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Pakistan unveils strategy to counter hate speech
Qureshi calls for concluding international instrument to prohibit acts of religious intolerance
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Indian tax authorities search premises of China's Huawei
Searches were conducted at Huawei's office premises in New Delhi, Gurugram and Bengaluru
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Afghan war crimes suspect says he is a victim of mistaken identity
Abdul Rafief allegedly abused political opponents in the 1980s
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Turkish aid agency provides health services to over 12m people in Afghanistan
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency builds clinics, procures medical supplies in northern Afghanistan
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AGP wants local doctors to examine Nawaz’s medical record
Khalid’s office writes letter to ex-PM’s surgeon in London seeking his meeting with Pakistani health experts
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Media personality arrested after armed resistance
Opposition condemns arrest; SAPM says Baig fired at police and other law enforcers
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Govt allies join chorus of protest against fuel price hike
Opposition terms decision 'insensitive, heartless and cruel'
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Punjab plans Cultural Day celebrations at official level
MoUs signed to streamline festivities planned for March
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LHC orders action over expired stents
Justice Waheed seeks compliance report by March 21
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Lynching accused sent to Lahore
Next hearing to be held on February 28 on prison premises
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PM directs CM Buzdar to 'maximise relief' for masses
Premier on day-long visit to Lahore; asks chief minister to ensure protection of peoples' rights, lives and property
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Moonis has to ‘please’ his boss: Abbasi
PML-N leader says opposition can pull off no-trust motion without PML-Q
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EVMs being opposed to manipulate polls through 'rejected votes': PM Imran
Imran says victory margin in K-P LG polls less than 'rejected votes'
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Potohar festival pulls huge crowd
Two-day event concludes with performances from local artists
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Cantt board denies illegal cutting of trees
Top official says only dry, dead trees being cut down in Abbottabad Cantonment areas
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Call for research to improve economic productivity
HEC executive director says meritocracy should be promoted
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AIOU reaches out to international students
All academic activities for international students will be conducted online
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Covid-19 claims six more lives in Rawalpindi
PCR laboratory for Covid-19 and other medical tests inaugurated at CGH
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Police get physical remand of alleged murderer
Police have also recovered the murder weapon
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5G spectrum auction expected next year
Government to roll out 5G services by 2023, says PTA chairman
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Annual de-silting of Khanpur Dam commences
Regular supply to twin cities to begin after February 21
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No consultations held on new COAS: President Alvi
President remarks came a day after the army chief met him and the prime minister
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Petroleum products prices break all records
Petrol reaches Rs160 per litre; diesel Rs154.15
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PPP chief approves route plan for ‘long march’
Caravan to leave Karachi on Feb 27 from Mazar-e-Quaid
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Khattak given charge of K-P president office
State minister says ruling party’s performance in LG polls has ‘improved considerably’
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China calls US splitting Afghan money ‘robbery’
Spokesperson urges Washington to ‘immediately return the stolen money’ to the Afghan people
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Sikh trader injured while resisting robbery bid in Peshawar
Members of minority community gathered outside Lady Reading Hospital in large numbers to protest against the incident
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Fazl rebuffs idea of presidential system
JUI-F chief says real issue is not parliamentary system but non-implementation of Constitution
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Thailand approves incentives to promote EV shift
The goal is to ensure 30 per cent of Thailand's total auto production are EVs by 2030
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Russia says some troops return to base, Ukraine reacts cautiously
Russian official accuses US of fuelling the crisis by warning repeatedly of an impending invasion
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LHC dismisses post arrest bail of alleged bhang smuggler
Truck driver claims he was unaware of the 3,200 kgs of drugs found from the vehicle
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How Crypto.com is betting big on sports partnerships to reach one billion users
Cryptocurrency companies are betting that sports advertising will help them go mainstream
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Instagram introduces likes for Insta Stories
Likes on stories are private and do not have counts
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EV startups hunt for an edge as big automakers roll out vans, trucks
Major automakers, motivated by the imminent bans in China, EU are working to get their electric cars to market quickly
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Recognition of Taliban govt has to be 'collective effort'
In interview with French newspaper PM Imran says ties with India at dead end
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PM Imran's upcoming Russia visit to give impetus to bilateral ties: FM
Pakistan 'pursuing economic priorities', says foreign minister
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PM Imran launches digital payment system ‘Raast’
