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Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets from France, official says
Jakarta, France’s top arms buyer in Southeast Asia, has ordered up to 42 Rafale jets plus frigates and subs
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Minneapolis locals protest ‘inhumane’ US agents after second killing
Violence adds scrutiny to Trump deportation drive as protests spill onto Midwestern streets
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Roads to Karachi Press Club blocked as protesters demonstrate against Imaan, Hadi conviction
Lawyer Jibran Nasir criticises Sindh govt for blocking protest, KPC President calls it violation of democratic rights
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Musk’s X investigated by EU over Grok sexualised images after public outcry
Probe follows Ofcom inquiry and temporary Grok bans in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
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Karachi police form 5-member special team to probe Gul Plaza tragedy, arrest culprits
South DIG directs team to utilise all available resources to identify, apprehend those responsible for the incident
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President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
Gives assent to six other bills
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EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says
The new partnership comes at a time when Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US
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PSX edges lower amid interest rate concern
KSE-100 index drops 579 points as investors weigh developments affecting macroeconomic direction
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TikToker Alina Amir urges CM Maryam to act against circulating deepfake video
Announces cash reward for anyone who provides information about the suspect behind the video
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State Bank holds monetary policy rate at 10.5%
Announces inflation outlook will stay between 5-7%; industry says stance disconnected from economic realities
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Lawyer’s request to celebrate Basant on Lahore court rooftop denied
Judge says such celebrations on court premises could pose serious security risks
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T20 World Cup: Naqvi says final decision on 'ICC matter' soon amid reports of boycotting India clash
PCB chief says PM Shehbaz directed him to resolve issue while 'keeping all options on the table'
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Rosenior praises 'special talent' Estevao
He starred in a 3-1 win over Palace
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Two children injured in Karachi fires as warehouse blaze causes major losses
CM orders inquiry after school fire; no casualties in Landhi warehouse incident
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Anisimova silences Chinese fans
She swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu
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Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
He breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi
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Musetti blitzes Fritz to set up Djokovic showdown in Melbourne
The Italian eased past American Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 6-4
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Yamal stars as Barca beat Oviedo
They reclaimed top spot on the LaLiga table
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jessica Pegula stunned the defending champion 6-3, 6-4
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Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli
AC Milan were held by spirited Roma
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Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal
The Red Devils staged a stunning comeback to snatch a 3-2 victory
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Gold hits $5,097 an ounce as bullion markets surge
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs9,345
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Smew duck spotted for first time at Head Marala in Sialkot
Smew is typically found in colder regions of Europe, northern Asia, migrates south in limited numbers during winter
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Taiwan monitors 'abnormal' changes in China's military leadership amid heightened threat
Taiwan’s defence minister vows to maintain high alert, citing daily military activities
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Restored Loh Temple, Sikh-era hammam inaugurated at Lahore Fort
Conservation and restoration of the Sikh-era hammam and adjacent Athdara in Shahi Qila were also completed
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China holds talks with OIC chief amid rising Middle East tensions
Wang Yi urges regional security cooperation as US and Iran trade warnings
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Pakistan, Myanmar vow cooperation in religious tourism, cultural exchanges
Ishaq Dar, Myanmar FM agree to boost multi-sector engagement
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Punjab bans playing of 132 Punjabi songs until further notice
Govt warns of legal action over ‘objectionable’ lyrics at public, private events
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President Zardari lands in UAE for 4-day official visit
Will hold meetings with leadership to review bilateral relations with focus on trade, defence, security
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Lahore court extends interim bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala
NCCIA submitted the case record and informed the court that the investigation had not yet been completed
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Karachi to seal fire-hit Gul Plaza after search nears completion, deaths hit 74
DC says final inspection underway; 79 people still listed as missing
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Lawyers begin three-day strike over arrest, sentencing of Imaan Mazari, husband
Islamabad Bar bans police entry to courts as lawyers boycott hearings in protest
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China's Xi calls India ‘friend and partner’ on Republic Day
Chinese president says bilateral relations had continued to improve over the past year
