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CM’s adviser for provision of facilities at Rohtas Fort
Restoration work on 16th-century fort near Jhelum is under way
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Project to upgrade 8,360 schools launched
20,000 schoolteachers will be recruited as interns
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WASA approves Rs5.156 billion budget
Budget maintains old rates on water supply, sewerage charges and new water connections
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Govt chalks out plan to curb sale of moonshine
Check posts will be set up at entrances and exits of the city in collaboration with police
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Ministry ‘rejects’ smear campaign against SNC
Official says Single National Curriculum is inclusive
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IHC tells deputy AG to find missing journalist
Defence ministry presents file before court
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ICT police gives Rs3.15m to investigation officers
Move is aimed at making the investigation process more transparent and merit-oriented.
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FIA starts probe into custodial death
Fact-finding committee records statements of officials
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CDA, IWMB lock horns over control of zoo
Civic agency refuses to hand over land to wildlife board
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Overhaul of Punjab’s property tax collection on the cards
With the present system open to exploitation, drastic changes are suggested for curbing corruption
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Government presents 43 grants for demands
Opposition put forth four cut motions
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Govt may build high-rises around OLMT trade
Move may increase public transport ridership, help pay off Chinese loans
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‘PML-N MPA to get legal notice for defamation’
Dr Awan said legal notice for defamation will be sent to Azma Bukhari by the legal team
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Evidence may have been lost in Johar Town explosion
Children found carrying pieces of exploded vehicle in streets
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Police constable ‘abducted, tortured to death’
Body was allegedly thrown into Rakh Branch Canal
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Two Ladi gang members nabbed
Both were filmed while mutilating victim
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Fear of petrol shortage looms as oil tankers go on countrywide strike
Oil tankers association demands 50% quota in ‘White Oil Pipeline’
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10% ad hoc relief for govt workers not enough: Abbasi
Sarwar says country’s exports witnessing growth because of govt’s policies
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Senate seeks restoration of IIOJK previous status
Treasury, opposition members lock horns on budget
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Bilawal blames ‘flawed Afghan policy’ for Lahore blast
PPP chairman demands PTI govt to brief lawmakers on its policy regarding Afghan peace process
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Market watch: Bearish spell persists at PSX for third day
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 86.44 points to settle at 47,900.70
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US agrees to lift oil sanctions on Iran, says Tehran
About 1,040 Trump-era sanctions will be lifted under the agreement, says outgoing president’s chief of staff
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Oil jumps to over 2-year high on US inventories
Brent crude has gained more than 45% this year, supported by OPEC supply cuts
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Turkey lauds Pakistan's role for Afghan reconciliation process
Gen Qamar meets Turkish defence minister and other military officials during his day-long visit
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Pakistan seeks to ‘double IT industry in two years via tech zones’
Special zones to give IT industry ‘catapult push’ that could double its size to as much as $6 billion, says STZA chief
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Russian forces reportedly fire warning shots at British destroyer in Black Sea
HMS Defender left Russian waters soon after the incident, says the Russian ministry
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Verdict reserved on hearing Sharif’s pleas
IHC says accused's rights not affected even if plea is rejected as he can move top court
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Khawaja Asif also gets bail relief
Shehbaz Sharif says LHC order has exposed PTI’s politics of revenge
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PM's remarks on rape only allude to his own mentality: Maryam
PML-N leader says Senator Kakar's death must be investigated if questions are raised on it being unnatural
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Crypto is 'rat poison', a third of mainstream investment firms tell JPM
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, fell to a five-month low on Tuesday
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From burgers to airfare, discount offers stack up for inoculated Indians
Discounts on items are being offered by Indian firms keen to lure people to get vaccinated
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PM Imran chairs meeting of National Intelligence Coordination Committee
PM receives a comprehensive briefing, discusses enhanced intelligence cooperation
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Turkey, Azerbaijan laud Pakistan efforts for Afghan peace
COAS calls for increased cooperation for region’s stability
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Facebook shops expanded to WhatsApp, Marketplace in commerce push
Mark Zuckerberg said it would also introduce personalised ads in its Shops service based on users' shopping behaviour
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People want trusted news, reveals Reuters
Majority of people across countries believe news outlets should reflect a range of views and try to be neutral
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PPP-AJK accuses PML-N of bypassing Kashmir dispute during tenure
Akber stated that AJK PM failed to play his role in exposing Indian state terrorism
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Three die as terror revisits Lahore
21 injured in Lahore’s Johar Town blast
