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Black Caps beat Green Shirts by 78 runs
Phillips and Santner set stage for New Zealand in tri-nation series
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Development funds remain largely underutilised
Ministries, divisions spent Rs220.19b out of Rs628.89b in first six month of fiscal year
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Three killed in attack on govt-backed commander
Assault, which took place in N Waziristan, left 10 others injured
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'Govt's talks committee nonfunctional now'
PML-N's Siddiqui says PTI has returned to violent politics
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SCBA president meets CJs Yahya, Farooq
Throws his weight behind recent appointments in judiciary
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Polio workers undeterred by harsh weather
Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only countries where polio is endemic
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Salaried class likely to pay Rs570b in taxes
The salaried class has now become the third-largest tax-paying sector.
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Feb 8 'darkest day' in nation's history: Fazl
JUI-F chief claims government in K-P stitched together through rigging
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'Govt can't allow repeat of May 9'
Khawaja Asif says PTI resorts to mischief during international events
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Central banks grapple with uncertainty
Rate moves signal diverging paths as policymakers navigate foggy economic landscape
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Trade war, profit-taking pull PSX down by 3.4%
KSE-100 sheds 3,933 points amid US tariff attempts, local economic concerns
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Trump pushes for 'even' trade balance with Japan
Presses Tokyo to close $68.5 billion trade surplus; bring Japanese investment in US to $1 trillion
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Washington to announce reciprocal tariffs next week
Countries being hit not yet named; Republicans to unveil ambitious tax, spending package this weekend
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TRQ deal with EU to boost rice exports
Cabinet approves agreement on tariff rate quotas post-Brexit
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World food commodity prices fall in Jan
Decline fueled by lower prices of sugar and vegetable oils
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Pakistan to double IT exports to Saudi Arabia
Tech firms hope to capitalise on KSA's $100b AI project; take more companies to participate in LEAP 2025
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Albaik to expand into Pakistan
First branches expected to open soon; commerce minister engages in high-profile investment meetings
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Govt urged to take larger slice of US market
Industrialists demand reduction in taxes and energy costs
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Cane growers demand fair prices
Farmers decry delay in payments and high costs; millers reject notion of shortage
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Female TikToker found dead in Peshawar
Protesters raised slogans against the police and blocked traffic
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End transporters' harassment, orders PHC
Says security agencies should stop extorting money from vehicles under pretext of drug checks
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17-year-old girl recovered after public outcry
A raid at around 5 PM on Saturday in the Zehri Sunni Tehsil resulted in the arrest of 14 suspects
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PML-N responds to speculations over Sindh Governor's replacement
The current Sindh Governor was appointed in consultation with MQM Pakistan, an ally of PML-N.
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Army officer adopts infant girl rescued after being buried alive
Major Waqas, an army officer in Risalpur, visited hospital after learning of baby's plight and legally adopted her
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Watch: Rachin Ravindra bleeds after head blow while fielding
All-rounder left bleeding after being struck on the head by a ball during New Zealand's tri-series opener in Lahore
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Over 30 missing after landslide in Southwestern China; rescue efforts underway
President Xi orders an "all-out" rescue, urging authorities to minimize casualties and swiftly handle the aftermath
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Sindh bans daytime entry of dumpers in Karachi
The decision was made during high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Secretary on the directives of CM Sindh
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Humanitarian workers struggle as US aid suspension disrupts life-saving efforts
Experts warn that dismantling USAID could disrupt billions in annual aid, severely impacting global health
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Shaheen Afridi bowls most expensive over of his ODI career
Pakistan conceded 84 runs off the final 5 overs, the most they have ever allowed in this phase of a home ODI.
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Five Pakistani TikTok creators nominated for travel content creator of the year
For the first time, two creators from Gilgit-Baltistan have been nominated for the prestigious award.
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PM shares willingness to cut taxes by 15% when possible
He also assured the business community that future policies would be formulated in consultation with them
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Mawra Hocane's movie shatters Ranbir Kapoor's 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' re-release record
The film saw 88,000 tickets sold on its first day of re-release, surpassing its previous opening performance.
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Saudi Arabia announces new visa policy for 14 countries, including Pakistan
The change, which took effect on February 1, 2025, aims to curb unauthorised Hajj participation
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No jobs for families of deceased civil servants under new govt rule
The decision will not apply to the families of law enforcement personnel who lose their lives in terrorist attacks.
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‘AI Seekho’ takes Karachi by storm: Students engage in Google’s AI initiative
100+ attendees actively participated in the sessions about AI, data science and machine learning
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A$AP Rocky prevents A$AP Twelvyy from answering crucial question during assault trial
During A$AP Rocky’s assault trial, he intervened when A$AP Twelvyy was asked about the meaning of ‘AWGE’.
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Haris Rauf injured in the opening match of tri-nation series
Pacer Haris Rauf was forced to walk off the field after just 6.2 overs due to an ankle injury.
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Government poised to impose additional taxes on salaried class
Five years ago, annual tax collection from salaried individuals stood at PKR 129 billion
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Identity revealed of man who blocked Maxine Waters and Maxwell Frost at Department of Education
Rep. Waters and Frost were denied entry at the Department of Education headquarters.
