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CM advises dissolution of K-P Assembly
Process for caretaker setup hits deadlock in Punjab
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COAS urges ‘optimum readiness’ against hostile elements in Balochistan
Gen Asim was briefed on security situation during his visit to Khuzdar and Basima, says ISPR
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PTI rejects Sindh LG polls results, accuses PPP of rigging
Fawad Chaudhry demands inquiry into the polls, saying PPP used several tactics to manipulate Sunday's elections
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NA speaker in volte-face on PTI resignations
Ashraf accepts 34 MNAs’ request to relieve them of membership
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Hamza unveils two names for interim Punjab CM
Punjab Assembly opposition leader rejects names proposed by PML-Q
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NA toughens law against insult to pious people
Disrespecting sacred personalities not only promotes terrorism but also hurts sentiments of people, says bill
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PM holds consultations with PDM leaders on caretaker Punjab CM
Official statement says Shehbaz telephoned Zardari, Shujaat and Fazl to discuss nominees for interim chief minister
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Talks with India not possible until revocation of 'illegal action of Aug 5': PM Office
Spokesperson says negotiations with India predicated on reversal of 'illegal action' on IIOJK
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Assembly dissolution summary to be sent today: K-P CM
Mahmood Khan says instability in country due to 'imported rulers'
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Unswervingly contribute to China-Pakistan friendship for a shared future
Urges unswerving contributions to China-Pakistan friendship for a shared future
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SBP plans to increase share of Islamic banking to 35%
At present, 20% of commercial banks have adopted Islamic banking
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SC says jobs quota for persons with disabilities is their right
Judgment says without employment, there is a greater risk of detrimental effects to one's physical and mental health
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China’s population drops for first time since 1961, highlights demographic crisis
Much of the demographic downturn is the result of China's one-child policy imposed between 1980 and 2015
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ECP urged to announce verdict in Shujaat’s case
Elahi seeks removal of PML-Q president, wants fresh intra-party elections
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Russian team to arrive today for oil talks
Islamabad, Kremlin to hold bilateral talks on discounted oil, much-touted flagship $3 billion PSGP project
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NA suspends business, condoles MNA's death
House remembers Jaffer Leghari for playing role in bridging gap between treasury, opp
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Teaching Quran be made ‘compulsory at varsities’
Senate also passes bill to further amend State Bank Act, 1956
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SC opposes judicial oversight
Top court stresses necessity of civil society’s inclusion in disaster management, relief efforts
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Shehbaz asks Modi to hold talks on IIOJK issue
Says it’s up to us to live peacefully or quarrel with each other and waste resources
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LHC suspends ECP arrest warrants for Imran, others
Directs election watchdog to continue contempt proceedings; warns Fawad of action if he targets judiciary again
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SC moved to withdraw case against Gill’s bail
CJP to hear the request to withdraw the case on January 18
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Rs200b mini-budget to appease IMF on cards
Rupee will have to be left to market forces as global lender may not be pleased with mere new taxes
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Salt industry demands swift release of cargo
Imported potassium iodate held at port for past 15 days
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CCP asks for strict enforcement of laws
Competition laws can reduce prices of essential items by 25% to 30%, says chairperson
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Lucky Core acquires Lotte Chemical Pakistan
LCC Korea authorised the sale of over 1.13 billion of its shares
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France to give €120m for power project
Assistance for Keyal Khwar project will promote energy affordability
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‘Fix the exchange rate for expats’
Exchange companies say rate will increase inflow of remittances
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Paklaunch hosting UnConference’23
At event, top 50 startups from Pakistan will meet tech investors
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Export industry a top priority: Dar
Containers held up at Karachi port as the country grapples with a desperate foreign exchange crisis
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Pakistan eyes higher exports to China in 2023
Trade to benefit from China’s soft Covid policy, says commercial counsellor
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Reko Diq production to begin in 2028
Barrick Gold will complete project’s feasibility study update by end of next year
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Top lawyer’s murder elicits condemnation
ANP chief demanded that all culprits involved in Afridi's killing be identified and punished according to law
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Govt takes action against illegal fishing in Gwadar
Fisheries DG claims cases have been registered against the accused
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K-P CM wants work on motorways expedited
Orders quick handover of land to provincial highway authority
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Tax break for NMDs, Balochistan suggested
Senate resolution recommends tax exemption for ten more years
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Pace of appointing Punjab caretaker set-up gains momentum
PML-N meets under Nawaz to finalise CM candidates
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JI won most seats in Karachi local body elections, claims Hafiz Naeem
Our eight seats were given to PPP through rigging, alleges JI Karachi chapter chief
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Erdogan urges Sweden, Finland to hand over ‘terrorists’ for NATO bid
Erdogan says Turkish parliament cannot ratify NATO bids if ‘terrorists’ are not deported to Turkiye
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JI announces protests in major cities as controversy mars Karachi LG polls