Imran for use of modern technology to bring country’s population into formal economy
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'Mian Channu lynching accused to meet same fate as Sialkot lynch mob'
PM's aide says govt will not let anyone off the hook
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Agents warned against Kafaalat deductions
Biannual stipend amount raised from Rs12,000 to Rs13,000
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Fazlur Rehman hints at changing long march plan
PDM chief says long march won't be required if date of no-trust move is finalised
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Security forces kill terrorist, foil suicide attack bid in NW
ISPR says weapons and ammunition also recovered
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Govt asks SC to restrain HEC chief from making policy decisions
Apex court asks why the chairman isn’t being allowed to exercise his powers
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Schools dept suggests full attendance
Covid restriction was imposed in Lahore, Rawalpindi
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Tilla Jogian gets ‘national park’ status
Park likely to be opened to tourists in April
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Govt urged to increase tax on sugary drinks
Meeting discusses steps to deter the increasing usage of soft drinks
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School in Sarwar’s constituency in a shambles
Students forced to take classes in building declared dangerous 12 years ago
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Afforestation drive kicks off in Torghar
0.1 million saplings will be distributed in Torghar district
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Vawda to challenge disqualification in IHC
Govt sanguine about securing stay on ECP’s order that lacked ‘jurisdiction’, say party sources
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Erdogan visits UAE to boost long-strained ties
Turkish president says trip marks the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations
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OIC voices ‘deep concern’ over hijab ban, Islamophobic incidents in India
Official statement urges New Delhi to bring the perpetrators of acts of violence against Muslims to justice
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Gul Plaza fire claims lives of Naveena Group CFO, pregnant wife and son
Family members say the couple were there to buy a cake in preparation for the birth of their child
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Sindh CM orders launch of 'non-negotiable' Karachi Safe City project's phase I by March
Orders preparations for Safe City projects in Hyderabad, Sukkur
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Ahsan Iqbal rubbishes 'baseless' reports of raising voter age to 25
Planning minister says no such legislation is under consideration
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Punjab reviews big-cat ownership rules after pet lion attack in Lahore
Punjab wildlife chief says lions registered in Sheikhupura were illegally kept in Lahore, where big cats are banned
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PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir meet US state secretary in busy Davos engagements
Also meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan
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Winter chills hit Karachi as rain, gusty winds signal three-day cold spell
City sees light to moderate rain as the season’s second western weather system hit some areas heavily
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HRCP expresses reservation on Punjab LG Act 2025 as undermining constitutional framework
Consultation participants agree local government is essential for democratic governance, effective service delivery
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Military operations imposed on K-P without provincial approval: CM Sohail Afridi
Afridi calls for involvement of tribal elders, political leaders, in decisions regarding military operations
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Fazl, PTI slam govt move to join Trump's Board of Peace sans parliamentary input
Fazl claims Pakistan's policies are being shaped by global pressure; Tariq Fazal defends move
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K-P immunisation drive achieves over 90% coverage in high-risk urban areas
Outreach coverage increased from 40% last year to nearly 70% in December
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Nestle announces additional $60m investment in Pakistan
Finance minister terms move 'strong vote of confidence' in Pakistan’s economic reforms, formalisation drive
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Punjab Police reject fake encounter allegations, call claims ‘baseless’
Crime Control Department report cites falling crime, legal operations, and social media rumours
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China to invest up to $10bn in Pakistan with new agreements
Deals include $1.5bn in joint ventures and $9bn MoUs across key sectors
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Truth denied: How Pakistani authorities built an unsolvable case
12 years on, journalist Shan Dahar's killers roam free, new report by CEJ lays bare investigative, procedural flaws
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Rescuers discover 30 bodies in single shop in Gul Plaza
Death toll rises to 61 as fiery tragedy continues to unfold
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Gold per tola drops Rs800 as bullion prices slide
Price of 10 grams of gold falls by Rs686
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FBR sets new customs values, cutting PTA tax on used mobile phones
Revised valuation lowers taxes on refurbished iPhones and other major brands
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Pak-China footwear venture wins approval
Local firm will invest Rs1b in production of non-leather footwear over five years
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World Bank flags risks to economy
Report warns regional conflicts, climate shocks can compromise limited fiscal space
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Aurangzeb holds ADB talks on reforms at Davos
Discusses airport outsourcing, PIA privatisation with Menzies Aviation
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Cabinet expects more investment after PIA sell-off
Notes privatisation recognised globally owing to high-level transparency
