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SBP governor stresses need for stronger capital markets
Low domestic savings, weak corporate debt and equity markets seen as hurdles to growth
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Swedish business team to explore trade avenues
Delegation to arrive soon to meet manufacturers, evaluate export potential
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IMF seeks changes to SBP Act
Lender pushes for removing finance secretary from board, filling vacant posts
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Civic workers strike over unpaid dues
Municipal services crippled in Peshawar as employees demand release of salaries, pensions
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K-P unveils app for flood compensation
Gandapur launches paperless system to ensure swift relief payments; officials, employees donate salaries
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Kohat police, CTD foil major terror plot
Two serving officials arrested for aiding TTP
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Rain turns Peshawar into flooded city
Downpour submerges roads, markets, halts transport
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Anna Kendrick's 'pitch perfect' pizza moment
Anna Kendrick's 'pitch perfect' pizza moment
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Terence Stamp: from arthouse icon to blockbuster villain
Terence Stamp: from arthouse icon to blockbuster villain
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Sophie Turner reveals unintended error
Sophie Turner reveals unintended error
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Natalie and Mila outsmart Aronofsky
Filmmaker admittedly tried pitting actresses against each other while filming 'Black Swan'
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Gamescom tries to reignite gaming's lost spark
Can 'GTA VI' and 'Black Ops 7' rescue a weary industry at Cologne
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In 'Artis Impact', strategy meets serenity
In 'Artis Impact', strategy meets serenity
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Police ordered to register FIR over actor's death
Police ordered to register FIR over actor's death
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Yesterday's fantasy, today's reality
James Cameron, who dreamed up Skynet, finds real AI scarier than his fiction
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Independence - dreams deferred?
Fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution - freedom of speech, assembly, movement, association
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Why the continued genocide in Gaza!
More than 68,000 Palestinians, including 15,000 children and several hundred journalists, have been killed
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Global youth crisis
Climate anxiety looms like a spectral presence rising seas mirrored by rising dread
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Rising polio tally
Lower Kohistan, Badin both reflect deeper challenges standing in the way of the eradication of poliovirus
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Floods and failures
K-P government has announced Rs800 million in relief funds for affected districts
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No deal, till a deal
The sound-bites of confidence from both the heads of state, after almost three hours of one-on-one parleys
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Normalising pollution
Discussions on a binding global plastic treaty collapsed thanks to large oil producing nations
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Nearly 90% of video game developers use AI agents, Google study shows
44% of developers use AI agents to process text, code, audio, and video quickly, enabling autonomy and decisions
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Peshawar brought to standstill by torrential rain
City submerged as roads, markets, and BRT service hit by flooding
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Peshawar reels under civic shutdown as municipal workers strike
Employees demand release of pending salaries and pensions; union slams govt for insufficient grants
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Court orders filing of case in Humaira Asghar's death
Court also directs statements of deceased’s family members should be recorded
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Is that donkey in my biryani?
Indicators are subtle but veteran butchers can spot what average consumers might miss
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Woman who killed her children remanded to police custody in Karachi
IO requested for physical remand as further information is needed regarding the murder weapon recovered
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Maryam Nawaz promises modern city development inspired by Japan
Punjab, Yokohama to cooperate on environment, urban uplift, says CM
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6,000 student visas revoked under Marco Rubio, US State Dept confirms
The Trump administration has also more broadly sought mass deportations of people in the United States illegally.
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Wildlife fights persist in Punjab despite ban
Bear-baiting, dog-led boar hunts continue as authorities impose fines
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Judo Malaika Noor makes history at Amman Asian Open 2025
Malaika becomes first Pakistani female to win a silver medal in any Asian-level judo competition
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Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal following renewed diplomatic push
Israel’s offensive has killed over 62,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, Gaza health ministry figures show
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K-P schools closed Aug 19–25 due to flash floods
Summer vacations in high-altitude regions usually last from July 1 to 31
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$25m pink diamond recovered as Dubai police nab thieves within hours
Dubai police arrested three Asians within eight hours using specialized teams and advanced AI technologies
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Govt launches crackdown on illegal foreigners
Residents' data to be compiled, SIM access blocked, and property/financial transactions banned
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Twin cities see sharp rise in seasonal ailments
Throat infections, flu, allergies, fevers, and gastric disorders are rising, with more ENT and abdominal complaints
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New autopsy ordered for Sanghar journalist after flaws in initial report
Fresh examination conducted at request of Khawar Hussain's brother, following directive from Sindh IGP
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Senior Iranian official warns war with Israel could break out anytime
Iran adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi says no ceasefire exists, only a war phase that could collapse at any moment
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Help the IDPs of Bajaur: Squash player Noorena Shams
She believes that the IDPs are suffering double tragedy from the operation and from floods
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PM Shehbaz donates cabinet's one-month salary for K-P flood relief
Shehbaz Sharif directs health ministry to send medical teams, establish camps to assist flood victims
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Thousands evacuate homes as fears of Israeli ground offensive grow in Gaza
Gaza Tribunal urges urgent armed international action to stop Israel’s “most lethal phase of genocide” in Gaza
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PSX hits record high on Fitch's positive outlook on banks
Stronger corporate earnings, rupee stability also fuel investor interest as index rises past 148,000
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BD may replace Pak in Asia Cup Hockey
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Bihar
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Can new generation fill Babar’s shoes in Asia Cup 2025?
