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Oil set for weekly gains on Iran, Russia supply risks
Brent futures up $1.58, or 2.55%, to $63.57 per barrel at 1741 GMT, US WTI crude up $1.60, or 2.77%, to $59.36
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Court adjourns hearing on super tax for Jan 12
Taxpayers' counsel contends withdrawal of petroleum concessions a violation of law
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State-owned entities' net losses jump 300% in a year
Revenues fall by Rs1.4tr while total SOE debt and liabilities climb to Rs11.7tr
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Planning Commission to be apex body for economic policy: Dar
Stesses need to empower PC to drive strategic policy priorities, effectively oversee public investment decisions
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21% profit surge for gas utilities draws criticism over efficiency losses
Industry stakeholders argue that fixed returns stunt gas sector efficiency amid rising circular debt
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Government begins outreach for Minerals Investment Forum
Envoys asked to mobilise global mining firms as Islamabad finalises April 2026 event
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Staples, energy push SPI up by 3.2%
WoW reading increases 0.12%; wheat flour and gas charges drive spike
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Remittances rise to $19.7b in H1
December inflows jump 17% YoY to $3.6b, supporting external account
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Neymar acquires 'Dark Knight' Batmobile replica
It will form the centrepiece of the footballer's collection
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Sydney Sweeney recalls childhood wakeboarding accident
She shares details of incident that left her with a permanent scar
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Princess Kate celebrates her 44th birthday
Celebration carries added significance as she reflects on healing, gratitude and resilience
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Disney+ plans TikTok-style short video feed
It will be introduced in the United States to boost daily engagement
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Conan O'Brien stresses importance of humour in Trump era
He notes it is more effective than rage for critiquing power
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Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
Robbie GK excels as Kip Grady in 'Heated Rivalry'
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'One Battle After Another' leads the charge for Golden Globes
Critics say film conveys accurate depiction of the current situation in the US
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Rawalpindi Bar polls today
Tough contests are expected for the posts of president, secretary, vice president, and joint secretary
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Burnout, suicide haunt medics
Suicide rates among doctors are almost double those of the general population
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Pindi millers call off strike after police apologise
Issue surrounding raid at Wah Cantt resolved after talks, detained workers released
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Kachehri Chowk project cost balloons to Rs15b
From February 1, motorcycle lanes near Kachehri Chowk will be partially opened
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Drug trafficking bid foiled
Arrested suspect was identified as Hazrat Bilal, son of Mir Syed, a resident of Bara, Khyber district
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FIR denied despite judicial orders
Sources say complainant in 'fake encounter' case was expelled from police station
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Punjab forms downsizing body amid cash crunch
Five-member committee to review 44 depts, institutions
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Funds sought for launch of new water agencies
Payment delay may jeopardise newly established WASAs
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Walk organised to highlight Hyderabad's historical heritage
Participants visited various sites across city including KB Azeem Khan Library, Radio Pakistan Hyderabad
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Slain hari's family stages sit-in
End dharna on assurance of police to arrest nominated landlord
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CM reviews development portfolio
Development budget increased from Rs55bn in 2008 to Rs1,018bn in 2026
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SHCBA Hyd chapter rejects invitation to K-P CM
Says general secretary had issued invitation without consulting governing body
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Youth shot dead trying to catch robbers
Incident marks fourth fatal robbery in metropolis within first nine days of 2026
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Lyari varsity gets pro-VC, deans after 12 years
The university has also completed recruitment process of 18 lecturers across various departments
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Port city residents shiver at 7.1 Celsius
Siberian winds grip Karachi, mercury to drop further, says weatherman
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Police nab kingpin of kidney trafficking gang
Accuses target poor, innocent individuals facing financial hardships, enticing them with promises of cash payments
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Historic Clock Tower bazaars to get pedestrian-friendly makeover
Electric shuttles, heritage conservation planned around 130-year-old site
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Suspect held in kidnapping, murder case
Police reached spot, secured crime scene and collected forensic evidence
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CM Maryam orders updated free medicines list
Declares lapse in distribution untolerable
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LHC warns of criminal action over tree cutting
Court directs that matter be brought to notice of Director General PHA
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Nutrition stabilisation centre opens in Mardan
Eight-bed WHO-backed facility to treat malnourished children
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Jeep plunges into ravine in Shangla
One killed, six injured as speeding vehicle crashes on link road
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Chinese AI unicorn MiniMax soars 109 percent in Hong Kong debut
Rival Zhipu AI jumps 20.6% on its second trading day after $558m IPO
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Balochistan launches subsidised electric bike scheme for students, women
Provincial government covers 30% of total cost, balance paid via easy monthly instalments with partner banks support
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Pickpockets strike during K-P CM’s rally in Karachi
One pickpocket was caught red-handed, and four stolen mobile phones were recovered
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Experts say oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025
Ocean heat rose ~23 zettajoules in 2025, equal to nearly 40 years of global energy use
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Rain washes out second Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I
Persistent rain forces match to be abandoned without a delivery being bowled as Pakistan lead series 1-0
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Meta partners with US nuclear companies to power AI data centers
Meta covers full energy costs for its data centers, easing concerns over rising consumer bills
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Venezuela: if China loses, world loses
The 'Rules-based order' we know is a farce
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Monroe Doctrine and methods of rationality
The 'Donroe Doctrine' and Trump’s new approach to foreign affairs
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The true sanctity of politics
Politics is a sacred institution designed to govern and safeguard the interests of society
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Massive' operation
Sindh’s operation against Katcha belt dacoits aims to restore order in a long-troubled region plagued by violence
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Ascending PSL
PSL expands to 8 teams with Hyderabad, Sialkot, signaling growth, international investment despite IPL gap
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Time to talk
PTI, opposition take to the streets, government faces mounting pressure, calling for dialogue
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2025: a year of constitutional genocide
A mutilated democratic structure, an eviscerated judicial system, crippled fundamental rights
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Shehbaz approves 24 key diplomatic appointments
Andrabi made permanent representative to UN
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Time will judge 26th amendment: minister
Tarar says only parliament can amend Constitution
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SC to take up Imran cases tomorrow
CJP-led bench to hear 13 different appeals
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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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Pakistan puts Starlink approval on hold
Cites monitoring gaps, geopolitical sensitivities
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Top court finally heeds PTI's prayers
Conveys concerns relating to Imran meetings to authorities
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Imambargah blast mastermind netted
Three others also arrested from K-P; Naqvi points finger at India; Says terror network operate from Afghanistan
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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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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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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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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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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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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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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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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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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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WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
35 people who had contact with the patient are being monitored and have tested negative for the virus
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China launches reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit
This marks the 4th launch of a reusable rocket since 2020
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US body urges action as violence against religious minorities rises in India
Commission points to mob attacks, home demolitions, arrests linked to conversion allegations
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Russia launches large missile, drone strike against Ukrainian energy system
Zelenskiy says that overnight attack involved 400 drones, 40 missiles of varying kinds
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US plans meeting for Gaza 'Board of Peace' in Washington on Feb 19, Axios reports
The talks will follow Netanyahu’s White House visit, could shape Gaza’s post-war governance
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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











































































































