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Govt joins bid to hold resigned judges accountable
Court adjourns hearing for two weeks after issuing notice on intra-court appeal moved by Aafia Sher Bano
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ECC to mull G-B wheat rates revision today
Committee’s meeting to take up 13-point agenda
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‘Too late’: SC nixes appeal in nomination papers case
Three-member bench cites delay in approaching court as ballot papers have already been published
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Armed action prerogative of state: CII
Islamic advisory body issues guidelines for conducting protests
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Senate Committee discusses Amendment Bill 2024
Constitution designated 10 reserved seats for non-Muslims in National Assembly, with entire country as constituency
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Lower Sindh’s electoral battles to watch out for
PPP, GDA, MQM-P emerge as frontline contenders in Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas divisions
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Father to pay for child’s education, rules SC
Issues eight-page judgment regarding a case about maintenance of children
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Peace in South Asia to remain elusive till just resolution of Kashmir: Jilani
FM says international community must urge India to stop ongoing human rights violations in IIOJK
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Pemra directed to ensure ‘unbiased’ coverage
Imran challenges regulatory authority’s decision to bar satellite TV channels from airing his speeches ,media talks
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The elusive mirage of level playing field
Fairness in electoral races often sacrificed at the altar of power dynamics
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FBR misses monthly target by 1.3%
Under IMF arrangement, shortfall of over 1% may necessitate a mini-budget
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Govt unveils new tight gas policy
Looks for $20b investment in exploring huge gas reserves
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Inflation to stay at 28.5% despite ‘economic stabilisation’
Monthly outlook report anticipates inflation to remain around 27.5% in Feb
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Stocks notch up gains amid volatility
KSE-100 index rises 137.44 points, settles at 61,979.18
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NEPRA mulls record Rs5.62/unit hike in electricity prices
Attributed to elevated reference fuel cost, reduced hydropower availability in Dec 2023
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Energy sector shifting to private investors
Energy sector undergoing massive transformation as world was increasingly focusing on green technologies
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SBP allows 100% advance import payments
Liberalisation sparks confidence amid forex reserves surge, traders eye greenback surge
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Rupee stays at three-month high
With uptick, currency has cumulatively surged 9.87%
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Debt exceeds legal limit by Rs14.5tr
Finance ministry conceals critical information, violates fiscal laws
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Gender equality ‘vital’ for poverty eradication
Speakers emphasise empowering both genders for societal prosperity
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Free textbooks reuse programme unveiled
Department has instructed school heads to collect old books from students before final exam results are announced
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Police Line blast martyrs remembered
KP Caretaker CM assured that all issues faced by the police would be promptly addressed
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K-P hastily selects 16 vice-chancellors
Caretaker setup conducts 160 interviews in 5 days, finalises recommendations within 1
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Snowfall persists across Chitral, Swat
Due to heavy snow the movement of trucks has been restricted to Chitral
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‘Scammer’ booked for defrauding job-seekers
Suspect offered victims government employment
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Family planning drive termed imperative
ADC says message of population welfare programme must be taken to door to door
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Four men from DG Khan martyred in Mach
One of the victims was FC officer from Taunsa
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Schools, colleges to remain closed from Feb 6 to 9
Decision taken ahead of general elections scheduled for February 8
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Punjab grapples with unabated pneumonia cases
Health experts attribute the rise in pneumonia cases in Punjab to the prevalent winter season and air pollution
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Escalating violence mars poll campaign
Four armed clashes reported in past 10 days
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ECP finalises poll staff’s training
All polling stations are expected to have operational official telephone lines and internet connections
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ATC extends Rashid’s judicial remand
Court rejected his request to record a video statement for the public as part of his ongoing election campaign
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Rain brings relief for twin cities’ residents
Air pollution and cases of seasonal illnesses witness significant drop
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The man behind today’s dirty politics
Instead of focusing on policies and solutions, there are those who engage in tarnishing the reputation of opponents
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Hamas — created, indoctrinated and armed by Israel
Before flattening of the Gaza project, Israel had turned Gaza into an open air prison
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Free and fair polls will help save the republic
It is mandatory in any constitutional decorum to uphold the rule of law, ensure transparent, credible ballot
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Another conviction (Edit-1)
PTI has termed conviction 'complete destruction of every existing law in Pakistan'
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Combatting counterfeiting
Some countries have introduced polymer banknotes, which are cheaper, can accommodate even more new safety features
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Accountability and resilience
Political upheaval, frequent changes in government lead to officials finding it easier to misappropriate funds, aid
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Parties deny representation to transgender community
Despite their progressive manifestos, no political party has offered a ticket to a candidate of the otherised gender
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HRCP condemns killing of PTI-affiliated poll candidate in Bajaur
Rehan Zeb Khan, also a member of HRCP, was killed by unidentified assailants while canvassing
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Has China formally recognised Taliban govt in Afghanistan?
