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Gold slides below Rs500,000 as global prices slump
Yellow metal prices extend sharp slide amid international selloff, higher margins
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Pakistan ranks lowest in South Asia on literacy despite slow gains, FAFEN says
Review shows literacy at 63%, well below regional average of 78%
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Security forces kill 22 more terrorists in Balochistan as three-day toll hits 177
Overnight follow-up operations continue after coordinated BLA attacks across the province
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IHC extends ban on tree cutting in Islamabad till Feb 13
CDA's lawyer says trees removed to make way for a monument of the Ma’araka-e-Haq in the capital
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Global inflation to fall to 3.8% this year, says IMF chief
MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts
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Slump in commodities rattles global markets
Gold slides 9% to its lowest in more than two weeks, silver falls more than 13%
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Video of Hania Aamir and Yasir Hussain sparks online debate
Social media users offered differing opinions on the interaction
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China’s Spring Festival travel rush begins ahead of Lunar New Year holiday
Record trips forecast as travellers scramble for tickets and prices jump
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Google expands Gemini AI navigation to walkers and cyclists
AI assistant can answer context-based questions, offer nearby recommendations, provide real-time navigation updates
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Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies
Decision will not impact pilgrims who have already obtained visas or made prior bookings
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K-P CM Afridi, PM Shehbaz discuss thorny issues in ice-breaking meeting
PM stresses cooperation for law and order; Afridi says more meetings expected but no talk on Imran meeting
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Kazakhstan President Tokayev to visit Pakistan on February 3–4
Will hold talks with President Zardari, PM Shehbaz; will address Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum
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MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London after health deteriorates
Party says doctors administer blood transfusion, detailed examination planned
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Judicial lock-up facilities to be expanded
Rs48.366m project to be completed within six months
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No more pollution in Hattar, warns EPA
Residents urge govt to launch e-bus service to facilitate daily commuters
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UC secretaries struggle amid salary delays
PFC grant cheques require clearance from the Attock Accounts Office
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Pindi traffic upgrades enter final phase
Construction on three Peshawar Road underpasses will begin mid-February
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Tourism, sports festival ends on high note
Both events were keenly enjoyed, with cash prizes of Rs10,000 awarded to the winners
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Ad-hocism stalls education sector
Absence of regular heads in HEC, FDE, DGSE and PEIRA disrupts policymaking
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Trump voices hope for Iran deal
Remarks come after Ayatollah Khamenei accuses US of fuelling anti-government protests
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Afridi signals march on Islamabad over Tirah
K-P CM likely to raise issue with PM Shehbaz in meeting today
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Epstein files reveal damning secrets of global elite
Newly released trove names Modi, Trump, and his predecessors among disgraced financier's wide-reaching orbit
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145 terrorists killed in 40-hour counterterror blitz
Balochistan CM says attackers failed to seize or hold ground
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ICC criticises Pakistan’s selective World Cup participation
Governing body says skipping India match undermines spirit of global tournament
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Muslim bloc slams Gaza ceasefire breaches
Describe Israel's actions as a direct threat to the political process
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Pakistan's broken economic contract
Structural flaws, policy zigzags and neglect of people continue to drag the economy downwards
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Islamabad's forests under assault
Weak enforcement and institutional silence threaten the capital's natural heritage
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The deadly cost of ignoring fire safety
Pakistan's fire safety laws exist; the tragedy lies in systemic failure to enforce them
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When seeds become a strategic risk
Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity
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As EU and India move closer, where does Pakistan stand?
