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Austerity measures reintroduced
PM bans creating new positions, making any major purchases amid economic strain
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Pakistan eyes $20b in trade with Saudi Arabia
Inks agreement to export skilled workforce to kingdom’s construction sector
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PBF calls for political finance minister
Says technocrat would struggle with IMF, conflict of interest and inflation crises
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IT sector aims for $15 billion export boost
Caretaker minister unveils roadmap, initiatives to drive innovation and economic growth
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Rupee gains on optimism for IMF loan tranche
Forex reserves drop by $44m to $8.01b on debt repayment
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Bulls keep control as stocks extend rally
KSE-100 index gains 355.19 points, settles at 61,914.34
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Sazgar-GWM launch ORA 3 EV in Pakistan
Partnership targets sustainable transportation solutions amid global oil price hikes
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Border challenges stall Pakistan-Afghanistan trade
Efforts to boost bilateral commerce hampered by operational and political barriers
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How to cope with inflated gas and electricity bills
Question that rises here is whether there is workable technological solution to avoid gas, electricity
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A stuttering democracy
Recent global democracy review downgrades us to an ‘autocracy’.
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‘Healing’ from elite capture
There exists a vast spectrum of states with varying degrees of authority captured by elites
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Subcontinent’s lingering democratic deficit
The people of the subcontinent have not yet seen the curse of authoritarianism lifted
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Stop Israel, now
Gaza has been destroyed beyond recognition as apathy of international community continues
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Cyber threat
Cyber threat poses not just financial risks but also threaten privacy, security of individuals, organisations
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Women voting
Unfortunately, just the fact that women showed up to vote is meaningless if their votes were not cast freely
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Pakistan presents position on Israel in ICJ today: FO
More than 50 states are due to present their stances in the week-long hearings
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Pakistan to seek $6b in new IMF loan
Bloomberg report says talks with lender expected to start in March or April
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Taliban boycott of Doha huddle termed ‘blunder’
Diplomatic sources says Afghan rulers missed major opportunity to end their isolation
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X to block 'specific' accounts in India as per government order
Social media giant says it ‘disagrees’ with Indian actions to block certain accounts
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UN mission hails Afghanistan' administration for allowing girl students to enrol in medical colleges
Enrolment process already begun in 11 Afghan provinces, following directive from Ministry of Public Health
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Fazl won’t ‘lick boots’ to get to dummy parliament
JUI-F announces countrywide movement against alleged rigging in Feb 8 polls
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Taliban authorities execute two convicted murderers in football stadium
Both men were executed by multiple gunshots to the back in Ghazni city, Afghanistan
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SC alarmed over smear drive against CJ
Blames media for insensitive reporting of judgment
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Kremlin says Biden calling Putin a 'crazy SOB' debases the US
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the remark was 'probably some kind of attempt to look like a Hollywood cowboy'
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India's Modi says committed to farmers' welfare, protesting leaders call meeting
Leaders of the farmers say they are pausing their campaign for two days following the death of a young protester
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Imran wants IMF loan contingent upon vote audit
Says foreign lender should take note of massive rigging
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Avalanche in IIOJK leaves one Russian skier dead; six rescued
The avalanche swept through the peaks near Gulmarg tourist spot where a warning had been issued after heavy snow
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PTI to hold intra-party elections on March 3
Candidates can submit nomination papers on February 23 and 24
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Ex-LHC judge says resignation 'rebellion against system'
Justice (retd) Shahid refutes claims of resigning 'under duress'; advises other judges to 'not give in to fear'
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JUI-F announces movement against 'poll rigging'
Rigging in these elections has put 2018's rigging to shame, says party leader
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'Women bear disproportionate burden of climate change impact compared to men'
Invaluable contributions of Pakistani women brought to forefront during two-day annual conference of Fem Consortia
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Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza's Rafah, killing large family in home
Neighbours, relatives around bombing site vent anger at US for vetoing UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
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PHC orders Qaiser's name off ECL
Court deems inclusion of former NA speaker's name on ECL unconstitutional, illegal
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LHC orders consolidation of ‘symbol’ pleas
Issues notices to govt, ECP over petition challenging polls body’s powers
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SIC races to get its share of reserved seats
Party chairman informs ECP 86 independents elect have joined council
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Kaira top contender for Punjab governor
Makhdoom Ahmed, Nadeem Chan also vying for the post
