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Man slits friend’s throat over minor dispute
Locals apprehends accused and his accomplices as they tried to escape, promptly handing to police
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IHC restores MPO powers of capital DC
Justice Babar Sattar had earlier declared DC’s detention powers ‘illegal’
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Poliovirus detection sets off alarm bells
Rawalpindi health authorities reach out to international stakeholders for assistance
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Digitisation of slums begins across Pindi
Comprising 160 slums, including Christian, Kashmiri settlements, both large and small
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‘Digitise poll process to remove controversies’
Seminar stresses importance of implementing code of conduct formulated by ECP in collaboration with stakeholders
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PML-N, PPP to stage rallies at Liaquat Bagh
Admin issues SOP for holding public meetings at Pindi’s historically significant venue
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CDA’s zoo control bid draws civil society’s ire
The zoo, operating as Margalla Wildlife Rescue Centre, faces uncertain future
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Panel sheds light on religious moderation
Critical contributions of Indonesian female ulemas in advancing gender equality were also emphasised
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Capital takes strides towards sustainability
E-buses, cycling networks to transform capital’s landscape
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Experts highlight perils of child trafficking
Urge collaborative efforts to create effective solutions, combat abuse
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Rising diabetes cases becoming a challange
Insulin shortage in various cities is an extremely pressing and alarming issue, says health expert
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Cabinet questions FBR restructuring
Members raise concerns over mandate, impact on corruption, tax collection
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Roadshow planned for solar plants
Environmental, social impact of floating solar plants has already been studied, declared by experts as manageable
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Work expedited on cannabis authority
It will regulate cultivation of marijuana crop for medical, industrial use
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‘Pakistan most attractive investment hub’
Envoy to US invites American investors, highlights SIFC’s role in facilitation
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Forex reserves hit 6-month high at $8.27b
Increase $243m in a week, helping rupee to stay stable
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Oil perks up nearly 2%
Geopolitical tensions in Middle East remained in focus
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FBATI president urges further power tariff cuts
Hussain believes this will enhance overall investment climate, attracting both local, foreign investors
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Farmers still grappling with urea availability
Delay in distribution, high prices disgruntle agriculturists
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Debt plan may be sent to IMF
SIFC arm gives directive to seek lender’s approval for Rs1.27tr debt settlement plan
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Weather pattern disruptions
Kalam Valley magnet for winter tourism is witnessing significant decline in visitors due to delayed onset of snowfall
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Audacious diesel scam
Diesel scam in Karachi involved use of 53-metre tunnel to siphon fuel from PARCO pipeline for “a long time”
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Delhi’s compass
India’s thrust to reorient its foreign policy seems to have one constant of gravitating against China
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Billionaires should become extinct
We need a world wherein no individual can have a billion dollars
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Geopolitical shifts amid Iranian actions and resistance
The 50-year long history of Palestinian resistance can be summed up in one line — Israeli genocide of Palestinians
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Iran’s attack: stratagem or silliness?
Through history two nations have been allies, close friends, good neighbours and brotherly Muslims to each other
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The case against Israel
But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of Palestinians. —Nelson Mandela
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Imran among 145 Adiala inmates using postal ballots
Qureshi, Elahi and Rashid to avail facility as well to cast their votes
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ECP cautions against fake WhatsApp calls
'There have been reports of fake calls and messages impersonating the chief election commissioner,' says ECP
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Abbasi urges political leaders to make polls non-controversial
Former PM terms NAB, ACE ‘most corrupt institutions’
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Indian Republic Day masks democratic failures, minority persecution: Analysts
Ram Temple consecration and Kashmiri oppression expose India's Republic Day facade, marred by human rights abuses
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There were no political prisoners during PML-N tenure: Shehbaz
Ex-PM criticises Bilawal's promises and advises him to address alleged mistreatment in Sindh’s private prisons
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Troops to stay ‘outside’ polling stations
ECP says armed forces will perform duties under Article 245
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PHC dismisses PTI’s petition seeking polls under judicial supervision
The apex court had earlier suspended LHC decision on ROs appointments from civil bureaucracy
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Bilawal accuses PML-N of relying on external support to gain power
PPP chairman says ‘lion’ is hesitant to hunt and is depending on others to hunt for him
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Russia says Ukraine had 15-minute warning on PoW flight; Kyiv demands international probe
Russia accuses Ukraine of downing plane, killing all 74 people on board, including 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers
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India has not told its defence personnel to pull out from Maldives - navy chief
Admiral R. Hari Kumar states that the government has not instructed a withdrawal of defence personnel from Maldives
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Japan praises 'pinpoint' moon landing by its SLIM probe
Japan hopes demonstration of what it called a "pinpoint" moon landing will revitalise a space programme
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South Korea warns against social media trend of eating fried toothpicks
Videos of the toothpicks, sanitary product, being fried in oil and eaten were going viral
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Imran rules out helping Bilawal form govt
Former premier asks PPP chief to ‘ask those for help with whom you remained in govt for 16 months’
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Told Imran no precedent to declassify cypher: ex-FO secy
Hearing adjourned till Friday
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Imran, Qureshi to be indicted on Feb 6 in May 9 riot cases
ATC extends judicial remand of accused till Feb 6
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Nawaz’s poll ‘popularity’ under scrutiny with Imran incarcerated
Experts weigh in on alleged attempts to elevate PML-N supremo’s stature
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North Korea says it tested new strategic cruise missile
North Korea carried out its first test of cruise missile with possible nuclear strike capabilities in Sep 2021
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Japan man gets death sentence for killing 36 in anime studio arson - NHK
Shinji Aoba, now 45, sets studio ablaze by dousing entrance area of building with petrol
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US envoy sees rapid F-16s sale to Turkey after Sweden NATO bid sign-off
Turkey's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday
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IHC temporarily restores 3-MPO powers of Islamabad DC
Justice Babar Sattar had earlier declared DC's power to issue MPO 'illegal'
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Who are the veteran South African and Israeli judges hearing the Gaza genocide case?