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Canada seeks mineral ties after Reko Diq success
High commissioner cites PMIF, PDAC 2026 participation, energy sector support
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PSX rally falters as profit-booking prevails
Index retreats nearly 1,600 points amid broad-based stock selling
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PPA demands withdrawal of Rs10 FED on chicks
Warns tax will raise prices, hurt food security and push small farms out
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Gold crosses Rs500,000 on geopolitical fears
Jumps Rs12,700 per tola; international rate touches $4,887
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Government plans tax cuts, lower power tariffs to boost SMEs: Haroon Akhtar
Stresses that economic policies must benefit every district, small business
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PSX rally falters with near 1600-point plunge as economic uncertainty returns
KSE-100 retreats amid widespread selling pressure
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, Pakistan markets
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs10,888
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Fitch affirms Pakistan's ‘B-’ ratings with stable outlook, signals improved credit stability
Updates sovereign rating criteria from Sept 2025, incorporating recovery assumptions into debt ratings for first time
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UK backs GSP capacity building
Discusses minerals cooperation, OGRA reforms and offshore exploration with petroleum minister
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Multilateralism must light the way for humanity’s future: Chinese vice-premier at Davos
At WEF 2026, He Lifeng says unilateralism and geopolitical tensions are driving unprecedented global change
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US pitches 'New Gaza' development plan even as Israeli fire kills 5 Palestinians
Rafah crossing to open next week
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Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal as Nato asks allies to step up
EU leaders to reassess US ties despite Trump U-turn on Greenland
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Iran Guards chief says 'finger on trigger', warns US against 'miscalculations'
Trump says Iran wants to talk 'and we'll talk'
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Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ as PM Shehbaz, other global leaders sign charter
New body draws mixed response from US allies, UNSC, Amnesty; Trump points and smiles at Field Marshal Asim Munir
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US set to exit WHO despite legal challenge and global health warnings
Trump administration pulls out owing $260m as experts warn of risks to US and world health
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Iran releases official death toll of 3,117 after weeks of violent nationwide protests
Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming 'organised terrorist elements' killed over 3,000 people
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Bangladesh launches election campaign ahead of first polls since Hasina’s ouster
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a 'yes' vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls
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Trump dropped Greenland military option after aides intervened, sources say
Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation
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Bangladesh faces World Cup dilemma: Play in India or pull out
With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation
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US begins IS prisoner transfer
Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame
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Israeli strike kills three Gaza journalists
Hamas calls strike 'a dangerous escalation'
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Chess player reaches 2400 ELO after replacing substance addiction with competitive play
Chess player says replacing substance abuse with competitive chess helped him reach 2400 ELO rating online
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Bangladesh faces World Cup dilemma: Play in India or pull out
With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation
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Raducanu to 're-evaluate' AO exit
She suffered a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 loss to Austria's Russia-born Anastasia Potapova
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Sonmez soaks up the support
She says it felt like I was at home
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ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 WC matches outside India
There is no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh will buckle to the ICC's decision.
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka surge into AO
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also stayed alive
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Sialkot Stallionz unveiled as newest franchise ahead of PSL 11
They acquired the franchise for a winning bid of Rs1.85 billion
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PSG falter as Suarez leads Sporting to victory
He scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 win for Sporting Lisbon
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Arsenal in seventh heaven with 3-1 win at Inter
Tottenham thrash Dortmund 2-0
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Audi F1 team launch debut livery
Bosses spoke also of the need for hard work and humility
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Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
The Norwegian side secure their first-ever win in the competition
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Shoaib Malik announces retirement from HBL PSL
He represented Quetta Gladiators in the last season
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Kostoulas overhead kick saves Brighton against Bournemouth
Both sides settled with a 1-1 draw
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Tjen first Indonesian to win at Australian Open
She stunned Canadian 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (7/1)
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Sinner into Melbourne round two
France's Hugo Gaston retired just after 68 minutes on Rod Laver Arena











































































