The prolific batter was overlooked for the upcoming T20I tournament
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Sports news rail of the day
Itauma floors Whyte in under two minutes; Murphy stakes UFC title claim; Barca, Australia, and All Blacks secure wins
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Santos sack coach Xavier
The 61-year-old was dismissed after humiliating 6-0 home defeat to Vasco
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Hasan Raheem is officially married!
Singer took to social media and announced it’s real this time
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SBP working on exchange, interest rates for stability: FinMin
Three major rating agencies are positive about Pakistan
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Man United can beat anybody: Amorim
Manchester United boss praises his side for not being ‘boring’ in the defeat to Arsenal
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Business as usual in Islamabad despite PTI strike call
TTAP also stages protest near Faisal Mosque against alleged irregularities in 2024 general elections
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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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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am
CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities
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TTAP strike paralyses Balochistan over alleged Feb 8 poll rigging
Markets shut and transport suspended as protests disrupt daily life
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Pakistan to attend first Gaza Board of Peace summit chaired by Trump
Meeting on Feb 19 to focus on ceasefire, aid access and Gaza reconstruction
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PTI strike sees mixed response across K-P amid Feb 8 protest call
Wheel-jam shuts some roads in Peshawar, but businesses stay open in many districts
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Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation
Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation
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Final day of Basant in Lahore promises good kite-flying conditions
PMD forecasts wind speeds to increase to 12 km/h between 12:00pm and 5:00pm
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PTI, opp bloc stand firm as govt moves to deter strike
Opposition to mark Feb 8 as day of protest as well as mourning
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US, UK envoys join Basant celebrations in Lahore
Members of US and UK missions participated in kite flying and expressed enjoyment of celebrations
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Two cops accused of rape, blackmail in Lodhran
Both constables have been suspended from service
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PMD predicts drizzle, stronger winds in Karachi today
Balochistan braces for rain, gusty winds and hill snowfall from February 8 to 10
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De-watering under way from sewage-filled ponds
Heavy machinery, specialised de-watering sets have been deployed
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FIA busts gold, currency smuggling ring
Ringleader arrested; three customs inspectors named as facilitators
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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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South Korea’s Bithumb accidentally gives away $40bn in Bitcoin, triggers selloff
Bitcoin prices briefly slump 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb
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Gold, silver prices rebound after one-day pause
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs10,030 in Pakistan
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Inflation reverses course ahead of Ramazan
SPI rises 0.09% in a week as tomato, onion and fuel prices jump
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SBP rules out bold rate cuts
Governor sees stability for two years, says data-driven policy to continue
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Pakistan meets 3 out of 5 IMF goals
Next $1b loan tranche depends on achieving all conditions; tax targets missed
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US earmarks $1.3b for Reko Diq mining project
Mineral reserves extraction requires total investment of $3.2 billion
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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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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy: IOC
It will be the first uniform IOC policy, replacing varying federation rules across major sports events
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Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general: report
The suspects will be charged after interrogation
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Minibus crash kills 15 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province
Police spokesperson blames accident on 'severe road damage'
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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, envoy Waltz says
UN officials say the US owes $827m from last year and another $767m towards the 2026 budget
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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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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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









































































































