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Alvi says use of EVMs could’ve averted election uncertainty
President says ‘if we find ourselves in a hole, wisdom says, ask for Allah’s help and at least, let’s stop digging’
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Pakistan may face more economic misery if election result unclear
Political fragmentation may hinder austerity measures and IMF negotiations, impacting bond markets and FX reserves
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Parties vie to form government as no clear winner emerges
Imran Khan claims victory, while Nawaz Sharif says his party won most seats and will form government with allies
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US Senate committee chair regrets denial of ‘meaningful participation of all parties'
Ben Cardin condemns 'in strongest terms' deadly bombings at election campaign offices in Balochistan
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Internet watchdog reports nation-scale disruption of social media
Incident comes 'amid political turmoil after a controversial election', says NetBlocks
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NDM chief Mohsin Dawar injured by cops firing
Police claim they retaliated when ex-MNA’s activists attacked security forces camp in N Waziristan
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PTI-backed candidates move IHC against NA-47, NA-48 results
Shoaib Shaheen says crimes of past being replayed; 'judiciary only hope'
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Imran, his ex-ministers get bail in May 9 cases
ATC observes that PTI leaders, Sheikh Rashid were booked in cases months after the rioting incidents
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Transparency at polling stations, not in RO offices: FAFEN
Spokesperson says delay in results caused uncertainty; mobile, internet shutdown impeded parliamentary efforts
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Govt asserts neutrality, dismissing allegations
Defending election-day actions, minister says results validate stance
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ECP official says result compilation takes time
Spokesperson Nighat Siddique has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the polling
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Four dead, dozens injured in PTI-police clash
Shangla election dispute escalates into chaos; ex-PTI candidate among injured
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PM directs steps to attract FDI
Kakar directs ministries to present their respective strategies on doable projects to SIFC without any delay
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Pakistan draws UN attention to mosque demolition in India
Envoy says human security cannot be guaranteed if right to self-determination is denied
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PPP clean sweeps Sindh
Bags 37 out of 39 National Assembly seats across Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana divisions
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CM Punjab crown up for grabs
Maryam and Shehbaz likely candidates; chances of an outsider snagging the coveted slot seem minuscule
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PPPP to retain Sindh govt for fourth term
Grand Democratic Alliance claiming to form next govt in province could secure only two seats
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MQM-P seeks to woo independents
Siddiqui outlines three-point agenda aimed at fostering genuine change in country
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MQM-P wins 20 seats from Karachi division
MQM-P claims that it has regained its lost mandate and held victory celebrations
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PPP secures 42 NA seats from Sindh
MQM-P bags 13 NA seats from Karachi, one from Hyd, GDA gets none
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ECP failed to hold fair elections: JI
Delay in counting shows results were changed under planned conspiracy
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PPP candidates stage rally to celebrate election victory
PPP candidates from NA-212, PS-48 win
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PTI, MQM-P clash over rigging accusations
Five injured, two with gunshots; tensions high in Hyderabad
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Stocks slump over poll result delay
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 1,200.12 points, settles at 62,943.75
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Oil rises 1%, heads for weekly gain
Amid persistent tensions in Middle East after Israel rejected ceasefire offer
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IMF urges BOJ to consider ending yield curve control
Advises gradual rise of short-term rates as economy recovers
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Major AI chips designer chases $30b market
Nvidia building new unit to design chips for cloud computing firms
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Job cuts expected at banks in Asia
Japan, India offer hope amid market turmoil in China
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Auto industry seeks growth via diversification
Local companies pivot to new products to curb imports, build economic resilience
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Exports to Afghanistan rise 3.63% in 6 months
Recorded at $260.716m during Jul-Dec 2023-24
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Bitcoin surges in biggest weekly rally in four months
Rises 5% to one-month high on increased buying ahead of April’s halving
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Forex reserves dip $173m to $8.04b
SBP attributes decrease to debt repayment; rupee appreciates slightly
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Global youth solidarity
World Youth Festival: global platform for youth leaders to discuss democracy, imperialism, and emerging trends
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Speculative thinking and the future
Stability in thought, cognitive dissonance and unsustainable future are agenda of today’s writing
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Structural imbalances
Amid political chatter, delve into systemic misconfigurations impacting national well-being
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Towards a counter-cultural education
Humans are distinguishable from other animals by their self-consciousness or awareness of conscious
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PDM 2.0?
Post-ballot trajectory is one of chaos and confusion, marred by serious allegations of irregularities
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Hindutva in secular guise
Uniform Civil Code has significant privacy implications
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Changes to Electricity Act sought
Govt wants modernisation of law in line with new realities in power sector
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Fractious poll fertile ground for disinformation
PTI and PML-N were both falsely claimed to have called for election boycotts
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PPP, NP strengthen position in Balochistan
BAP, BNP suffer major blows; most heavyweights retain seats
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Gandapur may be next K-P CM
PTI acquires simple majority in province; doesn’t need other party’s seats
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Giants suffer drubbing
Political titans tumble in home turfs as PTI-backed candidates storm polls, defying poll projections
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PTI's unexpected falter in Rawalpindi division
Former ruling party failed to retain any seats in the historically significant region
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PTI secures two-thirds majority in NA, claims Imran
Ex-premier congratulates supporters for 'winning' this year’s polls
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Mastermind of deadly Balochistan blasts killed in Qilla Saifullah IBO
Abdul Shakoor of Da'ish planned to conduct high-profile suicide bombing attacks in province
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UK acknowledges ‘serious concerns’ about election ‘fairness’
We regret that not all parties were formally permitted to contest polls, says British Foreign Secretary
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Pakistan polls: Post results, what are likely scenarios for parties?
No party appears to have gained clear majority to form government on its own
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Advice of journalists, anchors, analysts to PML-N: ‘Vote Ko Izzat Do’
Renowned media figures, analysts urge Nawaz Sharif to submit to mandate of winners and concede defeat
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Govt says 56 incidents reported on election day despite suspension of cellular services
Ministers justify mobile service suspension, say Qilla Saifullah attack 'device bomb attached to motorcycle'
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Ten terrorists, including high value target, killed in separate operations
Eight terrorists killed in Kalat, 2 in DI Khan; weapons recovered from dead terrorists
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Major crypto fraud ring dismantled in Karachi, 15 foreigners among arrested
19 Pakistanis arrested in DHA raids; 10,000 SIMs recovered
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Punjab govt backtracks on court criticism; contempt petition in the works
Petition to be filed in LHC over suspended province's land law remarks
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TTAP opens door for talks, but PTI’s split leaves dialogue uncertain
Government needs to decide when and how to formally open talks with opposition alliance
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NA committee flags tax-heavy airfare
Plans to discuss impact of taxation regime on aviation
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Constitution guarantees religious freedom, says PM
Says founder of Pakistan had clearly guaranteed full religious freedom, equal legal rights to all citizens
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Train services suspended across Balochistan
Move comes after security warnings; resumption linked to situation review
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SC backlog dips due to case transfers
Over 22,000 cases moved to FCC; filings still outpace disposals
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Pakistan, ADB seal $730 million package
To construct a new transmission line linking Islamabad, Faisalabad, industrial hub in Punjab
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No wheat support price from next season
Wheat prices to follow international rates; private companies to manage procurement
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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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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Saudi Arabia hopeful Yemen’s southern separatists will end escalation
Saudi-Emirati delegation arrived in Aden to ease tensions and return STC forces to prior positions
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Pope Leo condemns Gaza conditions in unusually direct Christmas sermon
In a later Christmas blessing, the pope lamented the plight of migrants and refugees crossing the Americas
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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











































































































