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Forex reserves rise by $56.4m to $7.7b
No reason cited for increase in foreign currency assets
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SBP brings incentives to attract remittances
Offers cash reward, higher TT charges to banks and exchange firms
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Govt rejects hefty duties on imports
Says move will undermine negotiations with EU for GSP Plus scheme
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Plants accused of overcharging for low-quality coal
Revelations emerge at public hearing sparking concerns over quality, transparency
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Canada's Trudeau wants India to cooperate in murder probe, declines to release evidence
The U.S official confirmed for the first time that Washington was talking to New Delhi about the matter
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Gas shortages likely to persist
Minister says even operating at full capacity, two LNG terminals are insufficient
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Canada row wake-up call on India: PM
Kakar apprises Guterres of human rights’ violations in IIOJK
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Pak envoy meets Afghan FM in Kabul
The trip remains under wraps as the foreign ministry is yet to comment
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Domestic users should expect gas tariff hike
Interim energy minister says companies working on finding reserves left country
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Traffic e-challans set to return
Thousands of cameras on city roads made functional
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Man tortures, electrocutes wife for insisting to visit parents
Accused announced victim’s death on mosque’s loudspeaker raising suspicion
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Kashmiri, Sikh groups seek joint strategy against India after Canada murder
Community leaders call for a joint strategy against India's alleged extra-territorial actions, demand justice
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Carateker govt sees dollar at Rs260 soon
Commerce minister urges people holding dollars to release them into the open market
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New electoral data
The country has added 21m voters in just five years, according to the latest Election Commission of Pakistan data
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Polls in Jan?
Notwithstanding uncertainty, there is at least a fair idea when the general elections will be held
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Sikhs in the crosshair of India’s rogue activities
Clear signs of tension between the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Tureadu
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Is Pakistan ungovernable?
We normally tend to attribute failure to ineptitude and incompetence or a lack of will and purpose
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Time for a new SAARC summit?
The problems faced by India and Pakistan and the smaller regional states are not unsolvable
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China surpasses US in contributions to top international journals
China now leads in academic papers published globally, surpassing the United States in 2022, according to a report
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Ahmadi worship place vandalised by unknown men in Karachi
Spokesperson claims eight to 10 people damaged property inside their place of worship in Martin Road area
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EU allocates nearly $150m to help Afghan people, focusing on women, girls
Funds were previously frozen in response to Taliban's decision to ban women from working in NGOs, says bloc
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Karabakh Armenians seek promises before giving up weapons to Azerbaijan
'We have an agreement on the cessation of military action but we await a final agreement,' Karabakh Armenian official
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Court summons Imran in 'un-Islamic' marriage case
Superintendent Attock Jail has been directed to produce the PTI chief before the court on Sept 25
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Death of ailing Pakistani national in Afghan prison prompts concerns
Behram Shah, a resident of Kohat, breathed his last on August 18 while incarcerated in Mazar-e-Sharif jail
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K-P Assembly outshines peers in transparency
PILDAT reports it also passed highest number of bills per year between 2018 and 2023
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PM apprises UN chief on India’s human rights violations in IIOJK
Kakar highlights India’s illegal, unilateral actions of August 5, 2019 during meeting with Guterres on UNGA sidelines
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‘Suffered enough’: Calls grow to save distressed bear in Karachi Zoo
Wildlife activists want Himalayan brown bear captive in Karachi Zoo to be moved to sanctuary, some officials resistant
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Nine terrorists killed in three K-P IBOs
Six gunned down in Bannu, two in Waziristan, one in DI Khan
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India suspends visa services for Canadians as stand-off escalates
India suspends Canadian visa services as tensions escalate over Sikh leader's murder allegations
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Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks
Officials said at least 18 people were wounded in the air strikes, including a nine-year-old girl
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Morocco to spend $11.7 billion on five-year post-quake reconstruction plan
Morocco unveils $11.7 billion post-earthquake reconstruction plan for the worst-hit provinces with international aid
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New Delhi seeks 'reduction' in Canadian diplomats in India as row escalates
Canadian PM Trudeau has demanded India treat with 'utmost seriousness' allegations against Indian agents
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TTP source of bad blood between Afghanistan, Pakistan: Jilani
Interim foreign minister optimistic about foreign investment under SIFC, especially from Gulf countries
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Shehbaz summoned back to London within 48 hours
Maryam Nawaz to also reach London today; PML-N leaders to consult on 'urgent matters'
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Polls expected before end of Jan, date pending
ECP prepones revamping of constituencies to Nov 30
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LHC seeks arguments on plea challenging Elahi’s arrest
Legal rigmarole for former Punjab CM continues as he pleads for implementation of court orders
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Dengue control forsaken in K-P
Untimely fumigation protocols allow mosquito larvae to grow in stagnant water bodies
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Balochistan’s health sector gets a wake-up call
Domki declares development of healthcare sector paramount focus of his administration
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Tax the rich to protect the poor, IMF chief tells Pakistan
Kristalina Georgieva meets Interim PM Kakar on sidelines of UNGA
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Parliament made subservient to court, argues govt
Review plea filed against striking down of SC Review Act
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Verified refugees shouldn’t be jailed: IHC
Orders govt to prescribe a mechanism to enable refugees voluntarily report upon arrival in Pakistan
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Khursheed Shah demands level-playing field in polls
Expresses concern over ‘PML-N affiliates’ in caretaker cabinet
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CJ to consult colleagues for bench formation
A written order says Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Ijazul Ahsan amenable to such consultations
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Body formed to fix hearings of pending cases
CJ Isa, Justice Masood meet PBC, SCBA teams for their input
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Nawaz's foes now unable to face public: Maryam
PML-N leader slams SC bench for disqualifying father; says God will not forgive them, even if she did
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PTI slams caretakers’ privatisation move
Party deems decision a departure from constitutional framework
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Petition challenging army trials returned
Petitioner Col (retd) Inamur Rahim had requested apex court to declare the trials held during PTI tenure null and void
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Relations with Russia ‘robust’
FO spokesperson says envoys free to meet with govt officials, visit any city
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Pak, UK to forge closer ties in health sector
Express unanimity on issues in the realm of health, climate change, and population
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PM for sharing scientific research
Kakar says time for international community to rise to challenge and ensure better preparedness
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Business as usual in Islamabad despite PTI strike call
TTAP also stages protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections
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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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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










































































































