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Steadfast for Palestine
Pakistan backs the UNSC resolution on Gaza to halt violence, stressing that peace needs ending occupation
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Vulnerability index
A new report shows deep gaps in housing, health, education in Balochistan, K-P, underscoring governance failures
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Cry me another river
The 27th amendment was inevitable, exposing the contradictions in how citizens benefit from yet critique the system
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Imran's sisters detained after 10-hour sit-in outside Adiala Jail
Aleema, Dr Uzma, Noreen transferred to Chakri, expected to return home with their cousin Qasim Zaman
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Commuters trapped for hours as protest halts traffic in Karachi
Residents, officegoers complained that they remained stuck in traffic until at least 8pm
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NEPRA fines three power firms Rs57.5m over 30 Punjab deaths
Says deaths resulted from severe negligence and inadequate safety measures within distribution networks
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House set to force release of Epstein files after trump ends opposition
Trump had pushed to block more DOJ files on Epstein, once a friend, but dropped his opposition
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Rawalpindi rolls out 45 electric buses on four new routes today
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is expected to inaugurate service, marking launch of Pindi's first electric bus system
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Bitcoin slides below $90,000 as traders grow cautious
About $1.2T wiped from crypto market in the past six weeks, CoinGecko says
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CTD, Elite Force nab Afghan suicide bomber, handler in Bajaur
Security forces recover three hand grenades along with homemade IED, fuse and explosive material from suicide bomber
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LHC bars police from harassing ex-Sikh pilgrim who married Pakistani man by choice
Indian national Sarbjit Kaur, now Noor, alleges police raided her home and pressured her to end her marriage
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BISP distributes free SIMs to digitise financial aid for women
Women must bring CNIC and phone to BISP's Dynamic Registry Centres nationwide by Dec 31 to receive free SIMs
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Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features
Roblox added age checks as global critics and US lawsuits allege it failed to protect young users
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No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC
Alphabet shares are up about 46% this year as investors bet it can compete with OpenAI
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Govt approves Rs50b defence package for national security
ECC also approves Technical Supplementary Grants of nearly Rs950 million for the Federal Civil Armed Forces
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Karachi set for major transport revamp as double-decker buses hit roads next week
Sharjeel Memon says Sindh govt introducing new routes for EV buses, plans to launch an EV taxi service by December
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'The Dead River' play reimagines the lost river Hakro
The play investigates the deep connection between nature, culture and society
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Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in opening T20I of tri-nation series
Batters Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan steered the hosts to a comfortable win with four balls remaining
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Cloudflare says global outage resolved after disrupting access to major platforms
Web-infrastructure firm Cloudflare was hit by an outage that disrupted internet services globally
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PSX stumbles as index drops 752 points amid broad-based selling
Market participation remained robust, with KSE All Share Index posting turnover of 1.5 billion shares
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Saudi Arabia pledges $1tr in US investment, up from $600b
Trump welcomes MBS to White House as Saudi crown prince seeks to strengthen ties
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Security forces kill 38 terrorists in drive against terrorism in K-P
23 terrorists were killed in Bajaur and Bannu, while 15 were eliminated in separate intelligence-based operations
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Rs1500 prize bond draw winners for November 2025 announced
First prize winner receives Rs3,000,000, three second prize winners get Rs1,000,000 each
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IHC orders committee to review Mahrang's ECL removal request within 30 days
Petitioner is currently held in judicial remand, detained under Section 3 of Maintenance of Public Order
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French ambassador Nicolas Galey visits Arts Council Pakistan for ‘World Culture Festival’
Envoy says festival activities are helping strengthen cultural exchange and diplomacy between the two countries
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Google plans data hub on Christmas Island with green energy goals
The remote island will gain a tech boost as Google builds a hub tied to major subsea cables
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IED explodes prematurely in Bannu, kills terrorist planting bomb
Bridge in Sorani, 2km from Bannu, key route to Peshawar for local travellers
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UNSC adopts US resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Plan ensures process of demilitarising Gaza, including by decommissioning weapons, destroying military infrastructure
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Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title
Wardley is expected to be crowned the new titleholder
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Oscar Piastri wins Australia's top sports honour
Formula One star recognised at Sport Australia Hall of Fame for exceptional year and national pride
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LeBron back in training, edges closer to Lakers return
The 40-year-old has not played at all this season after being laid low with sciatica last month
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Mbappe, PSG face off in multi-million lawsuit
Claim involves sidelining, contract classification, and lost revenue, with both sides demanding payouts
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Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
With the FIFA Pass fans would gain quicker visa slots, but US authorities maintain strict entry requirements
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Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
Nagelsmann’s side hit six in Leipzig as the Dutch team cruise to a four-goal victory over Lithuania
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IT exports hit record $386m in October
Sector posts 20% growth in four months; SBP incentives, GCC demand raise confidence
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Profit-taking wipes out early gains at PSX
KSE-100 index loses 248 points as volatility dents investor trust
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Indus Motor seeks stable auto policy, curbs on used car imports
Urges government to promote local manufacturing, protect industry
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan to launch direct flights
Committee formed to expedite drug certification; NBP branch in Tashkent to strengthen ties
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E-challan fines stir backlash as people demand road repairs
DIG defends penalties as life-saving deterrent, restoring order to chaotic roads
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Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777-9 jets
Backing feasibility study for a larger 777-10 at Dubai Airshow
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Fertiliser firms must pay Rs450b before getting gas: ECC
Different sectors owe government gas infrastructure development cess worth over Rs450b
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Manufacturing bears 60% of Pakistan’s taxes as other sectors escape scrutiny, says Pasha
Instead of showing growth, manufacturing output shrinks
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Real exchange rate hits 103.95, signalling weaker export competitiveness
Rupee edges up; gold prices hold steady despite international drop
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Pakistan’s trade gap grows in first four months of FY26 despite higher remittances
Deficit widens to $11.26b as rising imports, slowing exports reverse gains
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Railway digitisation to drive growth, says PM
Shehbaz confirms $2b ADB financing request for nationwide upgrades
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FCC faces turmoil as location, rules, caseload remain uncertain
Govt intended for FCC to begin functioning from Federal Shariat Court; however, FSC judges objected
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AJK assembly ousts Anwarul Haq, elects PPP's Faisal Rathore as PM
PPP candidate secures 36 votes with PML-N support
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Bangladesh court sentences death penalty for ousted PM Hasina
Hasina convicted of crime against humanity, Ousted premier found guilty on three counts
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'A billion babies since Paris pact'
Treaty advocates warn time is running out
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Western aid cuts could cause 22.6m deaths
New research says aid cuts by United States, European countries could result in millions of preventable deaths by 2030
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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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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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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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Awami Theatre Festival showcases Balochi drama
story centres on a humble family navigating the struggles of daily life
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KLF 2026 puts economy under the microscope
Economists, policymakers call for structural reforms to reset Pakistan's economy
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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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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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Trump condemns, won't apologise for video depicting Obamas as apes
'I didn't make a mistake. I mean, I give — I look at a lot — thousands of things,' Trump tells reporters
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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
'We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target US bases stationed in them,' Iran FM says
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US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
Deal lowers US duties to 18%, reshapes energy ties, sets stage for a broader pact amid supply-chain realignment
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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

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