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‘Pakistan can’t give up coal power plants early’
CPPA-G Specialist Asadullah pointed out that energy access and affordability are the leading challenges in the country
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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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UNICEF condemns Islamabad imambargah attack that killed six children
UN agency calls killing of children 'unconscionable' as authorities arrest five suspects linked to Daesh
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Free doorstep healthcare for Pindi
Programme to focus on preventive community healthcare
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APHC leader pays tribute to Pakistan on Kashmir Solidarity Day
Altaf Ahmed Bhat recalled that Kashmir Solidarity Day was initiated by late Qazi Hussain Ahmed in 1990
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Oranges brighten capital in dry winters
Vendors report rise in demand for all varieties, with Kinnow, Fruiter being favourites
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Installation Garden urges public art discourse
PNCA presents unique exhibit format displaying works by 31 senior artists
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Emergency response plan devised following imambargah blast
Specialised and effective medical teams have been constituted, comprising senior medical officers
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Excise, property owners in deadlock
DG has warned that officers demonstrating poor performance will face transfers and show-cause notices
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A spectacle of music and politics
What ruled the Grammys more: songs or slogans?
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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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Just like a 90's thriller
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck continue raising the bar with their latest Netflix offering
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Is 5G the quick fix we have been waiting for?
As demand surges, limited spectrum — not outdated technology — has become Pakistan's digital bottleneck
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The rise of the introvert
As digital comfort grows and real-world interaction shrinks, social anxiety defines post-pandemic life
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Shared water, shared survival
Being bound by geography, rivers, and fate, Pakistan and Afghanistan's cooperation on water is a necessity for peace
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The spectre of terror in Balochistan
By orchestrating multiple attacks focusing on urban areas, the BLA has tested the limits of the security apparatus
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Top court finally heeds PTI's prayers
Conveys concerns relating to Imran meetings to authorities
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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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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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Trump condemns, won't apologise for video depicting Obamas as apes
'I didn't make a mistake. I mean, I give — I look at a lot — thousands of things,' Trump tells reporters
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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
'We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target US bases stationed in them,' Iran FM says
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US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
Deal lowers US duties to 18%, reshapes energy ties, sets stage for a broader pact amid supply-chain realignment
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WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
35 people who had contact with the patient are being monitored and have tested negative for the virus
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China launches reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit
This marks the 4th launch of a reusable rocket since 2020
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US body urges action as violence against religious minorities rises in India
Commission points to mob attacks, home demolitions, arrests linked to conversion allegations
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Russia launches large missile, drone strike against Ukrainian energy system
Zelenskiy says that overnight attack involved 400 drones, 40 missiles of varying kinds
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Faheem Ashraf's blistering knock takes Pakistan over the line in T20 World Cup opener
Faheem Ashraf unbeaten on 29 from 11, hitting two fours and three sixes
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Alexandrova rallies to advance to Abu Dhabi finals
She defeated Baptiste 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3
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Man City confront Anfield hoodoo
Arsenal are already enjoying a six-point lead at the top of the table
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Leeds boost survival bid with win over relegation rivals Forest
Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor scored in 3-1 victory
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony
The extravaganza reflected the most geographically widespread Olympics in history
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Suryavanshi smashes 175 as India win Under-19 World Cup final
They thumped England by 100 runs
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Salman defends 'X factor' Tariq's action
Pakistan will face Netherlands in the tournament opener
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Suryavanshi smashes record in U19 World Cup final
He smashed 175 off just 80 balls
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There will be nerves at home: Yadav
They will start their campaign against the United States
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Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern falter
They cut the defending champions lead by five points
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Inter eyeing chance to put pressure on title rivals Milan
They are eyeing to stretch lead to eight points
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Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
They will face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday
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Carrick relishing Frank reunion
Spurs are 14th in the table after a miserable EPL season
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Guardiola lauds 'world's best Haaland
The striker has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances
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Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia
Hazlewood is the latest member of the squad to miss the tournament

































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