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500k special people, 3,000 trans persons to cast vote
4.1 million members of minority communities will also participate in elections to cast their votes
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JUP announces support for PPP in upcoming polls
Zubair says prevailing political environment necessitated their alliance with PPP
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Providing better health care PPP’s top priority: Aseefa
She promises doubling of salaries, providing quality health care, education
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Grey langur escapes Sukkur rehabilitation centre
SWD rescue workers actively engaged in attempts to catch the animal
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Tough competition expected in Kamalia
Candidates backed by PML-N and PTI in the race for NA-107
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MPhil scholar shot dead by abductors
Family of victim stage demo with body, blame police for inaction
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Official gunned down in burglary
Three armed suspects at large, police mount manhunt
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Arms trafficking bid foiled in Bahawalpur
Police say the seized weapons were being transported to Sindh
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Need for ‘Punjabi university’ stressed
Activists call for teaching language in primary schools
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324 died on roads in January
Punjab rescue chief decries motorbike speeding, illegal parking
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Rain brings relief to metropolis
City experienced a positive shift in air quality rankings after the rainfall
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PML-N vies for 4th win in NA-121
Smog adds to civic problems of Lahore constituency
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Snowy respite ignites traffic woes
Popular hill resort receives 8.5 inches of snow, drawing tourists in droves
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Film showcases Kazakh culture
Screening was arranged to showcase Kazhastan’s culture and soft image
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Olive cultivation scheme on the cards
Government will import 10 modern oil extraction plants
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Media Town residents protest gas outages
Demonstrators warn of staging sit-in on Islamabad Expressway
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Advisory issued for snow enthusiasts
Special traffic control room had also been set up
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PIA debt burden shifted to taxpayers
Govt backtracks; agrees to making principal, interest payments from budget
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Industrialists urge customised financing, infrastructure overhaul
Present recommendations to 2024 government, advocate for consistent industrial policy
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Exports remain robust, rise 27% in Jan
Trade gap contracts nearly $8b in first seven months of FY24
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Forex reserves dip $54m to $8.21b
Despite outflows due to foreign debt repayment, the reserves remain robust
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Caretakers also leave double-digit inflation
Jan inflation stands high at 28.3%, in line with finance ministry’s projection
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Bulls take charge over election timing clarity
KSE-100 index rises 414.56 points, settles at 62,393.74
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Lack of economic agenda tests PSX
Challenges short-term business confidence, despite promising medium-to-long-term outlook
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Geopolitics and the lens of history
2008 global economic crisis has been historical, it's an indicator of erosion of West’s dominance in global affairs
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Elections: consolidative, restorative or transformative?
It is satisfying enough that elections will be held resolving muddle that Pakistan has been in for last two years
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Pakistan will lose again
Pakistan has two classes of citizens: the oppressors and the oppressed
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The concept of hedging: lessons for Pakistan
Pakistan has thus far managed to avert the danger of putting all the eggs in one basket
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Mess in Mach
Standoff in desolate horizons of Mach in Balochistan was grim reminder of precarious security situation
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Less corrupt?
CPI reveals that Pakistan has ascended seven places from 140 in 2022 to 133 out of 180 countries in 2023
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After Ram Mandir
Extremist rhetoric continues to be reliable vote-getter across India
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Pakistanis among 15 arrested in Cyprus sham marriage scam
Europol busts illegal EU migration ring, 15 arrested for sham marriages, human trafficking, money laundering
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Polls laced with unpredictability
Independents may play key role if no party secures decisive majority
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Verdicts coming from ‘elsewhere’ merely being announced by ‘puppets’: Imran
Ex-PM says involving his wife, Bushra, in cases is a deliberate attempt solely aimed at tarnishing his reputation
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HVT among two terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO
ISPR says weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from killed terrorists
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UN report reveals TTP set up new base in K-P
Says 66 terrorists were trained as suicide bombers over there
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US approves strikes against Iranian targets in Iraq, Syria
Houthis attack Red Sea shipping, US and Britain retaliate; ceasefire talks for Gaza amid intense fighting
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Iran's Guards pull officers from Syria after Israeli strikes
Decision to pull out senior officers is to help avoid direct involvement in escalating Middle East conflict
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Election 2024: Students rejoice mid-season 9-day holiday
All educational institutions will practically remain closed throughout the country from Feb 3 to Feb 11
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Biden to issue order targeting Jewish settler violence in West Bank
Israeli settler violence against Palestinians have increased in recent months as Jewish settlements have expanded
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Iran hands over bodies of nine Pakistani labourers
Bodies were transported to Punjab via special plane from Juzzak Airport in Saindak, says Chagai DC
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India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea to rein in piracy
Indian defence officials say that navy personnel have investigated more than 250 vessels in the last two months
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Independents can make their own PM if in majority: CEC
Raja says steps being taken for security of candidates, voters in K-P and Balochistan
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Centuries-old mosque torn down in Indian capital
Masjid Akhonji, which its caretakers say is 600 years old, was razed during a drive to remove 'illegal' structures
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Israeli settlers establish new outpost in West Bank
All Jewish settlements in occupied West Bank are considered illegal under international law
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More rain expected in Karachi on Feb 3 and 4
Some heavy falls with thunder can occur in the port city
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Grey langur escapes Sukkur rehabilitation centre
Wildlife officials say efforts underway to rescue animal, facilitate transfer to natural habitat in Nangarparkar
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ECP announces public holiday on February 8
Polling to commence at 8am and end at 6pm
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Election violence mars Balochistan, K-P
Grenade attacks and threats before polls stir concern
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Hamas head due in Cairo for truce talks
No let-up in Israel’s aerial bombardment in Gaza as death toll reaches close to 27,000
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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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Pakistan urges decisive Afghan action on terror
Inaugural session of new Pak-Afghan mechanism held in Islamabad
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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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FBR unveils AI-powered clearance system
AI and BOTs will assess nature and cost of imported and exported goods
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PM invites Etisalat to expand investment
He met with a five-member delegation of the Emirati telecommunications company Etisalat Group
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President appoints CJs for all four HCs
The appointments will take effect from the date the respective justices take their oath of office
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Muqam denies move to restore FATA status
The committee also decided to form a sub-committee to draft recommendations
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'Property may be gifted verbally'
The matter concerned property mutations in favour of the respondent
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COAS warns of crippling response to aggression
Says Bunyanum Marsoos showed Pak's strength, rejects India's false claims of external support
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Shehbaz directs flood readiness amid rains
NDMA, provinces told to stay alert as monsoon swells rivers, streams
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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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Govt seeks private sector talent for key ministries
Ministerial body to pick officers to be posted at WB, ADB
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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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Govt lifts cap on bureaucrats' fee
Despite push from PM and DPM, compliance fails; austerity measures continue
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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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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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Rubio to attend ASEAN meeting in first visit to Asia
Trade likely to feature in Rubio talks as US pushes to rebalance trade ties amid wider Indo-Pacific strategy
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US revokes terror label for Syria’s HTS in shift toward easing sanctions
HTS, once tied to al-Qaeda, now claims to be a nationalist group aiming to build a democratic, inclusive Syria
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No progress in first round of Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks: Palestinian sources
Protesters with flags and posters in Tel Aviv demand Gaza ceasefire, return of 50 hostages
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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