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Second Covid jab to be administered after six weeks
NCOC changes strategy to meet vaccine shortfall
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Senate panel for exempting AWT from tax
Army Welfare Trust runs businesses for welfare of retired army personnel
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SHO summoned on MNA Mandokhail’s plea
West district court heard the plea at Karachi City Court
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Hawke’s Bay villages remain without reprieve
Locals struggle without access to water, electricity, education
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Bone marrow transplant gives new lease on life to patient from Punjab
GIMS hospital becomes first in country to perform such a surgery free of charge
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President blames authorities for illegal constructions
He urged builders to change their attitude and act responsibly
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Lawmakers cry foul over lack of potable water in Sindh
Sindh has suffered because of mega-projects diverting water from Indus River's tail end, says GDA's Mahar
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CM opens succession certificate facility at NADRA
Centre will issue documents mandatory for claiming inheritance within 15 days
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CTD sub-inspector behind bars for snatching Rs2.5m
Counter-terrorism cops found terrorising citizens
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MQM-London-RAW nexus unearthed: CTD
PSP’s Anis Ahmed’s CNIC blocked over suspicious transactions, travel ban imposed
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Opposition MPAs continue protest
On Monday, the police refused to arrest the opposition lawmakers
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Opposition MPAs continue protest
Opposition lawmakers in Balochistan Assembly continued a protest in Quetta’s Bijli Road police station
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KPRA shows over 580% growth in cess collection
The authority has collected over Rs1,330m in IDC from July 1, 2020 until June 19, 2021
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Historic Lahore rooftops booked for Basant
Rents range from Rs2m to Rs5m; extensive arrangements made for food and beverages; safety measures in place
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Sanaullah throws hat behind restoration of Imran's meetings 'if no new date given' post-Feb 8 protest
Rana says the narrative presented by PTI against state institutions after meeting its founder is 'unacceptable'
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Amnesty issues urgent action appeal to PM Shehbaz for Imaan, Hadi's release
Notes they have defended rights of 'countless people' and are currently representing many others
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CDF Munir discusses regional security dynamics with senior Libyan military officials
Emphasises Pakistan’s support for Libya's peace, stability, institutional development
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Weapons regulation finally falls under Punjab govt’s radar
Experts believe weak oversight allowed arms to be smuggled, licenses to be issued on political grounds
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Defence minister urges large-scale troop deployment in Balochistan amid security challenge
Sanaullah calls on parties to unite against militancy; Senate passes resolution condemning Balochistan attacks
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Fire brought under control at electronics market in Karachi's Saddar
Sindh CM summons report, orders immediate rescue and relief operations
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Quetta remains on edge as internet shutdown, tight security disrupt daily life
Residents face a third day without internet as security restrictions disrupt schools, work, and travel
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From passion to profit: Family festival in Karachi showcases women-led online businesses
Event features wide range of products, including food items, clothing, perfumes, handmade jewellery, other handcrafts
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Annual consumer price inflation rises to 5.8% in January
On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices rise 0.4% in January
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CPEC seen as key to unlocking Balochistan’s economic potential
Policymakers, analysts stress development, stability and prosperity in the province
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K-P CM Afridi, PM Shehbaz discuss thorny issues in ice-breaking meeting
PM stresses cooperation for law and order; Afridi says more meetings expected but no talk on Imran meeting
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Pakistan launches first polio eradication drive of 2026
45m children under the age of five to be inoculated from February 2-8 across 159 districts nationwide
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Pakistan's India boycott splits fans as politics overshadows cricket
Pakistan allows its team for Feb 7 tournament but bars India clash set for Feb 15 in Srilanka
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Govt announces Feb 5 public holiday for Kashmir Solidarity Day
Also calls for one-minute silence at 10 am in remembrance of Kashmir's martyrs
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Gold slides below Rs500,000 as global prices slump
Yellow metal prices extend sharp slide amid international selloff, higher margins
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Retail banking seminar calls for blend of skills, technology to meet consumer needs
Green Peak seminar highlights talent shortages, SME neglect, push for faster, smarter banking
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Global inflation to fall to 3.8% this year, says IMF chief
MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts
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Pakistan's broken economic contract
Structural flaws, policy zigzags and neglect of people continue to drag the economy downwards
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When seeds become a strategic risk
Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity
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The deadly cost of ignoring fire safety
Pakistan's fire safety laws exist; the tragedy lies in systemic failure to enforce them
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As EU and India move closer, where does Pakistan stand?
