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Govt to auction surplus electricity to industries
Minister says govt will end oversight of electricity trade by 2025; US invites Pakistan to energy dialogue
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'Govt needs to be cautiously optimistic'
Country asked to stay on course, deliver on reforms for people's benefit
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Gold prices plummet by Rs2,700/tola
Rupee loses 10 paisa, stands at 278.93/$; Chinese open-source AI disrupts dollar
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MEPCO's Rs119b investment plan receives flak
Power utility suffers loss of Rs41.8b owing to poor recoveries, higher line loses
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Oil shortage looms in Lahore as tankers face restrictions
Oil Companies Advisory Council urges exemption to avert fuel crisis
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MoU inked for power sector strengthening
Nepra and GIZ sign MoU to advance Pakistan's energy sector, focusing on renewables and regulatory improvements.
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$20b WB lending may be insufficient
VP urges Pakistan to mobilise resources, calls for private sector investment
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Trump’s border policies lead to sharp decline in illegal crossings
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings plummet to record lows within a week of President Trump's inauguration.
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Trump confirms FAA-approved drones behind New Jersey sightings
Drone sightings in November and December sparked public concern and drew attention from the FBI for investigation
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Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Fahd passes away, PM Shehbaz shares condolences
The late prince served as the fovernor of the eastern province of Al-Sharqiyyah and was the son of the late King Fahd.
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Lay's potato chips recalled in two US states citing life-threatening allergy risk
FDA escalates Lay's Classic Potato Chips recall to highest level due to undeclared ingredient posing health risk.
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Trump's federal funding freeze sparks lawsuits, widespread concerns
This decision highlights rising tensions between the executive branch and lawmakers over federal spending control
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Rana Sanaullah denies backdoor talks between PTI, establishment
PML-N leader warns PTI protests will face legal action, urging resolution of issues through dialogue.
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TikToker Ash Trevino’s explicit mirror selfie goes viral
TikToker Ash Trevino posted an explicit mirror selfie, leaving many disturbed.
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US backs Israel's decision to cut ties with UNRWA
US envoy Dorothy Shea backs the decision, urging an independent probe into alleged misuse of UNRWA schools and clinics
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Iranian supreme leader praises Gaza for brining Israel 'to its knees'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei comments as ceasefire, including hostage-release deal, took effect over a week ago.
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PTI warns of nationwide campaign over stalled talks with govt
PTI K-P President Junaid Akbar says opposition's willingness to negotiate was wrongly interpreted as sign of weakness.
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Senate vote on Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI confirmation reportedly to take place in SCIF
Reports suggest the U.S. Senate may hold a secret vote in a SCIF on Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI confirmation.
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Fire breaks out on South Korean airline plane, 176 passengers safely evacuated
South Korean budget carrier Air Busan's Airbus caught fire just before departure at Gimhae International Airport.
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Protesters in DRC target French, Belgium, Uganda, Kenya, US embassies
Protests broke out over alleged global inaction on the M23 conflict, with Rwanda denying claims of aiding the rebels
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PCB proposes tri-series with USA, Canada
Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met USA Cricket CEO in Washington to explore collaborations.
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Rihanna to attend A$AP Rocky criminal trial in Los Angeles
Rihanna plans to attend Rocky’s criminal trial, where he’s facing felony charges for allegedly shooting A$AP Relli.
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Doomsday Clock ticks to 89 seconds: Humanity’s closest brush with catastrophe
The Bulletin, founded in 1947 by Manhattan Project scientists, updates the Doomsday Clock yearly on global threats
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PTI meets Fazlur Rehman, invites JUI-F to join opposition alliance
To facilitate discussions, a joint committee has been formed, comprising Senator Kamran Murtaza and Asad Qaiser.
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UK issues travel advisory for citizens in Pakistan
The advisory, issued on Tuesday, specifically warned against travelling to areas within 10 miles of Pak-Afghan border
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13 FIA officials fired on PM's orders after Greek boat tragedy
FIA DG confirms ongoing departmental proceedings against personnel involved in the migrant boat tragedy.
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Shab-e-Meraj observed across Pakistan with religious fervor
Special prayers, Quranic recitations, and religious gatherings took place in mosques and homes across the country.
