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Combatting counterfeiting
Some countries have introduced polymer banknotes, which are cheaper, can accommodate even more new safety features
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Accountability and resilience
Political upheaval, frequent changes in government lead to officials finding it easier to misappropriate funds, aid
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Parties deny representation to transgender community
Despite their progressive manifestos, no political party has offered a ticket to a candidate of the otherised gender
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HRCP condemns killing of PTI-affiliated poll candidate in Bajaur
Rehan Zeb Khan, also a member of HRCP, was killed by unidentified assailants while canvassing
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Has China formally recognised Taliban govt in Afghanistan?
Sources say China’s move to accept Afghan ambassador a surprise development for many countries, including Pakistan
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PTI gears up for intra-party polls
Appoints Raoof Hasan as poll commissioner
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No US threat to Iran will go unanswered, Tehran says
'The US has to stop its threats and focus on a political solution,' says Iranian Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian
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Biden says he has decided how to respond to attack on US troops in Jordan
US President aiming to retaliate against Iran-backed militias without escalating wider conflict
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Bushra moved to Bani Gala ‘sub-jail’ after surrendering voluntarily
Sources say Islamabad Police personnel will remain stationed outside Bani Gala
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Pakistani crew rescued from Somali pirates by Indian Navy
Indian naval forces rescue two fishing vessels along with 36 crew including 19 Pakistanis in Arabian Sea off Somalia
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Imran reaping what he sowed: Maryam
PML-N VC says only Nawaz stands tall today
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India court allows Hindus to pray inside disputed mosque
Verdict orders district authorities to 'make proper arrangements within the next seven days' to facilitate worshippers
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Bodies of 9 Pakistanis to arrive from Iran
Pakistan demanded probe and swift action against the culprits
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Explorer may have found wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane in Pacific
Hoping to solve 87-year-old mystery, explorer plans to launch mission later this year
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Violence mars canvassing in K-P, Balochistan
NA candidate assassinated in Bajaur; ANP activist shot dead in Qilla Abdullah
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ECP admits grappling with shortage of special security papers
Availability of special paper, printing presses' capacity might impact elections in some constituencies, says watchdog
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US says Imran's sentence 'matter for Pakistani courts'
State dept spokesperson highlights respect for Pakistani legal process, democratic principles
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Israel says flooding Hamas tunnels as UN pleads for aid funding
Palestinian death toll from Israel’s horrific strikes in Gaza has reached 26,751 since October 7
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Right to vote vital democracy: SC
Accepts nomination papers of PTI candidate Tahir Sadiq
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PML-N strengthens grip in AJK
All Jammu Kashmir Muslim Conference throws support behind PML-N
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PTI leaders slam verdict; appeal for calm
Gauhar says punishment handed down to Imran will not hold in high court
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ATC allows Fawad’s jail investigation
Fawad is booked under charges of torching the PML-N office and torching a container at Kalma Chowk
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Merged districts prepare for historic moment
Candidates to simultaneously contest NA, K-P Assembly seats
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Electoral crown jewel Punjab ready for scintillating contests
PML-N and PTI will go head-to-head on a significant number of seats available in the province
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Legal wizards ponder verdict rationale
Lawyers ask how the trial court arrived at a ten-year imprisonment verdict with no evidence establishing offence
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Cabinet, ECP at odds over FBR overhaul
Commission says move beyond interim set-up’s mandate
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Another ex-premier bites the dust
Experts believe country stuck in vicious cycle where ‘powerful circles’ emerge victorious each time
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US, Pakistan ink historic pact for heritage protection
Washington commits to return cultural objects, ban import of artefacts
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Arrests & clashes as poll campaigns heat up
Police arrest over 150, including PTI-backed independents
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FIA to move Interpol for Moonis’ extradition
Completes legal process to arrest PTI leader abroad and bring him back
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Proposed legislation targets child labour
Proposed bill takes bold stance, criminalising child domestic labour as nonbailable offence
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Two held for illegal use of loudspeaker
The case was registered at the Sadiqabad police station
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Snowfall continues for third day in Kaghan
Following heavy snowfall, large number of tourists have arrived in picturesque valleys of Kaghan and Naran
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Snow clearing begins in Murree
District admin advises tourists to check weather updates before travelling to hill station
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13 die in road crashes
Statistics show that 239 RTCs were reported in Lahore with 248 victims
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‘Social attitude key to promoting Punjabi’
Experts from Canada, US, England, Turkiye attend international moot
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Four female contenders in the fray
Locals opine that greater participation of women is manifestation of self-confidence, political consciousnes
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Suspected timber thieves netted
Timber worth millions of rupees has been seized
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ECP official reviews polls preparations
Metropolis to have a total 4,403 polling stations
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Hindu marriage registration to begin
Relevant depts instructed to finalise rules in a month
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Costly project dodges answerability
Sum total of Rs597 million have been spent on construction of multistorey buildings
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Campaigning sound trucks spread nuisance
Music, announcements delivered through high pitched sound systems have disturbed the peace of residents
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38 ex-lawmakers vie for 22 NA seats
Total of 1,981 candidates are also in fray for upcoming general elections
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JI calls for govt action on HSC-I results
Naeem states issue will remain top priority despite upcoming elections
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SHC orders security for anti-encroachment squads
Elections added complexity to situation, political parties leveraged incidents for their campaigns
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Robbers kill 10 in the first month of 2024
Man inured while resisting
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‘PPP to build 2m houses for flood-hit people’
PPP vows for better future for farmers and peasants
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Key Karachi constituencies could be anybody’s game
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui contesting crucial seats for NA-248
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Peshawar extends CNG closure till Feb 5
Decision was made in light of the PHC’s order regarding prioritization of gas provision to domestic consumers
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Peace fair fosters cultural diversity
Panel underscores significance of establishing peace for societal well-being
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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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IMF MD appreciates Pakistan’s reform progress and macro stability
FinMin holds series of high-level meetings, multilateral engagements at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
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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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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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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
US Central Command says 10 vessels are turned around, no ships break through since start of blockade
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Pakistan seeks end to veto power
Reiterates stand over UNSC new permanent seats
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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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