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New forex rules
SBP to improve regulation of currency exchanges, other forex-related businesses; it is only about 25 years too late
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Abandoned arsenal
Afghanistan, undoubtedly, is in a precarious state of affairs
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Reforming Pakistan’s population agenda is not easy nor popular
Country has all the ingredients for success, but the recipe does not exist
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What tipping point?
Unsubstantiated generalisations come at a cost and can have far more sinister ramifications than you would think
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Stress disorder in an age of media disinformation
Constant bombardment of ‘bad news’ can easily make individuals desensitised and disillusioned
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Letter to Saint Catherine Monastery
Located at the foot of Mt Sinai, it is the world’s oldest monastery
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Afghan diplomat summoned over Chitral attack as FM exonerates Taliban
Afghan interim govt conveyed that such attacks and use of Afghan soil by TTP detrimental to peace and security
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Journalists barred as Modi welcomes Biden
Media access to such bilateral encounters on sidelines of major summits like G20 is rarely blocked
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PPP signals flexibility on election date
Bilawal suggests holding polls within 120 days if not possible within the 90-day constitutional timeframe
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Rabbani accuses Alvi of unconstitutional actions
Former senator says outgoing president failed to uphold Constitution, violated provisions on multiple occasions
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CIA seeks to recruit Russian officials with silky video about 'truth'
Agency released a video in Russian entitled 'Why I made contact with the CIA - for myself' on social media
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UK police searching London park for escaped terrorism suspect
Daniel Abed Khalife believed to have escaped from London's HMP Wandsworth on Wednesday morning
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PBC slams interest-free loans to LHC judges
Lawyers’ body says interim set-up’s decision ‘immoral and illegal’
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SC upholds bench in audio leaks commission case
Overrules PDM govt’s objections, calling them an ‘attack on judiciary’
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Lending costs at record high
Surge likely to badly impact govt which is largest borrower
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PPPP appalled by Sanjrani’s move on Jaranwala mayhem
Babar accuses Senate chairman, secretariat of blocking session on disturbing incident
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ECP reviews new result compilation system
RCS appears to be a new version of the controversial Result Transmission System that collapsed during the 2018 polls
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Eleven LHC judges to get interest-free loans
These interest-free loans will be repaid by the judges over a twelve-year period
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After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears
Delhi authorities round up stray dogs ahead of G20, drawing criticism from activists
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Japan launches 'moon sniper' lunar lander SLIM into space
JAXA said the rocket took off from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan as planned and successfully released SLIM
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Shunning global summits, Xi visits flood-stricken area in northeast China
Xi said he was concerned about disaster-stricken places, suggesting his domestic concerns outrank international ones
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PTA, TikTok join forces to bolster digital safety in schools
Sign MoU to promote digital safety in schools through training and awareness programmes
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WHO dismisses biosecurity expert after sexual misconduct inquiry, lawyer cries foul
Dismissal following findings and disciplinary process say WHO; lawyer contests claims, calls it a smear campaign
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Court to rule on French abaya Muslim dress ban
State Council to rule on abaya ban school ban, sparks debate on secularism, discrimination and Muslim rights
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OIC delegation urges Taliban to ensure education for women
Afghan interim education officials brief OIC scholars on curricula, environment for girls’ education
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Info minister debunks fake notification of Rs5,000 note ban
Murtaza Solangi warns govt would take strict action against those spreading such fake news
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Feted Russian climber feared dead in fall from Pakistan peak
Russian climber Dmitry Golovchenko feared dead after fall from Pakistan's Gasherbrum IV, partner injured
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First-ever exhibition of Pakistani artists in Budapest
Event is being organised by Pakistan’s Embassy in Hungary
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LHC underscores need to implement Anti-Rape Act
Directs Punjab government to constitute Special Sexual Offences Investigation Units across the province
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Is India changing its name to Bharat?
Controversy over G20 invites sent by President Droupadi Murmu explained
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IHC Indicts officials in MPO Case
Islamabad DC and SSP operations accused of contempt of court and misuse of power
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IHC disposes of Elahi's contempt plea against ICT authorities
Releasing under MPO and re-arresting in fresh case are separate matters, observes court
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K-P sets minimum wage at Rs32,000
Caretaker cabinet approves increase from 25,000
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CJ appoints deputationist as SC registrar
Timing of move surprising as top judge retires next week
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Pakistan beat Bangladesh by seven wickets
Rauf picked up 4-19 as pace partner Shah finished with 3-34 to bundle Bangladesh out for 193 runs in 38.4 overs
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SBC petitions SC against army, secrets amendments
Argues that laws lack presidential assent; also challenges trial of civilian in military courts
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12 terrorists killed as army repels TTP attack in Chitral
Torkham shut as border forces exchange fire
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Massive shake-up in Sindh bureaucracy notified
Interim govt replaces secretaries, top police officers including Karachi police chief
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MQM-P’s petition on LG powers modified
Primary petitioner Kanwar Naveed Jamil passed away
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Haleem remanded to judicial custody
IO asked to present challan in police van torching case at next hearing
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Sugar price eases by Rs3/kg in city’s wholesale markets
'Inflation control measures of the army chief have led to a downward trend in sugar prices'
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Pink eye drugs disappear
Prices of medicines skyrocket as black marketers make windfall profit
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Giant boulders pose threat to students’ lives
Perilous situation leaves parents in a state of perpetual anxiety
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Three sisters murdered at home in Jhelum
At least four unidentified persons entered the residence, opened fire
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Chakwal incensed at elite club construction
Local leaders say space was designated for parking plaza
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Schools, colleges closed today due to Chehlum
Cell phone services to be suspended in areas within 1,000 metres of the Chehlum procession
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Pindi begins digital delimitation preps
ECP asks DCs to rectify inaccuracies in digital maps of districts
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Delayed approvals stymie municipalities
RMC, other departments struggle for solvency due to missing inflows
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Anti-encroachment drive expanded
Encompasses four additional tehsils, including Kahutta, Kotli Sattian, after its initial focus on Murree
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Court blasts Pindi police chief over family’s abduction
Orders police to recover and produce abductees by next Friday
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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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Karachi revival: security, business at the forefront
Tessori stressed that Pakistan would respond decisively to any aggression
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China condemns Islamabad imambargah attack, pledges support
China is 'deeply shocked' after a suicide blast at an Islamabad mosque left 32 dead
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In-camera briefing on Tirah, Balochistan sought
ANP's Aimal highlights 'dire situation' in Tirah Valley
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Nationwide shutdown to defend vote
Silence in face of the subversion of the people's right to vote amounts to complicity
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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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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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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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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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