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Israel to reopen Rafah crossing after operation to recover hostage’s body
Border was supposed to have opened during the initial phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war
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Trump administration defends Minneapolis killing, disputes video
Pretti is the second American fatally shot by ICE this month in the state
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Private jet crashes in flames during takeoff at Maine airport
FAA says eight were aboard the Bombardier Challenger 600; fate of passengers not immediately known
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Myanmar junta wraps poll with ally set to seal victory
Junta chief who has not ruled out serving as president, toured voting stations in Mandalay, wearing civilian dress
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Veteran BBC journalist Mark Tully dies
Afte brief stint in London at the BBC's Hindi and World Service, he was appointed in New Delhi
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US storm leaves 850k without power
Forces 10,000 flight cancellations
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India's Republic Day contradicts reality in IIOJK: JKSM
Says New Delhi cannot preach democracy while denying Kashmiris rights
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Massive relief operation launched as severe winter grips country
Army, civil authorities battle heavy snowfall, soldiers clear roads in K-P, AJK
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Strategic reset in Washington 'good news' for Pakistan
New US defence strategy eases pressure on Islamabad amid US-China recalibration
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Six terrorists neutralised in Panjgur, Kurram
No casualty in bomb dropped from quadcopter drone in South Waziristan
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Centre, K-P at odds over displacement of Tirah families
CM Afridi rejects govt's 'voluntary displacement' claim; Claims govt wants to pit K-P govt against security forces
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Despite hurdles, US interest in Pakistan's minerals growing
Pakistan sits on strategic mineral belt; it must protect foreign capital as fiercely as it protects sovereignty
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Reviving Pakistan's seafood industry, a path to economic self-sufficiency
With corruption curbed, sustainable practices, seafood industry can once again be a foreign exchange earner
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How villages are defending themselves against floodwaters in Pakistan
Why Pakistan's flood resilience depends on recognising local collective action
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Gul Plaza is an accumulated debris of neglect
Without performance-linked NFC allocations and administrative reform, the cycle will persist
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5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Khuzdar
Several districts in Sindh and Balochistan experienced tremors, says PMD
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Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism, Pakistan tells UN
UN Security Council unanimously renews Taliban sanctions Monitoring Team mandate for another 12 months
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Govt under fire in NA over net-metering
PPP calls solar policy 'broad daylight robbery and fraud'
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Over 90% buildings in Sindh lack fire safety
Inspections carried out at 3,633 buildings; 889 buildings been declared high risk due to serious violations
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Sindh University pro-VC suspended
Viral videos show Prof Azhar Shah 'drunk' on campus; govt says formal inquiry pending
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Man falls from 6th floorafter 'holding woman hostage'
Case has been registered against deceased on complaint of Juma Bibi
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Fire engulfs 8-storey building
No casualties as more than 100 people safely evacuated from the high-rise
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Woman's gang-rape, murder: two suspects held, 11 at large
Saleswoman disappeared on Feb 1; SHO suspended for facilitating suspects
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment
Muhammad Ubaidur Rahman sentenced for rape of 8-year-old girl in October 2023
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PM calls for boosting agri ties with Türkiye
Says two countries can play key role in global food value chain
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Security delay stalls Nushki bridge repairs
Damaged rail links stay closed after Jan 31 attacks
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Free Wi-Fi service suspended at Lahore railway station
Internet provider withdraws facility over unpaid dues
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K-P cabinet approves wheat, relief package
Sanctions wheat purchase, deregulates sugar, expands Ramazan cash relief
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Islamia College bars female-male faculty contact
New rules require NOC for cross-gender meetings
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CTD arrests top terrorist commander in Bannu
During initial interrogation, suspect confesses to orchestrating at least nine major terrorist operations
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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SBP reserves inch up to $16.18b
Central bank deposits rise $21m; bullion steady over global cues
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Risk-averse capital drives hybrid deals
Startup funding hits $74m as debt-equity financing rises to 89%
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IFAD reviews rural transformation
Rana Tanveer held a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario to review progress on IFAD-funded projects
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PAVE Scheme rolls out EV subsidies, easy financing
Rs9b earmarked as govt begins transfers to 41,000 electric bike, rickshaw recipients
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PSX dives 2,537 points on blue-chip selling
Engro Fert results come in below expectations, triggering market rout
