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Cautions to expect the unexpected in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Calls for reduced duty on crude palm oil, abolishing section 8B of Sales Tax Act

Debt and liabilities increase by another Rs17.4tr as of end-Dec

Rupee remains largely stable at Rs279.33 against US dollar in the inter-bank market

Lead to 40% decline in production, ineffective T&T system results in losses of over Rs310b

Firm has expanded its free online AI training courses to 18 languages

Surge by 26% to reach $2.39b in January 2024, signalling confidence in economy

Party leaders brief President Alvi on alleged irregularities during polls

Petitioners request court to fix responsibility for attacks on Christian community

Party might go ahead with PML-N if PTI does not agree

All newly-elected members express confidence in party’s leadership in a meeting with Shehbaz Sharif

Poll watchdog finds non-compliance with Election Act, 2017 in 135 of 260 NA constituencies

Spokesperson says historic legislation achieved through dialogue and peaceful advocacy

PPP leader says neither party workers nor leadership wants to sit with PML-N in assembly

PM says ‘independents’ high rate of success proof of govt impartiality

Raoof Hassan, Umer Niazi tell Dr Alvi that Form-45 accurately reflects true facts about the electoral outcome

Weapons, ammunition and explosives recovered from the killed terrorists, says ISPR

Indian Prime Minister Modi's intervention credited in securing release; seven of the eight men have returned to India

Farmers in India demand better crop prices promised in 2021; talks scheduled to avoid protests

51 missing still missing as rescue efforts shift to search and retrieval; US provides $1.25M aid

IPP, JI and PTI-P heads step down after lackluster poll performance

Instructors have not yet graded and returned final year examinations of candidates

Israeli military spokesman said hostages were being held on second floor of a building

ECP has also outlined the procedure for distributing special seats

Senate and presidential elections to follow suit after general elections

Alleges ECP members, CEC colluded to strip PTI-backed candidates of mandate bestowed by people

Independents take lion's share; followed by PML-N, PPP and MQM-P

Attempted robbery, enmity blamed for fatal shooting

There is no time to relax for the incoming government; let’s get back to work

Experts reject allegation saying country imports paper, uses recycled one for polls

Announces end to politics of non-violence

Central cabinet meeting convened on 14th to discuss matter

If allies agree to Nawaz as PM, PPP to get presidency and NA speakership

Waseem Qadir reposes his full confidence in leadership of PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif

Results withheld on challenges mounted by PTI, other candidates

A hung parliament will only complicate Pakistan's host of challenges including on the external front

PML-N ready to consider Shehbaz Sharif for post of premier

Will PML-N strike a deal with PPP or PTI-backed independents sweep to power

Independents, mostly backed by PTI, get 101 seats; PML-N secures 75 while PPP grabs 54

Terrorist ring leader Surat Gul was wanted by law enforcement agencies, says ISPR

Several workers, supporters arrested; Khurrum Sher Zaman claims raid on house

Malaysia has dual-track legal system with Islamic criminal, family laws for Muslims running alongside secular laws

PML-N chief's lawyer says Form 45 of 125 polling stations not received; presiding officer expelled polling agents

Returning officers also stopped from issuing final notifications for PK-79, PK-82, PK-73, and PK-80

ECP orders re-polling at polling stations affected by vandalism

JI chief say will personally take part in protest against rigging

100 PTI-backed candidates elected to NA, PML-N trails with 73, PPP follows with 54

Court mandates Rs200,000 surety bond from Rashid

Renowned media figures, analysts urge Nawaz Sharif to submit to mandate of winners and concede defeat

Gohar urges ECP to immediately announce all results, says Alvi would invite his party to form government

Authorities caution ongoing weather system can trigger flash flooding in local streams across upper K-P, GB, AJK

Punjab wildlife chief says lions registered in Sheikhupura were illegally kept in Lahore, where big cats are banned

Fazl claims Pakistan's policies are being shaped by global pressure; Tariq Fazal defends move

Authorities to begin debris clearance phase as families await news of missing loved ones

Also meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan

Outreach coverage increased from 40% last year to nearly 70% in December

Finance minister terms move 'strong vote of confidence' in Pakistan’s economic reforms, formalisation drive

Crime Control Department report cites falling crime, legal operations, and social media rumours

Deals include $1.5bn in joint ventures and $9bn MoUs across key sectors

12 years on, journalist Shan Dahar's killers roam free, new report by CEJ lays bare investigative, procedural flaws

Moderate to heavy rain was reported in parts of North Karachi and Surjani Town

Death toll rises to 61 as fiery tragedy continues to unfold

Minister says PPP has failed to govern city, calls amendment a ‘festering wound’

Use of electric vehicles is expected to save about 4,500 litres of fuel per vehicle annually

Lawyers decry heavy police presence, demand due process in cases against activist couple

Price of 10 grams of gold falls by Rs686

Revised valuation lowers taxes on refurbished iPhones and other major brands

Local firm will invest Rs1b in production of non-leather footwear over five years

Report warns regional conflicts, climate shocks can compromise limited fiscal space

Discusses airport outsourcing, PIA privatisation with Menzies Aviation

Notes privatisation recognised globally owing to high-level transparency

High commissioner cites PMIF, PDAC 2026 participation, energy sector support

Index retreats nearly 1,600 points amid broad-based stock selling

Warns tax will raise prices, hurt food security and push small farms out

Jumps Rs12,700 per tola; international rate touches $4,887

Stresses that economic policies must benefit every district, small business

KSE-100 retreats amid widespread selling pressure

Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs10,888

Updates sovereign rating criteria from Sept 2025, incorporating recovery assumptions into debt ratings for first time

Discusses minerals cooperation, OGRA reforms and offshore exploration with petroleum minister

At WEF 2026, He Lifeng says unilateralism and geopolitical tensions are driving unprecedented global change

Rafah crossing to open next week

EU leaders to reassess US ties despite Trump U-turn on Greenland

Trump says Iran wants to talk 'and we'll talk'

New body draws mixed response from US allies, UNSC, Amnesty; Trump points and smiles at Field Marshal Asim Munir

Trump administration pulls out owing $260m as experts warn of risks to US and world health

Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming 'organised terrorist elements' killed over 3,000 people

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a 'yes' vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls

Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation

With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation

Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame

Hamas calls strike 'a dangerous escalation'

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Chess player says replacing substance abuse with competitive chess helped him reach 2400 ELO rating online

With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation

She suffered a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 loss to Austria's Russia-born Anastasia Potapova

She says it felt like I was at home

There is no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh will buckle to the ICC's decision.

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also stayed alive

They acquired the franchise for a winning bid of Rs1.85 billion

He scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 win for Sporting Lisbon

Tottenham thrash Dortmund 2-0

Bosses spoke also of the need for hard work and humility

The Norwegian side secure their first-ever win in the competition

He represented Quetta Gladiators in the last season

Both sides settled with a 1-1 draw

She stunned Canadian 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (7/1)

France's Hugo Gaston retired just after 68 minutes on Rod Laver Arena