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What is Pakistan getting into with Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’?
Ministers frame it as diplomacy, while critics warn the plan centralises control and sidelines Palestinian agency
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Gul Plaza sealed as Sindh cabinet approves Rs10m compensation for each victim
Cabinet okays alternative commercial spaces within two months, plus Rs500,000 immediate support for bills, home costs
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One dead, several injured as heavy snow, rain disrupt Balochistan
Rain causes 24 feeders of QESCO to trip; ice disrupts traffic on key routes including N-50
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'Aik Aur Pakeezah' reveals how quickly privacy collapses in Pakistan’s digital age
The drama follows leads Pakeezah and Faraz as they become victims of cybercrime after a private video is leaked
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Azerbaijan arrests three over planned attack on foreign embassy in Baku
Suspects had been arrested on charges of 'preparation for terrorism' on basis of religious hostility, say authorities
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Karachi walls call for federal, military control as tensions rise after Gul Plaza fire
MQM-P steps up criticism of Sindh govt as security is withdrawn from party leaders
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PMD forecasts temperature rise in Karachi from Wednesday
Weather in other districts of the province is expected to remain cold to very cold
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Law must prevail over force, Pakistan tells UNSC
Envoy says selective application of legal norms deepening global instability, weakening multilateral system
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HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally
Framework will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, plans to extend to all public universities
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Punjab prohibits kites with religious, political imagery ahead of Basant
Move comes amid reports that kites bearing number 804 being prepared for the festival
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Security withdrawn from MQM-P leaders as political tensions rise in Karachi
Party links move to criticism of PPP govt after Gul Plaza fire; emergency presser called
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China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand
Clean energy expansion offsets rising demand and higher US coal use
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India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says
Modi hails agreement after years of talks as both sides seek alternatives to US-led trade ties
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Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans
ONE Data report finds debt payments now exceed fresh financing for many low-income countries
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France moves to ban social media for users under 15
Attal says ban on new accounts could begin this fall, existing underage accounts facing deactivation by year's end
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TTAP, JUI-F announce separate Feb 8 protests
Nationwide strike to mark the 'rigged' elections of 2024
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PCB keeps options open on T20 World Cup participation
Naqvi says final decision delayed by a week
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K-P sounds alarm on 'withheld' NFC funds
In letter to PM, CM Afridi flags Rs54.4b, says merged districts hit hardest
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‘One law for all’: Lawmakers move to end dual citizenship for top bureaucrats
Parliamentary panel backs ban, questions why officials enjoy privileges denied to elected
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Timely promotion is a right, says SC
Court holds that administrative inefficiency, poor governance, or inaction cannot be used to deny lawful rights
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PMD forecasts more rain, snowfall
Thunderstorm expected in K-P, Kashmir, G-B, Islamabad
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Bill proposes voluntary student drug screening
Positive drug test result alone cannot be used as grounds to deny admission
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President approves domestic violence bill
Zardari also signs six other parliamentary laws
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Minister rolls out SHUKRA for passport services
A state-of-the-art monitoring system designed to track passport applications, printing
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PM orders tapping gemstone reserves
Shehbaz urges full policy implementation with help of global experts
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Panel recommends annual hajj quota for MNAs
Suggests sending delegation to offer salutations to Holy Prophet (PBUH
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Heirs automatically inherit tenancy: SC
However, payments made in name of deceased do not fulfill legal obligations
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Pakistan, Myanmar agree to deepen ties
Dar, Than Swe sign MoU on political consultations
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PSX edges lower amid policy rate concern
KSE-100 index sheds 579 points as investor caution erases early gains
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KE exits Al Jomaih Power lawsuit
SECP directive and ongoing court stay continue to bar changes to board composition
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Gold surges past Rs532,000 on global rally
Silver rockets 15% in one day, outshines yellow metal in international market
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IMF growth target in doubt as exports, investment, agriculture lag
Business leaders question IMF's 3.2% growth projection despite easing inflation
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'Seasonal factors caused circular debt hike'
Circular debt declined significantly during fiscal year 2024-25 to Rs1,614 billion
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Govt shelves proposal to revoke APL agreement
Decides to opt for alternative use of strategic petroleum pipelines
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Railways sets up one-window facility for investors
Aims to streamline freight, logistics and speed up commercial decisions
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Business community slams SBP for Holding Policy Rate at 10.5%
Industry in uproar, says SBP is overly cautious when businesses need single digits for revival, survival
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Rate held at 10.5% despite macro gains
SBP defies rate-cut expectations, cites inflation risks, external vulnerabilities
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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
Iran's foreign ministry warned of a comprehensive and regret-inducing response to any aggression
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EU, India conclude major trade deal
60 billion euros ($69 billion) in trade in services
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Bangladesh probes India power overpricing
Finds 'egregious anomalies' in cross-border supply deal with Adani
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Bitter cold grips millions in US
Sweeping snowstorm knocks out power, paralyses transportation
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Trump in bid to quell Minneapolis ICE unrest
US president sends border czar to Minnesota
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Final day of Basant in Lahore promises good kite-flying conditions
PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm
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PTI strike sees mixed response across K-P amid Feb 8 protest call
Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts
