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Afghan Taliban arrest TTP terrorists amid growing pressure
Afghan interim govt made the arrests in the bordering town of Kunar a day ago, reliable source says
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Mathematics, reading skills in unprecedented decline in teenagers
Teenagers' math and reading skills decline globally, worsened by COVID; mobile phone use linked to poorer results
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Babar challenges PTI’s intra-party polls in ECP
Founding member of party calls polls ‘mere deception’
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Swathes of Siberia freeze in temperatures below -58 Celsius
In Oymyakon, the temperature was minus 58 C, weather forecasters said it would feel like minus 63 C
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Buildings evacuated as quake rattles Philippine capital
European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre earlier recorded the quake at magnitude 6.2 before downgrading to 6.0
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Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration
Figures last month showed annual net migration to UK hit a record of 745,000 in 2022
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Finance ministry disburses Rs17.4b to ECP for general elections
Cumulative Rs27.4 billion allocated so far for upcoming elections against budgeted amount of Rs42 billion
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China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic ties
Beijing does not formally recognise Afghanistan's Taliban rulers, but hosts ambassadors and maintain diplomacy
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ECP reserves judgment on plea seeking removal of Imran as party chair
PTI’s counsel contends issue of party's chairmanship is invalidated as party has elected new chairman
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Israeli army says Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza surrounded
Hamas fighters battle Israeli invasion forces in southern Gaza
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Four children among six injured in Peshawar blast
Explosion occurred near private school; police await investigation for confirmation of the precise target
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Factionalism permeates SC
Observers weigh whether judiciary will emerge stronger or weaker
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PML-N poll drive gains momentum
Nawaz presides over party’s second parliamentary board meeting allocates tickets on national and provincial assembly
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PIA’s stranded planes set to return soon
Aircraft to be released upon $13 million payment each by PIA
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Justice Abbasi nominated as SHC CJ
JCP forms committee to establish rules for judges’ appointments
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Pakistan absent from IMF board agenda
No mention of country in IMF executive board's schedule for meetings until Dec 14
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NADRA probing 250,000 cases of fake CNICs
Balochistan minister denies discriminating against any ethnic group
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NEPRA report exposes overbilling scandal
Discos, KE fleeced consumers, says power regulator
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PSX eyes 32% growth by Dec 2024
AHL report predicts robust earnings, attractive valuations, political stability
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Developing states seek increase in Adaptation Fund
Expert hopes COP28 will take new initiatives, announce financing
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PSW’s Khadijah programme hosts second iteration
Designed to equip, empower women entrepreneurs to play role in cross-border trade
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Stocks rise past 62k, reach new record
KSE-100 index shoots up 801.80 points, settles at 62,493.05
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Bitcoin surges past $42,000 since April 2022
US rate cuts, exchange-traded funds approval propel rise
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90% Sindh-Balochistan industries shut down
Business leaders demand policy over borrowing, urge govt to slash gas tariffs
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Pakistan termed emerging digital hub in region
Minister asks IT companies to establish foothold in Qatari market
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Rupee continues to appreciate
Surges to 1-month high on rising forex reserves,and anticipated IMF tranche
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Power consumers robbed of Rs675b
Out of Rs900b subsidies, govt pays only Rs327b, recovers rest from consumers
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Peshawar struggles with street clutter
Pedestrian movement rendered nearly impossible in Khyber, Shoba bazaars
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PTI rejects S Babar’s ‘irrelevant’ objections
Spokesperson says founding member's criticism of party's organisational matters lacks legal standing
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JI unveils candidates for February elections
Professor Muhammad Ibrahim is set to run from Bannu for both National and Provincial Assemblies
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CPEC detractors will be irrelevant soon: PM
Kakar inaugurates Pak-China Friendship Hospital and Gwadar Seawater Desalination Plant
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PHC reserves judgment on Swat mayor cases
Says petitioner still facing harassment despite court orders
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Shaukat Yousafzai declared absconder
Police are conducting raids but accused has gone underground to avoid his arrest
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PU to continue associate degree
Decision taken on request of affiliated colleges
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Kidney trade gang busted
Over 90 victims come forward following arrests
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LHC ups the ante on environment
Orders heavy fines to curb water wastage, air pollution
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Kidnapped men freed
Two men kidnapped in the Mamdani area were rescued after negotiations by the Border Military Police
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Cleric among two killed in road crash
Bashiruddin Sialvi died on the spot after head-on collision near 85-Jhal
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Degrees conferred on 1,663 students
Governor Punjab lays foundation stone of digital hub to promote media education at Mattital Campus
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‘Proper financing vital for just energy transition’
Expert says developing nations questioning efficacy of IFTs
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Abbottabad turned into pile of trash
Ban on garbage dumping at the Salhad dumping point by PHC Abbottabad Bench on Monday
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UoH secures Rs4m Chinese grant
Funding is for collaborative Pakistani and Chinese cultural and social projects
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Students paint endangered alpine species
Live contest was part of 13th edition of Pakistan Mountain Festival
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Health dept plans to use ducks to combat dengue
Micro-level strategy to help counter rise in cases
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Six water projects okayed for Pindi
Total cost of these projects is estimated at Rs432.72 million.
