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Govt pushes for social impact financing
FinMin highlights private sector leadership, digital accountability in financial solutions
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Gold surges by Rs2,000 amid ME instability; rupee stable
Gold prices rise due to Syrian upheaval and China's buying, while the Pakistani rupee remains steady.
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SECP okays plan for Islamic financing
SECP approves a Strategic Action Plan to foster Islamic finance growth and eliminate Riba by 2028.
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Remittances soar 29% to $2.9b
Surge driven by narrowing gap between official and unofficial channels
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Kohat demands oil and gas royalties
PTI MPAs walk out of assembly in show of dissent
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The grave reality of violence against women in Pakistan
Gender-based violence persists in Pakistan; systemic change and legal reform are urgently needed.
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Sino-Russian partnership: depth and fault lines
The future of the Sino-Russian partnership is uncertain post-Putin and Xi.
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Why do we read books?
Books enrich our minds, challenge views, and connect us with the wisdom of the past.
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A humane directive
Islamabad's new directive prohibits hospitals from withholding bodies over unpaid bills, prioritizing empathy.
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Human rights?
Pakistan's human rights record remains concerning, marked by censorship, violence, and persecution.
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Post-Alawite Syria
Assad's regime collapses; Syria's future depends on peace, unity, and protecting minorities.
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The momentary concern
The Syrian conflict has caused immense suffering, but we must focus on humanity and support healing efforts.
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Zalmi Women League ends in Peshawar
Peshawar All Stars beat Hazara Daffodils in the final
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Napoli hand Serie A lead to Atalanta
They concede top spot in Serie A after 1-0 defeat
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Chelsea rise to 2nd spot after seven-goal thriller
Cole Palmer scores two penalties in 4-3 victory against Spurs
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Conway to miss final Test against England
The batter awaits the birth of his first child
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Griezmann seals superb Atletico comeback
The French striker scores a 94th-minute winner against Sevilla
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SA overpower SL to sweep series
They secure a 109-run victory at St George's Park
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Shami in contention as pace partner for Bumrah
The 34-year-old pacer has been on sidelines due to his ankle injury
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Pak-SA lock horns in first T20 today
Pakistan hold a slight edge with 12 wins while the Proteas have won 10 T20s
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Mizkif demands apology from Ludwig after winning defamation lawsuit
Mizkif wins defamation lawsuit, calls Ludwig's video false and demands an apology for the damage it caused.
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Jay-Z demands accuser reveal identity in legal response to rape allegations
Jay-Z denies rape allegations, calling them "extortionate," and demands his accuser’s identity be revealed in court.
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Chris Rock storms out during comedy set at billionaire’s Christmas party
Chris Rock stormed out mid-set at Anthony Pratt's party after seeing something that upset him.
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Pakistan's Alexandrine parrot faces growing threat of extinction
Habitat alteration, pollution, poaching and illegal trade as major factors behind the decline in the bird’s population
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Who is Luigi Mangione? Ivy League graduate linked to CEO murder investigation
Luigi Mangione, 26, a tech graduate, is identified as a person of interest in Brian Thompson's targeted killing.
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Man arrested over murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
The suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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Israeli takeover of Syrian border buffer zone 'temporary': FM Gideon Saar
PM Netanyahu announced he had ordered the army to “take control” of the zone after fall of Syria's Bashar Al-Assad
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Sanjay Malhotra named new RBI governor in unexpected move
Malhotra's appointment, announced on Monday, comes as term of current governor, Shaktikanta Das, set to end on Tuesday
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Sabrina Carpenter reveals breakup song is based on ‘real-life events’
Sabrina Carpenter discusses her hit single ‘Please Please Please,’ breakup with Barry Keoghan, and songwriting process
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'Polarisation' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Word saw significant rise in searches on Merriam-Webster website, with usage spiking during US presidential election
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Man questioned in Altoona in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death
A man is under investigation in Altoona for a possible link to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing.
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PM Shehbaz orders urgent plan for safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria
The safety of Pakistanis’ lives and their property in Syria is our top priority: PM Shehbaz
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Daniel Penny found not guilty in death of Jordan Neely on New York subway
Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely on a subway.
