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Polls postponed on three K-P seats
Decision comes after deaths of candidates in NA-8 Bajaur, PK-22 Bajaur and PK-91 Kohat
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Fresh youth set to flex voting muscles
First-time voters wield power to tip scales for any political heavyweight
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SIFC pushes for IMF nod on Rs1.27t energy debt
Energy ministry proposed settling the debt without increasing tariff and without having any impact on budget
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KPITB, AKF partner for digital training
300,000 youth to gain mid-advanced digital skills
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Bomb blasts hit Balochistan as poll tensions rise
Four explosions target candidate’s home, election offices
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Coordination mechanism inaugurated
Director General Health Services inaugurated first-of-its-kind Donors and Development Partners Coordination Mechanism
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PTI ruined country economically: Fazl
Maulana Fazl urged the public to vote for JUI-F candidates on February 8
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Independents surge in Peshawar elections
Electioneering peaks in newly merged tribal districts
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K-P CM sets up election monitoring room
Precautionary measures include a police flag march in the city prior to polling day
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Key public hospitals secure PHC licence
Health regulator implements sweeping measures against unlawful medical facilities
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Young artists shine on global stage
Exhibit showcases talents of students from over eight countries
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Polling staff assigned duties in Pindi
DRO bars electoral workers from leaving Rawalpindi district
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Tourists throng hill stations
Large number of tourists from all over the country are visiting Shogran
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Call for steps to prevent drug use
Expert says schools play vital role against addiction
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Police probe jail threats
Case No 116 of 2024 registered by the Saddar Beruni police on the complaint of ASI Sajjad Haider
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PTI candidate faces probe over alleged corruption
Malik Umar Farooq is accused of collaborating with govt officials, resulting in severe damage to government treasury
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Martyred labourers laid to rest
Two of the victims were sibings, while another was their maternal uncle
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Police to secure surety bonds to prevent violence
Detailed security arrangements finalised for polls
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Eight get bail in May-9 rioting case
Gulberg police had registered a case against PTI leaders and workers on charges of attacking Askari Tower
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Cultural extravaganza awaits in February
Lahore’s cultural vibrancy unfolds with literary dialogues, live performances
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Trade deficit shrinks to $13.1b
$6.4 billion cut in deficit now equals 78% of existing foreign exchange reserves
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Malaysia buys more rice, frozen food
CG shows interest in increasing engagements with businessmen
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PM gives green light for PARCO MD hiring
Summary sent to cabinet for formal approval of MD’s appointment
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Businessmen condemn POL price hike
Criticise govt for maintaining maximum limit of Rs60 per litre in petroleum levy
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NEPRA approves tariff hike of Rs4.567/unit
Power consumers to bear burden of approximately Rs33.88b, along with 18% GST
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Bulls keep firm grip over robust exports
KSE-100 index rises 609.18 points, settles at 63,002.92
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Rupee rises, but market gap widens
Currency remains on winning streak for 4th straight day
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Cement despatches witness decline of 14.79% in Jan
Local cement despatches account for 2.967 MT, showing decline of 17.30%
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Weekly inflation hits 11-week low
Despite persistent elevation, this marks second consecutive week of downturn
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DISCOs contribute Rs396b to debt
Report highlights that decline in recovery of bills has exacerbated crisis
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Political parties lack democracy within
People of Pakistan wait to see functioning parliament, judiciary untangled from political cases
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Burden of choice
Ruler you choose will decide how country handles its myriad economic crises, pace of reforms
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TTP’s new strategy
TTP is trying to forge bond between Baloch, Pashtun population, thus pitching them against military, LEAs
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Loss of flag carrier
Going down of PIA, which nation used to take pride in, is a national tragedy
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Looming inflation storm
Price of petrol surged by Rs13.55 per litre, reaching Rs272.89 per litre, HSD saw increase of Rs2.75
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Pneumonia outbreak
Health experts attribute the rise in cases to the harsh winter season and exacerbated air pollution, specifically smog
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Maldives says India to withdraw troops from March
Male's foreign ministry says New Delhi agrees at talks to start pulling out its 89 personnel by March 10
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Explosion outside ECP office in Karachi, no casualties reported
SSP South describes incident as an act of sabotage intended to instill fear and create chaos
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China slams US over slanderous cybersecurity accusations