The 15 judges at World Court, are joined by judge specially appointed by South Africa and one by Israel
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Police raid Hashmi's residence, 'arrest' son-in-law
No arrests made during raid, say police
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Fighting focuses on Gaza's Khan Yunis after deadly shelling hits UN shelter
Fierce clashes in the centre and west of Khan Yunis, Palestinian death toll at 25,700
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Final day of Basant in Lahore promises good kite-flying conditions
PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm
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PTI strike sees mixed response across K-P amid Feb 8 protest call
Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts
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PTI, opp bloc stand firm as govt moves to deter strike
Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning
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US, UK envoys join Basant celebrations in Lahore
Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations
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Two cops accused of rape, blackmail in Lodhran
Both constables have been suspended from service
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PMD predicts drizzle, stronger winds in Karachi today
Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10
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De-watering under way from sewage-filled ponds
Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed
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FIA busts gold, currency smuggling ring
Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators
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Ajoka Theatre to stage 'Dara' at Faiz Festival
Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai
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Stray dog attacks put polio workers at risk
Two female vaccinators mauled in Korangi and Malir as authorities warn of rising canine menace
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Fatal road carnage claims five lives
Accidents death toll exceeds 100, with two brothers crushed by trailer
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Awami Theatre Festival showcases Balochi drama
story centres on a humble family navigating the struggles of daily life
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KLF 2026 puts economy under the microscope
Economists, policymakers call for structural reforms to reset Pakistan's economy
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K-P to challenge PHC ruling on Police Act
Law Minister Aftab Alam strongly criticised the ruling in social media post
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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South Korea’s Bithumb accidentally gives away $40bn in Bitcoin, triggers selloff
Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb
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Gold, silver prices rebound after one-day pause
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan
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Inflation reverses course ahead of Ramazan
SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump
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SBP rules out bold rate cuts
Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue
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Pakistan meets 3 out of 5 IMF goals
Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed
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US earmarks $1.3b for Reko Diq mining project
Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion
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Suspect in attack on Russian intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev detained in Dubai
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks
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Bangladesh election tests India’s influence as China steps in
Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era
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India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit
Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March
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The Epstein saga is far from over
Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful
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Denmark says Greenland dispute eased, not resolved
Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'
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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy: IOC
It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events
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Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general: report
The suspects will be charged after interrogation
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Minibus crash kills 15 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province
Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'
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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget
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Trump condemns, won't apologise for video depicting Obamas as apes
'I didn't make a mistake. I mean, I give — I look at a lot — thousands of things,' Trump tells reporters
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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
'We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target US bases stationed in them,' Iran FM says
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US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
Deal lowers US duties to 18%, reshapes energy ties, sets stage for a broader pact amid supply-chain realignment
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Faheem Ashraf's blistering knock takes Pakistan over the line in T20 World Cup opener
Faheem Ashraf unbeaten on 29 from 11, hitting two fours and three sixes
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Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi finals
She defeated Baptiste 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3
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Man City confront Anfield hoodoo
Arsenal are already enjoying a six-point lead at the top of the table
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Leeds boost survival bid with win over relegation rivals Forest
Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor scored in 3-1 victory
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony
The extravaganza reflected the most geographically widespread Olympics in history
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Suryavanshi smashes 175 as India win Under-19 World Cup final
They thumped England by 100 runs
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Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's action
Pakistan will face Netherlands in the tournament opener
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Suryavanshi smashes record in U19 World Cup final
He smashed 175 off just 80 balls
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There will be nerves at home: Yadav
They will start their campaign against the United States
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Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern falter
They cut the defending champions lead by five points
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Inter eyeing chance to put pressure on title rivals Milan
They are eyeing to stretch lead to eight points
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Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
They will face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday
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Carrick relishing Frank reunion
Spurs are 14th in the table after a miserable EPL season
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Guardiola lauds 'world's best Haaland
The striker has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances
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Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia
Hazlewood is the latest member of the squad to miss the tournament









































































































