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The final bow: Zia Mohyeddin’s enchanting voice will stay with us like the ghost of a rich past
It can easily be said that a generation of artists to come will be like dwarves to his gigantic aura
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‘Headway’ in election schedule for Punjab
ECP, Punjab governor to liaise over polls today
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Bilawal ‘won’t stay silent’ on undemocratic steps
FM says PPP will resist undemocratic steps
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Govt gives in to IMF, more than doubles gas tariff
Approves increase of up to 113% in natural gas prices
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Nine Balochistan districts start anti-polio drives
Health secretary wants province internationally declared polio-free
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K-P faces dearth of civil judges, qazis
PHC asks service commission to hire 84 judges soon
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Baloch minister plays gas card
Achakzai threatens suspending fuel over outstanding dues of province
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K-Electric to invest Rs484b in T&D
To improve network reliability for smooth and reliable supply of power
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NEPRA rejects lower tariffs for solar units
Regulator considered proposal to reduce tariff for net metering users to Rs9 per unit
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Indus Motor’s after-tax profit drops by 72%
Automaker earned Rs1.3 billion in quarter ended Dec 2022
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Steel industry in trouble: PALSP
Struggling to stay afloat amid shortage of raw material, high inflation
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Remittances hit new low at $1.89b
Inflows through official channels slip below the $2b mark in Jan
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Auto sales slow to 31-month low
Reduced sales attributed to partial halt to production, price surge
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Russia to sell 80% oil to ‘friendly’ countries
Oil edges higher as market weighs Russian supply cuts amid demand fears
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Charter of economy can resolve forex crisis: minister
Net FDI was $2.6b in 2019-20 which declined to only $1.87b in 2021-22
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IMF demands big rate increase
Will give strong signals of market stabilisation policies, ease inflationary pressures
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Ban on imports to render millions jobless, warn business leaders
Alongside a shortage of raw materials, soaring inflation, plummeting rupee have battered manufacturing industries
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Saudi Arabia to send its first woman into space
Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut on a mission to space station ‘during the 2nd quarter of 2023’
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PM Shehbaz visits Turkish embassy as quake death toll rises
Premier offers condolences to Turkish ambassador, prays for victims of the recent earthquake in brotherly country
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Punjab interim govt ready to hold elections on ECP directions: Naqvi
Caretaker CM says his only mandate is to hold free and fair polls in the province
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Remittances hit 32-month low at $1.89b in January
The remittances dropped 11% to $16 billion during the first seven months of current fiscal year
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Rescuers dig for three survivors in rubble in Turkey a week after earthquake
Death toll in Turkey and Syria rises to nearly 34,000
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Tarin booked on sedition charges
FIA registers FIR against former finance minister for ‘stalling’ IMF talks after being permitted to arrest him
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Court rejects application seeking Imran's arrest in contempt case
Lower court in Islamabad to resume hearing case on March 9
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India aims to triple defence exports to $5b by 2024/25
The country is looking to sign defence deals worth $9b at the Aero India event
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Osama Satti murder case: Police officials challenge death sentence
IHC issues notices on the appeal; adjourns hearing till March 13
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CJP's 'honest premier' remark misconstrued: AGP
Elahi urges law minister to share correct facts with fellow parliamentarians
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IHCBA divided over holding K-P, Punjab polls
Secretary takes strong exception to president’s statement
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Bilawal calls for giving equal rights to women
FM says promotion of human rights is impossible without it
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JI chief asks establishment to prove its apolitical stance
Siraj flays political leadership for getting rich at public’s expense
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Ashrafi wants lynching ‘culprits’ behind bars
Says lack of adequate knowledge of Shariah is causing such nuisances in society
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Minister promises to get TEVTA staff their salaries
Says TEVTA must become a profitable and self-sustaining entity, depending on the hard work of its own staff
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Bannu erupts in anti-terror protest
Speakers demand establishment of refinery in the district
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Are protectionist policies keeping productivity low?
Currently, the government seems to prefer shielding firms from import competition
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With loans piling, why is Pakistan waiting to reform its policies?
Managing the crude oil import bill to reduce the risk of much wider deficits should be our top priority
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Imminent default avoided, what’s next? nothing
With high deficit and debt, mini-budget and IMF tranche will not solve problems
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5G: let’s at least start preparing
As 85 countries have adopted 5G, we will also have to implement technology
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FIA gets nod to arrest Tarin for ‘stalling’ IMF talks
Sanaullah says Imran may be rounded up soon as well
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Turkey-Syria quake toll rises above 35,000
The death toll rose to 35,224 as officials said 31,643 people had died in Turkey and at least 3,581 in Syria
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Sheikh Rashid's nomination papers for NA-26 by-polls challenged
Candidate cannot contest elections if involved in criminal cases, says rival candidate Mubarak
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I drew flak while Bajwa called the shots: Imran
Imran says ex-COAS ‘Bajwa called the shots’ while he, as PM, served as a ‘punching bag’
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PTI slams ECP for delaying meeting on Punjab polls
Fawad warns electoral body not to make a 'joke' of the constitution and court orders
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CAA DG accused of embezzling Rs2 trillion
Khaqan Murtaza refutes allegations of department's association
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PM vows to continue assisting quake-hit people
NDMA sends one more relief consignment to Turkiye
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Caretaker Punjab CM violates election code
Naqvi attends groundbreaking ceremony of Bab-e-Pakistan although ECP rules restrict caretaker govt to everyday affairs
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PTI chief hails LHC decision on Punjab polls
Elahi says no delay in elections acceptable after court’s ruling
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ECP whirrs into action after LHC poll orders
CEC summons high-level meeting tomorrow to discuss implementation of court orders
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Scrutiny report on parties’ funding given to IHC
Court rejects PTI’s objections over ECP’s delay in submission of document
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Abbasi says Imran could file treason case against Bajwa
PML-N leader says ‘concerning’ if PM or his finance minister asking the army to quash their cases
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Another power tariff hike on cards
DISCOs ask NEPRA to allow them to collect Rs17.19b from consumers
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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










































































































