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Pak, SL off to great start in T20 Blind WC
Hosts beat South Africa by eight wickets
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Kane sends Bayern eight points clear
He scores a brilliant hat-trick against Augsburg
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Simeone grateful to complete 700 games
He is nearing 13 years in charge of Atletico Madrid
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Netherlands beat Germany in Davis Cup semi
Tallon Griekspoor grinds down Jan-Lennard Struff 6-7 (4/7), 7-5, 6-4
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Jaiswal and Rahul put India on top
India lead by 218 runs with 10 wickets in hand on day two
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Pakistan, Zimbabwe ODI series begins today
The visitors will be without Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the series
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WI build Test edge over Bangladesh
The hosts reach 250-5 at stumps on day one
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CT's fate to be decided next week
PCB remains firm in its stance to host entire Champions Trophy in Pakistan
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2024 World Internet Conference concludes
Summit unveils new initiatives to advance internet development, promote AI
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PSX enters uncharted territory on robust liquidity
Takes cue from favourable data as index climbs 4,506 points to record high
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Moody's upgrades S Arabia's rating
Moody's upgrades Saudi Arabia's rating to "Aa3," citing progress in diversifying beyond oil under Vision 2030.
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Power demand rises by 7% in October
Surge in electricity consumption fails to offset higher fuel costs as reliance on expensive coal persists
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Hajj body planned for private sector
It will monitor private operators; govt may create Hajj fund to provide subsidy
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IMF approves Sri Lanka's $2.9b bailout
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's bailout, releasing $333 million amid ongoing economic challenges.
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Whistleblower awaits reward in tax evasion case
Exposed MNC's tax evasion two-years ago in which FBR collected Rs2.5b
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UN agency promotes climate-smart agriculture
Country director underscores importance of rural development to boost food security
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VPN registration sparks debate
IT professionals highlight operational hurdles, risks to global competitiveness
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No recovery in sight for realty sector
Market faces stagnation, but has potential for speedy and abnormal returns
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Govt seals off Islamabad, blocks key roads as PTI prepares for power show at D-chowk
Rangers, along with police, FC deployed while internet services could be suspended in high security areas
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Huawei aims for 100,000 apps on HarmonyOS amid push for self-reliance
Blacklisted by US, the tech giant has more than 15,000 applications that can meet consumers' basic needs
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Forget heaps of concealer, this smoky eye embraces melanin
Your natural pigment is the ultimate statement
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Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' eyes the big screen
Anne Hathaway to lead the thriller
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Wakhri' secures award at Indian film fest
Pakistani film bagged Best Director win
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Rust' finally set to premiere
Film ready three years after on-set shooting
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Mac Miller's posthumous album to release next year
Rapper passed away in 2018
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Roger Waters sends open message to Bisan Owda
Former Pink Floyd member mourns Palestinian suffering
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14 years of ‘Dastaan’: Why the drama is still TV’s boldest Partition tale
Based on Razia Butt’s novel 'Bano', this tale forced us to confront history’s bloodiest truths
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Balochistan’s literary spirit flourishes
Turbat’s literary festival brings people together to celebrate stories, culture, and soul of a rich resilient heritage
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Trump 2.0: lessons for progressives
Identity politics is dead; the Left must refocus on economic inequality and working-class empowerment.
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National aspirations vs protests and demos
Will Pakistan embrace democracy or slip into totalitarianism? The youth must lead the way towards progress.
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AI: a siren's call?
AI's rapid rise offers great promise but also grave risks. Experts warn of potential dangers, urging safeguards.
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Rafa retires
Rafael Nadal retires after 23 years, leaving behind a legacy of 22 Grand Slams, a fighting spirit, and personal touch
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COP betrayal
COP29 exposes the Global North's duplicity on climate finance, with the Global South rejecting a paltry $250B offer.
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Looming showdown
Islamabad sealed ahead of PTI protest; political tensions mount. Time for both sides to negotiate and de-escalate.
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Why nations fail
Pakistan's failure stems from elite-controlled governance, economic mismanagement, and corruption.