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Youm-e-Tameer-o-Tarraqi: A year of strength, growth, and progress
Today, February 8th, the nation marks Youm-e-Tameer-o-Tarraqi, celebrating one year of PM Shehbaz Sharif's government
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Pakistan, India hold Colombo dialogue
Serving officials join Track 1.5 talks on crisis communication
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FM Dar announces arrival of 22 more Iranian sailors aboard vessel intercepted by US forces
Says the latest group takes the total number of Iranians repatriated through Pakistan to over 70
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Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance
Snipers, drones, CNIC scanning app, mobile service suspension among security measures in place
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President, PM renew call for truth, justice on Ashura
Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
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Pakistan proposes steps to enforce UNSC decisions
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said UNSC resolutions were legal obligations under the UN Charter
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Pakistan, Turkiye sign three MoUs
Islamabad looks to Ankara for power reforms
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Mandatory proof required in pre-emption cases, rules SC
Date, time and place of Talb-e-Muwathibat (immediate demand) must be specifically pleaded and proved
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Turkish drilling operator recovered
Separately, authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of a senior Airports Security Force officer
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President signs Finance Act 2026-27
Implementation of the nearly Rs18.71 trillion federal budget for FY2026-27 will officially begin on July 1
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7 abducted policemen recovered
All recovered personnel returned safely to the Sararogha Police Lines, reported to be in satisfactory condition
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CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
CJP highlights reforms at Russia forum
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Pakistan emerging as global peacemaker: Dar
Says mediation role elevated Pak diplomatic standing
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Govt lodges protest over BBC report
Rejects unverified claims in BBC Urdu's AJK coverage
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Pakistan, Iran move to boost rail, road connectivity
Agree to address transport bottlenecks, strengthen trade links
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Sentiment up but FDI still flat
73% of investors endorse Pakistan but ranking falls from 7th to 9th in regional rankings
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Pakistan-Iran trade revival faces hurdles
Failed rice export deal highlights banking, barter challenges
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Policy flaws block foreign oil storage
Repeated price revisions threaten $6b refinery investment, industry warns
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CDWP approves Rs34.7b projects
AI data centre, satellite, railway upgrade among key initiatives for ECNEC
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Growth dips to 3.1% on energy shock
Poverty rises to 21.1% as energy costs fuel inflation, warns LSE report
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Micron secures $22b in long-term chip deals
Follows SK Hynix, Samsung signing long-term supply agreements
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Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Pledges $681m support package to revive tourism, investment and business activity
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Pakistan Rice Festival opens doors to Europe
Over 100 European importers attend as bilateral trade hits $1.94b
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Chinese investors confident in Pakistan's markets
Cross-border ETFs on horizon; SECP, NAB ink deal to crack down on illegal deposit schemes
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ECC okays Rs52b for DISCOs
Power sector gets Rs52b equity; blames delays for Rs242m renegotiated EVTL contract
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Budget impact mixed for key sectors
Super tax relief offers lifeline to exporters, while higher fuel levies cloud OMC outlook
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Tourism earned $1.15b, spent $2.4b
FPCCI report says policy, infrastructure bottlenecks blocking vast potential of sector
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Pak-Iran trade gets boost with Taftan customs station
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs77m, including 21 vehicles
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Hamas says consultations continue with mediators on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Accuses Israel of major ceasefire violations, to send response on new proposals to Cairo in coming days
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Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Agrees to pay $2.25m fine, with half due within five days of sentencing and the full amount within 90 days
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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors as death toll nears 1,000
Missing list at nearly 50,000; emergency operation goes through night
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UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions
UAE Foreign minister holds 1st publicly announced call with Iranian counterpart since outbreak of war
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115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz: UN agency
International Maritime Organization says efforts ongoing to restart evacuation of stranded seafarers
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say
Bystanders say they saw small plane crash into it, police close off roads around CITIC Tower
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Mayor Mamdani appointed six of the rent board's nine members
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Iran says 'direct communication line' established with US over Hormuz to avoid military confrontation
Move aimed at implementing Article 5 of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
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King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after refit, officials say
Charles will stay at nearby Clarence House; renovations budgeted to cost £369 million
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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say
Scientists assess global warming's contribution to the ongoing heatwave
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Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
Iran's deputy FM said Wednesday there were no plans to grant access to inspectors
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Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel
Even as the administration has emphasised unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface
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Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Brent crude futures fell $1.50, 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel; US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49,2.07%, to $70.43
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US SC sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Case involves asylum 'metering' policy ended by Biden
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Thousands feared dead in Venezuela quakes
Death toll reaches 188; crowd-sourced website lists more than 35,000 people as unaccounted for
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England ease into T20 World Cup semis
The hosts secured a 38-run win over West Indies
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FIFA suspends Nepal over interference
The council had suspended ANFA in March 2026 for three months
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Raducanu, Draper lead British Wimbledon hopes
Fans are hoping to see them deep in the tournament
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Latham, Conway pile on the runs against England
The Black Caps were still well-placed on 361-4 at stumps
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Al-Hamadi's talent forged on streets
He will be in action against Senegal in their final Group I
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Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32
Bosnia move onto four points and are on third place in the group
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Switzerland down Canada to top Group B
They will meet one of the best third-placed sides next week
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S Africa stun S Korea to make history
Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike made the difference
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Ochoa gets perfect Azteca send-off
Brought on for the last 12 minutes with his team 2-0 up against the Czech Republic
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Vinicius sparkles as Brazil beat Scotland
He scored a brace in a comfortable 3-0 victory
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Osaka reaches Bad Homburg last eight
She breeze past Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3
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US eases rules on Iran team for Game 3
They will face Egypt in Seattle
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Australia crush Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Perry smashed 71 from 48 balls and took two wickets
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Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal was enough to secure three points
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England left frustrated by Ghana
Both sides settled with a goalless draw in Group L









































































































