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A stuttering democracy
Recent global democracy review downgrades us to an ‘autocracy’.
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‘Healing’ from elite capture
There exists a vast spectrum of states with varying degrees of authority captured by elites
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Subcontinent’s lingering democratic deficit
The people of the subcontinent have not yet seen the curse of authoritarianism lifted
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Stop Israel, now
Gaza has been destroyed beyond recognition as apathy of international community continues
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Cyber threat
Cyber threat poses not just financial risks but also threaten privacy, security of individuals, organisations
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Women voting
Unfortunately, just the fact that women showed up to vote is meaningless if their votes were not cast freely
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Pakistan presents position on Israel in ICJ today: FO
More than 50 states are due to present their stances in the week-long hearings
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Pakistan to seek $6b in new IMF loan
Bloomberg report says talks with lender expected to start in March or April
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Taliban boycott of Doha huddle termed ‘blunder’
Diplomatic sources says Afghan rulers missed major opportunity to end their isolation
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X to block 'specific' accounts in India as per government order
Social media giant says it ‘disagrees’ with Indian actions to block certain accounts
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UN mission hails Afghanistan' administration for allowing girl students to enrol in medical colleges
Enrolment process already begun in 11 Afghan provinces, following directive from Ministry of Public Health
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Fazl won’t ‘lick boots’ to get to dummy parliament
JUI-F announces countrywide movement against alleged rigging in Feb 8 polls
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Taliban authorities execute two convicted murderers in football stadium
Both men were executed by multiple gunshots to the back in Ghazni city, Afghanistan
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SC alarmed over smear drive against CJ
Blames media for insensitive reporting of judgment
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Kremlin says Biden calling Putin a 'crazy SOB' debases the US
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the remark was 'probably some kind of attempt to look like a Hollywood cowboy'
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India's Modi says committed to farmers' welfare, protesting leaders call meeting
Leaders of the farmers say they are pausing their campaign for two days following the death of a young protester
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Imran wants IMF loan contingent upon vote audit
Says foreign lender should take note of massive rigging
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Avalanche in IIOJK leaves one Russian skier dead; six rescued
The avalanche swept through the peaks near Gulmarg tourist spot where a warning had been issued after heavy snow
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PTI to hold intra-party elections on March 3
Candidates can submit nomination papers on February 23 and 24
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Ex-LHC judge says resignation 'rebellion against system'
Justice (retd) Shahid refutes claims of resigning 'under duress'; advises other judges to 'not give in to fear'
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JUI-F announces movement against 'poll rigging'
Rigging in these elections has put 2018's rigging to shame, says party leader
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'Women bear disproportionate burden of climate change impact compared to men'
Invaluable contributions of Pakistani women brought to forefront during two-day annual conference of Fem Consortia
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Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza's Rafah, killing large family in home
Neighbours, relatives around bombing site vent anger at US for vetoing UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
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PHC orders Qaiser's name off ECL
Court deems inclusion of former NA speaker's name on ECL unconstitutional, illegal
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LHC orders consolidation of ‘symbol’ pleas
Issues notices to govt, ECP over petition challenging polls body’s powers
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SIC races to get its share of reserved seats
Party chairman informs ECP 86 independents elect have joined council
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Kaira top contender for Punjab governor
Makhdoom Ahmed, Nadeem Chan also vying for the post
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US wants poll fraud claims probed
Miller maintains that US wants to see full internet freedom around world
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JCP to discuss BHC judge’s elevation to SC
CJ Qazi Faez Isa has nominated Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan for promotion to the apex court
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Qaiser takes a dig at PML-N, PPP
Asks both parties to ‘show some respect and step aside from govt’
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JUI-F eyes a slice out of power pie
Maulana Haideri discusses alliance with Dar
