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A percussionist’s paean
Legendary tabla nawaz Ustad Bashir Khan reveals what it takes to truly be a great performer
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A delicate balancing act
Separation of legislation and executive can curtail the abuse of absolute power
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A road paved with uncertainty
Complex calculations shape Pakistan-TTP negotiations
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Seminar highlights services of Pakistan movement veteran
Speakers say Maulana Zafar Ali Khan infused spirit of freedom among Muslims
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Kundian Forest Park to cover 50 acres
Mianwali DC briefed on planned facilities, pace of work
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Over 90 SHOs penalised for not registering cases
Gujranwala RPO issues 700 notices over lack of action on helpline calls
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Female runaways from home on the rise
Large number of married women desert husband in Rawalpindi district
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Land earmarked for ‘model’ market
It will be first vegetable, fruit, flower, market in Rawalpindi
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Omicron detected in 89 countries, spreading rapidly: WHO
UN health agency says more data is needed to understand how severity is impacted by vaccination, pre-existing immunity
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Afghan Taliban leaders appeal for help as migrant crisis looms
Deputy FM says it is the responsibility of countries like US to help Afghanistan recover after decades of war
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London declares 'major incident' to help Covid-hit hospitals
Omicron variant is estimated to account for more than 80% of new Covid-19 cases in London
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OIC summit an expression of solidarity with Afghan people: PM
Time to focus on our collective energies on addressing dire humanitarian situation in neighbouring country, says Imran
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Minorities call for assurance of safety from Indian government
Organisations and individuals are being threatened by Hindutva groups, says Muslim leader
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One killed, 10 injured in Quetta blast
Rescue sources say explosives were planted on a motorcycle; several nearby vehicles damaged
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Three terrorists killed in K-P ops
Militants were spotted fleeing from Mohammad Khel village towards Vezda Sar, says ISPR
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Mob attacks suspected child molester in Lahore
Suspect with a history of such crimes allegedly attempted sexual assault on an eight-year-old girl in Millat Park area
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Security forces gun down militant commander in Bajaur IBO
ISPR says Ghafoor alias Jaleel was a close acquaintance of TTP’s Maulvi Faqir Muhammad
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Taliban govt resumes issuing Afghan passports in Kabul
Thousands of Afghans have applied for new travel documents to escape a growing economic and humanitarian crisis
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Medicines worth Rs160 million donated to Afghanistan
Three trucks carrying 2,000 food packs handed over to Afghan officials
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15 perish in Karachi Shershah blast
BDS says explosion occurred because of build-up of gas in sewerage drain below building
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Hammad comes under fire from party ministers over gas crunch
Ruling party ministers assail energy minister for acting 'nonchalant' about the gas crisis
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Providing maintenance to children is father’s responsibility: SC
Court says girls go to schools so the father should provide for them
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SC refuses to entertain SHCBA petition
Bar challenged appointment of junior high court judges to apex court
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Historic Roshnai Gate reopened after 12 years
Historic old city entrance was closed as security measure in 2009
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Minister concerned over bulging population
Calls for immediate policy, reforms on issue
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‘Punjab enacted record legislation in 3 years’
Raja says 40 more laws will be presented in assembly
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PTI govt to complete 5-year tenure, says CM
Criticises opposition’s spate of political negativity
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Over 5m people vaccinated against Covid-19
Official says sufficient stock of vaccine available in Faisalabad
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Omicron 'five times' more likely to reinfect than Delta, no milder: study
Variant associated with a 5.4-fold higher risk of reinfection compared with Delta, says Imperial College London study
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ECC approves Rs106.1 Ehsaas Rashan Riayat
Programme envisages 8% Ehsaas Rashan commission for Kiryana retailers
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Taliban appeal again for UN seat after Afghan ambassador quits
The current government in Afghanistan ‘has sovereignty’ over the country, says Suhail Shaheen
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OIC diplomats arrive as Afghans face humanitarian catastrophe
Extraordinary CFM session on Sunday to mull over one-point agenda about Afghanistan
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J&J, Sinopharm, Sputnik V Covid-19 shots less effective against Omicron: study
‘Moderna, AstraZeneca, Pfizer retained activity against new variant but antibody response greatly reduced’