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Air pollution chokes twin cities
Administrative bodies ‘miserably’ fail to ensure adherence to anti-smog SOPs
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Fears and projections
Recent MoUs signed with the UAE and Kuwait are indicators that the roadmap for progress is on the card
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Army pays tribute to Major Akram on 52nd martyrdom anniversary
Martyr’s exemplary courage is hallmark of defenders of motherland, says ISPR
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Chennai airport runway flooded as Cyclone Michaung nears India
At least 4 dead, factories closed, Chennai airport submerged, Apple production halted as Cyclone Michaung nears
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ECP demands troop deployment during polls
Govt denies funding crisis for elections
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Supreme Court refers PTI memo on Imran Khan jail access to 'executive authorities'
Says visitation concerns fall under executive domain, issues SOPs for future grievances
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Daesh-linked Afghan mastermind of Islamabad imambargah attack in custody: Mohsin Naqvi
Says Daesh planned entire attack in Afghanistan, and four facilitators were arrested in raids in Peshawar and Nowshera
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New committee being set up to probe missing persons issue, says law minister
Azam Nazeer Rarar says missing persons figure reduced but remains concern
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SC fixes 13 petitions involving Imran, Bushra Bibi for Monday hearing
Two-judge bench to hear petitions at 9am as notices issued to all parties, lawyers
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'Pakistan resolute against terrorism': FM Dar thanks outpouring of global support after Islamabad blast
UN denounces terrorist attack against imambargah
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Tarar vows crackdown after Tarlai imambargah blast, cites Afghan links
Information minister says terrorists targeted soft spots after hard targets secured
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Pakistan showcases commitment to minority rights, interfaith dialogue in Washington
Delegation also conducts meetings at US State Department and with a range of international stakeholders
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Met Office predicts strengthening south-west winds in Karachi
City residents experience dry weather during day and cooler conditions at night
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Four facilitators, Daesh mastermind held in Islamabad imambargah suicide attack
Sources say attack planned in Afghanistan; bomber used 4–6kg explosives
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Imaan Mazari, husband challenge conviction in social media posts case
Appeal filed in IHC seeks suspension of 17-year sentences, bail
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ATC rejects Imran Khan's plea for checkup by personal physicians
Court says proper medical treatment ongoing per jail rules as PTI demands access to personal doctors
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Funeral prayers held in Islamabad for victims of Tarlai imambargah terrorist attack
At least 32 killed in deadliest attack in capital in over a decade
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House heist crew arrested
Woman among three held with gold, silver diamond jewellery, cash, weapons
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SUPARCO shortlists two astronauts for China space station mission
One Pakistani to fly in late 2026 after training under Pakistan-China agreement
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IHC suspends arrest of ex-ISI chief’s brother in alleged land fraud case
High court halts lower court proceedings after bail cancellation challenged
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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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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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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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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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Foreign experts to join AI council
Delay in council notification persists despite cabinet approval of AI policy
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Stellantis plunges on $27b bill for EV pullback
Milan-listed shares slumped 30% to their lowest
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SBP reserves up $56m to $16.16b
Gold prices fall by Rs21,400/tola on global dip; rupee inches up
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NEPRA to hear proposal on revised tariff structure
Govt moves to recover fixed costs without raising subsidy outlay; hearing set for Feb 10
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PSX tumbles 3,700 points on security shocks
KSE-100 index slides below 185k as Islamabad blast triggers market rout
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WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
35 people who had contact with the patient are being monitored and have tested negative for the virus
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China launches reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit
This marks the 4th launch of a reusable rocket since 2020
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US body urges action as violence against religious minorities rises in India
Commission points to mob attacks, home demolitions, arrests linked to conversion allegations
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Russia launches large missile, drone strike against Ukrainian energy system
Zelenskiy says that overnight attack involved 400 drones, 40 missiles of varying kinds
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US plans meeting for Gaza 'Board of Peace' in Washington on Feb 19, Axios reports
The talks will follow Netanyahu’s White House visit, could shape Gaza’s post-war governance
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Trump says US, Iran held ‘very good talks’ in Oman, warns of steep consequences without deal
Indirect negotiations focused on Iran’s nuclear programme as Washington announces fresh sanctions
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Iberian storm crisis intensifies
Over 7,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in the southern Andalusia region
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Bangladesh JI leader seeks power
Rahman, a 67-year-old doctor and preacher, hopes his 11-party alliance could deliver him victory
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Some UAE companies pull out of Saudi defence show as Gulf rift spills into business
World Defence Show is set to take place in the Saudi capital Riyadh from February 8-12
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White House deletes racist Trump post depicting Obamas as apes
Trump shared a video promoting false 2020 fraud claims, featuring an AI-generated clip mocking the Obamas
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US announces new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports after Oman talks
US to block transactions with 14 vessels over Iranian oil, sanctioning 15 entities and two individuals
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Iran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start'
FM Araqhchi says officials from both sides will return home for consultations; 'wall of mistrust' should be overcome
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Canada, France deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates
Move comes as Trump revives bid for Greenland, reigniting concerns over Arctic sovereignty and security
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Hasina’s absence alters Gopalganj’s political landscape ahead of February 12 Polls
Without Awami League’s "boat" symbol, Gopalganj’s election landscape shifts, with rival parties gaining ground
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Famine spreading in Darfur
Conflict between RSF and Sudan army rages on, killing, displacing tens of thousands
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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



















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