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ECP declares Punjab ready for polls
Provincial election commissioner said the security, communication and transport plans had been chalked out
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Smartphone scheme faces opposition
Proposal for easy instalments draws concerns over import bill, commercial directives
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Henan looks to promote trade, cooperation
Pingdingshan deputy mayor says 2021 MoU solidified relations
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Sri Lanka to ease limits on rupee conversion
Sri Lanka’s official reserves stood at $4.4 billion at end of 2023, an increase of 22% according to central bank
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Country’s first e-Rozgar Centre inaugurated
Minister says 100 state-of-the-art workstations have been tailored for freelancers
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Stocks surge on debt settlement talk
KSE-100 index rises 796.10 points, settles at 63,799.02
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S&P hints at upgrading Pakistan’s credit rating
Will monitor upcoming elections; pending economic reforms, IMF loan are key determinants
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Energy body approves new refinery policy
Raises limit on withdrawal from escrow account
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Clothing exports to China rise by 3% in 2023
Strong demand fuelled by quality, trade advantages
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Cabinet okays PIA restructuring
Directs special panel to iron out differences over impact of airline’s bifurcation
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Navigating the challenges of girls’ education in Pakistan
Significant obstacle to women’s education is early marriage, as 21 per cent of girls get married before turning 18
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Under darkness
Survey by Gallup Pakistan shows , 60% of population grapples with absence of street lights near their homes
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Poverty and parental neglect
No amount of poverty should excuse parent who forces child who should be in primary school to work
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Canvassing is over
Future of Pakistan’s progress, stability rests on credible outcome of February 8 vote
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Life is meaningless sans purpose
Meanings are at core of our experience and also at core of whatever we do
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Academic writing
In essay writing, impersonal style should be employed to maintain formal decorum
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How elections can shape the future
Credibility gap lends greater weight to ensuring neutrality, fidelity of election process
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PM assures peaceful conduct of polls
Caretaker PM assures Commonwealth Observer Group of peaceful elections; COG to monitor polling sites nationwide
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Cabinet approves drug price deregulation
The federal cabinet approves doctors' prescription restrictions, and appointments in various sectors
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OGRA announces major hike in gas prices
Allows raise in tariffs for consumers of SNGPL, SSGC respectively by 35.13% and 8.57%
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HRCP urges ECP to ensure 5% women representation
Rights watchdog underscores importance of gender parity in political representation
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Campaign cycle sympathising a stark reality
Candidates vying for provincial or national assembly only seem to care about their respective constituencies
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China adopts ethical guideline for brain-computer interface research
Guidelines mandate safe brain-computer research, aiding functions and enhancing interaction for health
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Explainer: Why does US conduct ‘retaliatory strikes’ in Middle East
US and UK launch airstrikes in Yemen and Iraq and Syria, responding to attacks and escalating tensions in the region
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Climate change an afterthought in election
Voter Hasnain Shah says climate does not appear on the radar of major parties
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Campaign in UK warns against ties with India
TeK UK leader, Fahim Kayani, highlights Kashmir's right to self-determination, UN resolutions
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Amnesty urges uninterrupted internet access for citizens during polls
Appeal comes in response to interior minister acknowledging potential internet disruptions during Feb 8 elections
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Bilawal says Nawaz won’t last 6 months
Warns against vote tampering; vows unity, relief
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Indian state led by Modi's party seeks to ban polygamy, give women more rights
Uttarakhand proposes a Uniform Civil Code, aiming for equality across religions; Muslim leaders oppose the new bill
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Two blasts rock Balochistan
Targeted attacks highlight delicate security situation prevailing in certain regions of province
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Choose progress over lies, Nawaz urges public
In final push for vote, PML-N Quaid promises mega development if wins fourth term
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King Charles' cancer 'caught early', as Harry flies in to see him
Charles' cancer diagnosis prompts outpouring of support; Prince William to fulfil some of the monarch's duties
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Two terrorists killed, cop martyred in K-P
Military media wing says terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terror activities including target killing
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Bushra doesn’t want preferential treatment
Former first lady request IHC to set aside January 31 notification declaring her house a sub-jail
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PTI's Yasmin Rashid indicted in arson case
Court issues jail trial order for Rashid, others
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PPP out to turn entire Sindh into Mohenjo Daro: MQM-P
Rizvi criticises PPP Bilawal for accusing MQM-P of being agents of Indian intelligence service RAW
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IHC bars police from harassing PTI candidates, workers
Justice Aamer Farooq says ECP is obliged to conduct free and fair elections, take notice of such incidents
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Campaigning ends, govt remains non-committal to ‘smooth’ internet functioning
Interior minister says any such action would only be taken upon a request from a province or district.
