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Rupee comes under some pressure
Drops nominally to Rs279.28 vs dollar in inter-bank network
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Oil refining sector sees $1 billion investment boost
Cnergyico Pk takes first step as new govt policy prompts investments in industry
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Pakistan, Saudis agree to increase investment
Discussions on importance of increasing cooperation in sectors such as oil, gas, construction, food, agriculture
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Moody’s holds Pakistan’s credit rating
Bank of America upgrades bonds despite doubts over govt’s IMF dealings
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PPP, PML-N sort out portfolios in Balochistan
No formal announcement on issue made after meeting
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Senators Bugti, Ahmedzai submit resignations
Move comes after they won Balochistan Assembly seats
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Mengal decries denial of reserved seats
Says ‘someone else reaping fruits of someone else’s hard work’
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US hits Iran with new sanctions targeting commanders, shipping
Deputy commander of Iran's IRGC-QF and a member of Yemen's Houthi militia were designated under the sanctions
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Tough road ahead for new govt as Afghan challenges loom large
FO officials prepare recommendations for incoming govt on how to tackle problems with neighbouring country
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SIC’s reserved seat claim challenged
Party admits no-one contested polls on its symbol; PML-N, PPP question seat allocation to non-winning party
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Rain, thunderstorm in Sindh including Karachi predicted from Thursday
PMD advises concerned authorities to take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation
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Kremlin warns of conflict with NATO if alliance troops fight in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door on Monday to European nations sending troops to Ukraine
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Fazl foresees collapse of ‘system’
JUI-F chief opposes arrest of politicians
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China’s ex-Foreign Minister Qin re-appears to resign from legislature
Qin Gang had mysteriously disappeared in June last year after being appointed top diplomat in late 2022
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Chinese FM stresses right to survival, development at UN human rights council
FM Wang calls on all to respect all countries' right to independently choose their paths to human rights development
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Vawda considers responding to 'Buzdar 2’s servant’ insult
Says if any credible individual raises political query concerning Buzdar 2, I will certainly address it
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Joint training exercise between Pakistan Army, Saudi forces concludes in Multan
The training programme encompassed both conventional and sub-conventional operations, says ISPR
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Imran hails Alvi's decision to not summon NA session
Letter to IMF will be sent after today's meeting, says Imran
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New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
Health minister committed to reducing smoking
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Imran, Bushra indicted in £190m corruption case
Both the accused deny charges against them
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US eyes Israel-Hamas ceasefire by next week
Truce deal could include release of several hundred Palestinian detainees held by Israel
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SP martyred, top TTP commanders killed in Mardan IBO
Three other cops including DSP injured in clash
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PM Kakar halts official duties
Says caretakers now only awaiting the oath-taking of elected government
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New charge d’ Affaires to India takes charge
Observers believe that the latest scenario diminished the chances of any rapprochement between the two neighbours
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NEC approves guidelines for PSDP allocations
Says special attention needed for underdeveloped districts
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SC seeks evidence of bias in Bhutto hanging case
Lengthy judgment in criminal case unprecedented in history, remarks CJ
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ECP to hear SIC reserved seats case today
Five-member bench led by the CEC to conduct open hearing
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Alvi under fire in Senate for ‘attack on Constitution’
Rabbani says president has violated Article 91 by not summoning NA session
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Murad’s election shows continuation of policies
Shah is the first lawmaker to be elected as the chief minister three times in a row
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Shattering glass ceiling: Maryam scripts history
Observers say the otherwise positive rise of the first woman CM still tinged with dynastic traditions
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Tribal clash claims 7 lives
Mahars and Jatois are at odds over a piece of land
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Traffic police shares PSL parking plan
Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to travel from Nipa to Sohrab Goth, Liaquatabad No10 to Hassan Square
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Four burglars arrested red-handed in DHA
Lock cutting tools, cash and other stolen goods recovered
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Polio vaccination drive kicks off
The authorities have planned to inoculate over 348,000 children
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Rangers restored peace in province, says Lt Gen Iftikhar
He noted that Sindh Rangers have performed in every field with courage and motivation
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Voters elected us, but officials changed results, says PTI Sindh chief
Haleem Adil Sheikh says the new government would hardly survive five months
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Use of mobile phones banned in K-P schools
Ban aims to reclaim students’ valuable time for academic pursuits
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K-P CM boasts Rs100b treasury surplus
Outgoing interim chief executive applauds election oversight, fiscal management
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ANP to protest outside provincial assembly
Aimal says his party is striving for the supremacy of democracy
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Balochistan’s 2nd snowfall of season
Plummeting temperatures led to surge in demand for both utilities, exacerbating persistent issue of load shedding
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Lakki Marwat, DI Khan launch polio drive
Nationwide effort, spanning from Feb 26 to March 3, is set to vaccinate over 45.8 million children across country
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Bank financing hits record high
Reaches 93% of total deposits as banks continue to lend freely to govt
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Pakistan, UAE eye date palm cultivation
Sign MoU to promote cooperation, sharing of expertise
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Rupee at 4-month high as inflows rise
Currency propped up by reports saying govt may seek larger IMF package
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Chinese solar firm eyes growth in Pakistan
Trina Solar head says surge in power prices propelled demand for solar energy
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EFP introduces code of conduct for domestic workers’ rights
Supported by ILO, initiative highlights need for fair treatment, decent working conditions
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WTO meeting seeks modest outcomes
Aims to set new global commerce rules with world trade at ‘critical juncture’
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China to import 5,000 tons of sesame in FY24
Will ramp up investment in sesame contract farming project
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Bulgarian envoy urges deeper collaboration
Calls on business community to fully utilise potential, improve bilateral trade
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Rupee, yuan to join UAE payment system Buna
It aims to improve cross-border currency transactions, deepen international cooperation
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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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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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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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ICC, BCB officials meet Naqvi in Lahore over Pakistan–India T20 World Cup row
BCB President Aminul Islam thanks Pakistan for its support
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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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









































































