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US wants poll fraud claims probed
Miller maintains that US wants to see full internet freedom around world
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JCP to discuss BHC judge’s elevation to SC
CJ Qazi Faez Isa has nominated Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan for promotion to the apex court
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Qaiser takes a dig at PML-N, PPP
Asks both parties to ‘show some respect and step aside from govt’
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JUI-F eyes a slice out of power pie
Maulana Haideri discusses alliance with Dar
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Honey traps major challenge for police: IG Raja
Sindh IG calls for effective monitoring of roads in katcha areas on Sindh-Punjab border
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Vawda sees coalition govt lasting not more than 18 months
New government will have bumpy start owing to financial matters and public unrest
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Art exhibit held on climate change
Speakers highlight alarming practice of cutting trees due to haphazard constructions ,electric wires
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Rs1.4b duty, tax evasion unearthed
Company imported more than 2.476 million kgs of various types of valuable fabrics under Export Facilitation Scheme
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Sindh Games open Friday
Provincial-level successful athletes will be part of Sindh squad for National Games
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Two robbers, bystander killed in gunfight
Suspects open fire, attempt to escape
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PTI, JI, GDA join hands against alleged rigging in polls
Current political situation, matters related to mutual cooperation against fraudulent election discussed in meeting
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Over 200 buildings lack layout plan
KMC’s inspection report exposes buildings constructed with poor material
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Foreign bonds outperform peers
Rally as political deadlock ends; govt cuts profits on local saving products
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Businessmen seek changes to Af-Pak Transit Trade Agreement
Urges amendments to APTTA 2010 for better trade relations
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Petition filed in LHC over fatal kite-string incident in Lahore
Describes it as a 'bloody festival'; requests strict action against manufacturers
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Snowfall paralyses Pakistan’s northern regions, kills two in Balochistan
Hundreds stranded as roads close amid plunging temperatures; rescue operations underway
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Imaan, Hadi arrested, whereabouts undisclosed: Shireen Mazari
Former federal minister, IHC bar say police broke car windows, took human rights lawyer duo in separate cars
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K-P adopts smart sensors to save water, boost crop yields
Real-time data from soil sensors helps K-P farmers end irrigation guesswork, saving water by 30%, cutting fuel costs
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Rawalpindi retailers reject official rate cuts
Traders argue that the notified prices are between Rs50 and Rs200 below current market prices
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Statements recorded in Sana murder case
Judge restrains social media commentary as victim's mother, aunt testify
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Sewing centres' closure hits women hard
Affected women and their families have demanded the immediate restoration of the centres
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'Paper mulberry removal cuts allergy cases'
NIH data shows sharp dip in pollen-related illnesses amid ecological restoration drive
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Low marriage grant approvals protested
Pakistan Railways pays marriage grant of Rs50,000 to small scale employees for their daughters' marriage
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Twin cities set for major water boost
CDA Randhawa said that construction of both dams was of critical importance to resolve the water scarcity permanently
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Freedom 250 Liberty Bell initiative launched
Chargé Baker reflected on the Liberty Bell's legacy and its connection to pivotal moments in US history
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Pindi WASA aligns pay, rules with Lahore
Agency also raises summer and winter uniform allowances
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Knocking doors to eradicate polio
Environmental surveillance shows improvement in Punjab
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CM launches electric patrolling
Green Policing Units equipped with surveillance, speed detection equipment
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Four of a family die in road accident
Car lost control due to speeding, slammed into roadside tree, leaving vehicle wrecked
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Gold jumps to $4,923 per ounce as local prices hit all-time high
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs7,802
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Railway talks with Kazakhstan advance
Both sides discussed projects connecting Pakistan to Central Asia via rail, potential economic, trade benefits
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SOCAR to finalise investment in Feb
Finance minister also meets Bill Gates, highlights debt discipline, export-led growth at WEF
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Epic Angels backs Neem in key pre-Series A round
Fintech's regulatory sandbox entry signals global confidence in Pakistan's open banking push
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PHMA demands equal access
Local apparel, textile sector has expressed concern over government's decision to include rice sector
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SBP forex reserves cross $16b
Inch up by $16m; T-bill yields drop, spotlight shifts to stock market
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PSX holds near 188,000 on heavyweight support
Easing T-bill yields lift sentiment despite mixed breadth, profit-taking
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Pakistan’s cost of doing business 34% higher than region: PBF
