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IHC suspends FBR restructuring notification
Petitioner contends that interim govt does not have mandate to take such decisions
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ECC okays Rs10b for Digital Information Infrastructure Initiative
ECC directed of finance and maritime affairs ministries to explore further avenues of investment
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Bilawal challenges ‘myth’ about PML-N performance
PPP chief says his party is manages economy better than others
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Imran, Elahi cast votes via postal ballot
Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Sheikh Rasheed unable to vote
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ECP sets up ‘Election City’ for results sharing
ECP would use EMS for transmission of election results
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When PML-N extended a helping hand to PTI
In a surprising twist, influential PML-N leader helps locate young PTI supporter in time of need amid crackdown
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Is a coalition govt in the offing?
PPP, PML-N complete pre-poll consultation, final decisions after vote results
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Rain brings relief to citizens, farmers
Farmers expressed optimism that the rain would serve as tonic for the crops
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24 party workers booked
The workers were later dispersed by intruding on the heavy contingent of the police
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Nation goes to polls to elect their representatives for next five years
The road to elections has been riddled with challenges, with echoes of the past haunting the present
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Economic revival likely post-polls
LSM sector growth, exchange rate improvement key to boosting economy
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UAE fund plans $4-5b investments in India
Funds will go through a tax-neutral finance hub in Gujarat
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Govt raises 7.5 times lower financing at T-bills auction
Strategy aims to maintain policy rate amidst IMF concerns
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Pakistan, Germany ink deals worth €45m
Target climate, economy and social welfare to boost partnership
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Stocks rise in volatile trading ahead of polls
KSE-100 index gains 344.85 points, settles at 64,143.87
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Sindh opposes rushed approval of Rs1.1tr canal network package
Tensions rise over concerns on water shares as Centre pushes controversial proposal
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Rupee ticks up to 3-1/2-month high
With fresh uptick, currency has cumulatively risen 9.93%, or Rs27.76, in past five months
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Govt to extend scope of talks with IPPs to cut tariff
Decides to negotiate with hydel, gas-based IPPs to save costs for consumers
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Kyrgyzstan keen on boosting business ties
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan can cooperate in many areas including agriculture, industry, energy, and tourism
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Hesco, Gepco privatisation okayed
CCoP increases Privatisation Commission budget by Rs2.2b or 175%
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The ball is in the court of the politicians
Gallup survey shows 99% of people think present caretaker government is corrupt
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A citizen’s economic manifesto
Pakistan’s economy is in dire straits, with overburdened, bleeding population, it needs urgent surgical repair
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Jewish terrorism
Law of Return basically says that any Jew has right to relocate to Israel and acquire Israeli citizenship
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Time to vote
Distinctive feature of Feb 8 2024 elections is sizable number of Independent candidates, contesting for PTI
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Gas price hike
Magnitude of tariff increases, with 35.13% rise for SNGPL consumers, 8.57% increase for SSGC consumers
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New PCB chief
Selection of PCB chief should be in free, fair elections organised by board, with no political interference
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Bilawal challenges ‘myth’ about PML-N performance
PPP chief says his party is manages economy better than others
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Former Chile President Pinera drowned following helicopter crash
The helicopter carrying the two-time president of Chile crashed in the waters of Lake Ranco, cause not determined
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For differently-abled individuals voting is a burden
Rights groups claim that election authorities have ignored the plight of voters with mobility issues and the elderly
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Punitive demolitions targeting properties of Muslims in India: Amnesty
JCB bulldozer-led demolitions have left at least 617 individuals homeless or deprived of their means of livelihood
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Locals upset with hunting bids’ income distribution
Residents of Chitral feel that they never get to see any of the money the government earns from allowing Markhor hunts
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JUI-F’s Hafiz Hamdullah survives gun attack in Chaman
Unknown assailants fled the scene following retaliatory firing by Hamdullah's guards
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Three killed, two injured in Karachi grenade blast
Cop's young son was carrying grenade in his hand when it went off accidentally
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Border with Iran, Afghanistan to remain closed on election day
Normal operations would resume on Friday, says FO spokesperson
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76% of Pakistanis ready to accept election results: survey
IPSOS says 77% in rural, 74% in urban areas ready to accept results, signaling optimism for democracy's continuity
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Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured – media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals; compensation for the families of the deceased announced
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Saudi Arabia: no Israel ties without recognition of Palestinian state
Riyadh urges UNSC members to recognise Palestinian state on 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as capital
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Hamas proposes 135-day Gaza truce with total Israeli withdrawal
Resistance group's counterproposal envisages three phases of truce, each lasting 45 days
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Internet services suspended in Makran
EMS project director says move taken a day before polls in view of security threats
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26 perish in simultaneous Balochistan blasts
Bombs target election offices of JUI-F leader in Killa Saifullah; independent candidate Asfandyar Kakar in Pishin
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Pakistan vows it’ll ‘uphold democratic values’ in polls
FO response comes as OHCHR raises concern about ‘PTI leaders’ harassment’
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Electoral process in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is at a critical crossroads characterised by internal dynamics, strategic concerns
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Would PTI be able to sustain fortress K-P
Since its ascent in 2013, PTI has carved a significant niche for itself in Pakistan's political landscape
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Rs23.8b telemetry project referred to ECNEC
CDWP discusses vital projects related to energy, transport, communication, and water resource sectors
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Political arenas where titans clash
More than 800 national and provincial assembly seats will be up for grabs in general elections