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Ukraine’s infrastructure damage: 321 facilities damaged by Russian attacks, says Zelenskiy
Twenty merchant ships belonging to other countries were also damaged by Russian strikes, he added
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Three-wheeler rickshaw ban sparks contentious debate
625,410 three-wheeler rickshaws are plying across roads in the province
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Healthy beginnings: the organic baby food shift
As Pakistanis grow more health-conscious, many parents are seeking organic food alternatives for their infants
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Investigation Alien review: would you want to believe?
The series follow George Knapp as he tries to blow the cover off US govt denials of UFOs
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An increasingly insular West appears isolated at G20
Biden’s decision to authorise strikes on Russia overshadowed Brazil’s focus on anti-poverty & climate efforts
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Where play meets purpose
An education system without inflexible text book enforcement champions the power of exploration and creativity
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APEC showdown: Xi at the centre, Biden on the sidelines
The stark contrast between US & China’s global strategies came into sharp focus at the summit in Peru
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The 5G tipping point
Can Pakistan overcome economic, infrastructural, and regulatory hurdles to successfully implement 5G by April 2025?
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Trump’s new hawk
Trump’s choice of neocon Marco Rubio for secretary of state is sending shockwaves around the world
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Families of 13 Pakistanis held hostage in Myanmar appeal govt to take action for their release
Victims, including two women, confined to compound, subjected to torture, forced into luring victims for crypto scams
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Drake responds subtly to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ album release
Drake posts calm selfie following Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ release, ignoring fan jokes and ongoing online criticism.
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COP29 breakthrough: Wealthy nations boost climate fund to $300 billion for developing nations
With no formal update yet of the deal draft from the COP29 presidency, the mood was tense among negotiating groups
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Interior Ministry confirms possible internet shutdown in security sensitive areas amid PTI protest
The confirmation followed earlier reports suggesting a complete nationwide internet shutdown
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CM Gandapur calls on warring parties for ceasefire in Kurram
Gandapur underscored the importance of dialogue as the "best way to resolve disputes"
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Quetta joins Lahore in reviving Basant from Februay 13-15
No official statement has been given by the government regarding the festival
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Three terrorists killed, nine wounded as police foil Bannu post assault
Retaliatory strikes on two posts foiled as 13 suspects arrested in DI Khan after SDPO attacked
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President Zardari congratulates Iran on Islamic Revolution anniversary
President comments on shared ties, hopes 'spirit of brotherhood' continues to support prosperity, stability
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PM orders NEPRA appeal to protect existing solar users after net metering overhaul
Says burden on 466,000 solar users should not fall on the more than 37.6 million consumers relying on national grid
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Salman Safdar refutes media reports, says no statement issued on Imran’s health
Friend of court submits seven-page report to SC, praises AG Mansoor Awan, Adiala Jail administration
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Army is national force, not of any district, Asif tells Achakzai
Resolution honours martyrs as opposition clashes over army, quorum and new laws in NA
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Nine arrested as ANF seizes over 1,000kg of drugs across Pakistan
Authorities say Gwadar shipment was headed for sea routes to Gulf countries, Yemen, Tanzania
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Climate ministry tells IHC paper mulberry felling permissible
Says approval required before tree cutting as case on Islamabad’s green cover continues
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SBP chief sees growth up to 4.75% despite IMF downgrade
Governor says agriculture and industry are holding up, and earlier rate cuts are still feeding through
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NEPRA weighs fixed monthly charges for small power consumers after net metering changes
Proposal set to introduce fixed charges ranging from Rs200 to Rs675, NEPRA has not announced final decision yet
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Dar discusses regional tensions with Turkey, Iran FMs amid US-Iran strain
Calls stress dialogue as Trump warns of ‘very tough’ action if no Iran deal
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SC steps in to restore Imran's legal access
Lawyer meets Imran after months-long restriction
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Ramazan moon likely to be sighted on Feb 18
PMD forecasts favourable weather conditions for sighting of moon
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Female recruits, leftover US arms pose new threat to counterterror efforts in Balochistan
ISPR says terrorists have access to massive cache of US weapons left behind in Afghanistan
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Speaker accepts Akhtar Mengal’s resignation from National Assembly
NA session suspended over lack of quorum as BNP-M chief criticises govt
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Gold, silver prices rise further in local, international markets
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs1,972 in Pakistan