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Churches cancelling Christmas celebrations in India due to RSS threats
We are in a critical situation, says Pastor Yellappa, head of an independent church in Gokak
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Sindh, Punjab to commence winter vacation next week
NCOC recommends holiday pushed back to January 3 to maximise vaccine uptake among students
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Pakistan values its relations with EU countries: COAS
Czech Republic envoy appreciates Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, says ISPR
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India-produced Covid vaccine receives emergency approval: WHO
Covovax requires two doses and is stable at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius refrigerated temperatures
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Taliban prepare new Afghan budget without foreign aid
We are trying to finance it from our domestic revenues and we believe we can, says finance ministry
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Shehbaz ‘ringleader’ of money laundering gang: Akbar
Adviser, minister give trail of ‘billions of rupees laundered through Ramzan Sugar Mills’
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After eight long years, Perween Rahman's killers finally brought to book
ATC hands down double life terms to four men, one gets 7.5 years
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US relaxes restriction on abortion pill, allows women to obtain by mail
Restrictions on the pill had been in place since the FDA approved the drug in 2000
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UNGA adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution
Pakistan's resolution on right to self-determination was co-sponsored by 72 countries from all regions
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Uninterrupted cellular service in twin cities during OIC summit: PTA
Govt has announced a local holiday in federal capital on Saturday and Sunday
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Digital equivalence verification service launched to ‘save time and cost’
Under new initiative documents can be verified by scanning QR code from anywhere around the world
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Top TTP commander escapes suspected drone strike
Maulvi Faqir Mohammad was the target of drone strike in Afghanistan's Kunar province, say TTP sources
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Arson suspected in Japan clinic blaze with 27 feared dead
Man had reportedly spilled liquid that fuelled the blaze
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Floods kill at least eight in northern Iraq
Three people still missing after floods hit Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region
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FM calls for rebooting Afghan banking system
Qureshi urges institutional mechanism to provide direct aid to people
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Malik Adnan to become witness in Sialkot lynching case
Adnan had tried to save life of Priyantha Kumara brutally killed by mob over blasphemy allegations
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KSA's delegation arrives for OIC-CFM on Kabul
Will work together to help Afghan people, says president IDB
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PMD issues early warning as western system brings strong winds to Sindh
Karachi's minimum temperature forecast to remain between 9°C-11°C; rainfall not expected
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MUET awards degrees to 1,007 graduates
Recipients included 34 scholars of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 75 masters of engineering graduates, and 898 bachelors
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Punjab recovers 44 rare bar-headed geese in operation
Wildlife department says the geese will be freed at Kala Chitta National Park
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'Gaza Peace Board is an international deception'
Leaders warn that any initiative involving figures like Netanyahu cannot bring Gaza peace, threatens regional justice
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Accused identified in 'sexual abuse' of over 100 children
Court sends alleged abuser on judicial remand as child abuse cases surge nationwide
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Severe snowfall paralyses life in Shangla for 2nd day
Severe snowfall has also wreaked havoc on the district's electricity infrastructure
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City shivers as minimum temperature drops to 8.5°C
Strong north-easterly winds and dry conditions persist
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Plaza tragedy exposes prevention, relief lapses
Despite their stipulated roles in ensuring fire safety, SBCA and PDMA sprang into action after the incident
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Charred corpse of woman found
Police begun an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death
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Dangling electric wires to be removed before Basant
CM directed authorities to ensure alternative arrangements for internet and other affected services
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Wheat procurement from fields welcomed
Private sector buyers to bear packing, transport costs
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ThinkFest probes inequality, local governance
Discussions draw policymakers, scholars and a large audience
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Teachers reject govt’s ‘anti-education’ policies
Education leaders criticise commercial taxes on private schools on International Education Day
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FBR second secretary implicated in visa scam