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Electioneering in top gear in Sindh
Major political parties’ election campaigns in ‘wrap up’ stage as canvassing ends Feb 6 midnight
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CM reviews elections arrangements
Officials assure of safety of CCTV cameras, safe retrieval of the DVRs and polling material
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Foreign observers meet CEC
Raja said that the ECP had adopted an open-door policy for international observers
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PPP candidate hurt in armed attack
Shah is candidate for PS-46 constituency in Mirpurkhas
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6,000 await execution in nationwide jails
Pakistan holds one of the largest death rows globally
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'Support Lion to resolve crises'
Maryam vows 'highest development' for picturesque city if party secures victory in upcoming elections
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ATC to hear Imran’s bail pleas today
PTI founder has already been convicted and sentenced in four different cases
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PM urges democracy within parties
Kakar urges political parties to improve performance to gain political space
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Balochistan preps for epic electoral Battle Royale
Multiple former CMs contesting and potential alliances have become the hallmarks of upcoming polls in the province
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Patriarchal system reigns in Punjab village
Women barred from voting by their husbands
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IMF tepid to interim govt proposals
Lender questions govt haste on PIA, circular debt schemes
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DI Khan anticipates tough electoral contest
Rehman, Gandapur are both contesting as independent candidates in PK-113
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Gas pipeline explosion in K-P's Haripur leaves 8 dead, 5 injured: officials
Deceased include women and children trapped in fire at gas pipeline in Hattar Industrial Estate
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Pakistan, UK launch initiative to strengthen geoscientific capacity, mineral sector
British HC Jane Marriott says Pakistan's geological potential requires trustworthy data collated via modern methods
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Iran's envoy says any future US talks to be held only in Pakistan
Ambassador cites Islamabad’s neutrality after hosting highest-level talks since 1979
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PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye on last leg of 3-nation tour
Expected to meet President Erdoğan and other leaders on sidelines of Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum
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Pakistan working on nuclear 'breakthrough' as CDF Munir meets Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf
CDF Munir likely to visit to Washington, DC, after trip to Tehran, Pakistan government sources say
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Pakistan says Iran-US 'agreement is reachable'
Foreign Office said talks continue, no deal reached yet, but process remains intact and ongoing
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Saudi Arabia announces $8b support to Pakistan amid UAE debt repayment
Riyadh says move aims to support Pakistan’s economy and strengthen resilience
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NA panel takes alarm at Taunsa HIV cases, seeks detailed briefing
Committee also expresses concern over reported deaths, including suicide cases, in medical colleges
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Power minister apologises as LNG shock plunges country into severe load-shedding
Says shortfall is created once demand exceeds 16,500MW, adds peak demand reached up to 20,000MW in past 15 days
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Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile
President, PM, CDF, and services chiefs commend participating units and scientists on achieving this milestone
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AJK police arrest suspected Raw agent in Rawalakot
Police chief says suspect was recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations
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PM Shehbaz expresses solidarity with Qatari emir, urges de-escalation, dialogue for regional peace
Both review bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation in areas including security, defence
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Man rescued alive after 16 days trapped under landslide in K-P
The survivor identified as Abdul Wahab was pulled from the debris after an extended search operation
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Pakistan, Turkiye commando exercise Jinnah-XIII concludes in Ankara, Isparta
ISPR says primary aim of exercise was to refine drills, procedures, techniques related to counterterrorism operations
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Punjab moves to cut stamp duty on property transactions from 3% to 1%
Transactions completed within 12 months, stamp duty set at 1%, while transactions beyond 12 months subject to 2%
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Gold, silver prices move up in Pakistan tracking global trends
The US dollar falls to its lowest level in six weeks, making greenback-denominated commodities
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Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs
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EU warns against investment delay
Adidas among 20 firms to visit Islamabad; envoy flags child rights issue
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Port infrastructure upgrades underway
Berths reach depth of 15.5 metres to accommodate larger vessels
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$3b Saudi support fuels robust PSX rally
KSE-100 adds nearly 2,900 points over growing investor interest
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Minister woos foreign investors
Discusses with Italian, Danish envoys concerns over tariff classification
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Customs gives directives for smooth salt export
Authorities direct that practice of declaring exports under general trade codes be discontinued
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AI Seekho launched with Rs2.5m prize pool
Google, Telenor partner with govt as schools introduce AI curriculum, 1,000 scholarships planned by 2030
