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Winter holiday business marred by low snowfall
Traders at tourist hotspots suffer losses as season ends with minimal snowfall
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Afridi leads rallies in Haripur, Abbottabad
Urges public to join protest for democracy
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Kurram elders call for full restoration of peace
Urge federal and provincial govts to rebuild homes and support residents displaced by unrest
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PHC seeks response on enforcing ADR system
Court hears public interest petition highlighting massive pendency of cases and shortage of judges
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A trilateral partnership involving Pakistan, KSA and Turkey
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will not shift Middle Eastern power dynamics, dominated by the US
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V for victory, H for hunger
Pakistan's external victories mask internal economic stagnation, as rising hunger contrasts with diplomatic success
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Exodus of talent
Pakistan's brain drain costs the country billions, draining talent needed for national development, economic stability
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Cybercrime epidemic
Cybercrime complaints hit a record in 2025, legal action remains scarce as government focuses on 'fake news'
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Crippling power sector
Pakistan's electricity sector faces collapse, weighed down by rising debt, unchecked power theft
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Laudable pushback
Security forces' operations in Balochistan yield success, terror elements in retreat, over 20 militants killed
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Pursuit of ignorance?
Engineered ignorance in power structures sustains oppression, hindering genuine democracy
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3 dead, 16 injured from fire in shopping centre at Karachi's MA Jinnah Road: rescue officials
Injured moved to Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment; emergency imposed at Nipa, Safoora hydrants; Rangers deployed
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Bangladesh meet with ICC to request relocation of T20 World Cup matches
BCB says shared Bangladesh government's views and concerns on safety, security of the team, other stakeholders
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India fines IndiGo airline record $2.45m after December flight cancellations
The regulator warned senior staff and told IndiGo to remove operations head Jason Herter from duties
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Trump vows tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland
Announces 10% duty from Feb 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland and Britain
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Smog tightens grip on Punjab; Lahore’s Air Quality Index slips into ‘very unhealthy’ zone
Province records average AQI of 200 during morning-to-afternoon monitoring period
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says Trump ‘guilty for the casualties’ in protests
Says Iran "will not drag the country into war, but we will not let domestic or international criminals go unpunished"
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Manchester United sweep past Manchester City
Carrick’s side enjoyed a perfect 2-0 victory
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UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030
Under the treaty, countries must conduct environmental assessments of activities that have an impact on ocean ecology
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Diaz could be the key for Morocco in Afcon final
They will face Mane's Senegal
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Thousands join anti-Trump ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests in Denmark
US Democratic Senator Chris Coons insists there is no security threat to Greenland to justify Trump’s stance
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Junaid Safdar ties the knot with Shanzeh Ali in Lahore nikah ceremony
PM Shehbaz, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif among many politicos in attendance; valima on Sunday
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Trump invites more global leaders to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Govt aide says Canadian PM intends to accept; Blair says "honoured" to be tapped to the fledgling board
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Barca’s Raphinha in doubt for Sociedad game
They have won 11 matches in a row across all competitions since November
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Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says
Says there are no restrictions in the statutes of the Nobel Foundation on what a laureate may do with the medal.
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Pique's League aims for US launch
The seven-a-side league created by the former footballer in 2022
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FM Dar expresses hope for peace in Iran, wider region in phone call with Araghchi
Foreign ministers agree to continue bilateral consultations; Khamenei accuses Trump of casualties
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Pakistan, US delegation agree to boost security, border coordination
Delegation also discusses training programmes for officers of FIA, Federal Constabulary, NCCIA
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‘Ready to embrace good pressure’
Kasatkina faces Czech Nikola Bartunkova in her opening match
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PTA introduces measures to prevent SIM blocking for overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Pakistanis can contact their respective mobile network operators to avail the facility
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Palace manager Glasner to leave at end of season
He guided Palace to victory in the FA Cup last season
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Dembele brace fires PSG top in France
They secure a 3-0 win over Lille at a rainy Parc des Princes
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PTV stun SNGPL to break centuries-old record
They successfully defended a target of 40 runs
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka target Australian Open glory
The Spaniard launches his bid for a career Grand Slam
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LHC draws red line between fair criticism, judicial smear
Cautions that no individual subjected to victimisation or retaliatory action during the process
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Princess Zahra becomes AKU’s first pro-chancellor as 461 students graduate
University graduates 461 students at 38th convocation with nearly 70% of graduating class comprising women
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EPA tells LHC it demolished 41 units, sealed dozens to curb smog
Submits compliance report to LHC, 127 units sealed, cases filed against 109 violators for environmental violations
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Arbeloa calls on Bernabeu faithful
Real suffered back-to-back setbacks last week
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Comprehensive security plan finalised for basant in Lahore
Authorities will monitor kite flying round clock through drones, social media surveillance, dedicated control rooms
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Petition challenges PIA privatisation in Lahore High Court
Petition argues privatisation violates PIA law, lacks parliamentary approval
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Mane eyes second AFCON title
Senegal will lock horns against hosts Morocco in the final
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Djokovic likes his chances at Melbourne Park
He needs one more slam to move clear of the all-time record
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Pakistan condemns mosque profiling in Indian occupied Kashmir
Foreign Office terms move 'grave violation' of religious freedom, part of systematic harassment of Muslim population
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Karachi police arrest two men accused of sexually abusing children
SP East Investigation says Sindh lab DNA matches a single individual across multiple cases
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Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband over 'anti-state' tweets
Judge says relief lies with IHC as PECA case hearing adjourned to Jan 19
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Nine killed, 36 injured as passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway
Balochistan chief minister expresses grief over the loss of lives and extends condolences to the bereaved families
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14 killed as truck plunges into dry canal in Sargodha fog
Victims were travelling from Islamabad to Faisalabad for a funeral, rescue officials say
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Trump appoints Tony Blair, US general to shape Gaza’s future
US president unveils Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ as Washington pushes reconstruction plan amid fragile ceasefire
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Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am
CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities
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BCB chief lands in Pakistan amid emergency talks on Pakistan-India fixture
Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match
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TTAP strike paralyses Balochistan over alleged Feb 8 poll rigging
Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life
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Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace summit chaired by Trump
Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction
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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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Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation
Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation
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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, 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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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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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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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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BCB chief lands in Pakistan amid emergency talks on Pakistan-India fixture
Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over
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Vonn set for Olympic medal bid
She clocked a third-best time of 1min 38.28sec
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Faheem Ashraf’s late surge seals tense T20 win for Pakistan
The Men in Green defeated Netherlands by three wickets
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Rodriguez signs for Minnesota
His short-term deal will run through June 2026
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Rights groups issue Florida travel alert
Florida is no longer a safe destination for tourists, says the group
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Holders PSG brace for tough run
They will face unpredictable arch-rivals Marseille in an anticipated clash








































































