Foreign ministry spokesperson says US jumped to an unwarranted conclusion in absence of valid evidence
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8 Pakistanis among 19 crew rescued by Indian navy off Somalia
This is the third such operation this week after a spate of attacks on shipping in the region
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Over 260 million ballot papers printed
Delivery of ballot papers for all districts, excluding 33 districts, completed
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Pakistan, EU agree to deepen ties
FM stresses shared responsibility to move away from divisive bloc politics
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Jailbird: India releases pigeon accused of spying for China
Bird was caught at a port in Mumbai with ‘messages written in a Chinese-like script’ on its wings
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Election day turnout in K-P to dwindle
Terrorism threat, cold weather, and crackdown on PTI will discourage voters from showing
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Elections 2024: Parties race to woo key youth voters
Voters age 18-35 make up 45% of total electorate of nearly 130m
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FIA summons Aleema Khan for ‘spreading fear and panic’
Investigative authority initiated inquiry against Imran’s sister at the behest of the state, says notice
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LHC judge tenders resignation
Third resignation in a month raises eyebrows
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LEAs land a big blow to terrorists in Balochistan
ISPR says 24 of them killed in Mach, Kolpur ops over three days
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Defiant Imran galvanises supporters to 'wield vote as weapon' on Feb 8
Ex-premier denounces cases and convictions as 'frivolous, baseless, and politically motivated'
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Israel turns focus of Gaza attack to Rafah as Hamas weighs ceasefire proposal
US President Joe Biden issues executive order against Jewish settlers who attack Palestinians in the West Bank
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Pakistan names Sheikha Asma Al Thani brand ambassador for mountains and tourism
Qatari Princess recently scaled Nanga Parbat, counted among the most challenging peaks world over
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PSX ends flat despite hitting peak above 134k
KSE-100 index edges up 33 points as investors book profit at higher valuations
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ATC grants police 10-day physical remand of Dr Mahrang Baloch, other BYC activists
Detained for over three months, the activists were produced before court in Quetta
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White tiger, African lion cub seized in Faisalabad crackdown
Both big cats shifted to secure facilities, with legal proceedings initiated under Punjab Wildlife Act
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Sindh government cannot house all displaced residents of dilapidated buildings: Sharjeel Memon
Says will offer temporary housing for some families after 11 out of 740 buildings earmarked unsafe were evacuated
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At least four killed in Peshawar house fire
Six fire trucks, over 40 fire personnel were on ground to contain the blaze
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PMD warns of heavy monsoon rains, flood risks
Commuters, residents are advised to limit non-essential travel
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SC decries media trial of accused in custody
Says media confessions inadmissible; urges safeguards to protect fairness of trial
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K-P govt dismisses senior officials after Swat river incident
Upper Swat Development Authority and Rescue K-P director-generals removed
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Pakistan urges decisive Afghan action on terror
Inaugural session of new Pak-Afghan mechanism held in Islamabad
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Pakistan condoles death of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq
Islamabad expresses solidarity with brotherly country; 11 other soldiers exposed to methane gas under treatment
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Sweden resumes visa services in Islamabad
The decision will facilitate Pakistanis seeking to visit Sweden for short stays
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Pakistani startup aids Gaza survivors
Karachi-based company delivers first prosthetics to Gaza children
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ECP seeks PML-N nominations for reserved seats
Election commission will issue the final list of candidates on July 24
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Ex-AJK president rejects India's 'ICBM hype'
Khan pointed to a recent article in Foreign Affairs that mentioned Pakistan's missile programme only briefly
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Govt lifts cap on bureaucrats' fee
Despite push from PM and DPM, compliance fails; austerity measures continue
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Stocks fall, dollar up on tariffs plan
US will impose 25% levies on goods from Japan and South Korea
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Bank stocks, Pak-US deal propel PSX to record
KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points, settles at 133,370
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Barter trade digital system developed
It will bring transparency as banking linkages remain limited
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Telecom industry opts for diversification
"We freed up our balance sheet to invest in what's next – platforms, not pylons"
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ADB, SBP launch Women Finance Code
Governor commits to reforms for sustainable, inclusive growth
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Russian firms asked to form joint ventures
A key meeting was held with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov
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Bourse eyes over 27% return in FY26
Despite rally forecast, market faces external, fiscal challenges
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Govt plans Rs4.9tr borrowing
SBP releases Q3 PIBs, MTBs auction calendar, gold dips Rs2,500/tola and rupee weakens slightly
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Naqvi vows to address UAE visa problem
