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ECP extends papers withdrawal deadline
Extension made to facilitate political parties and candidates, says ECP statement
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Fazl terms Afghan rendezvous ‘successful’
JUI-F chief returns to Pakistan after a weeklong trip to Afghanistan where he met with top Afghan Taliban leaders
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Policeman guarding anti-polio team in Quetta injured in firing incident
Police say other members of the polio team remained safe in the attack
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Two terrorists killed in Waziristan IBO
Killed militants were actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area, says ISPR
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Israel rejects genocide charges, tells World Court it must defend itself
Urges ICJ to reject South Africa's request to order halt in Gaza offensive
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Two suicide bombers planning to target Fazl and Aimal arrested
SSP CTD says terrorists are affiliated with Dai’sh and received training for suicide attacks in Afghanistan
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Paying price for saying ‘absolutely not’: Imran
Those who conspired face no charges, while those who exposed it are being punished, lawyer quotes ex-PM as saying
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Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites
Risk of nuclear escalation has hung over since Russia sent troops into its neighbour in Feb 2022
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Britain to hike funds for Ukraine to buy drones, Sunak visits Kyiv
London has been one of Kyiv's staunchest supporters since Russia's invasion
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Govt to challenge law protecting retired judges
Ex-SC judge Naqvi’s lawyer tells SJC no action can be taken against his client
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WHO sees 'incredibly low' Covid, flu vaccination rates as cases surge
In Europe, flu is circulating at higher rate than Covid
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President Alvi accepts Justice Ahsan's resignation
Justice Ahsan resigns under Articles 179, 206(a) of Constitution
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SC may announce PTI ‘bat’ symbol verdict today
CJP highlights importance of democracy whether in country or political party
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US, UK air strikes pound Yemen as Mideast conflict spreads
Strikes target airbase, airports and military camp
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PayPal payments for freelancers from Feb
E-Rozgar centres to boost digital productivity, says IT minister
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PML-N seeks action against Justice Ahsan
Marriyum blames him and ex- judge Naqvi for country’s woes
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HEC issues stringent affiliation policy
Sindh officials describe the policy as impractical
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Poll says Imran leads approval ratings
Gallup Pakistan says Nawaz’s ratings improved, with gap between PML-N and PTI narrowing
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Pakistan’s growth to hit 2.4% in FY25: WB
Report says monetary policy expected to remain tight to contain inflation
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SJC unmoved by Naqvi’s resignation
Council to continue proceedings on complaints filed against former SC judge
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IMF board okays $700m loan tranche
Disbursements to Pakistan will hit $1.9b after this amount
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Political parties get e-commerce savvy ahead of elections
Following PTI lead, PML-N launches online store, offering party-branded merchandise
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Death toll from Bajaur bombing soars to eight
Blast occurred near police van transporting officers for security during anti-polio vaccination campaign
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Bus stands to be transferred
Commissioner Mardan division welcomes Secretary Transport on his arrival to Mardan
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Gas pipeline blown up in Bolan valley
Detonation of detonation of IED resulted in huge explosion, causingtdamage to 12-inch diameter gas pipeline
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Waziristan woman jumps into electoral fray
Abida emphasises need to grant women their rights without violating tribal traditions
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Tribeswomen protest against power outages
Protesters said that there was shortage of drinking water due to load shedding in district
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‘Ilm Da Tolo Dapara’ initiative unveiled
Project envisages operationalisation of dysfunctional schools in tribal district
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‘MQM-P afraid of reaching out to voters’
Former CM refutes partisan bureaucracy claims, says interim setup reshuffled it
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Municipalities of six Sindh cities get snorkels
Snorkels provided in the wake of rising incidents of fire in Karachi high-rises
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Two confectionery shop workers killed
It could be case of targeted killing motivated by communal hatred, says police
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Post images of missing persons to social media: SHC
Bench expresses ire over failure to locate missing people despite numerous JIT meetings
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Let the CM know, 1.2m children study on floors in govt schools: SHC
Orders supply of desks within two months, payments to contractors after quality inspection
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‘Data of criminals on bail to be computerised’
IG Sindh directs dept of CPO Karachi to liaise with all legal branches across province for compilation of data
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Cold wave affects daily routines in Hyderabad
Dept forecasts likelihood of fogs/mog in morning hours coupled with continued cold weather in coming days
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ECP, police begin probe into employees’ death
Investigations are underway to unearth what led to their deaths, say ECP officials
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Assefa launches election campaign from Sanghar
Urges people to vote for PPP, elect Bilawal as PM
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Most parents still reluctant to vaccinate their children
Administration announces fines, potential jail sentences for parents who refuse to get their children vaccinated
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Govt set to pay $27.5b debt by Nov
Another IMF programme may be required to ensure smooth debt repayments
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$3b export orders expected at Heimtextil fair
Pakistani exporters securing orders from Europe, other regions
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Google lays off hundreds to cut costs
Microsoft, Google are betting on rising adoption of generative AI technology
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Rupee stays stable at 10-week high
Dollar demand for fuel imports decreases after oil price fall
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Solar panel demand soars as prices plunge
Internationally, solar panel prices have globally dropped from 26 cents to 13 cents
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Drop in T-bill yields propels stocks higher
KSE-100 index surges 697.72 points, settles at 64,617.57
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Sugar sector sees 78% surge in profits in FY23
Earnings reach record high of Rs22b, attributed to rise in sugar prices and higher margins
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Business leaders lament law and order situation
Appeal to Sindh Rangers, police to launch joint operations against street crimes
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Plan sought for garlic self-sufficiency
Potentially eliminating need for annual import of Rs80 billion worth of garlic
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SIFC takes steps to save Rs149b
