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Trade deficit widens 33% in February
Exports fall and imports rise in double digits, putting pressure on external account
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Govt denies forced revision of IPP contracts
Power minister tells development partners talks are being held in free, fair manner
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Market correction ends as yellow metal hits Rs301,500
This rise follows a decline of Rs500 per tola on Saturday
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PM's Azerbaijan visit to strengthen trade ties
Experts say signed MoUs hold great socio-economic, geopolitical, and geostrategic significance for both sides
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US tariffs may dent Europe growth
S&P Global said that while Central and Eastern Europe's direct trade exposure to the US was limited.
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Inflation slows to 1.5% in Feb
But cost of essential goods continues to rise, cost of borrowing still high
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Brighton in FA Cup quarter-finals
The striker scored in the extra-time to clinch 2-1 victory
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Vikrant Gupta thrilled to visit Pakistan for CT
Leading Indian journalist praises hospitality and cricket culture here
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Man Utd crash out of FA Cup
The Red Devils were defeated by Fulham on a shoot-out
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Gouiri fires Marseille to win
They secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nantes
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Barca thrash Sociedad to reclaim top spot
The Catalan side won the game by 4-0
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NZ in confident mood for semi against SA
We've played a few games in tri-series in Lahore and we'll be ready for semi-final, says Matt Henry
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Prove you are better: Saqlain challenges India
He wants India to play 10-match series with Pakistan
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Klaasen brushes off SA travel woes
It is part of professional cricket these days, he says
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India brace for dangerous Aus
Two most powerful teams in the world clash in CT semifinal today
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'Anora' clinches best picture Oscar
Independent film's star Mikey Madison won best actress
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Arisha Razi Khan welcomes baby boy
Actor shares wholesome photoshoot on IG
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UK fans want protected status for 'pie and mash'
Londoners say beloved dish is a culinary icon
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Vidya Balan becomes latest target of deepfakes
Actor urges caution against AI
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Charli XCX brings home BRIT Awards
'Brat' singer nabbed five prizes in London ceremony
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Atiqa Odho is the latest to praise 'Sanam Teri Kasam'
Veteran actor backs cross-border prospects
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60 years of 'The Sound of Music'
This iconic, cheerful musical still has lessons to offer
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Wilhelm Röpke: a rare liberal confronting fascism
Hitler never made any secret of his intention to strike against those he saw as his enemies.
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Governing Gaza: need for consensus among Arabs
When history will be written about the Israeli genocide of Gaza and the West Bank.
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Ending hunger: how global collaboration can save millions
The key to overcoming such challenges is deep international collaboration.
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Abandoned daughters
Beyond policy measures, there must be a fundamental shift in how daughters are perceived in society.
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Rising tide of terrorism
In one such attack, seven people hailing from Punjab were shot dead in Barkhan district of Balochistan on February 18.
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Blackout bravado!
Pakistan was the third contender in pushing political activism to the wall
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The mirror of literature
I had never seen the novel in bookstores before even though it is considered a classic.
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Selena Gomez and Samuel L. Jackson’s Oscars exchange sparks debate amid Gaza speech
Selena Gomez and Samuel L. Jackson were caught in a red carpet exchange during No Other Land’s Oscars speech.
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Germany's Merz accuses Trump of deliberately escalating tensions with Zelensky
He said he was “rather astonished at the tone of the conversation” at the White House meeting, and it was “unhelpful”.
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Trump slams Zelensky's rhetoric over war, warns US won't tolerate it
US president also took aim at European leaders who met Ukrainian president for crisis talks in London over the weekend
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Amelia Dimoldenberg teases Monica Barbaro at Oscars 2025: “I heard we have something in common”
Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg had a playful red carpet exchange with Monica Barbaro at the 2025 Oscars.
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At least 37 dead, dozens injured in Bolivia bus crash
The accident happened during the early morning hours on the route between the cities of Uyuni and Colchani
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Netanyahu warns Hamas of 'unimaginable' consequences if hostages not released
PM's warning follows Israel blocking aid to Gaza after a six-week truce brought vital food, shelter, and medical aid.
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Lithuanian solo rower rescued after three days in Pacific cyclone
44-year-old Aurimas Mockus was stranded after his boat encountered a dangerous cyclone in very rough sea
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Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard responds to backlash over Oscars speech
Jacques Audiard declined to speak on trans rights after winning Best Original Song at the Oscars.
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RedStone ($RED) gains momentum with Binance listing and price predictions
Before its official launch, $RED has been trading in pre-market sessions at around $0.7275 USD
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Samsung unveils Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 5G phones with AI
The phone also boasts Awesome Intelligence, an exclusive mobile AI tool available across the entire A-series range
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Steve Smith confident Australia can tackle India's spin attack in CT semi-final
The two teams will face off in Dubai in a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final won by Australia in Ahmedabad.
