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JI continues protests against electricity tariff hike
Tells govt to realise gravity of situation, warns of public anger going out of control
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Gang of four confesses to ‘century of crimes’
Say gang part of larger syndicate operated by crime bosses from Karachi Central Jail
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Four suspects in Fatima murder case set free by police
SHO Ameer Chang, Dr Fatah Memon, Dr Ali Hasan Wasan, medical dispenser Imtiaz Merasi released
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Taliban rebuffs UN report claiming presence of terror groups in Afghanistan
Afghan security forces have conducted hundreds of operations against illegal weapons, Da’ish, says Taliban spokesman
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How to reduce people’s misery in energy sector
GST can be done away with or at least reduced as energy tariff becomes unaffordable
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LCOY marks historic milestone
Pakistan’s struggle with climate-related adversities underscores urgency of youth conference
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Financial globalisation and currency speculation
Flexible exchange rate only suitable for countries that have large forex reserves
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Economic policy under caretakers’ cabinet
Interim govt for three or six months cannot be taken seriously by investors and diplomats
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Brace for rough flight of economy
Purchasing power of rupee to fall even further, and much rapidly than before
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PIA seeks Rs23b bailout from govt
Interim set-up yet to okay funds; asks airline to make viable restructuring plan
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Pakistani doctor jailed in US for trying to aid Da'ish
Dr Muhammad Masood sentenced to 18 years in prison by Minnesota court
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West cautions Pakistan against delaying polls
Diplomatic sources say US, EU closely following developments in country
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Indian PM Modi calls for African Union to join G20
Modi follows Biden in calling for inclusion of AU, proposes India as global supply chain solution ahead of G20 summit
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Iran files legal case against singer urging veil removal
Legal action taken against Mehdi Yarrahi for song 'Roosarito' defying soceital norms, another song also under scrutiny
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Three US Marines die in Australia aircraft crash during exercises
Three dead, five in serious condition among 23 Marines onboard the aircraft when it crashed, cause under investigation
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Iran says uranium enrichment continues based on domestic law
'Nuclear enrichment continues based on the strategic framework law' says Eslami, reports of slowdown in 60% enrichment
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Govt falls short of giving power relief
PM pushes for mitigating measures within 48 hours amid public outrage
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Commerce minister urges exporters to achieve $80b target
Dr Gohar Ejaz asks exporters to shift focus to value-added products, says Pakistan needs new reforms
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Khursheed Shah proposes Rs15 cut in power tariff
PPP leader says Nawaz's return in October unlikely due to ill health
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Ministry condemns campaign against judge
IHCBA urges authorities to take action against instigators of malicious propaganda against IHC CJ
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Citizens hit with additional Rs2.2tr burden: PTI
Says Punjab's 10% electricity theft rate contributes to the highest overall volume of theft
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‘Imran only wants revolution against institutions’
PTI-P chief says PTI can be proven a ‘criminal party’ and ‘face a ban’
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SC disposed of several 'ineffective cases' in last 40 days
56,000 cases in apex court pending decision
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‘Legislative framework’ to be enhanced
PM for creation of job opportunities in Balochistan
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Govt orders availability of medicines at hospitals
Report sought from Health Services Director General
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Truck driver dies in accident
A truck full of cement fell into a deep ditch at Choti Pul on the main road of Peshawar and Charsadda
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Cancer concerns
Without precise insights into cancer’s reach, it is difficult to allocate resources, formulate targeted interventions
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Trump’s ‘mafia’ indictment
Former US president Donald Trump added another first to his laundry list of unwanted achievements
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The Danish way
Denmark has taken a step in the right direction by mulling to bring in legislation against sacrilegious acts
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TTP, Kabul and strategic patience
Casualties from the TTP-led attacks continue to mount
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Sino-Russian relationship
Many observers claim that the most important bilateral relationship in the world today is the US-China relationship
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Limitations of language
Does language completely fulfil human needs for expression?