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Honey traps major challenge for police: IG Raja
Sindh IG calls for effective monitoring of roads in katcha areas on Sindh-Punjab border
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Vawda sees coalition govt lasting not more than 18 months
New government will have bumpy start owing to financial matters and public unrest
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Art exhibit held on climate change
Speakers highlight alarming practice of cutting trees due to haphazard constructions ,electric wires
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Rs1.4b duty, tax evasion unearthed
Company imported more than 2.476 million kgs of various types of valuable fabrics under Export Facilitation Scheme
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Sindh Games open Friday
Provincial-level successful athletes will be part of Sindh squad for National Games
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Two robbers, bystander killed in gunfight
Suspects open fire, attempt to escape
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PTI, JI, GDA join hands against alleged rigging in polls
Current political situation, matters related to mutual cooperation against fraudulent election discussed in meeting
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Over 200 buildings lack layout plan
KMC’s inspection report exposes buildings constructed with poor material
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Foreign bonds outperform peers
Rally as political deadlock ends; govt cuts profits on local saving products
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Businessmen seek changes to Af-Pak Transit Trade Agreement
Urges amendments to APTTA 2010 for better trade relations
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PAAPAM decries proposed sales tax hike
Says increases from 18% to 25% could escalate car prices to over Rs4 million
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Rupee rises amid political stability
Regains Rs0.07, reaches Rs279.50/$ at interbank market
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Govt restructures gas priority for industrial growth
Residents, industries share first spot, power and fertiliser sectors in second category
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PSX soars as political gridlock breaks
KSE-100 index soars over 1000 points, settles at 61,559.15
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Balanced pharma regulations sought
Punjab governor says strict regulations carry risk of companies departing
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Karachi business leaders urge Safe City project
Highlight importance of enhanced security measures to attract investment, restore confidence
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Edible oil, sugar imports drop
Exports increased 7.89%, imports declined 14.11% during July-January (2023-24)
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Ineligible hiring at Exim bank
Officials say incumbent CEO did not meet eligibility criteria at time of appointment
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Vawda takes a dig at Maryam, calls her ‘Buzdar 2’
Ex-minister slams CM-designate’s announcement of a door-to-door delivery service
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Political tension grips Punjab Assembly amid K-P CM’s visit
Govt, opposition trade barbs over allegations of creating hurdles in Sohail Afridi’s visit to provincial assembly
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Punjab CM exempts Sikh riders from helmet law
No notification yet; helmet exemption remains unclear for riders
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Six terrorists killed in Lakki Marwat operation
Most wanted commander of terrorist group among those killed
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ANF seizes record 47kg of cocaine at Karachi Port
The seized shipment, worth millions of dollars, was hidden inside a container of imported scrap
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Pakistan summons British envoy, issues demarche on 'provocative' PTI protest in Bradford
UK High Commission asks Pakistan to provide evidence; police may review, military investigations possible if verified
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K-P CM criticises police barricading his way to Lahore
Rana Arshad says K-P delegation’s entry into Punjab depends on following the law, warns against incitement
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Camouflaged inflation strangles daily living
An 88 to 95 per cent increase was observed in prices of fruits and vegetables over the past one year
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Cool nights, mornings to persist in Karachi over next three days
PMD says city temperatures may range from 12–14°C at night and 26–28°C during the day
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Shahzad Akbar dismisses viral injury photo as AI-generated
Former accountability aide says he cannot share CCTV due to police inquiry, vows not to be intimidated
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Five Indian proxy terrorists killed in Kohlu IBO: ISPR
Weapons, ammunition, explosives recovered from hideout of terrorists involved in numerous activities in the region
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Pakistan, UAE vow closer cooperation across sectors during UAE president’s visit
UAE president holds substantive talks with PM Shehbaz, agrees on need to enhance bilateral trade
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Woman axed to death by stepson in Rawalpindi
A neighbour, Raqeeban, who rushed to help is critically injured
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Can Nawaz steer country out of political impasse?