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Cold spell in Karachi expected to continue for another week
The recent cold spell sweeping across Pakistan has brought a sharp drop in temperatures
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PCB seeks written assurance from ICC on hybrid model for future events
Hybrid model will see India's matches played in Dubai while rest of the Champions Trophy to take place in Pakistan
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UK, Germany, Austria pause asylum process for Syrians following Assad's overthrow
Germany is home of the largest Syrian population outside the Middle East and 47,000 applications are still pending
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Rapper Fat Joe addresses name change debate following weight loss
Fat Joe opens up about his weight loss journey and addresses speculation about a possible name change.
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Damaged water pipeline on Karachi's University Road repaired
With repair work complete, KW&SC assured that the water supply to the affected areas would be restored in full
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At least 184 killed in Haiti in brutal gang attack over witchcraft allegations
The killings took place in the Cite Soleil area, a densely populated and violent slum on the edge of the capital
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Golden Globe nominations 2025 spotlight Wicked, The Bear, and Emilia Pérez
Golden Globes 2025 honor Wicked, The Bear, Emilia Pérez, Viola Davis, and Ted Danson.
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US invites Pakistani firms to SelectUSA investment summit
SelectUSA Summit seen as an invaluable opportunity for companies seeking to expand their operations into US market
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Ronnie 2K rumored to be fired amid growing fan criticism of NBA 2K25
Rumors swirl about Ronnie 2K’s firing following fan backlash over NBA 2K25’s release and ongoing criticism.
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Zartaj Gul demands answers on Nov 26 shooting, targeting of Pashtuns in Islamabad
Tariq Fazal Chaudhry denies claims of Pashtuns being targeted, stating arrests included people from various regions
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Filmmaker Atlee expresses gratitude to Shah Rukh Khan for making his Bollywood dream come true
Khan was present in Atlee’s new movie, ‘Baby John’ trailer launch , starring Varun Dhawan and Wamiqa Gabbi
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Brad Pitt films F1 movie during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sparking fan reactions
Brad Pitt films F1 movie at Abu Dhabi GP as Ferrari bids farewell, McLaren wins title, and fans react online.
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No charges framed in Toshakhana 2.0 case, Bushra Bibi's warrants suspended
Court defers indictment until December 12, provides FIA with copies of investigation report at the defendants' request
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K-P govt announces memorial ceremony for deceased PTI workers at Minar-e-Pakistan on Dec 25
Sohail Afridi challenges PML-N to hold rally on Dec 25, promising to resign if PTI's turnout isn't bigger than PML-N's
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Nvidia faces probe in China as AI battle between US, China intensifies
The US government fears that China could use advancements in AI for military purposes
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Omar Ayub says PTI ready for talks, threatens civil disobedience if demands not met
Opposition leader reveals a negotiating committee was formed after meeting Imran Khan on December 5
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PM Shehbaz orders swift action against Islamabad rioters
Premier stressed importance of ensuring that only rioters are apprehended, and innocent individuals are not detained
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am
CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities
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TTAP strike paralyses Balochistan over alleged Feb 8 poll rigging
Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life
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Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace summit chaired by Trump
Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction
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PTI strike sees mixed response across K-P amid Feb 8 protest call
Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts
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Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation
Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation
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Final day of Basant in Lahore promises good kite-flying conditions
PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm
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PTI, opp bloc stand firm as govt moves to deter strike
Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning
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US, UK envoys join Basant celebrations in Lahore
Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations
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Two cops accused of rape, blackmail in Lodhran
Both constables have been suspended from service
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PMD predicts drizzle, stronger winds in Karachi today
Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10
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De-watering under way from sewage-filled ponds
Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed
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FIA busts gold, currency smuggling ring
Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators
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Ajoka Theatre to stage 'Dara' at Faiz Festival
Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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South Korea’s Bithumb accidentally gives away $40bn in Bitcoin, triggers selloff
Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb
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Gold, silver prices rebound after one-day pause
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan
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Inflation reverses course ahead of Ramazan
SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump
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SBP rules out bold rate cuts
Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue
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Pakistan meets 3 out of 5 IMF goals
Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed
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US earmarks $1.3b for Reko Diq mining project
Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion
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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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Suspect in attack on Russian intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev detained in Dubai
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks
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Bangladesh election tests India’s influence as China steps in
Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era
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India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit
Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March
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The Epstein saga is far from over
Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful
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Denmark says Greenland dispute eased, not resolved
Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'
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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy: IOC
It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events
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Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general: report
The suspects will be charged after interrogation
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Minibus crash kills 15 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province
Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'
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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over


















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