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Climate change: by the rich, of the rich, for the poor
'The last men standing aren’t really due to their sheer power or fighting or intellectual skills'
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Russia-Iran military ties to endure geopolitical pressure - RIA
Iran to continue drone sales despite US pressure; Russia denies use of Iranian drones in Ukraine conflict
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ECP invites MQM-P, JI on Monday to discuss polls
Commission completes consultation process with PTI, JUI-F and PML-N; calls PPP on 29th
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Second plane had no connection to Wagner group, operator says
'Neither the plane itself nor its passengers are related to Wagner and never have been' says operator Jetica LLC
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Mountaineers' minibus plunge kills 10 in Iran
Crash kills 10, leaves 8 injured; poor driving habits contribute to high traffic death rate
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Saudi Arabia to teach Chinese classes in schools
Fourth period of every Sunday and Monday shall be assigned for teaching Chinese in all secondary schools
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FIA interrogates Imran in cypher case
Agency’s CTW team asks ex-premier about ‘missing copy’ of classified diplomatic document
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Nine killed in Indian train coach fire
Tea-making attempt sparks blaze in detached coach kills 9 injures others, illegal gas cylinder use suspected
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TTP remains threat for neighbouring countries, UNSC told
Report states NATO-calibre weapons being transferred to Da’ish and groups associated with Taliban such as TTP
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Iran court orders US to pay $330m for 'planning coup'
Sum represents damages for relatives of those killed in the 1980 coup
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Govt seals all theatres in Lahore over ‘vulgarity’
Theatres in Sheikhpura, Nankana Sahib, and Kasur will remain closed until further notice
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Wildlife department rescues 26 lizards in Lal Suhanra Park
Reptiles were ensnared in 300 illegal traps across various areas of Lal Suhanra National Park
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Lahore’s sanitation at risk due to ‘corruption’
Recurring ‘Saaf Lahore’ project indicative of crisis
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Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance
Kremlin declines to definitively confirm Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death, citing the need to wait for test results
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Pakistan welcomes Danish govt’s proposal of bill outlawing Holy Quran desecration
FO hopes other countries will emulate and undertake 'similar steps' to outlaw such hateful acts
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Stranded cable car highlights school accessibility crisis
Ordeal exposes challenges of remote education access and infrastructure gaps, calls for infrastructure improvements
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Khosa hints launching lawyer’s movement against humiliation
Lawyer says movement will be launched from Peshawar
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Pakistan reels from shockwaves of Ukrainian theatre
Pakistan's fortunes have been drastically impacted by Ukraine quagmire
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CCP fines Mezan Beverages Rs150m for copying PepsiCo’s Sting
Accused of mimicking Sting’s overall design, colour combination, bottle shape, branding
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Food, housing consume 63% of household spending in Pakistan
Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions deepen pressure on middle-income households
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Adil Raja, six others handed double life sentences for 'digital terrorism'
ATC imposes 35 years additional imprisonment Rs1.5m fine as trial conducted in absence of accused
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Tirah protest leader freed, terror charges dismissed
K-P’s ATC decision comes after Zahid Afridi’s lawyer argues that charges are politically motivated
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Pakistan, allies urge aid for Gaza; reiterates support for China on Taiwan
Nearly 1.9 million in Gaza at risk amid inadequate shelters, severe winter conditions
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FIA ASI shifted to airport sanitation
Officer penalized by being assigned washroom oversight duty at Karachi Airport
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Cabinet clears new local system for Islamabad
New year’s first meeting also okays off-grid gas sales, captive power levy changes
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Polio drive misses target for 935,000 children in merged districts
Security concerns, population displacement hinder vaccination campaign in 2025
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PTCL Group approves Rs15bn equity investment in U Microfinance Bank
Bank receives first Rs4bn tranche; next phase of digital strategy due in 2026
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K-P CM rolls out online open courts beginning from Bajaur
CM orders enforcement of fare lists, doctor attendance and wage policy
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Karachi sees spate of road accidents as New Year begins
Police say woman killed near Landhi Hospital, unidentified man dies in Orangi Town
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Street food boom fuels Sindh's public health crisis
Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings of popular food hubs have driven a spike in foodborne diseases
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Norse Atlantic cleared to launch direct services to Islamabad from UK
Planned services include routes from London, Manchester and Birmingham
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President Zardari approves CDA Amendment Bill 2025
Compensation no longer limited to cash, bill orders 8% additional compensation in case of delayed payment
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K-P Rescue 1122 reports 2.7m beneficiaries, 271,000 emergency calls in 2025
Responded to 25,000 traffic accidents, 169,000 medical emergencies, transferred 58,800 patients to hospitals
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PSX smashes through 179,000 as bulls stay firmly in control
Historic session sees KSE-100 leap 2,679 points to new all-time high
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Food, housing consume 63% of household spending in Pakistan
Double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and IMF conditions deepen pressure on middle-income households
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Dollar makes soft start to 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals
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Pakistan proposes 5% levy on mobile imports to fund local manufacturing effort
Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy
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CCP imposes Rs2.36b penalties in 2025
Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices
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Energy sector sees mixed results in 2025 amid circular debt, reform efforts
Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed
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State Bank's reserves edge up to $15.91b
Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices
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PSX kicks off new year on bullish note
KSE-100 index surges 2,300 points to record high
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DGPC delays action on ownership change
Says petroleum rights holders must disclose changes in shareholding, capital issuance
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Will we see upgraded Railways fleets by the end of 2026?
Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk
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Government urged to sue India over 'water war'
Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses
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Families see relief from falling food prices, but urban cost pressures persist
Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025
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Electricity consumers given Rs8.35 per unit relief in 2025, Power Division claims
Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer
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Traders declare 2025 'worst year' for businesses in country's history
AKTA cites widespread closures, soaring inflation and unemployment, warns of no economic recovery in sight for 2026
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Power tariff likely to be cut by Rs0.72
Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision
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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters
Violent clashes erupt as economic crisis sparks largest demonstrations in three years
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Swiss authorities begin identifying victims of bar fire that killed 40, injured 115
Families await confirmation through DNA testing as severe burns delay identification
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Dollar makes soft start to 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years
Major currencies extend 2025 gains against dollar as markets await US data and Fed leadership signals
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Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro plea
Brazil's Supreme Court found Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to stay in power after narrowly losing 2022 elections
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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of killing 1,500 civilians in past month
M23 has seized swathes of the mineral-rich Congolese east with Rwanda's backing
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Fresh clashes kill 6 in Iran cost-of-living protests
Fars reported that the buildings were "severely damaged" and that police arrested several people
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Drone strike in Kherson kills 20
More than 100 revellers gathered at the hotel the night of the attack
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'IS planned New Year's Eve church attacks'
IS planned suicide operations and attacks targeting celebrations
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
Around 4,000 ticketed guests are expected to attend the event outside City Hall
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BD's Jamaat-e-Islami open to unity govt
Surveys suggest JI will finish a close second to BNP
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Iran's Fars Agency Reports 3 More Killed In Fresh Clashes
Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station
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Alex Pereira confirms relationship with UFC fighter Tracy Cortez in New Year post
Alex Pereira marked the new year by confirming his relationship with fellow UFC fighter Tracy Cortez in Instagram post
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Bashir, Potts in England squad for final Ashes Test
The tourists look to finish the series on a high
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What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
Salah's future remains uncertain following his public outburst at being dropped by Slot
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El Kaabi becomes AFCON hero
His overhead kicks secure Morocco’s place at the top of Group A
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Frank accepts 'boring' jibes from Spurs fans
They were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford
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Narvaez, Ruegg to defend Tour Down Under titles
Elite riders will compete on Adelaide roads as World Tour season opens
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Tsitsipas eyes fresh start in 2026 after injury-hit season
The former world number three played only two singles rubbers for Greece l
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Toothless Liverpool held by Leeds
Both sides settled with a 0-0 draw at Anfield
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Manchester City's title bid dented
Sunderland stalemate left the Guardiola’s side four points behind leaders Arsenal
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England fight for scraps in final Ashes clash
The visitors are 3-1 down in the five-match series
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Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale
The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time in Sydney
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Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 record after Sixers’ BBL win
Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket
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Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca
The Italian joined the Blues in 2024 after steering Leicester City to EPL promotion
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis
He was struggling with a serious back pain during 2025
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Sudan lose to Burkina Faso in AFCON
They are likely to face champions Senegal in the last 16








































































