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India's Maharashtra considers ban on petrol, diesel vehicles in Mumbai
High Courst directed Maharashtra to form a panel to study the feasibility of phasing out petrol-diesel vehicles
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Romanian helmet, artifacts stolen in Dutch museum heist
The thief stole the helmet and three golden wristbands, which were of immeasurable cultural significance.
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Gwyneth Paltrow sells Brentwood mansion for $22 million after price cut
Gwyneth Paltrow sold her Brentwood mansion for $22 million, significantly lower than her original asking price.
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Communication lapses imperil police personnel
With faulty wireless towers and surveillance devices, police is ill-equipped to counter terrorist activity
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Govt to ease tax return process for salaried workers
Minister says satisfied with rise in remittance inflows and IT exports, calling it a positive indicator for economy.
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50 Cent calls Gloria Allred ambulance chaser amid assault lawsuit
50 Cent dismisses assault lawsuit as a shakedown, mocking attorney Gloria Allred and calling her an ambulance chaser.
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SBP governor announces timeline for new currency notes
New design currency notes awaiting cabinet approval, says Jameel Ahmed
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Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men's 2024 Cricketer of the Year
Bumrah wins ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year, a day after Test award, while NZ's Amelia Kerr claims Women’s title.
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Unilever Future Leaders Programme empowers youth to tackle performance pressure
A panel discussion was organised at SZABIST in collaboration with the Express Media Group
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ICC prosecutor moves to issue arrest warrants over Darfur atrocities
The current conflict in Sudan began in April 2023, igniting widespread violence across the country,
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PM calls for youth empowerment through technology
Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that over 60% of the Commonwealth population comprises young people.
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Imran Khan accepts Gandapur’s resignation as PTI K-P President
The move comes just days after Ali Amin Gandapur was replaced by Junaid Akbar as the new President.
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WATCH: Shahid Afridi, Shaheen Afridi visit Karachi food street with family
Eager admirers surrounded the duo, taking selfies and photographs with the celebrated players
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Ali Haider rejects 'Rs200m offer' to collaborate with Chahat Fateh Ali Khan
The singer also urged the public to allow Chahat to live life on his own terms and avoid mocking him.
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DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: How China’s AI rival handles sensitive questions differently
DeepSeek avoids sensitive topics: AI refuses to answer questions on Tiananmen, President Xi, and Taiwan.
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Luo Fuli: AI prodigy behind DeepSeek
Luo Fuli, a leading AI researcher, plays a crucial role at DeepSeek, developing advanced open-source models.
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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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Stray dog attacks put polio workers at risk
Two female vaccinators mauled in Korangi and Malir as authorities warn of rising canine menace
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Fatal road carnage claims five lives
Accidents death toll exceeds 100, with two brothers crushed by trailer
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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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Faheem Ashraf's blistering knock takes Pakistan over the line in T20 World Cup opener
Faheem Ashraf unbeaten on 29 from 11, hitting two fours and three sixes
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Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi finals
She defeated Baptiste 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3
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Man City confront Anfield hoodoo
Arsenal are already enjoying a six-point lead at the top of the table
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Leeds boost survival bid with win over relegation rivals Forest
Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor scored in 3-1 victory
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony
The extravaganza reflected the most geographically widespread Olympics in history
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Suryavanshi smashes 175 as India win Under-19 World Cup final
They thumped England by 100 runs
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Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's action
Pakistan will face Netherlands in the tournament opener
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Suryavanshi smashes record in U19 World Cup final
He smashed 175 off just 80 balls
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There will be nerves at home: Yadav
They will start their campaign against the United States
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Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern falter
They cut the defending champions lead by five points
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Inter eyeing chance to put pressure on title rivals Milan
They are eyeing to stretch lead to eight points
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Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
They will face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday
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Carrick relishing Frank reunion
Spurs are 14th in the table after a miserable EPL season
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Guardiola lauds 'world's best Haaland
The striker has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances
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Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia
Hazlewood is the latest member of the squad to miss the tournament










































































































