mayor holds review meeting of development projects

SUKKUR - A meeting of all departments of the Sukkur Municipal Corporation (SMC) was held under the chair by Mayor Sukkur...

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Celebrations of Diwali continues across Northern Sindh

SUKKUR - Celebrations of Diwali festival are being continued on second day (Friday) across the northern Sindh including ...

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Motorway police organise free medical camp

HYDERABAD - Free medical camp was organized by Motorway Police Sector-II Skrand on National Highway Skrand Bypass with t...

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Top official inspects Mirpurkhas slum development process

MIRPURKHAS - Engineer Kashif Khan, Additional Director General and Chief Engineer of Human Settlements Authority on Frid...

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ATP members meet to discuss stories

KARACHI - A meeting of the partners, staff, and residents of the Aawaaz Theater Project of the National Academy of Perfo...

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SSP holds Khuli Katchehry, resolve public complaints

SUKKUR - Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sukkur, Amjad Ahmed Shaikh here on Friday held an open court in his office to ad...

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‘Criminals’ killed in shootouts with police

KARACHI - Four outlaws were killed while six were arrested in injured condition reportedly following encounters with the...

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Sindh govt invites Canadian companies to invest in water, energy, education sectors

KARACHI - Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting on Friday with the Canadian High Commissioner Ms Lesl...

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AC checks prices of essential commodities

SUKKUR - On the directives of Deputy Com­missioner (DC) Sukkur, Dr MB Raja Dharejo, the Assistant Commissioner City, So...

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Diwali celebrations at Governor House with spectacular display of fireworks

KARACHI - A grand Diwali celebrations were held here at the Sindh Governor House on Thursday night with the participatio...

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Ombudsman directs concerned departments to keep watch on illegal sale of LPG

KARACHI - Ombudsman Sindh Muhammad Sohail Rajput has said that LPG is a basic necessity of daily life, the sale of which...

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Master plan unveiled to transform Mirpukhas into a green & beautiful city

MIRPURKHAS - A high-level meeting on Friday was convened at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, chaired by Deputy Commis...

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KU, TMC Gulshan Town sign MoU to enhance infrastructure

KARACHI - University of Karachi and TMC Gulshan Town on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance Universit...

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Trump clarifies he meant Cheney wouldn’t have ‘guts’ to fight a war with rifle comment after Dem backlash

Former President Trump Friday defended his comments calling former Rep. Liz Cheney a "war hawk," wondering how she'd fee...

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A reader’s call to clean up downtown Waterbury

This letter is in regards how disgusting and disgraceful downtown Waterbury looks, from the massive potholes to the mism...

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Alameda official faces reprimand for apparent intoxicated encounter with Long Beach police

An Alameda city councilmember who's running for re-election is facing a possible reprimand over her conduct on a recent ...

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New West mayor's all-expenses paid trip to Dubai breached ethics rules: Commissioner

Patrick Johnstone said he accepted the ethics commissioner's findings and recommendation for additional training...

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'Live with it every day': Woman pleads guilty in fatal Vancouver DUI crash

Karen Baker was driving at a high rate of speed when she lost control of her car, crashing into Danielle Abraham's home,...

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After voters turn in their ballots and polls close, the votes have to be counted. Here's how process works.

There is no federal entity that officially calls races. Here's how news organizations are approaching calling contests....

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Back by popular demand: the Jumble puzzle

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Jumble to the Independent Record....

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House Oversight ramps up demands for White House to release accurate Biden 'garbage' transcript

The House Oversight Committee is applying pressure to the White House to release accurate transcripts, after they altere...

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Unearthed documents contradict vulnerable House Democrat's rhetoric about championing eviction ban

Dem. Rep Marcy Kaptur has filed multiple eviction petitions against her tenants despite vocally pushing for an eviction ...

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Where Oregon, southwest Washington voter turnout is trending

Here's where Oregon and southwest Washington voter turnout trends five days before Election Day and how ballots are coun...

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Chip Wars

Alarmed by the strides China has made in modernising its navy and its missile fleet, especially the burgeoning category ...

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Rising Concerns

Relations between Pakistan and China have been so stable for so long that any idea of discord between them seems almost ...

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Tax Tale

A few months into the economic reforms launched by the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government, the updates and ...

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Dealing with Climate Change

The subtropical semi-arid climate of Azerbaijan is known for its dry summers and cool winters....

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Corruption is endemic to American politics

As Pakistan grapples with hybrid democracy, we are often presented with the example of the United States as a model demo...

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Fabricated Hadiths Fuel Corruption

I know of no manner more superb in illustrating the veracity of a thesis than to have the audience arrive at the conclus...

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An Unprecedented Surge in Extremism

Pakistan has recently spiralled deeper into extremism, shattering hopes for a progressive and pluralistic society....

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No Canals, No Crisis: Save the Water of Sindh

For the people of Sindh, the Indus River is more than a water source—it’s life itself, sustaining homes, fields, and...

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The power of unity

It is often said that a single piece of wood is easily broken, but a bundle bound together is difficult to dismantle....

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under siege Secularism of Sindh

Sindh, long celebrated for its secular ethos, religious diversity, and tolerance, now finds its inclusive and pluralisti...

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Election 2024 Campaign for President, November 1

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors....