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Pakistan · EN · https://www.dawn.com

About Dawn

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Dawn is a Pakistani English-language newspaper, founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1941. It is the flagship publication of the privately-owned Dawn Media Group, which also includes the radio station CityFM89 and the magazine Aurora.

Media Bias/Fact Check rates Dawn as Left-Center biased, based on editorial positions that favor a liberal perspective, and 'Mostly Factual' in its reporting, though it notes a lack of hyperlinked sourcing for national news. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) notes that while Pakistan's political-military elite retains broad control over the media, the English-language press, including Dawn, has a 'strong tradition of independence'. Dawn has faced pressure, including an unannounced ban on government advertisements, which led to a financial crisis and an editorial titled 'Gagging the media'. The headline sample reflects a mix of national and international news, alongside opinion pieces, covering various societal and political issues within Pakistan and globally.

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Leading the charge on two wheels

- Pakistan's two-wheeler market, selling around 2 million motorcycles annually, presents a significant opportunity for electric vehicles. - While electric bikes offer compelling lower operating costs โ€ฆ

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IED blast injures nine in Pakistan market

- An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in a busy market in Pakistan's Upper South Waziristan district, injuring nine people. - The blast, which occurred on Friday morning, was attached to a โ€ฆ

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They told me to remove my uterus. I refused.

- A woman diagnosed with submucosal fibroids at age 26 was advised by her gynecologist to have a hysterectomy. - She experienced severe pain and heavy periods due to the non-cancerous tumors, which afโ€ฆ

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Qatar PM visits Tehran amid US-Iran tensions

- Qatar's Prime Minister visited Tehran to foster diplomatic dialogue amidst escalating US-Iran tensions. - The visit aimed to revive diplomatic channels, with discussions including a potential joint โ€ฆ

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Islamabad ranks 83rd globally in public safety

- Islamabad has been ranked 83rd out of 401 cities globally in a recent safety index, according to the capital police. - The police highlighted a 100% detection rate in homicide cases and a 27% reductโ€ฆ

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Who controls the answer?

- Apple's AI-powered notification summaries generated a false report about a suspect's death, misattributing it to the BBC. - Apple temporarily suspended these summaries for news apps following complaโ€ฆ