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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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BAP lawmaker praises Baloch talent
She also underscored the talent emerging from Balochistan, citing examples such as Farah Yousaf
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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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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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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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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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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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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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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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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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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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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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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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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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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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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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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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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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli











































































































