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Ballots to have distinct watermarks
ECP orders 250m watermarked ballots, tightens security, allocates symbols for 150 parties in prep for Feb 8 elections
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China, Arab League call for Gaza ceasefire
The two sides reiterate support for two-state solution, oppose forced transfer, stress Red Sea stability
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Afghan terror safe havens worry Pakistan, Iran
Both sides stress the need for close coordination to persuade Kabul to come good on its promises
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Border dispute strands thousands of trucks at Torkham crossing
Talks underway between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve the issue, officials say
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Israel bombs targets across Gaza, Hamas to reveal 'fate' of three hostages
Hamas clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Younis; Israeli tanks hit Al-Bureij and Al-Maghazi camps in central Gaza
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Nearly 250m Indians moved out of poverty in 9 years: govt
Multidimensional Poverty Index shows decline from 29.17% to 11.28% from 2014 to 2023
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Qureshi calls for live broadcast of cypher case
Ex-FM says everyone should know who is loyal to the country and who has betrayed it
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Houthis vow to keep up Red Sea attacks after US-led strikes
Houthi negotiator insists on Gaza war end and humanitarian aid for north and south Gaza
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Iran: US can't call for restraint while backing Israel's war in Gaza
Iranian FM says Houthi attacks in Red Sea will continue 'as long as the genocide in the Gaza war continues'
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Taiwan left with 12 allies as Nauru shifts diplomatic ties to Beijing
Taipei calls move China’s ‘retaliation against our democratic elections’
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Qatar pauses Red Sea tankers after Western strikes on Houthis
QatarEnergy halts Red Sea tanker routes due to US-led strikes on Yemen's Houthi militants, disrupting global commerce
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Maryam kicks off PML-N election drive with Imran in crosshairs
PML-N scion says 'law of nature' avenging wrongs against Nawaz Sharif
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Iceland volcano recedes after 'black day' of town fires
It was second eruption on peninsula of Reykjanes in four weeks and fifth since 2021
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Shalimar Express' three carriages derail near Bin Qasim
Track fully restored following the incident
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State of healthcare in country grim: PMA
‘Health of the Nation’ report for 2024 discusses drug price hike, prevalence of diabetes, heart diseases, HIV, cancer
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More creek ports be developed to boost trade: PDP
Indus River had 17 major creeks and port Qasim is developed on one of its creeks, says party chairman
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BIEK to set up complaint booths
Students may request scrutiny of papers from Jan 17 onwards
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Food lovers savour variety of cuisines as Eat Festival concludes
Festival generates employment opportunities for 8,000 individuals
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Gaza Million March urges global action
JI chief Sirajul Haq says Muslim leaders keeping mum under pressure from Israel, US
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Gaza war rages on 100th day
Diseases spreading with 'the clock ticking fast towards famine', says UNRWA head
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PTI prefers to fight its case in people’s court
Larif Khosa tells SC that party does not expect justice from judiciary now; is referring to peoples’ court
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ICCBS entangled in power game
Donor interference in administrative matters has undermined the reputation of the national research institute
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PTI candidates for 22 NA seats get different symbols
ECP hands down racket, tennis ball, bottle, eggplant, drum, others after Supreme Court stripped party of iconic bat
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CPEC development strengthens building of China-Pakistan community with shared future
With Belt and Road Forum, fresh impetus has been injected into bilateral cooperation for high-quality development
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Persistent fog disrupts train services
Commuters advised to stay informed about latest updates and plan journeys accordingly
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Torkham remains closed for second day
Hundreds of commercial vehicles stranded on both side of border
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PTI unveils online portal for voter engagement
Post-SC decision, party shares election info on official website
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NIH issues alert for whooping cough cases
Early symptoms include mild cough, fever, runny nose, escalating to severe coughing, particularly affecting infants
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Iqbal claims Daniyal Aziz was vying for PTI ticket
Says he held conferences against PML-N for rising inflation
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Solangi praises top court’s ‘bat’ ruling
Speaking at Think Fest 2024, minister says it would be good for country if elections were held on time
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Navigating trade in the new year
Balancing inflation, trade dynamics and policies for a better future
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Transforming textile value chain
Need for sustainability, and strategic measures for global competitiveness
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Bracing for high oil prices: challenges in 2024
Robust demand, low inventory levels will push up crude prices
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Lessons learnt for telecom sector
Despite big strides, Pakistan lags behind even regional competitors in 5G readiness
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Developing Sukuk ETFs – a new asset class for investors
ETFs offer mechanism to invest in portfolio of Sukuk of different maturities and rates
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Two women die as van plunges into ravine
Police say cause of accident yet to be ascertained
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Are social media platforms ready to counter misinformation?
Voters in Pakistan, Indonesia, India and other countries go to polls in 2024
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India's protest on UK diplomat's AJK visit rejected
Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK leader Fahim Kayani urges international community to visit AJK as Pakistan has nothing to hide
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Grand wedding at Vawda's residence showcases lavish extravaganza
Funds road repairs, hires 1,000 private guards, aerial surveillance from private helicopters
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ECP implements polling scheme in Pindi
Assigns polling stations, booths, presiding officers
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Rising inflation in Sunday Bazaars irks citizens
Due to absence of formal price control system in bazaars, vendors have independently established prices of food items
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Girls’ education : Demand surges for female teachers
Mohmand elders, once against girls’ education, now demand more schools
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Female voters hold key in K-P election
Parties set to vie for favour of province’s 11m women voters
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Market-driven courses ordered in universities
CM stresses accelerated implementation of human capital export strategy
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Zhob ready for general elections
Chief Secretary declares that preparations aligning with Election Commission’s directives have been concluded
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Chapli Kebab craze sweeps twin cities
Delectable delicacy provides a spicy respite from harsh winter
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Expert stresses nutritional benefits of spinach
Nutritionists say it offers benefits such as improving skin complexion, bone health, and regulating BP
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PTI candidate faces tribal backlash
Former minister is fined, his vehicle torched
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Xinjiang-related lies will eventually shatter in front of facts and truth
US accused China of implementing “forced labour” against Uyghur population in Xinjiang
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The coming climate catastrophe
Scientists predict that 2024 will be even hotter, agency warns planet's temperature is likely to exceed
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am
CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities
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TTAP strike paralyses Balochistan over alleged Feb 8 poll rigging
Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life
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Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace summit chaired by Trump
Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction
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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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Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation
Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation
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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, 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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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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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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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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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over







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