We believe results of JI as well as other political parties have been altered, says party chief Sirajul Haq
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Islamabad in quiet diplomacy with Kabul to neutralise TTP
Afghan interim set-up adamant on pursuing talks with group
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ECP suspends membership of 271 lawmakers
Lawmakers barred from participating in parliamentary proceedings
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Senate passes resolutions for imparting compulsory Islamic education to students
Individual harnessed with knowledge of Holy Quran can play a pivotal role in progress of Pakistan, reads resolution
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Super-rich 1% pocket two-thirds of new wealth: London-based charity Oxfam
Oxfam calls for more taxes on the rich as World Economic Forum gathers for annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland
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Cold weather in Afghanistan claims at least 24 lives
Large number of low-income Afghans unable to afford wood and coal in winter due to their economic difficulties
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Afghan families demand Prince Harry’s trial over killings revelation
In his book of memoirs, the duke of Sussex revealed that he killed 25 people as an Apache copter pilot in Afghanistan
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Shujaat suspends Elahi from party over merger move
PML-Q issues show-cause notices to Elahi as well as Moonis, others
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Imran hints at return to National Assembly
Indicates consultation with treasury on caretaker setup; sees election in March or April
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In major setback, PTI’s nominee for Karachi mayor slot loses to PPP
PPP’s Najmi Alam defeats Khurram Sher Zaman in UC XI of Sadar Town
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Pakistan must act to end forced child marriage: UN experts
Experts call on govt 'to take immediate steps to prevent and thoroughly investigate these acts'
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PML-Q forwards names of candidates for caretaker CM to governor
Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, Nasir Mahmood Khosa and Muhammad Naseer Khan are the proposed candidates
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Civil, military leadership assert full-spectrum response to any aggression on Marka-e-Haq's 1st anniversary
PM, President Zardari, military chiefs hail Marka-e-Haq success, stress unity, resolve and deterrence
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CDF Munir to lead Marka-e-Haq anniversary ceremony at GHQ tomorrow
All forces chiefs to attend event
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Gomal University fires employee involved in sexual harassment
Following a complaint, the employee was investigated and dismissed within three days by orders
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'We have no water left': Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates appeal for help
Say they are surviving on boiled rice once a day, being forced to drink dirty water used by the pirates
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Karachi district administration issues 28-condition NOC for Aurat March's Sunday gathering at Sea View
Ban on 'objectionable clothing', LGBTQ content, anti-state slogans; organisers call it suppression of women's voice
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India misjudged Islamabad’s desire for peace, says Pakistan's envoy to US on Marka-e-Haq anniversary
Pakistan Embassy in Washington hosts ceremony, pays tribute to armed forces for protecting country's sovereignty
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HEC approves policy on dual, double and joint degree programmes
Policy will benefit students by expanding access to international learning opportunities
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Transparency, accountability and reforms essential for sustainable economic growth: DPM Dar
Says Pakistan possessed 'immense economic potential'
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Pakistan, Bangladesh sign MoU to combat drug smuggling, agree to boost security ties
Both sides agree to enhance cooperation in bilateral relations, internal security, and training of civil armed forces
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Violence against women rattles MPs
Sherry says conviction rate remains just 5%
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Bushra health row resurfaces in Senate
JUI-F expresses serious concern over K-P law and order
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Bar leaders demand abolition of FCC
Legal community slams 26th, 27th amendments, delayed Karachi bar polls
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PML-N begins ticket deliberations for AJK polls
Nawaz-led parliamentary board reviews candidates for 45 assembly seats
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POL price surge sparks fresh inflation fears
Petrol, diesel prices rise by Rs15 to stand at around Rs415 per litre
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Pakistan rejects UAE deportation claims
Govt says UAE enforcing routine immigration laws
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Weekly inflation surges 15.16% YoY
War spillover effects push SPI up by 0.79% WoW; fuel, power prices soar
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, destroys homes in new strikes
Shelling targets towns of Braashit, Safad al-Battikh, Touline, as Tel Aviv continues truce violations
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Pakistan raises red flag over illegal settlements in West Bank, calls for Israel accountability
Says Israeli policies, illegal actions undermining prospects for viable Palestinian state
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Israel committed 'brutal violations' against aid flotilla activists: ICBSG
A total of 177 activists were detained and reportedly subjected to ill-treatment
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Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Rift widened when Trump announced he was withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 troops the US has stationed in Germany
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US intelligence sees Iran's new supreme leader influencing war strategy
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly helping shape Tehran’s negotiations with Washington despite injuries
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Two suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain, remote Tristan da Cunha
Latest reports involve a man who fell ill, and a woman who became sick after sitting near an infected cruise passenger
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1











































































