Forum links export stagnation to high energy costs and currency instability
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China finalises $1.5bn deals, signs $9bn MoUs with Pakistan
Investment minister says further $10bn Chinese investment expected in near future
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Nestlé's $60m sparks cautious optimism
Experts say green investment could help local industry meet EU carbon rules and expand food exports
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Airport moved to privatisation list
Govt shelves Islamabad airport outsourcing plan as talk with UAE stall
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ADB warns Pakistan’s AI reforms outpacing state capacity
Says reforms in public services face data, capacity, coordination gaps
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PSX consolidates after volatile ride at 187,688-point mark
KSE-100 recovers modestly, ends up 0.35% amid high volume despite profit taking
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Memory chip shortage threatens global smartphone and PC markets
Rising AI infrastructure demand pushes up prices, weakens consumer sales outlook
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Gold per tola drops Rs800 as bullion prices slide
Price of 10 grams of gold falls by Rs686
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Greenland's PM unaware of details of Trump-Rutte deal
Putting US military bases on Greenland under US sovereignty had not been discussed during the talks
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US set to quit WHO
Trump gave notice that the US would quit the organisation on the first day of his presidency in 2025
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Trump to sue NYT over unfavourable opinion poll
Young and non-white voters who turned out for Trump have now left him
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PM joins Trump at Davos for launch of 'Board of Peace'
Pakistan among 19 countries signing charter; Shehbaz signs document alongside other leaders; UK, France skip ceremony
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BD launches drives for first post-Hasina polls
Tens of thousands of BNP supporters crowd Sylhet streets
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Pathfinder Group champions women empowerment at WEF
High-level session in Davos spotlights family healthcare, technology-driven solutions, and inclusive development
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Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ as PM Shehbaz, other global leaders sign charter
New body draws mixed response from US allies, UNSC, Amnesty; Trump points and smiles at Field Marshal Asim Munir
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Canada's Carney urges middle powers to act boldly as global order fractures
At WEF 2026, Canadian PM says great power rivalry reshaping the world and economic integration now used coercively
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Japan suspends restart of world's biggest nuclear plant
Niigata’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant moves to restart after regulator approval post-Fukushima
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Trump sends message to Putin 'war has to end' after good meeting with Zelensky
US, Ukraine officials pursue shuttle diplomacy as Trump presses Kyiv for peace despite Moscow’s stance
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Multilateralism must light the way for humanity’s future: Chinese vice-premier at Davos
At WEF 2026, He Lifeng says unilateralism and geopolitical tensions are driving unprecedented global change
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US pitches 'New Gaza' development plan even as Israeli fire kills 5 Palestinians
Rafah crossing to open next week
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Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal as Nato asks allies to step up
EU leaders to reassess US ties despite Trump U-turn on Greenland
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Chess player reaches 2400 ELO after replacing substance addiction with competitive play
Chess player says replacing substance abuse with competitive chess helped him reach 2400 ELO rating online
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Bangladesh faces World Cup dilemma: Play in India or pull out
With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation
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Raducanu to 're-evaluate' AO exit
She suffered a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 loss to Austria's Russia-born Anastasia Potapova
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Sonmez soaks up the support
She says it felt like I was at home
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ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 WC matches outside India
There is no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh will buckle to the ICC's decision.
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka surge into AO
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also stayed alive
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Sialkot Stallionz unveiled as newest franchise ahead of PSL 11
They acquired the franchise for a winning bid of Rs1.85 billion
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PSG falter as Suarez leads Sporting to victory
He scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 win for Sporting Lisbon
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Arsenal in seventh heaven with 3-1 win at Inter
Tottenham thrash Dortmund 2-0
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Audi F1 team launch debut livery
Bosses spoke also of the need for hard work and humility
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Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
The Norwegian side secure their first-ever win in the competition
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Shoaib Malik announces retirement from HBL PSL
He represented Quetta Gladiators in the last season
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Kostoulas overhead kick saves Brighton against Bournemouth
Both sides settled with a 1-1 draw
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Tjen first Indonesian to win at Australian Open
She stunned Canadian 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (7/1)
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Sinner into Melbourne round two
France's Hugo Gaston retired just after 68 minutes on Rod Laver Arena
































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