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PHA’s purview extended to district level
Critics claim the government is experimenting with new initiatives to embezzle funds
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Amazon Web Services to invest $8.2b in Indian cloud infrastructure
India's cloud services market, valued at $8.3b in 2023, is projected to grow to $24.2b by 2028, says IDC report.
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Actress Sonya Hussain says Babar Azam was once her favourite player
The actress described Pakistan’s performance in the Champions Trophy as disappointing.
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Rare lunar eclipse to light up skies on March 13-14, first of two in 2025
March lunar eclipse will cause the moon red but can’t be seen in South Asia including Pakistan
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Oscars writer wins $50 bet over Conan O'Brien's Kendrick Lamar-Drake joke
Writer Skyler Higley reveals he bet $50 that Conan’s Kendrick Lamar joke about Drake would land well.
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For greater good of state, we sacrificed our politics: Tarar
Information minister highlights economic progress and inflation drop as government completes one year in power.
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Arrest of Kulbhushan Jadhav on March 3, 2016: A historic victory for Pakistani intelligence agencies
During interrogation, Jadhav confessed to executing operations in Pakistan under orders from the Indian govt and RAW.
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Hulu subscribers left stranded during Oscars livestream amid technical issues
Hulu experienced widespread outages during the Oscars livestream, just before the Best Picture announcement.
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Two killed, several injured as car drives into crowd in Germany
Police on alert for carnival parades in Cologne and Nuremberg after ISIS-linked accounts call for attacks
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Four killed, nine injured in rains across K-P
PDMA instructed district administrations to provide relief to affected families, ensure medical care for injured.
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Punjab to hold three-day Ramazan Savings Festival in Lahore
Subsidised food, family activities planned at Jilani Park from Feb 13 to 15
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Rawalpindi textile factory blaze stopped after 16 hours of firefighting
Rescue officials say cooling continues as cracks appear in three-storey building, crews fight from a safe distance
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Indonesian investment minister arrives for trade talks
Visit follows recent MoUs as Pakistan, Indonesia seek to boost economic partnership
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SC appoints Salman Safdar friend of court, orders access to Imran Khan
Bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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Zardari welcomes Uzbek outreach, highlights trade and sectoral cooperation
President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors
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Tuberculosis detection system wins top prize at Pakistan’s first Quantum Hackathon
Hackathon held to push emerging technologies, promote modern science, IT skills
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Pakistan Army’s 19-nation patrolling exercise concludes at Kharian
Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds multinational exercise, stresses preparedness for modern warfare
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PM launches ambitious AI roadmap
Govt pledges $1b by 2030, 1,000 PhDs and training for 1m professionals
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PM clears decks for high-voltage ICC T20 showdown
Decision came as the ICC confirmed that no penalties or sanctions would be imposed on Bangladesh
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New IPP deals could save Rs1.4tr
Energy sector drives 40% of 600+ reforms, says Mishal report
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Minister blames Gulf visa curbs on begging mafia
He had highlighted that illegal migration and begging rings were severely damaging Pakistan's international image
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IHC: who decides what's fake news?
PECA (Amendment) Act, 2025 granted authorities the power to remove and block content from social media platforms
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SC declines immediate Imran counsel meeting
Court refers PTI founder's cases to benches
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CJ stresses need for strong justice system
Top judge shared perspectives on ongoing reform initiatives aimed at improving access to justice
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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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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties, geopolitical fears
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Saudi capital sought as debt risks stay high
Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum
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Govt seeks Russian support to revive PSM
Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset
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'No reopening Chinese energy debt'
Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust
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Explosive product licences issued without cabinet's nod
Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities
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Heavy metal pollution threatens tomato exports
Industrial contamination risks yields, food safety as researchers explore bioremediation solutions
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Germany flags apparel export stagnation
Envoy says export today is nearly same as a decade ago, calls for diversification
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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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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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia
ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Muslim bloc warns Israel against West Bank annexation
Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity
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Bangladesh poll campaign ends
Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament
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Israeli forces kill four in Gaza
Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave
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Japan PM basks in historic election triumph
LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house
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Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff and exemption for some apparel made with US material
Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel
Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined
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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO
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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
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Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iranian president says new talks will offer 'appropriate opportunity for a fair and balanced resolution of this case'
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UK Starmer loses second key aide in fallout from Mandelson-Epstein scandal
'I have decided to stand down to allow a new No.10 team to be built,' says communications chief Tim Allan
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53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
Latest incident brings the number of migrants reported dead or missing on the route in 2026 to at least 484
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Pakistan, other Muslim states condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
Joint statement warns annexation bid undermines two-state solution, urges global action
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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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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