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Election tribunal dispute intensifies
ECP challenges LHC appointed tribunals
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Tax exemption removal pacifies IMF
Government is expected to reach a staff- level agreement with the IMF in the ongoing month.
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TTP plot to set up centres in Balochistan foiled
Spokesperson said that operation by law-enforcement forces had significantly disrupted the terrorists’ plans
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Shehbaz seeks to woo disgruntled Fazl
Premier visited Fazl’s residence, inquired about his well-being, appreciated JUI-F chief’s religious services
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Cut in privileges of non-filers suggested
'Tax base will have to be increased, the country cannot run on 9.5% tax-to-GDP ratio,' the minister told.
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Pakistan to skip Ukraine ‘peace’ moot
Islamabad plays down X diplomacy with Delhi
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PTI frets amid Senate committee elections
Says will protest against unjust allocation of panels’ chairmanship
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‘Aashiqui songs are actually Pakistani tracks’
Indian composer talks plagiarised music
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A voice of our own
Usman Mukhtar, Faran Tahir talk ‘Umro Ayyar,’ comparisons with Bollywood
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‘The Bikeriders’ recreates heyday of 60s
Film pays homage to motorcycle clubs
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Khushhal Khan, Mamya Shajaffar unite for ‘Crossroads’
In a first, romance film is shot vertically
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Don’t call it a comeback
Karisma Kapoor reflects on the past, shares excitement about the present
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Celine Dion vows to return onstage
Singer will return, even if she has ‘to crawl’
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Bach’s music — diverse and accessible
Composer’s cantatas not only inspire choirs worldwide, but also those who can’t hear his music
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Post-budget, PSX hits historic high
Index notches up largest one-day gain of 3,410.73 points, settles at 76,208.16
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Forex reserves stay stable above $9 billion
Foreign exchange reserves tick down $6 million due to official payments and settle at $9.10 billion
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Govt gives nod to Rs254b supplementary budget
Permits export of 150,000 tonnes of sugar on assumption of surplus stock
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Punjab govt brings no new taxes
Adjustments in tax ratios, amendments to bills aim to balance inflation, revenue needs
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Refineries denounce diesel import decision
Contend local stocks are available, only products in deficit should be imported
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Taxes on mobile handsets to hit investors’ trust
Budget proposals include imposition of sales tax on mobile handsets below $500 and 75% advance tax on telecom usage
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Govt imposes new tax to curb illicit cigarette trade
Regulated manufacturers welcome FED on raw materials, demand strict enforcement of policies
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Budget termed ‘extremely regressive’
Drastic decline highlights the urgent need for government intervention to support the sector
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PM approves Rs1.5tr tax measures
Massive new taxes, including on milk and salaries, passed with minimal input
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The misdeed of seeking ‘intervention’
The misdeed of using shortcuts instead of arduous path of good governance to assume power
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Making money via climate financing
Rich countries seem to be grossly overstating and misrepresenting their climate finance contributions
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An artist who painted history heroically
Recent display of works at the Lahore Museum and the National Art Gallery, Islamabad honour the people of Pakistan
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Time to talk it out
The fact that the incarcerated PTI leader had climbed down from his erstwhile position to negotiate is a good omen
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Digitisation and taxes
Digitisation of economy will take place in rural areas and retailer level to create culture of digital payments
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Sanitary workers who?
Made to climb down sewers filled without protection, Pakistan’s sanitary workers face life-threatening conditions
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Germany brace for Euro 2024 kick-off
They will face tournament favorites France on Friday
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‘Big relief’ for India to progress at T20 WC: Rohit
India beat US to book Super Eight berth
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‘Kohli not bothered about records in T20’
Ex-Indian spinner reacts to news of Babar overtaking Kohli as top T20 run-getter
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Mayor Karachi to support PFL
Farhan Junejo meets Barrister Murtaza Wahab to brief on PFL’s strategic way forward
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Pulisic, Turner help US draw with Brazil
Brazilian forwards faced stiff challenge against Goalkeeper Matt Turner
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NZ facing exit after Rutherford rescues WI
The Windies batter smashes an unbeaten 68 off 39 balls
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Pak hopeful about India’s CT participation
The ICC mega event kicks off in Lahore on Feb 19, 2025
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Naqvi now wants support for Pak team
Just a day earlier, PCB Chief had suggested a major surgery for Pak Cricket
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USA hit by first ‘stop-clock’ penalty at T20 WC
The sanction has been introduced by the ICC in an effort to speed up play
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Rain threatens T20 World Cup matches in Florida, Pakistan's hopes hang in balance
If Friday's encounter between the USA and Ireland is washed out, Pakistan will be out of the tournament
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Imran, Qureshi’s acquittals in cypher case challenged in SC
Interior ministry says ‘overwhelming evidence’ of prosecution was ignored in case
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PM Shehbaz opposed tax hike on salaried class, claims Malik
State minister for finance says prime minister also did not agree to raising the sales tax from 18%
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Darren Waller re-confirms retirement 'my passions are elsewhere now’
Ex-New York Giants TE wants to focus on his music career and personal growth after a messy divorce from Kelsey Plum.
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Princess Kate snubbed as King Charles appoints two key roles
The King remains undeterred by increasing calls to appoint the Princess of Wales to the Order of the Garter.
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Meghan Markle's jam brand in sticky situation with adult colouring books
Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard brand faces an awkward mix-up with adult colouring books sporting the same name.
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Milk prices rise again in Karachi with Rs20 increase per litre
According to agreement, dairy farmers will not demand any further price hike until December 31, 2024
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Fresh details emerge in sexual harassment lawsuit against Kanye West
Ye boasted about a three-hour Viagra-fueled sexual encounter with an A-list celebrity, court documents reveal.
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Netflix's ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ announces open casting call for character
Showrunners are casting for Toph Beifong in season 2 of the series, seeking blind or low-vision actors.
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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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BCB chief lands in Pakistan amid emergency talks on Pakistan-India fixture
Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match
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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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BCB chief lands in Pakistan amid emergency talks on Pakistan-India fixture
Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match
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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
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Vonn set for Olympic medal bid
She clocked a third-best time of 1min 38.28sec
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Faheem Ashraf’s late surge seals tense T20 win for Pakistan
The Men in Green defeated Netherlands by three wickets
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Rodriguez signs for Minnesota
His short-term deal will run through June 2026
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Rights groups issue Florida travel alert
Florida is no longer a safe destination for tourists, says the group
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Holders PSG brace for tough run
They will face unpredictable arch-rivals Marseille in an anticipated clash









































































































