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Continuing surge in competition between the United States and China over a host of issues

Benchmark index falls 25.38 points to settle at 47,987.14

Cryptocurrency dipped nearly 30% last week, almost wiping out gains for the year-to-date

Drop comes amid a growing crackdown on cryptocurrencies in China

UN envoy urges Security Council to do all it could to push parties back to the negotiating table

OPEC+ in discussion on gradual increase of oil output from August

Minister says SC to decide on laws conflicting with Constitution; politics isn't ECP's domain

As Afghanistan heads to end game, closely guarded war secrets start to emerge exposing parties in conflict

EU court said platforms could be liable if they do not put in place the appropriate tools to tackle copyright breaches

Putin warned that the coronavirus situation in some Russian regions was getting worse

2,674 children were killed and 5,748 injured in various conflicts

Spectrum is the lifeblood of the mobile industry and a catalyst for economic growth

Britain is working on easing travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated

White Square Capital has told investors that it will shut its main fund and return capital this month

101.38-carat pear shaped flawless diamond is one of just ten diamonds of more than 100 carats ever to come to auction

Over 3 billion messages have been sent by govts, nonprofits to citizens through the WhatsApp chatbots on Covid -19

Criticises opposition's 'foul play' over rigging; accuses Sindh of misappropriating funds

Minister blames PML-N, PPP for deal with IMF; says all quarters seem satisfied with the budget

Asif failed to submit any documentary proof in his defence, NAB said

The statement ignited an outcry from lawmakers and activists who denounced it as victim-blaming

The UK govt wanted to limit premier’s visit to the cricket match and a meeting with Boris Johnson

1.5 million doses of Sinovac to be delivered to vaccination centres soon

To contact opposition in Senate to build consensus on electoral reforms

Lawmakers stay at police station, insist arrest over FIR registered against them

Minister claims growth of circular debt has been reduced by Rs200b this year

Raja says he could brief Punjab Assembly after seeking report from police

Punjab IG says illegal drug consumption will be eradicated from the society.

Terms right of suffrage for overseas Pakistanis a historic step

Demos held against Covid vaccine shortage in several cities

Department claims no money left for training and human resource after paying employees

Complainant says she was sick when suspect assaulted her

Police registered a case against the suspects and launched raids to arrest them

Chickens would be distributed under the Prime Minister’s Poultry Breeding Programme

Health dept official says most incidents occurred in one month and after nightfall

All children were delivered without C-Sections,said the woman’s husband

Aging property will be replaced with a seven-story building featuring modern facilities

Vaccination resumes after three-day hiatus

Has been learnt that number of police personnel use tranquilisers and other medicines

Directs govt to formulate policy within six months to give owners due rights

Forest fires keep on erupting, especially in the hot weather

Timing would be ironic if the subject matter were not so abhorrent and despicable

The annual budget is a reflection of the government’s priorities

Alarm bells are ringing in Pakistan

In the aftermath of the partition, tens of thousands (perhaps over 50,000) women were abducted

PPP chief calls for legislation to ensure people with local domiciles get preference in jobs

President Erdogan announces to lift curfews, lockdowns from next month

COAS meets President Ilham Aliyev in Baku during his two-day official visit, says ISPR

Population of differently abled persons is perhaps one of the most neglected demographics in Pakistan

Warring parties are thrashing out terms for peace deal to alleviate devastating humanitarian crisis, say sources

Say incentives given to agriculture, construction sectors to create employment

Rents range from Rs2m to Rs5m; extensive arrangements made for food and beverages; safety measures in place

Rana says the narrative presented by PTI against state institutions after meeting its founder is 'unacceptable'

Notes they have defended rights of 'countless people' and are currently representing many others

Emphasises Pakistan’s support for Libya's peace, stability, institutional development

Experts believe weak oversight allowed arms to be smuggled, licenses to be issued on political grounds

Sanaullah calls on parties to unite against militancy; Senate passes resolution condemning Balochistan attacks

Sindh CM summons report, orders immediate rescue and relief operations

Residents face a third day without internet as security restrictions disrupt schools, work, and travel

Event features wide range of products, including food items, clothing, perfumes, handmade jewellery, other handcrafts

On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices rise 0.4% in January

Policymakers, analysts stress development, stability and prosperity in the province

PM stresses cooperation for law and order; Afridi says more meetings expected but no talk on Imran meeting

45m children under the age of five to be inoculated from February 2-8 across 159 districts nationwide

Pakistan allows its team for Feb 7 tournament but bars India clash set for Feb 15 in Srilanka

Also calls for one-minute silence at 10 am in remembrance of Kashmir's martyrs

Yellow metal prices extend sharp slide amid international selloff, higher margins

Green Peak seminar highlights talent shortages, SME neglect, push for faster, smarter banking

MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts

Structural flaws, policy zigzags and neglect of people continue to drag the economy downwards

Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity

Pakistan's fire safety laws exist; the tragedy lies in systemic failure to enforce them

Islamabad should prepare for comprehensive trade deal with Brussels rather than relying on preferences alone

Until Pakistan embarks on supply-side growth plan, it will not be last IMF loan

Traders say holding funds without justification disrupts business

Symposium discusses crop research, smart farming, education links, poultry projects

Memorandum focuses on smart cities, industrial projects and technology transfer

Former Fed official faces challenge of translating long-standing criticism into actionable reforms

KSE-100 slides nearly 5,000 points, or 2.6% WoW, as investors turn cautious

The contract, which expires in late 2030, was approved with 85% of votes cast

300bps reduction in ERS rate, power relief to lift textiles, cement and steel

$133b for infrastructure; spending aims to boost manufacturing, create jobs

Move aims to counter China’s price control on key minerals vital for EVs, weapons, hurting US miners

Iran earlier said it is working on method, framework for negotiations that will be ready in coming days

On the first day, 50 Palestinians are expected to enter Gaza, where they will face stringent Israeli security checks

Record trips forecast as travellers scramble for tickets and prices jump

Gold slides 9% to its lowest in more than two weeks, silver falls more than 13%

MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts

Remarks come after Ayatollah Khamenei accuses US of fuelling anti-government protests

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Carney praised new US-China trade deal in Beijing; Trump warns of serious consequences

Iran speaker says EU militaries are “terrorist groups” under Iranian law over IRGC row.

Zelenskiy: US-backed Ukraine-Russia talks next week in Abu Dhabi as energy truce uncertain

Supreme Leader warns of retaliation as US builds naval presence; diplomatic solution still being explored

Tehran warned of retaliatory steps, including possible expulsion of EU military attaches

India confirms 2017 Israel visit but rejects characterisation cited in Epstein email

Batting first, Pakistan managed only 168 for 8, Ayub and Abrar restricted Australia to 146 in the series opener

They barred their cricket team from visiting the country

He is eyeing one more major crown to move past Margaret Court

They national squad would receive $115 per day

They suffered a 4-2 defeat against Benfica

The top-seeded Belarusian will bid for a third crown at Melbourne Park

Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 at Jose Mourinho's Benfica

He vows to upgrade Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad

The Black Caps thumped the hosts by 50 runs in the fourth T20I

She defeated Swiatek 7-5 6-1 at Melbourne Park

Root says he thinks you can work it out if you've ever watched wrestling

The 21-year-old Frenchman lost control at the final corner in the afternoon

He books Djokovic showdown in semifinal

The same squad will also feature in the World Cup Qualifiers

Shadows cast on the Men in Green participation in the tournament