Despite the apparent stalemate, there are those in both camps who want to see a reconciliation
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'Shut this down': Voice interrupts Ahsan Iqbal's live TV appearance
Broadcast temporarily halted with viewers alarmed, Iqbal returns to assure viewers
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Four people offloaded at Islamabad Airport for attempting travel on fake visas
Individuals attempting to travel to New Zealand, hail from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar
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PIA privatisation drives PSX past 172k mark
KSE-100 climbs 0.58% Arif Habib-led consortium secures 75% stake in 135b deal
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Traders seek transparent wheat subsidy system
Urge Sindh govt to ensure Rs85b subsidy reaches end-consumers
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1,000 agri trainees sent to China
Seed tech programme under joint initiative has already trained 700 professionals
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'Reforms needed to cut fossil fuel use'
Study flags debt risks, CBAM pressures and need for policy fixes to support industries
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China, Pakistan strengthen vocational education ties with new MoUs
Envoy says vocational training will help youth transform dreams into skills, jobs
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Technological limitations, political instability drives migration of skilled professionals
Remittances mask loss of tech talent as firewall issues accelerate departures
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Karachi Port traffic crisis persists a week after transport strike ends
Owing to spike in demand, per-truck freight rates have risen sharply
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Onus of SIM misuse on registered user
PTA issues warning on registration compliance to safeguard telecom security
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Russia delays LNG output target on sanctions
Plans for 20% of global LNG market by 2030-2035 challenged; output projected at 90-105 million tonnes by 2030
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S&P 500, Dow hit all-time closing highs
Three major US stock indexes end session in positive territory; crude erases earlier gain
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Japan revises up growth outlook on stimulus
Forecast raised as impact of US tariffs proves smaller than expected
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Has the economy reached a positive turning point?
Finance minister talks about fiscal, current account surpluses and export-led shift
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Sindh's unpaid power bills total up to Rs724m
NA forms subcommittee to resolve billing, disconnection disputes
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800MW of electricity to be allocated for transmission in auction
Power Division gains capabilities for integrated energy planning, focusing on provincial, federal needs
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Banks provide Rs1.5tr loans to private sector
Surge in liquidity driving 8.33% growth in large-scale manufacturing
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Shahzad Akbar dismisses viral injury photo as AI-generated
Former accountability aide says he cannot share CCTV due to police inquiry, vows not to be intimidated
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Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs kills eight
Homs officials said an explosive device detonated inside Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque; area sealed.
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US Judge halts detention of anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed
Gives Ahmed time to attend the hearing, will challenge visa ban on December 29
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UK tech campaigner sues Trump over US sanctions
The department accused them of attempting to "coerce" US-based social media platforms
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Pakistan regains global spotlight in 2025: US magazine
May clashes with India, Middle East defence ties draw international focus
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Heavy rain, flash floods hit California
The Los Angeles Times reported that at least three people had died in storm-related incidents
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US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria
Nigeria’s foreign ministry says strike was carried out as part of ongoing security cooperation with United States
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Turkey detains 115 alleged IS members
Turkey's intelligence agency also conducted an operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border area
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Mogadishu holds first local vote in decades
The government said it had deployed more than 10,000 security personnel on the streets of Mogadishu
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Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bond
Around 2,000 troops killed, thousands more have been wounded
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PM hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in BD
Welcomed back after 17 years in self-imposed exile
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Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns from exile after 17 years
Huge crowds lined Dhaka airport route, waving flags and chanting as BNP leaders welcomed Rahman
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Disinformation watchdog chief sues Trump administration over US entry ban
Imran Ahmed of CCDH was among five Europeans denied US visas over tech regulation roles
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Tajikistan calls on Afghanistan to apologize after border clash kills five
Three crossed into Tajikistan’s Khatlon region, resisted border guards, and planned an armed attack
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Coastguard rescue 52 migrants off Greece, boy missing
UN says over 16,770 asylum seekers have arrived on Crete this year, highest in the Aegean Sea
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal























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