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Climate funds ignore vulnerable
ADB adviser calls for Provincial Finance Commission, shift to pre-arranged support
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OGDC hits record oil, gas discovery in Kohat
Well now contributes approximately 10% of Pakistan's total crude oil production
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ME crisis sparks significant supply shocks
Aurangzeb says govt assessing second, third-round effects of crisis on economic indicators
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SBP replaces 2018 crypto ban with new VASP rules
Banks may open accounts for licensed virtual asset firms under strict AML compliance
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Retailers claim Rs100b loss from early closure
Caution decline in activity may reduce tax collection by Rs25b per week
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Govt weighs spot LNG as Iran war hits supply, ramps up domestic oil and gas
Says the government considers buying liquefied natural gas on the spot market to offset supply disruptions
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SBP opens formal banking to licensed virtual asset service providers
PVARA chairman terms it a foundational step in bringing virtual assets into the formal financial system of Pakistan
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UN General Assembly debates Strait of Hormuz closure after China, Russia veto draft resolution
Iran's UN envoy calls US maritime blockade 'clear act of aggression'
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US, Hamas hold direct talks in Cairo to advance Gaza ceasefire: report
US adviser Aryeh Lightstone met Hamas negotiator in Cairo, joined by Nickolay Mladenov, CNN says
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Invites Israeli PM and Lebanon’s president to White House, calling it first meaningful talks between two countries
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Rights groups, JI join hands against inhuman culling of stray dogs, bite attack cases in Punjab
436,408 dog bite cases in 22 months, but govt shows little interest in resolving the issue
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Over 60 organisations call for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement
'People of Palestine and Lebanon deserve action and accountability, not concerns and condolences,' says joint letter
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Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world
Slams leaders who use religious language to justify wars, urges 'decisive change of course'
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Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say
A senior Iranian official said gaps narrowed, including over managing the Strait of Hormuz route
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Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Fires burn in parts of capital with firefighters working to control multiple blazes
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EU working on jet fuel plan as US-Iran crisis threatens air travel
EU also working on measures targeting jet fuel supply but still in development, officials familiar with proposals say
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Pete Hegseth says US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal
US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran
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Iran says it seeks accountability from US, Israel over killing of its leadership
Foreign ministry spokesperson tells Russian media Tehran calls US-Israeli attacks ‘war crimes’
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US-Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel reliance
Pakistan has not made any spot LNG purchases after reducing its dependence on imported fossil fuels to 25% from 32%
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Australia refinery fire worsens fuel supply crunch amid US-Israel war on Iran
Country depends on imports for 80% of fuel needs
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Chinese FM backs ceasefire momentum in call with Iranian counterpart
'Current situation has reached critical stage between war and peace, and a window for peace is opening,' says Wang Yi
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US confirms loss of $238m surveillance drone during Iran war
MQ-4C Triton vanishes from online flight-tracking sites, no evidence it went down in Iran
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Madrid title hopes dented by Girona
The result leaves Los Blancos six points behind Barcelona
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West Ham sink Wolves
They moved two points clear of the relegation zone
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Fernandez out despite apology
The midfielder will miss Sunday's match
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Italy, Ukraine make strong starts in BJK Cup
Jasmine Paolini defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3, 6-1
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Saud, Rossouw lead Gladiators win
They secured a 61-run victory over Rawalpindi
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De Zerbi targets EPL survival
Manager vows to stay next season
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Gilani hails Pak FIFA triumph
He lauded the women's team for their 80 victory
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Zalmi thrash Qalandars in HBL PSL
Mendis stars in 76-run victory as Zalmi move second in table
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Army’s Shah Khan, Haiqa Hassan clinch singles titles
WAPDA dominated the team events and women’s doubles
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Zimbabwe women set for historic maiden tour of Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium
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Villa reach Europa League semis
Ollie Watkins scored twice to beat Bologna 3-1
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Zalmi crush Kings in PSL record rout
Mendis’ century and Babar’s unbeaten 87 powered a 159-run victory
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Tennis legend Borg to visit Pakistan
The tournament will feature more than 200 international players
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Lions sack Swanepoel
He departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game
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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt
The Dutch driver has recently hinted at possible dissatisfaction























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