Islamabad should prepare for comprehensive trade deal with Brussels rather than relying on preferences alone
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The IMF programme dilemma
Until Pakistan embarks on supply-side growth plan, it will not be last IMF loan
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SBP promises action against banks
Traders say holding funds without justification disrupts business
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China firms eye agri investment in Pakistan
Symposium discusses crop research, smart farming, education links, poultry projects
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HRL signs pact with Uzbekistan
Memorandum focuses on smart cities, industrial projects and technology transfer
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Warsh 'regime change' faces steep hurdles
Former Fed official faces challenge of translating long-standing criticism into actionable reforms
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Equities retreat on geopolitics, rate hold
KSE-100 slides nearly 5,000 points, or 2.6% WoW, as investors turn cautious
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Boeing reaches labour deal with 1,600 workers
The contract, which expires in late 2030, was approved with 85% of votes cast
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Export Refinance Scheme rate slashed to 4.5%
300bps reduction in ERS rate, power relief to lift textiles, cement and steel
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India announces record $85b defence budget, up 15% from last year
$133b for infrastructure; spending aims to boost manufacturing, create jobs
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Trump launches $12b minerals stockpile to counter China: report
Move aims to counter China’s price control on key minerals vital for EVs, weapons, hurting US miners
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Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal
Iran earlier said it is working on method, framework for negotiations that will be ready in coming days
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Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with tight limits
On the first day, 50 Palestinians are expected to enter Gaza, where they will face stringent Israeli security checks
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China’s Spring Festival travel rush begins ahead of Lunar New Year holiday
Record trips forecast as travellers scramble for tickets and prices jump
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Slump in commodities rattles global markets
Gold slides 9% to its lowest in more than two weeks, silver falls more than 13%
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Global inflation to fall to 3.8% this year, says IMF chief
MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts
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Trump voices hope for Iran deal
Remarks come after Ayatollah Khamenei accuses US of fuelling anti-government protests
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US will have ‘very substantial’ response if Canada enacts trade deal with China: Trump
Carney praised new US-China trade deal in Beijing; Trump warns of serious consequences
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Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
Iran speaker says EU militaries are “terrorist groups” under Iranian law over IRGC row.
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Russia's Medvedev says victory will come soon in Ukraine war
Zelenskiy: US-backed Ukraine-Russia talks next week in Abu Dhabi as energy truce uncertain
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US attack on Iran would spark regional conflict, warns Khamenei
Supreme Leader warns of retaliation as US builds naval presence; diplomatic solution still being explored
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Iran labels EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ after IRGC designation
Tehran warned of retaliatory steps, including possible expulsion of EU military attaches
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Epstein email claims Modi danced, sang in Israel on advice to please US president
India confirms 2017 Israel visit but rejects characterisation cited in Epstein email
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All-round Ayub powers Pakistan to 22-run win over Australia in first T20I
Batting first, Pakistan managed only 168 for 8, Ayub and Abrar restricted Australia to 146 in the series opener
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Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour
They barred their cricket team from visiting the country
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Djokovic eyes semi-final nemesis Sinner
He is eyeing one more major crown to move past Margaret Court
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PSB announces daily allowance for player
They national squad would receive $115 per day
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Real Madrid face Champions League play-off
They suffered a 4-2 defeat against Benfica
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Supreme Sabalenka crushes Svitolina to reach Australian Open final
The top-seeded Belarusian will bid for a third crown at Melbourne Park
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PSG and Real Madrid miss automatic qualification
Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 at Jose Mourinho's Benfica
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Fawad Sarwar says PSL-IPL clash doesn’t bother him
He vows to upgrade Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad
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New Zealand thrash India to end losing streak
The Black Caps thumped the hosts by 50 runs in the fourth T20I
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Rybakina downs Swiatek to move into Australian Open semi-finals
She defeated Swiatek 7-5 6-1 at Melbourne Park
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‘No malice in Brook's century celebration’
Root says he thinks you can work it out if you've ever watched wrestling
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Hadjar crashes new car in Barcelona pre-season testing
The 21-year-old Frenchman lost control at the final corner in the afternoon
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Champion Sinner extends Shelton stranglehold
He books Djokovic showdown in semifinal
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Pakistan name squad for Pro Hockey League
The same squad will also feature in the World Cup Qualifiers
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Pakistan say Australia ‘best’ World Cup preparation
Shadows cast on the Men in Green participation in the tournament











































































