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Battle for heartland: North Punjab's political chessboard
With Pakistan's 12th elections looming on Feb 8, all eyes turn to political hotbed in the northern expanse of Punjab
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Unyielding spirit: The silver lining for PTI
PTI supporters remain steadfast, pledge to defy all odds stacked against party in Feb 8 polls
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Security, contingency plan for Feb 8 finalised
Sindh Apex Committee examines implementation of National Action Plan
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MQM-P, ANP form alliance for polls
Kamal stresses that historical divide between Pakhtuns, Muhajirs in Karachi is now thing of past
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Election arrangements completed in Karachi
Total of 5,336 polling stations have been set up across the seven districts of Karachi
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Punjab Police reject fake encounter allegations, call claims ‘baseless’
Crime Control Department report cites falling crime, legal operations, and social media rumours
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China to invest up to $10bn in Pakistan with new agreements
Deals include $1.5bn in joint ventures and $9bn MoUs across key sectors
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Truth denied: How Pakistani authorities built an unsolvable case
12 years on, journalist Shan Dahar's killers roam free, new report by CEJ lays bare investigative, procedural flaws
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Karachi hit by rain and strong winds amid sudden weather change
Moderate to heavy rain was reported in parts of North Karachi and Surjani Town
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Search at Gul Plaza enters fifth day, 60 bodies recovered so far
Authorities to begin debris clearance phase as families await news of missing loved ones
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Rescuers discover 30 bodies in single shop in Gul Plaza
Death toll rises to 61 as fiery tragedy continues to unfold
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MQM’s Mustafa Kamal urges federal control of Karachi, slams 18th Amendment
Minister says PPP has failed to govern city, calls amendment a ‘festering wound’
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Punjab launches first Green Policing Unit with electric patrol vehicles
Use of electric vehicles is expected to save about 4,500 litres of fuel per vehicle annually
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Imaan Mazari, husband spend second night at IHC Bar office amid arrest fears
Lawyers decry heavy police presence, demand due process in cases against activist couple
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FBR sets new customs values, cutting PTA tax on used mobile phones
Revised valuation lowers taxes on refurbished iPhones and other major brands
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11 illegally kept lions recovered from Lahore’s Nawan Kot area
Keeping big cats without a licence can result in a fine of up to Rs5 million, imprisonment for up to seven years
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President approves confirmation, extension of additional judges in three high courts
Zardari endorses JCP recommendations for Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar High Courts
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PTA tells IHC X declined most requests to suspend Imran Khan’s account
Regulator says it approached platform three times since 2022; court flags lack of lawyer access for jailed PTI founder
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Report on journalist's murder unveiled
The project carried out an in-depth investigation into the murder of journalist Zakir Hussain Dahar
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Court orders NADRA, FIA to find woman's guardians
Doctors declared her physically, mentally fit, but she has lost her memory
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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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FBR sets new customs values, cutting PTA tax on used mobile phones
Revised valuation lowers taxes on refurbished iPhones and other major brands
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Pak-China footwear venture wins approval
Local firm will invest Rs1b in production of non-leather footwear over five years
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World Bank flags risks to economy
Report warns regional conflicts, climate shocks can compromise limited fiscal space
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Aurangzeb holds ADB talks on reforms at Davos
Discusses airport outsourcing, PIA privatisation with Menzies Aviation
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Cabinet expects more investment after PIA sell-off
Notes privatisation recognised globally owing to high-level transparency
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Canada seeks mineral ties after Reko Diq success
High commissioner cites PMIF, PDAC 2026 participation, energy sector support
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PSX rally falters as profit-booking prevails
Index retreats nearly 1,600 points amid broad-based stock selling
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PPA demands withdrawal of Rs10 FED on chicks
Warns tax will raise prices, hurt food security and push small farms out
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Gold crosses Rs500,000 on geopolitical fears
Jumps Rs12,700 per tola; international rate touches $4,887
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Government plans tax cuts, lower power tariffs to boost SMEs: Haroon Akhtar
Stresses that economic policies must benefit every district, small business
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PSX rally falters with near 1600-point plunge as economic uncertainty returns
KSE-100 retreats amid widespread selling pressure
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, Pakistan markets
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs10,888
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Fitch affirms Pakistan's ‘B-’ ratings with stable outlook, signals improved credit stability
Updates sovereign rating criteria from Sept 2025, incorporating recovery assumptions into debt ratings for first time
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UK backs GSP capacity building
Discusses minerals cooperation, OGRA reforms and offshore exploration with petroleum minister
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US set to exit WHO despite legal challenge and global health warnings
Trump administration pulls out owing $260m as experts warn of risks to US and world health
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Iran releases official death toll of 3,117 after weeks of violent nationwide protests
Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming 'organised terrorist elements' killed over 3,000 people
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Bangladesh launches election campaign ahead of first polls since Hasina’s ouster
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a 'yes' vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls
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Trump dropped Greenland military option after aides intervened, sources say
Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation
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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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US begins IS prisoner transfer
Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame
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Israeli strike kills three Gaza journalists
Hamas calls strike 'a dangerous escalation'
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What is US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Around 25 countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkiye, and Pakistan, have agreed to join the board
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Journalists in IIOJK asked to sign pledge vowing to keep peace
The Indian Express says its journalist summoned four times between January 15 and 19
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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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