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What does democracy mean in a country where power remains hereditary, where parliament is a hedged colony of capital?

Why Pakistan's Joint Chiefs System failed

A reflection on how Quranic narratives of justice, arrogance, moral decay mirror the crises, choices of our time

Experts warn Karachi’s infrastructure, services, safety are already stretched beyond capacity

Authority projects 22–26% higher rainfall, urges provinces to act on early warnings to prevent displacement, losses

Global lender says corruption is “persistent and corrosive,” costing Pakistan growth

As rich nations fall short on Loss, Damage funding, vulnerable states see debt swaps as a path to relief, resilience

Fire scare halts COP30 talks as sirens send delegates running; flames seen in venue footage

Pakistan signs MoU with friendly country for the procurement of the JF-17 Thunder

Over 15,000 cases reported from Jan–Jun 2025, including 51 kidnappings and 24 incidents of domestic violence

Epstein Files Act requires DOJ to publish all unclassified records tied to the Epstein investigation

PIA's name and branding will remain unchanged; fleet will be expanded from 18 to 38 operational aircraft

With winter nearing, OCHA warns shelter supplies entering Gaza are far too limited for people’s vast needs

New 12-storey emergency facility to feature 722 beds, 17 operating theatres equipped with modern machinery

He said global capitalism, cultural imperialism and “digital encirclement” as pressures undermining values

According to sources, draft petition has been prepared and forwarded to the apex court for filing

IMF reports says Pakistan's anti-money laundering enforcement compromised by political pressure, weak oversight

Buying spree in key sectors pushes KSE-100 index up by 710.66 points

The visitors are aiming for their first Test series victory

They will earn their baggy green caps at a sold-out Perth Stadium on Friday

Gangs target Karachi car showrooms and traders via SMS

Snow leopards are found in the mountain ranges of Lower Garam Chashma, Gabor Valley, Arkari Valley, and Manur Valley

System continuously records, analyzes changes within forest areas using remote sensing technology

Security forces later cordon off area, launch a search operation

Debate highlighted tensions over Russia and Ukraine, with the resolution emphasizing sport as a platform for peace

He was fined 20 million won ($13,600) and suspended for five games

Haitians celebrated their team’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years

10 grams also falls by Rs4,286

The 27-year-old beat former winners Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to lift the award for the first time

CM Murad informs delegation that all obstacles in the project have been removed, work would now accelerate

Russo’s second half double gave the Gunners 2-1 victory over Real Madrid

Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli claimed straight-sets victories

Sandra Jensen Landi highlights presence of approximately 6,000 TTP fighters in Afghanistan

Energy experts warn spiralling capacity payments, underutilised plants remain core crisis

K-P employees hired by caretakers challenge dismissal

They have not won a series in Australia for 15 years

The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers' standings over teammate Oscar Piastri

The UN ambassador highlights nationwide children’s issues

Bandits demand Rs10m per abductee but offer to release the tracker dog for a smaller sum

Request for consolidation forwarded to chief justice

The notice claims that the singer hurt ‘national sentiment’

Likely to face state pushback, the move shows Trump willing to help overcome laws they say stifle AI innovation

23 terrorists in two intelligence-based operations in Kurram, seven more killed in separate operations

Immigration authorities offload suspect from flight, take into custody

Temperatures continue to drop across different areas

Plantation activities covered 21,667 acres across province

WWF-Pakistan calls for protection of fragile marine ecosystem

11 arrest warrants cancelled, 15 frozen accounts to be restored, property seizures halted.

A step in Epic’s long-term goal of transforming Fortnite from a battle-royale to a wider social, entertainment hub

CG cites potential expansion in Halal industry, IT, agribusiness

Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia

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

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