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Pakistan ‘verifying’ IS claim of Kabul attack
Foreign ministry urges to act with collective might to defeat terrorism menace
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Pakistan’s borrowing options shrink
Almost $1.1b WB loan hangs in the balance
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Stage set to dissolve assemblies: Fawad
PTI leader says asks SC to prove scales of justice not being 'tilted'
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ECP steps up preparations for 2023 polls
CEC has decided to call weekly meetings in this regard
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US shale oil output feared to decline
Consumers around the world may face higher fuel prices in winter
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GIDC yet to be utilised on gas pipelines
Govt was supposed to spend entire collection on mega pipeline projects
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G7 coalition agrees $60 per barrel price cap for Russian oil
Russian Urals crude traded at around $67 a barrel on Friday
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Punjab demands outstanding Rs176.3b claims from Centre
Says federal government has not released provincial share of NFC Award for the last seven months
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Debt rescheduling a must: experts
Pakistan’s external debt repayment obligations stand at $73b in next 3 years
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Stocks shed value on back of rate hike
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 786.63 points and settles at 42,150.10
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US to expand solar panel tariffs after probe finds Chinese evasion
Investigation found some companies dodging tariffs by finishing products in SE Asian countries
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Investment in Ethiopia will be protected: envoy
Says his govt is taking multiple steps to facilitate foreign investment
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Apparel exports to China rise
Reduced tariffs, cheap cotton and labour behind increase in exports
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PYMA rejects 5% duty on yarn
Appeals to PM to reverse decision that could lock 0.8 million power looms
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Iran's hijab law under review: attorney general
Both parliament and the judiciary are working on the issue, says official
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Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes
Foreign ministry has ordered all the embassies and consulates concerned to be placed under heightened security
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SC rules wage structure should encompass cost of living
Top court says pay structure should ensure sincere productivity of employee
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Kabul embassy attack suspect ‘arrested’
US State Dept calls for a ‘full and transparent’ investigation into the attack
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Iran state body reports 200 killed in protests, Raisi hails 'freedoms'
Constitution guarantees fundamental rights and legitimate freedoms, says Iranian president
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Security forces kill notorious terrorist commander in Waziristan
Muhammad Noor alias Sarakai remained actively involved in high profile terrorist activities against forces, says ISPR
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Will dissolve Punjab, K-P assemblies this month: Imran
The PTI chief again extends talks offer to government for snap polls, directs lawmakers to start electioneering
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Counting under way in AJK LG polls
PTI suffers setback in AJK PM’s Union Council
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Vintage car rally reaches Michni, Khyber Rifles Mess
Rally is being held in collaboration with K-P’s Sports and Youth Affairs department from December 2-4
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US unveils high-tech B-21 stealth bomber
Even the most sophisticated air defence systems will struggle to detect the B-21 in the sky, says defence secretary
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Afghan FM condemns attack on Pakistan embassy
Muttaqi said 'full efforts will be made to identify and prosecute the perpetrator'
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Govt peeved at PTI’s conditional talks offer
Minister Rafique says talks and threats can't go hand in hand
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Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more COVID curbs as China fine-tunes policy
Testing booths removed in Beijing; commuters in Shenzhen no longer required to present test results to travel
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US puts Pakistan among ‘countries of concern’
Iran, China and Russia in the list on religious freedom
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PM AJK to speak HR conference at UN
Human rights activists from all over the world will participate
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Tarin fears difficult times for people
Former finance minister says Pakistan is not heading towards default
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Polio virus found in Peshawar, Faisalabad sewage
Polio has been confirmed in 34 environmental samples during this year
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Pakistan repays $1b Sukuk, dismisses perception of default
Payment was made three days ahead of schedule
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‘$43.4b loans’ taken during PTI regime
Document submitted in NA details loans taken during Aug 2018-Dec 2021
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Weekly inflation drops by 0.16%
Annual inflation remains unchanged at 30.56%
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Karachi ranked sixth most affordable city of the world: Report
The list of cheapest countries, as per the report, reflected the weak economies and currencies of the countries
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Achakzai proposes all parties conference to resolve issues
Says Pashtuns want peaceful co-existence with Balochs on the basis of equality in the province
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Road scheme to help develop K-P’s south
Road to boost trade activities, provide comfortable transportation facilities
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Sehat card suspended in 48 private hospitals
Services in these hospitals were found poor
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Poland fast growing market for Pakistan
Trade between two countries crosses €800 million
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Gas sector’s debt grows as prices kept low
Govt proposed 300% hike in gas prices, but it could not be adopted
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Islamic banking system offers huge growth opportunity
SBP governor reaffirms support to Shariah-compliant banking, digital transformation
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Cement sales decline by 17%
Total dispatches stand at 4m tons in Nov against 4.8m tons in same period of last year
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Rs16b approved for MNAs’ projects
Grants will be spent on road, electricity schemes of govt’s coalition partners
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Crypto meltdown a boon for bankruptcy lawyers
Large law firms can rake in $100m in legal fees during long-running bankruptcy case
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Private sector seeks support to avoid economic slump
Falling exports and foreign currency reserves worry businessmen
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SC asked to look into Reko Diq deal
Senior metallurgist calls for setting up smelters, refineries in Balochistan
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US designates Pakistan, Iran, China among others as countries of concern over religious freedom
Blinken says designated countries engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom
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‘Mastermind behind Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder detained in US’
Gangster Goldy Brar recently moved to the US from Canada, reports Indian media
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Woman accused of cooking husband in pot free after 11 years
Court accepts appeal of Zainab to add period spent in captivity since 2011 to sentence
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Concern rises as new Turkish media law squeezes dissent
The law could see reporters and social media users jailed for up to three years for spreading ‘fake news’
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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











































































