Cuts 76 provincial projects, freezes PM, parliamentarian schemes
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Attack on democracy
For instance, out of eight past general elections since 1970, four were held during winter months
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A corporation-led China-US truce to benefit all
Washington appears to realise that an improved economic relationship with Beijing is important for its economy
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Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being denied meeting again
Police sealed Adiala Road with iron barricades at the Factory checkpoint, prompting Aleema to announce a sit-in
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Surgeons restore eyesight of 101-year-old man in rare cataract surgery success in Rawalpindi
Hospital officials described the case as one of the oldest successful cataract interventions recorded in the region
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Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis
AI cell's primary objectives include identifying crime trends, predicting potential risks in high-threat areas
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Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions
Express concerns over Shura decisions aiding India’s propaganda, pledge to serve Pakistan constructively
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Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi
Over 10,000 divorce cases among 15,198 new family cases have been filed in 44 family courts since January 1
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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
130,000 people were affected by air pollution in November alone
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Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid with Rs135b offer
The live auction in Islamabad saw Lucky Cement Consortium emerge as the second-highest bidder with an offer of Rs134b
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Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir
Field marshal says future leaders must remain alert to recognise and counter such multi-layered cognitive challenges
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Sindh govt moves to lower e-challan fines for bikers in Karachi
Provincial govt has also agreed to lower fines for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc
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5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'
FinMin, IT minister announce ECC approval of 600 MHz spectrum sale
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia
Punjab CM says ordinance protects citizens, criticises court move as harmful to widows and poor
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LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher
Court says workplace harassment is not limited to office premises and can extend beyond buildings
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Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal demands or blackmail’
PM says dialogue possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks
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Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay Rs5.41b in damages over 2010 crash
District and sessions court rejects airline appeals, fines carrier for delaying compensation
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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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Live auction for PIA’s 75% shares underway
Arif Habib Group currently stands as highest bidder with LCI close behind
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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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Industry flags risks to 2026 growth
Warns ease of doing business, cost reduction remain unaddressed despite pledges
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Gold, silver at new highs on global rally
Yellow metal hits record Rs462,362/tola; international rate tops $4,400
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Solar financing gaps in market prevent access to $2.8billion
Rigid rules, risk perceptions lock households, SMEs out of distributed financing
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Textile exports to China show sustained strength
Shipments reach $488.5m during Jan-Nov, supported by expansion of value-added categories
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan's exports
Country can raise exports to $10b by tapping opportunities in American pharma sector
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
Index loses 200 points, weighed down by mixed performance, lack of triggers
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
Duties, ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, seen as retaliation for EU's EV tariffs
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PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade
Cautious stance of investors kept the benchmark confined, reflecting wait-and-see approach ahead of clearer triggers
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets
Price of 10 grams gold rise by Rs5,315 to settle at Rs396,400
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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ASEAN ministers meet to restore Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after 60 killed, half a million displaced
First direct talks since fighting resumed on Dec 8, Malaysia urges bloc to play more forceful role in halting conflict
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta internally estimated 10% of its 2024 revenue could come from scam-linked advertising, documents show
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Bondi attack suspects held ‘tactical’ training before shooting
Court documents allege father-son duo rehearsed in NSW countryside; Albanese vows tougher hate, gun laws
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Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami
Russia launched atleast 1,300 attack drones, nearly 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 9 missiles of various types
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Kidnapped Nigerian schoolkids freed
Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity
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Somalia tightens security before historic elections
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital
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Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel made dismantling the arsenals of both groups, allies of its arch-foe Iran
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Israel’s security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The move raises approved settlements over three years to 69, says Finance Minister Smotrich’s office
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Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers
Since April 2023, Sudan's army and RSF conflict killed tens of thousands, displacing nearly 12M people
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Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22
Earth's 23.4° axial tilt causes the changing lengths of daylight throughout the year
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Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter
Gaza hospital reports victims of shelling: infant, 14-year-old girl, two men, two women
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Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026
ICE and Border Patrol get $170B through 2029, a major boost over current $19B annual budgets
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Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg
This was the second major mass shooting reported in South Africa this month
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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm
It’s the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela
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Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader
Tens of thousands joined funeral procession to pay respects to Sharif Osman Hadi
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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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