Sources say China’s move to accept Afghan ambassador a surprise development for many countries, including Pakistan
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PTI gears up for intra-party polls
Appoints Raoof Hasan as poll commissioner
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No US threat to Iran will go unanswered, Tehran says
'The US has to stop its threats and focus on a political solution,' says Iranian Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian
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Biden says he has decided how to respond to attack on US troops in Jordan
US President aiming to retaliate against Iran-backed militias without escalating wider conflict
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Bushra moved to Bani Gala ‘sub-jail’ after surrendering voluntarily
Sources say Islamabad Police personnel will remain stationed outside Bani Gala
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Pakistani crew rescued from Somali pirates by Indian Navy
Indian naval forces rescue two fishing vessels along with 36 crew including 19 Pakistanis in Arabian Sea off Somalia
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Imran reaping what he sowed: Maryam
PML-N VC says only Nawaz stands tall today
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India court allows Hindus to pray inside disputed mosque
Verdict orders district authorities to 'make proper arrangements within the next seven days' to facilitate worshippers
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Bodies of 9 Pakistanis to arrive from Iran
Pakistan demanded probe and swift action against the culprits
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K-P hospitals overwhelmed amid seasonal influenza surge
Health department sends suspected H3N2 'super flu' samples to Islamabad as pediatric wards face severe overcrowding
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PTI seeks extension in nomination papers deadline for Islamabad LG polls
Request follows Islamabad declaring a public holiday on Dec 26 ahead of UAE President’s visit
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Fauji Fertilizer board approves joining Arif Habib-led consortium
Decision to become part of new PIA managemnt was made at a meeting held on Wednesday
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Achakzai, Senator Nasir Abbas given mandate for talks, protest: K-P CM
PTI leader Asad Qaiser calls for observing 'Black Day' on February 8
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34 arrested, including 15 foreigners, in Karachi cyber fraud crackdown
More than 10,000 foreign SIM cards, six illegal gateway exchange setups recovered from suspects
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Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms
Agreements cover a $330m Second Power Transmission project and $400m Accelerating SOE Transformation programme
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, including kharji ringleader, in K-P, Balochistan operations: ISPR
According to ISPR, eight terrorists were killed in Kalat, while two were neutralised in Dera Ismail Khan IBO
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SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action
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Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack
The assailant repeatedly punched Akbar in the face, leaving him with broken nose and fractured jaw
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Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP’s Tank district
Police probe source as protest paused after talks with district officials
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Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security
Churches hold prayers as leaders send messages and cities mark the occasion
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Pakistan observes 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
Gun salutes, prayers held nationwide as leaders reaffirm commitment to faith, unity and discipline
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Xmas: PM and President extend greetings to Christian community
Shehbaz says Christmas conveys a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity
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'Judges are bound to protect Constitution'
Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar says freedom of expression is essential for the rule of law to prevail
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Army pledges zero tolerance for terrorism, political interference
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference, describes national unity, security as sacrosanct, lauds special up
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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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In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world
From solemn worship to festive street scenes, communities mark the holiday in diverse cultural styles
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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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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