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United States President Donald Trump's approval rating has stabilised at 33% as of August 2026, coinciding with a notable decline in American public support for military engagement with Iran, according to recent polling data....

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Pakistan is engaged in a monumental effort to rebuild and foster resilience following the catastrophic 2022 floods, an undertaking that metaphorically embodies the transformation of collective grief into a sustained, lifelong rhythm of progress....
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Indian Reality Show's Popularity Spurs Media Policy Debate in Pakistan
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Recent reports from an international entertainment portal concerning a personal milestone for pop sensation Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner have inadvertently ignited a broader discussion within Pakistan's media landscape regarding information veracity and the challenges of digital content…...

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