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Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing

Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines

Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector

Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital

Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400

Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges

The officials, all involved in defence matters, declined to be identified due to sensitivity surrounding the agreement

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Residents criticise district administration for neglected civic infrastructure

Department officers empowered to register cases

Approve dividing city into 13 operational zones for prompt delivery of services, resolution of public complaints

Many Punjab cities record hazardous air quality

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Court dismisses father's petition, stresses emotional, psychological welfare

Checkpoints would be set up in advance to ensure motorcyclists install protective wires on their vehicles

Despite the government announcing economic relief for minorities in 2025, progress on security, religious freedom, and

Nationalist leaders warn against division of Sindh, demand control of provincial resources

PPP Chairman Bilawal addresses 63rd annual parents day at Cadet College Petaro

15-year-old Hadiya, apparently distraught over her father not arranging a mobile phone package, found dead by hanging

37-year-old Abdul Wali, a father of eight, was wounded while attempting to foil burglary at his grocery store

No casualties reported as 13 fire tenders and snorkels battle the blaze for over three hours

Overwhelming response, organisers said, was clear evidence that culture of reading remains alive, vibrant in Pakistan

Demand job, pension security, warn of widening agitation

House adopts 'Christmas resolution' as MPAs stress religious freedom, interfaith harmony

'Pretty Little Liars' stars Hale and Harding reunite

Bollywood counts costs as star fees squeeze profits

UK singer Chris Rea dies at 74

Trump administration denies cover-up over redacted documents

Supermodel Anok Yai reveals congenital defect

Larry Ellison will personally guarantee $40 billion

Fans will finally learn the truth when the concluding episodes are released

Greenland, population 57,000, can declare independence but relies on fishing and Danish subsidies

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Court upholds NHA toll increases on motorways, GT Road

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DHO report exposes staff shortages, lack of critical facilities at DHQ Hospital Dasu, and looming strike

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UN's non-binding remarks on Imran Khan's detention fuel selective outrage, misrepresent Pakistan's legal system

China’s shift to product-based PhDs challenges Western myths, pushing economic growth

With wealth concentrated in 1%, mass migration only way past 'no future'

Nepra's draft protects utilities, stalls solar adoption, energy reform

Pakistan’s U-19 Asia Cup final win over India, 191-run triumph

Opposition demands fair polls, impartial CEC, political prisoner release, pushes for a new Charter of Democracy

Ahmad al-Ahmad’s heroism at Bondi Beach reminds us humanity transcends faith, origin, status

Sealed bids to be opened publicly in the presence of media

Lawmakers extend greetings to the Christian community as the House adopts Christmas resolution

Regulator says Apple allegedly violated EU rules, holding “absolute dominance” over App Store developers

Besides Shahrah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen and Korangi Road, areas surrounding commercial districts also included

Beijing statement follows US pursuit of Venezuelan tanker, third interception since Dec. 10

Court held that the 'voice of the child' is central to custody determinations, cannot be treated as mere formality

BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities

Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life

Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction

Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts

Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation

PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm

Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning

Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations

Both constables have been suspended from service

Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10

Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed

Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators

Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai

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Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship

KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points

Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances

Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation

PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later

Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF

Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment

Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth

Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs

Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb

Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan

SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump

Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue

Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed

Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion

Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks

Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust

Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks

Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era

Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn

US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March

Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful

Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'

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It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events

The suspects will be charged after interrogation

Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'

UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget

BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support

Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory

The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener

Johnson claims downhill gold

He took the coaching role in February 2024

Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank

Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory

They chased 183 with five wickets to spare

They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens

Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost

Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early

'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says

ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments

He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over