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PHMA seeks fast-track immigration counters
Exporters complain about prolonged delays in name of security checks
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Carmaker fails to refund millions in customer deposits
PM aide prods company to either deliver cars or return money
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PSX tumbles 2,537 points as selling pressure mounts
KSE-100 index succumbs to relentless selling as recovery hopes dash investor sentiment
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Gold steady in global, local markets as silver gains
Price of silver per tola rises by Rs90 in Pakistan
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‘Job growth tilts toward low-productivity services’
Gallup says industry share stagnating as gender, urban-rural gaps persist in labour force
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FinMin solicits global investors
Cites improved reserves, tariff reforms and plans to return to global markets
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Debt hits Rs78.5tr on local borrowing
Clouds fiscal consolidation narrative; gold per tola gains Rs2,300; rupee inches up to 279.66/$
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France sets record for egg demand
Each French resident ate an average of 237 eggs in 2025
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China orders milk toxin tests
Manufacturers are to be strict in accepting raw materials and quality control
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Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
Legal challenges are expected to follow swiftly
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Official says drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week
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Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Local TV shows BNP wins 151 seats in 300-member House of the Nation, JI secures 42 seats
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US charges 2 Pakistanis for alleged involvement in $10m health care scheme fraud
Burhan Mirza, Kashif Iqbal and others submitted false Medicare and private health claims in 2023-24
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz review country's prevailing political, economic and security situation
Various senior officials present as regional and global environment also discussed
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Farmers protest over US-India trade framework as govt defends pact
Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards
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India backs $40b military upgrade with more Rafale fighters, Boeing P-8Is
Defence ministry source says India to buy 114 more French Rafale fighter jets
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Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Nearly half of sanctioned-brand cars sold in Russia in 2025 were China-made
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Risk of Nipah virus spread low after cases in India, Bangladesh: WHO
Two Nipah cases were confirmed in India’s West Bengal, while one patient died from the virus in Bangladesh last week
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Crude bomb blast injures 3 at Bangladesh polling centre
Two members of Bangladesh’s Ansar paramilitary force among those injured
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Macron calls Musk ‘over-subsidised,’ urges Europe to support domestic industry
French president says joint EU debt is essential to economically compete with US and China
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Turkiye’s foreign minister says US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports
Iran recognises need for deal, US understands Tehran’s limits, says Hakan Fidan
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Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report
The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls
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Marsh to miss Australia opener
Steve Smith has been called as his backup
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Aouar leads Al-Ittihad into ACL knockout
The Saudi outfit thrashed Qatar's Al-Gharafa 7-0
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Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener
He fought off a stiff test from Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1)
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Spurs sack Frank after miserable reign
The London based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle
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HBL PSL XI player auction: Naseem Shah joins Rawalpindi for Rs86.5m
Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf was bought by Islamabad United for Rs85 million
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
The Blues missed a chance to move close to fourth-place United
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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan were 187 all out after South Africa scored 187-6 in Ahmedabad
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Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
He second half goal at the London Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw
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De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' He has been linked with a return to the Premier League
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F1 prospect Kimi Antonelli crashes limited-edition Mercedes AMG GT days after receiving it
Mercedes' F1 pilot escaped injury after crashing his $240,000 AMG GT near his San Marino home
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All-round Pakistan outclass USA by 32 runs in T20 World Cup showdown
Win avenged Pakistan's shock defeat at the hands of USA in the T20 World Cup two years ago
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India call Pakistan 'quality side' ahead of T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan's decision to go ahead with the match was hailed as an outbreak of 'good sense' and 'good for cricket'
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Ex-coach stands trial for bullying
The trial was sparked by explosive claims three years ago by two gymnasts
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh












































































