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PTI, opp bloc stand firm as govt moves to deter strike
Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning
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US, UK envoys join Basant celebrations in Lahore
Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations
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Two cops accused of rape, blackmail in Lodhran
Both constables have been suspended from service
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PMD predicts drizzle, stronger winds in Karachi today
Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10
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De-watering under way from sewage-filled ponds
Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed
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FIA busts gold, currency smuggling ring
Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators
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Ajoka Theatre to stage 'Dara' at Faiz Festival
Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai
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Stray dog attacks put polio workers at risk
Two female vaccinators mauled in Korangi and Malir as authorities warn of rising canine menace
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Fatal road carnage claims five lives
Accidents death toll exceeds 100, with two brothers crushed by trailer
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Awami Theatre Festival showcases Balochi drama
story centres on a humble family navigating the struggles of daily life
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KLF 2026 puts economy under the microscope
Economists, policymakers call for structural reforms to reset Pakistan's economy
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K-P to challenge PHC ruling on Police Act
Law Minister Aftab Alam strongly criticised the ruling in social media post
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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Export relief may prove temporary fix
Business leaders call for structural reforms in energy and taxation, clarity from IMF
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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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Senate pledges support for investment
Acting chairman cites youth workforce, SMEs and Gwadar as pillars of economic growth
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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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South Korea’s Bithumb accidentally gives away $40bn in Bitcoin, triggers selloff
Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb
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Gold, silver prices rebound after one-day pause
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan
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Inflation reverses course ahead of Ramazan
SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump
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SBP rules out bold rate cuts
Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue
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Pakistan meets 3 out of 5 IMF goals
Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed
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US earmarks $1.3b for Reko Diq mining project
Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion
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Suspect in attack on Russian intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev detained in Dubai
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks
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Bangladesh election tests India’s influence as China steps in
Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era
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India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit
Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March
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The Epstein saga is far from over
Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful
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Denmark says Greenland dispute eased, not resolved
Minister says there 'are no threats on the table, there is no trade war with Europe'
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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy: IOC
It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events
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Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general: report
The suspects will be charged after interrogation
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Minibus crash kills 15 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province
Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'
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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget
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Trump condemns, won't apologise for video depicting Obamas as apes
'I didn't make a mistake. I mean, I give — I look at a lot — thousands of things,' Trump tells reporters
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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
'We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target US bases stationed in them,' Iran FM says
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US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
Deal lowers US duties to 18%, reshapes energy ties, sets stage for a broader pact amid supply-chain realignment
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Faheem Ashraf's blistering knock takes Pakistan over the line in T20 World Cup opener
Faheem Ashraf unbeaten on 29 from 11, hitting two fours and three sixes
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Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi finals
She defeated Baptiste 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3
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Man City confront Anfield hoodoo
Arsenal are already enjoying a six-point lead at the top of the table
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Leeds boost survival bid with win over relegation rivals Forest
Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor scored in 3-1 victory
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony
The extravaganza reflected the most geographically widespread Olympics in history
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Suryavanshi smashes 175 as India win Under-19 World Cup final
They thumped England by 100 runs
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Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's action
Pakistan will face Netherlands in the tournament opener
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Suryavanshi smashes record in U19 World Cup final
He smashed 175 off just 80 balls
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There will be nerves at home: Yadav
They will start their campaign against the United States
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Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern falter
They cut the defending champions lead by five points
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Inter eyeing chance to put pressure on title rivals Milan
They are eyeing to stretch lead to eight points
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Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
They will face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday
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Carrick relishing Frank reunion
Spurs are 14th in the table after a miserable EPL season
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Guardiola lauds 'world's best Haaland
The striker has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances
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Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia
Hazlewood is the latest member of the squad to miss the tournament










































































































