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First person dies from Omicron variant in United Kingdom
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says new variant is spreading at a ‘phenomenal rate’
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Enforced disappearances: Chief executives ‘may be tried under Article 6’
Justice Minallah says govt can show seriousness by prosecuting those who have admitted to this crime
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Pakistan confirms first Omicron case
Hospital says patient isolated at home, doing well; no further cases detected so far
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Gas shortfall giving rise to sale of faulty cylinders
A four-kilogram LPG cylinder is retailing at Rs 1,200 in the city
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Rising energy cost makes essential goods dearer
Hike in prices of 19 commodities recorded in past week
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Woman, schoolboy among 5 killed
Man smashes head of his sister-in-law with an iron rod
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USF approves Rs11b internet projects for under-served districts
High-speed mobile broadband to facilitate 4.4 million people.
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Omicron spreads faster and weakens jabs: WHO
The WHO says Omicron had spread to 63 countries as of December 9
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Wife plotted murder of Sindh Bar Council secretary: police
Fed up by domestic abuse, wife of the victim asked brother to kill her husband, investigation reveals
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Assange suffered 'mini-stroke' in prison: Fiancée
Stella Moris says it happened in late October
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Audit funds of all political parties, Fawad urges ECP
Fawad warns TTP it won’t be spared if it went against law
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Intel shows research for packing more computing power into chips
Intel believes the technology will yield a 30% to 50% increase in the number of transistors on a chip
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‘EVMs mandatory for LG polls’
Buzdar approves amendments to the Local Bodies Act
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Swiss propose boosting minimum internet speed
From 2024, internet connection with download speed of 80 Mbit/s and upload speed of 8 Mbit/s will replace the current
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Another cop on polio duty martyred in Tank firing
The incident is the second consecutive attack on polio teams in K-P
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Global tech show CES attracts 15,000 sign-ups since Omicron
More than 1,900 companies have committed to attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January
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Okara farmers face urea fertiliser crisis
Long queues witnessed for purchase at official rates
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Woman, two minors raped
Child escapes molestation bid by crying for help
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Governor signs LG Act 2021, paving way for polls
Sarwar says new local govt law will empower people
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Rescue 1122 app launched
CM Buzdar says Punjab to be first province in South Asia with air ambulances
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Earthquake tremors felt in Sindh, K-P
No loss of life, property reported
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PM vows action against illegal fishing trawlers
Premier finally takes notice of 'very legitimate demands' of Gwadar's fisherfolk
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Three West Indies cricketers test positive for Covid in Pakistan
Left-arm pacer Sheldon Cottrell, all-rounders Roston Chase and Kyle Mayers contract virus
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PML-N, PPP pay lip service only: Fawad
Minister says tech university being set up to support modern filmmaking
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LHC seeks Punjab AG help in LG representatives case
The local govts were restored last March after a two year-long legal battle
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Amended LG bill sails through Sindh Assembly amid opposition uproar
Ruling PPP approves law to place Solid Waste Management Board under mayors of the metropolitan/municipal corporations
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Sikhs cast votes in Geneva for Khalistan referendum
More than 6,000 Sikhs from Switzerland and bordering France, Italy and Germany gathered in Geneva to cast votes
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False blasphemy accusers to meet same fate, says Ashrafi
Church leaders after meeting with Tahir Ashrafi call for forming military cell to probe blasphemy cases
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England could face Omicron wave without further restrictions: report
PM Boris Johnson's government has already brought in new rules for England to slow the spread of Omicron
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Afghan director once in Cannes spotlight now in Taliban's shadow
Salim Shaheen spends his days confined to his home in Kabul afraid of the new Taliban regime
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Suggested reading for US Secretary of State Anthony J Blinken
What baffles is the very glaring omission of India in the list of nations unable to ensure religious freedom
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No art is to be pursued halfheartedly
As the world’s first Japanese novel is translated into Urdu, The Express Tribune sits with translator Khurram Sohail
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Unpacking discontent around Sindh’s local bodies bill
A recently passed amendment has received backlash for taking powers away from local governments
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From therapy to toxic dependence
Where therapy has provided succour to many, there have been instances where practitioners have abused their position
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Sweat, tears and the sea
Dwindling marine life due to pollution has snatched away the livelihood of the Ibrahim Hyderi fishing community
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Saving lives, one shot at a time
The cloak of misinformation and lack of awareness has rendered many to resist vaccinations in the past
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Iran warns of ‘heavy price’ after report of US-Israeli military drill plans
Washington, Tel Aviv officials expected to discuss plans to prepare for strikes against Iran's nuclear sites
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Canadian PM open to fighting law that cost hijab-wearing teacher her job
Statement comes after a teacher was transferred under Quebec law that forbids employees from wearing religious symbols
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Upset with boss, employee ‘blows up’ oil warehouse
Thai woman Ann Sriya claims she was driven in her actions by stress her employer had caused her
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Tourist family suffers burns in Murree hotel fire
Blaze erupted due to gas leak in the hotel room, say rescue officials
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At least 50 dead in Kentucky as storms batter US
A number of counties in the state were left devastated with the strongest tornado tearing through 200 miles
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'Most reported US Omicron cases have hit the fully vaccinated'
A third of 43 Omicron cases reported in US had received a booster dose, says CDC
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Indian police hold man for stealing Maradona's watch
Authorities recover single edition watch worth around $26,500 from Wazid Hussain in Assam
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Cop on polio duty martyred in Tank firing
FC official also injured in attack claimed by TTP
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‘Pakistan aware of its responsibilities’
FM condemns Sialkot incident, says culprits will be penalised
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'Bureaucracy role vital in easing judiciary burden’
CJ Gulzar says reluctance to function increases people’s anxiety
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Noor Mukaddam’s artworks go on display at PNCA
Curator says they wanted to showcase Noor's expression of grace and humility through her art
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SC grants govt three weeks to file APS report
It is expected that now the matter will be listed in the court next year after the winter recess
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ECP fines Bilawal, Sindh CM for code breach
Leader of the Opposition in K-P Assembly summoned on December 11 over violations
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Boosters give 70%-75% protection against mild disease from Omicron, UK says
The findings are some of the earliest data on the protection against Omicron outside of lab studies
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ICC, BCB officials in Lahore for talks with Naqvi
PCB officials welcome ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and BCB President Aminul Islam at Lahore airport
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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 in Lahore for talks with Naqvi
PCB officials welcome ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja and BCB President Aminul Islam at Lahore airport
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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









































































































