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Japanese PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday, call election next month
Rising living costs top the public's concerns, with a new poll showing 45% of voters worried about prices
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Govt announces public and optional holidays for 2026
Exporters, export manufacturers are granted an exemption from these holidays
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Karachi’s concrete tinderboxes expose a fire safety system that fails when it matters
Gul Plaza blaze highlights weak oversight, thin resources, and a culture of safety on paper
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Russia, India invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
New Delhi yet to respond as US ties remain strained over trade tariffs; Pakistan also among 60 countries invited
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Jailed PTI leaders seek early hearings from CJP, LHC CJ in May 9 cases
Latest letter submitted by Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed
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PAF F-16s arrive in Saudi Arabia for ‘Spears Of Victory-2026’ exercise
Exercise brings together air forces from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, US, UK, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan
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K-P CM vows support for Tirah displaced, questions military operations
Sohail Afridi says decisions made without consensus will not bring lasting peace
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Islamabad police arrest 16-member gang smuggling stolen phones to Afghanistan
Ringleader held as dozens of high-end mobiles, weapons and bikes recovered
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Journalist Aslam Shah to appear before Karachi court in PECA case
Journalists, lawyers and civil society groups to attend proceedings in solidarity
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Two trains collide after derailment in Spain; at least 39 killed
Officials say an Iryo train derailed near Adamuz in Cordoba and struck an oncoming Renfe service
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Death toll in Gul Plaza blaze rises to 26 as rescue work continues
Mayor says 65 missing as rescue teams shift to debris removal; Rs10m declared in compensation for each victim's family
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Syria agrees truce with Kurds after troop advance
Deadly clashes in the Syrian city of Raqa on Sunday between Kurdish-led forces and local fighters loyal to Damascus
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Europe counters Greenland tariff threat
Several countries warn transatlantic ties at risk
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UN: Advanced weapons push Sudan into 'hell'
Sudan has been gripped by a conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
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South Africa declares disaster amid floods
In Mozambique, rescue efforts were slow to reach survivors who sheltered on roofs and in trees
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Limited internet returns in Iran after protest blackout
Iranian officials have said calm has been restored in the streets
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APC declares February 8 ‘Black Day’ as TTAP plans countrywide protest
Conference slammed Sindh governance, raised economic hardship claims, called to implementing jirga demands
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Achakzai appointment signals wider deal to ease parliamentary paralysis
Critics say opposition leader's appointment may be timed to pre-empt PTI's Feb 8 show
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Pakistan invited to join Gaza Board of Peace
Trump to chair BoP with sweeping powers; member states required to contribute $1b
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59 missing as Karachi fire tragedy unfolds
Firefighter dies in line of duty as death toll rises to six; President, PM call Sindh CM, offer condolences
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Handicrafts: Pakistan's most neglected export potential
Sector demands neither heavy subsidies nor complex industrial ecosystems; it requires intelligent investment
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Why export revival hinges on digital trade
5G and Pakistan Single Window can unlock exports only if manual processes are eliminated end to end
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Export fall: looking beyond numbers
Though tariffs have been lowered, boost to exports will occur after a lag
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H200 exports mark reset in US-China chip war
Washington is betting on speedy innovation, while Beijing is relying on making a superior, state-led AI ecosystem
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Translating military success into lasting economic resurgence
Defence partnerships worth $13–15bn are a generational opening, only disciplined statecraft can make them gains
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Pakistan must put rail before roads
Low incomes, high density make rail viable backbone for inclusive mobility
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Leghari rejects NEPRA circular debt figures
Energy minister calls regulator's report misleading, says circular debt reduced from Rs2.4tr to Rs1.6tr
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Turkiye offers scholarships to AJK students
Merit-based admission and scholarship programme aimed at identifying talent across Pakistan
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Govt launches digital reforms in food governance
Initiative has significantly reduced human intervention, improved traceability, minimised systemic loopholes
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Only half of Sindh public bodies unveiling data
FAFEN report shows 54% proactive disclosure, leaving major gaps in transparency and accountability
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Religious scholars reject extremism at Rawalpindi moot
He declared that the Pakistani nation had already taught the enemy a decisive lesson in Marka-e-Haq
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Collapse of bridge in blast cuts off North Waziristan village
Destruction of bridge leaves residents grappling with severe hardships
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Pakistan approves Hajj policy 2026; quota set at 179,210
120,000 pilgrims under the government scheme, 60,000 via private operators
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Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in Hollywood
Says it won't replace filmmakers, laws already protect actors' names and likenesses
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Real maggots were used on 'The Pitt' set to make scene authentic
Actor Noah Wyle says production took special care to ensure they were handled ethically
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Disney's 'Zootopia 2' tops China box office
It leads for second consecutive weekend; Avatar: Fire and Ash takes third place
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Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival
Tripoli once had more than 20 movie theatres but now has none
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Piers Morgan recovering after hip replacement surgery
Broadcaster is in hospital after a fall at a London restaurant
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Rob Reiner makes posthumous appearance
The two-part production debuts on Jan 22, 23
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Inside the AI lab that made history
How a filmmaker captured the breakthroughs that reshaped biology — and produced one of YouTube's most global hits
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M-9 in a shambles 9 years after construction
Accidents rise, vehicles suffer damage as key Karachi-Hyderabad artery deteriorates despite billions collected in toll
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Two-day Hyd Literary Festival opens on Sufi note
Culture minister says Sindh always promoted peace, coexistence
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Smoke from charcoal, brick kilns chokes Kloi residents
SEPA launches environmental monitoring after public complaints
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Delay in Autobahn Phase III irks industrialists
Say damaged infrastructure causing financial losses, operational snags
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'Mohenjo Darro had fortification'
Dr Kenoyer said clear traces of defensive wall, along with several pottery fragments, recovered during excavation
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible' Some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports IRGC flex
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K-P jirga to raise drone attacks with Centre
K-P jirga to raise drone attacks with Centre
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FO hits out at UK envoy's 'one-sided' remark
Says cross-border attacks, infiltration continue from Afghanistan
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PM orders rationalising power tariffs
Naqvi briefs Shehbaz on security situation
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Justice Khan becomes IHC senior puisne judge
Transfer of three judges to provincial HCs changes court's seniority order
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Government plans strategic oil storage facilities
Saudi Arabia's expertise to be tapped for initiative; Pakistan only country in region without strategic oil reserves
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Imran meetings: TTAP sets priorities
Efforts underway to address concerns of Imran's sisters
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Kazim Khan reelected CPNE president
New president vows to focus on media challenges and reforms
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible' Some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports IRGC flex
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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CPJ condemns Israeli ‘kidnapping’ of journalists aboard Global Sumud aid flotilla
Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them
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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy
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UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
Says chants such as 'Globalise the Intifada' during demonstrations are 'completely off limits'
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy











































































