Interior minister will meet UAE counterpart to raise rejection issues
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Sick units' debt reduction delayed
Lack of fresh funds, slow judicial process further push industries into distress
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Bank stocks, Pak-US deal propel PSX to new peak
Benchmark KSE-100 index climbs 1,421 points to 133,370
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Gold prices fall in international and local markets
Local prices reacted to a $25 dip in the international bullion market
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Govt eyes $200m from tuna exports
Maritime minister announces record 25,000 tonne quota from IOTC
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Foxconn reports record Q2 revenue
Apple supplier posts 15.82% YoY growth, cautions about geopolitical, exchange rate risks
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China, Hong Kong stocks rise on policy steps to ease price wars
The world's second-biggest economy struggles to shake off persistent deflationary pressures
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Japan seeks trade deal with US as tariffs loom on August 1
The move led to a broad decline in the yen as expectations of a near-term rate hike faded
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Trump’s tariff timeline: Key decisions from February to July 2025
Trump's tariff decisions shocked financial markets
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Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Trump indicates progress on controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza amid ceasefire talks
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Death toll hits 96 in Texas flash floods
41 other people were still listed as missing outside Kerr County
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Swiss watch sales decline amid US tariff pressures
Industry on track to log its lowest export volumes since the pandemic
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US recognises Pakistan’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump
Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates Trump as well for the coveted award
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Israeli defence startups draw investment from major American firms
Changing nature of war has led to shifts in defence procurement worldwide
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US revoking 'terrorist' designation for Syria's HTS
HTS was earlier known as Al-Nusra Front, and was formerly the branch of Al-Qaeda in Syria
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Texas flood toll passes 90
Youth camp confirms 27 dead
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Tehran open to dialogue with US: Pezeshkian
Accuses Israel of assassination attempt
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BRICS criticism brings Trump 10% tariff threat
BRICS members account for about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output
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Kenyan police fire on protesters as 11 killed in anti-govt rallies
Heavy police presence in Nairobi follows youth-led protests over tax hikes corruption police abuse and disappearances
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea ahead of trade deal deadline
Tariffs to apply from August 1 as Trump says trading relationships "unfortunately, far from reciprocal"
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BRICS summit ends with call for funding climate mitigation
Trump accused BRICS of anti-American policies and threatened tariffs as BRICS reaffirmed support for global order
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Roger Federer watches Novak Djokovic reach Wimbledon quarter-final with comeback win
Novak Djokovic advances at Wimbledon as Roger Federer watches his comeback from the Royal Box.
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Tyrese Haliburton to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to injury
Indiana Pacers point guard was originally injured in Game 7 of NBA finals and has since undergone surgery
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Anthony Elanga set for Newcastle medical ahead of £55 million move
Elanga joined Forest from Manchester United for £15m, going on to make 82 appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals
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PCB unveils 15-player squad for T20I series in Bangladesh
Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan in the T20I series, set to begin on July 20; Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan miss out
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'Extraordinary' Luka Modric to join AC Milan in August: Allegri
Milan's new manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the 39-year old Croatian's status in his first press conference
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Jannik Sinner’s Wimbledon journey continues as Grigor Dimitrov retires hurt
Dimitrov was leading by two-sets on his way to a major upset in the fourth round of Wimbledon, before retiring hurt
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Domestic season begins on Aug 15
10-team National T20 to be staged in Faisalabad from 1 to 12 March
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Hesson shocks Babar with new proposal
Head coach asks ex-skipper if he can keep wickets in T20Is
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Australia beat West Indies, clinch series
Set 277 to win, home side crashes to 143 all out
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India captain Gill hailed after 'brilliant' Test win
Young pacer Akash Deep bags 10-147 in Edgbaston Test
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Mulder's monumental 367 puts SA in control
He declares innings 33 short of Lara's world record score of 400
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Sabalenka storms into Wimbledon quarters
She defeated former doubles partner Elise Mertens
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Alcaraz survives Rublev test
The defending champion registered a 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory
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Norway reach Euro 2025 quarter-finals
They beat Finland 2-1 to become the first team to qualify
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Sohail Adnan secures gold at Asian Jr Squash
Pak's dashing young player beats India's Ayaan Dhanuka in final