FIA says French visas obtained through fraudulent delegation
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Court questions missing FIR against CCD
SHO has been summoned along with the complete record on January 27
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Pakistani, Chinese firms to upgrade peanut seeds
Form partnership for investment in farms and local supply chain
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First national SME cluster expo inaugurated
174 enterprises from over 20 clusters showcased at the exhibition
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Equities rally for second week in a row
KSE-100 hits fresh peak; bullish momentum drives 4,068-point gain
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Reforms help maritime sector earn Rs100b
Minister terms 2025 transformative year, marked by new legislation, digitisation
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Gold, silver hit record
Yellow metal tops Rs521,000/tola; white metal crosses Rs10,800 as rally intensifies
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inDrive revives Super App debate
Analysts flag execution, payments and logistics hurdles
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US seeks to lift Venezuela oil output
Halliburton and Baker Hughes to repair and replace outdated equipment
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FBR chief vows to eliminate corruption
Says tax rates should be lower as high levies hamper growth
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Power sector: too many regulators
Despite web of institutions, sector remains financially, operationally weak
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Auto sales jump 76% as financing gets cheaper in car buying boom
Report projects earnings to annual 21% amidst stable macros and lower interest rates
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Rs92bn circular debt drives push for integrated energy plan
Steering committee, data system approved as OGDC gets Rs7.7b circular debt payment
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Single-digit rates re-enter market debate
Cooling inflation, stronger growth indicators fuel expectations of up to 75bps cut
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Uzbek delegation eyes trade beyond $114m
Banking links, logistics hurdles and textile cooperation pact discussed
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'Cyber risk a systemic threat to banking stability'
SBP governor says industry-wide drills tested crisis decision-making; Cyber Shield 2025-30 to be issued soon
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Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 without ropes in jaw-dropping Netflix stunt
Free-solo ascent of Taiwan’s tallest building draws thousands and global attention
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‘Two suns’ shock residents in Russia as rare sky phenomenon goes viral
Experts say extreme cold on Sakhalin Island caused a 'sun dog', an optical illusion created by ice crystals
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Search continues for 80 missing as Indonesia landslide kills 10
Authorities warn of a week of extreme weather as unstable terrain hampers search efforts for affectees
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Federal US immigration agents fatally shoot second person in Minneapolis
US Homeland Security says Border Patrol agents fired in defence at a man who approached them with a handgun
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Historic US winter storm grounds flights, knocks out power across 17 states
More than 160,000 customers lose electricity as snow, ice and record cold threaten eastern US
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British trio accused of 'attack' on Shahzad Akbar, Adil Raja
The men, all British, were part of a "sophisticated and planned agreement" to go to the houses of the men
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Trump escalates feud with Carney after Davos dust-up
US president threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over China deal
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Afghanistan on the edge: The Taliban’s growing fault lines
Factional rivalries, tribal loyalties, authoritarian rule and hardline policies are testing Afghan regime cohesion
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Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
A spokesman said 360 families were affected, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel on snowy roads
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Europe and India seek closer ties with ‘mother of all deals’
Together, the EU and India account for about a quarter of the world’s population and GDP
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China investigates top military commander, staff chief
Xi’s anti‑corruption drive hits senior PLA leaders amid military shake‑up
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US considers lifting 25% tariffs on India as Russian oil imports fall sharply
Remarks came amid heightened pressure from Trump, who earlier warned that tariffs could increase further
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US unveils 2026 defence strategy, prioritises homeland and China deterrence
Pentagon calls on allies to shoulder more security as global focus shifts
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Russian airstrike kills one, injures 15 in Kyiv; Kharkiv hit with 25 drones
Major attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv, including damage to hospitals, displaced people’s dormitories
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Seven dead, 82 missing as landslide hits West Java in Indonesia
Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide in West of Bandung, rescue efforts underway
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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








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