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SBP chief sees growth up to 4.75% despite IMF downgrade
Governor says agriculture and industry are holding up, and earlier rate cuts are still feeding through
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PSX modestly lower amid volatile trading
Index drops 187 points as investment, geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment
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Fixed power cost to raise Rs132b
Households up to 300 units face new charges as govt shifts subsidy to industry
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Action on inferior LPG cylinders sought
Senate body gives govt two-week time to introduce legislation to increase jail term, penalties
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Pakistan, UAE close to signing economic deal
CEPA will help double trade, remove obstacles
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Pre-arrival customs data sharing begins
Pakistan, Uzbekistan operationalise exchange of pre-arrival customs information following MoU signage
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Govt signals regulatory easing to Japanese firms
SAPM also highlights one-window SEZ facilitation at business forum
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Pakistan, Cambodia review priorities ahead of JTC
Ministers focus on pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics as business bodies push B2B follow-up
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'Economy needs structural reset'
Industry calls grow to tackle informality, red tape and export underperformance
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ECC agrees to sell old PASSCO wheat stock
Proceeds will be used to clear liabilities of banks, employees of closed company
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Remittances stay strong at $3.46b
EU, Western inflows offset US decline; SBP projects inflows at $42b for FY26
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China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses
Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%
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Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Israel's Netanyahu expected to press Trump over Iran diplomacy
Also on the agenda is Gaza, with Trump looking to push ahead with a ceasefire agreement he helped broker
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Trump says ‘10 planes shot down’, credits tariff pressure for ending Pakistan-India war
Says trade pressure policies overcame multiple global conflicts
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Ten dead after woman opens fire at high school in Canada
One of the deadliest school shootings reported to date since 1989
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'It's time to get aggressive', Border Patrol agent says in Chicago shooting video
Newly released bodycam footage has significantly shifted the narrative regarding the October 4 incident
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Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centers in fraud crackdown
173 senior crime figures arrested, 11,000 workers deported in a campaign that began late last year
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Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers
Approves 72,000 permits as traditional migrant sources dwindle
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Australia charges two Chinese nationals with 'foreign interference'
Second instance of Chinese nationals being charged under foreign interference laws
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Chinese captain pleads not guilty to damage charge in Baltic Sea cable case
Charge sheet stated that Wan had been 'reckless', without lawful excuse, damaged the property belonging to another
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Trump's deportation drive questioned
US immigration officials grilled by Congress
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Australia warns Roblox
Around 100 million people use Roblox daily, with under-13s accounting for around 40 percent of its 2024 users
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US, Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership
Vance meets Aliyev, discusses peace with Armenia
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Warming climate threatens Greenland
Seals rely on pack ice to give birth, to rest and for protection
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US will have to do ‘something very tough’ if no Iran deal, says Trump
Netanyahu says Iran talks top his agenda with Trump, urging a tougher US stance on Tehran’s missiles
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Jamaat-e-Islami leader rises from obscurity to challenge for Bangladesh’s top job
Shafiqur Rahman, once marginal in Bangladeshi politics, now vies for PM as Jamaat chief
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India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
The new regulations will take effect from February 20
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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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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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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
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Record-breaking New Zealand crush UAE
Both openers scored commanding half-centuries
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Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband
The body banned skeleton racer’s black helmet
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Liverpool need 'perfection' to reach Champions League, Slot
The Reds conceded twice in a dramatic finale to lose 2-1 to Manchester City
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What next for crashed Vonn?
She had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash
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Man City eye Premier League title twist
Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years
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Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India









































































