Islamabad should prepare for comprehensive trade deal with Brussels rather than relying on preferences alone
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The IMF programme dilemma
Until Pakistan embarks on supply-side growth plan, it will not be last IMF loan
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WB chief visits heritage site
Banga offers prayers, partakes in langar during visit to Sri Panja Sahib
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Yasmin Rashid co-authors study flagging institutional erosion
'From Crackdown to Crisis' examines political, legal developments since April 2022 to examine political containment
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World condemns Balochistan attacks
US, UAE, France, Saudi Arabia, UK, and Turkey express solidarity with Pakistan
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SC public centre serves over 6,700 visitors in Jan
Centre brings all judicial services under one roof, apex court says
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Pakistan engages BD, Philippines on labour
Salik's meetings at Abu Dhabi Dialogue cover migrant welfare, vocational training
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President urges protection of wetlands
Zardari highlights ecological, cultural, and climate significance of wetlands
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'Awami Theatre Festival 2026' continues to draw enthusiastic fans
Stage play, 'Be Positive', meets with popular acclaim on tenth day of event at Karachi's Arts Council
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Connor Storrie's upcoming SNL hosting debut celebrated
Hudson Williams lauds 'Heated Rivalry' co-star's appearance on show
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Pakistan's largest-ever tourism festival concludes
Event's second day sees vibrant sports activities, strong public participation
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'LAAM Fashion Week' presents Day 2 of inaugural edition
LFW combines high-street and prêt brands, luxury fashion houses, couture ateliers and bridal designers
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Pete Davidson returns to SNL, slams ICE agents in satirical sketch
Portrays border czar Tom Homan addressing a group of fictional ICE agents
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Wedding season finally brings rich rewards for K-P DJs, drumbeaters
After prolonged slowdown in marriage ceremony spending, artists enjoy packed schedules, rising incomes
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Polio vaccination drive starts today
Polio vaccination campaign in Karachi aims to vaccinate over 2.1 million children
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Pakistan stands because of army, says Pir Pagara
Orders followers to educate their children, give them skills
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PTI-TTAP strike yields mixed response
Complete shutdown in Quetta; Lahore, Islamabad see routine activity
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ICC steps in to resolve Pakistan-India WC row
ICC, BCB officials hold talks with Naqvi; Governing body urges Pakistan to play India; PCB passes decision to PM
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Feb 8 protest call falls flat in Punjab
CM Maryam mocks PTI over 'failure' to record protest
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FCC receives its first public interest petition
Plea seeks to halt construction of flyover outside Quetta hospital
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Did judiciary rise to the occasion
Election disputes, PTI cases linger on amid legitimacy concerns
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Many city areas to see 4-day water supply cut
Seven-foot diameter main line repair to cut 200 MGD from Dhabeji supply; several areas to face shortages
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17th KLF concludes with cultural debates
KGS wins inter-school debate on 'Literature today: elitist or essential?'
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'Politics of hatred' blamed for city's devastation
ANP calls for empowered local government, education reforms, transparent probe into plaza tragedy
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Korangi records six dog bite cases in a single day
MQM-P slams govt over surge in stray dog attacks
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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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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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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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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China's bank buys gold for 15th month
PBOC halted an 18-month-long gold buying streak in May 2024, but resumed purchases six months later
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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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Water supply suspension halts SITE industries
Industry body cautions prolonged disruption will cause factory closures, mass unemployment
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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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IT talent export to KSA hits new high
Vision 2030 drives demand for AI, highlighting scope for high-skilled jobs
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says
State media said an explosion occurred early Saturday in Shuoyang, Shanxi province
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New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence
Man convicted of murdering 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 will start an appeal hearing on Monday
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Meloni condemns 'enemies of Italy' after clashes in Olympics host city
Italian PM hits out as 100 break from march; rail network also sabotaged in separate attacks
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Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Araqchi said Iran’s insistence on enrichment is tied to sovereignty as talks with the US seek to rebuild trust
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Zelenskiy said he had also imposed sanctions against the Russian financial sector
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Suspect in attack on Russian intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev detained in Dubai
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov accuses Ukraine of orchestrating assassination attempt to sabotage peace talks
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Bangladesh election tests India’s influence as China steps in
Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era
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India, Malaysia exchange 11 cooperation pacts during Modi visit
Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year's $18.6bn
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March
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The Epstein saga is far from over
Disgraced financier's network serves as a reminder that wealth & status continue to distort justice & shield powerful
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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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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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Pakistan rewrites the cricket script
Pakistan’s refusal to play India at the T20 World Cup challenges a decade-old norm, exposing power, precedent and cost
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ICC to brief on outcome of talks with PCB over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
Delegation meets PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore; BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over











































































































