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Vaping, chewing tobacco: health risks lurk, awareness falls short
With only 17% of Pakistanis aware of vaping, urban areas lead in knowledge, while rural regions lag behind
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Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Indomitable Lions score goal in each half to set up quarterfinal with hosts
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ATC dismisses Aleema Khan's acquittal petition in D-Chowk protest case
Defence claims case 'politically motivated' as court agrees with prosecution arguments
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Declan Rice struck twice in the Gunners 3-2 win at Bournemouth
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‘2025 gave me the absolute worst and the absolute best,’ Hania Aamir gets real about her difficult year
“Sometimes strength is simply staying where you are,” writes Aamir
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Deportation of Indian woman married to Pakistani man halted
Sarbjit Kaur was scheduled to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border on Monday
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Gold prices jump sharply in local, global markets
Price of 24-carat gold increases by Rs9,200
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FACI invites applications for 2026 chess development project
Pakistan is among the countries eligible to apply for continued support
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Report, video evidence compiled on Punjab Assembly incident during K-P CM’s visit
Guest list lacks ID numbers, photos, and vehicle details, creating complications
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Qawwal booked over ‘Prisoner 804’ song at Lahore cultural event
Faraz Khan gets interim bail as case sparks debate on art, politics and expression
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Student critically injured in fall at Lahore university
University shifts classes online as police probe alleged suicide attempt
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LHC defers hearing on suspension of Rajab Butt’s lawyer licence
Court declines immediate relief, rejects licence restoration request, adjourns proceedings until January 6
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Amazon sailfin catfish found in Sindh waters, experts warn of invasive spread
Foreign aquarium species reaches Karachi Fish Harbour, threatening aquatic biodiversity
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China condemns US capture of Maduro, says countries cannot act as 'world judge'
'We have never believed that any country can act as the world's police,' says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Pakistan, China agree to align development plans, launch CPEC 2.0
Talks in Beijing reaffirm mutual support, expand cooperation in security, counterterrorism and finance
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'PTV' once led Pakistan’s drama industry. What changed?
Veterans of the industry debate whether the state broadcaster is struggling with decline — or resisting change
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Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19, Eidul Fitr on March 21
Forecast based on astronomical calculations, final announcement rests with Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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Factory worker killed, eight hurt in Lakki Marwat blast on cement company bus
Explosion near Nawarkhel Mor comes amid rising militant attacks in southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Second strike in Venezuela possible if govt does not cooperate: Trump
Top officials call Maduro's capture criminal; Trump says Cuba 'ready to fall' without US intervention
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Iran protests enter 2nd week
At least 12, including security personnel, killed since unrest began
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114 killed in week of Darfur attacks
Two of the Daglo family were killed, Moussa Saleh Daglo and Awad Moussa Saleh Daglo
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30 killed in central Nigeria
26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers
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Moscow airports shut amid drone threat
The restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety
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UK's embattled Starmer vows to see out five-year term
I was elected in 2024 with a five-year mandate to change the country, and that's what I intend to do
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles in first test of 2026
Trump's Saturday military operation against Venezuela likely played a role in the decision to carry out the launch
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Lightning kills two, injures 150 in South Africa
Storms are frequent in this part of South Africa during the current summer
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Crans-Montana ski season continues after tragedy
He said many tourists had decided to stay on, and he had no information
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What drove Trump's outrageous Venezuela gamble?
Analysts warn message not limited to South American state
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Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists call for defiance
Venezuelan president awaits court appearance in New York; UNSC convenes today
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Pak-China dialogue overshadowed by Venezuela crisis
Beijing slams use of force; Islamabad urges restraint; CPEC, trade ties under spotlight at 7th Strategic Dialogue
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US economy braces for slow, uneven growth in 2026
Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy
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Islamabad's smog is homegrown
Lessons from global megacities show data-driven transport and air-quality reforms can reverse trend
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Why investors only sign MoUs
Promises on paper will not build factories or jobs; Pakistan needs systems, not headlines
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Pakistani investors face hard choices in 2026
From zero-yield accounts to crypto and pensions, asset selection will now define outcomes
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Financial investment and capital gains
Short-term capital gains do not bode well for developing economy where millions are underemployed or unemployed
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2026: Pakistan must choose growth
Central challenge is to turn fragile stability into broad-based prosperity
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BLA terror bid foiled in Karachi; 2,000kg explosives seized
Prepared vehicle contained 60 plastic drums filled with explosives together with five explosive LPG cylinders
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BLA suffers major blow towards year-end
Killing of two key commanders disrupts suicide wing, shakes command structure
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CM: Will follow Imran's instruction to the letter
Sohail Afridi says his position on PTI street movement remains unchanged
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TTAP to stay away from NDC confab
Says PTI, the biggest party in opposition alliance, has reservations about the invite
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Woes of Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan
From students to lorry drivers, ordinary people are trapped across border
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Balochistan sees transparency gains
FAFEN report reveals that public bodies are proactively disclosing 48% information required under law
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PTI wants talks, but Imran blocks the way: Kaira
He maintained that the party needs to create political space for dialogue with other political parties
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JI chief: LG system crippled by politics, corruption
Hafiz Naeem accuses provinces of sabotaging Article 140-A
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President, PM stress Kashmir issue resolution for lasting peace
We urge international community to urgently call upon India to halt its widespread human rights violations in IIOJK
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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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Ajoka Theatre to stage 'Dara' at Faiz Festival
Theatre also recently staged special performances of its cultural play Lo Phir Basant Aai
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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










































































































