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Israel says troops push into 'heart of Gaza City'
Israel's forces advance into Gaza City, claiming an offensive against Hamas, with unclear plans for Gaza's future
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Bangladesh garment workers reject 56% pay rise
Bangladesh raises garment workers' minimum wage by 56.25%, but unions reject it, demanding a near-tripling of wages
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Martyrs of Tirah IBO laid to rest
Martyrs were laid to rest with full military honours
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Aitzaz plods through level-playing field debate
PPP leaders say PML-N’s version of level-playing field not acceptable to voters
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Fawad remanded in police custody for another day
Prosecutor claims former minister - brought to court with hands bound, face covered - not cooperating in fraud case
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Indian farmers carry on burning stubble despite cost to health
More than 85% of Indian farmers are categorised as small
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PML-N, MQM-P tie the ‘electoral knot’
Nawaz, Maqbool discuss country’s political situation
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Pakistan sends off second relief consignment for Gaza
FM Jilani underlines urgency of bringing immediate end to Israeli aggression, and lifting siege of Gaza
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PSX crosses 54,000 points threshold as rupee continues downward trend
Rupee maintains downward trend on twelfth consecutive working day
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Two policemen martyred, three injured in DI Khan attack
Unidentified perpetrators targeted camp of private oil and gas drilling company
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SC judge urges caution in disciplinary cases
Justice Naqvi says dismissal from service is a stigma, financial and reputational loss
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‘An hour here, an hour there,’ Israel says open to Gaza fighting pauses for aid, hostages
Brutal Israeli assault has so far killed more than 10,000 Palestinians, including at least 4,100 children
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Kashmiris observe Jammu Martyrs’ Day
Thousands of Kashmiris were massacred by Maharaja Hari Singh, Indian army and Hindutva forces in November 1947
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Registration of undocumented Afghan nationals starts
Around 22 mobile vans delivered to Landi Kotal for registration of citizens returning to Afghanistan
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Israeli minister's nuclear threat a ‘wake-up call’
FO says appalled by statement threatening to use nuclear force against Palestinians
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Karachi sets up Congo unit to deal with virus
Move comes a day after a Quetta doctor succumbed to the disease
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Govt says legal basis in place for wiretapping
PM Office informs IHC Fair Trial Act-2023 provides grounds for recording phone calls
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IHC rejects acquittal pleas in ephedrine case
Bench issues detailed decision, imposing a fine of Rs100,000 each on the three accused
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LHC stops ACE from moving against Fawad
ACE DG summoned along with case record on Nov 8
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SC resolves 1,419 cases in CJP Isa’s first month
Senior puisne judge Justice Sardar Tariq Masood takes the lion’s share of decided cases
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Nawaz, Zardari ‘contact’ stirs political landscape
PML-N, PPP say ready to tackle economic challenges
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Eight global firms offer services for PIA privatisation
Pakistan directly sent documents to top 25 firms using Table of League mechanism
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Shrinking Poonch House in need of facelift
Experts urge restoration, declaring the majestic structure a heritage site
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Constituencies remain largely unchanged
Islamabad retains all three National Assembly seats
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Balochistan pavilion draws art enthusiasts
Takes centre stage at Lok Mela
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Moot on folklore, traditional heritage of Pakistan held
'Pakistan is a cradle of several diverse and pluralistic civilisations'
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Peshawar hosts women’s literature event
Bringing together renowned poetesses, authors, readers, and academics to inspire and empower the future generation
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Call to unlock K-P’s natural riches
Think tank explores solutions for province’s fiscal challenges
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Funding shortage impedes hospital operations
Mohmand hospital staff go on strike over unpaid salaries
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ECP freezes voter lists
Will finalise and publish lists on November 25
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Balochistan declares health emergency
Congo outbreak affects 44 people in Quetta alone
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Over ‘61,000 Afghans’ repatriated via Chaman
City’s DC terms deportation a concerted effort aimed at curbing illegal immigration
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KE plans ambitious 640MW renewable energy initiative
Aims to diversify Karachi’s energy mix, drive down costs and reduce environmental impact
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Rupee hits 1-month low, IMF talks weigh
Currency has dropped around Rs8.5 vs dollar in past 11 days
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IT experts advocate for national payment system
Urge govt to build local system along with entrance of PayPal, Stripe
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PTI to ‘fully participate’ in upcoming polls
Party’s core committee says ‘state oppression’ will not deter it from entering electoral arena
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Exports to China soar
Data from SBP reveals exports to China reached $633.374 million during July-September 2023-24
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Current account deficit forecast cut by $2b
Pakistan tells IMF economic growth will be in range of 3% to 3.5% this year
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Experts call for power sector reforms
Emphasise need to reduce cost of electricity production, revise tariff structure
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Oil up as Saudi Arabia and Russia stick to supply cuts
UBS strategist says supply cuts can go on until Q1 of 2024
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Tesla to build 25,000-euro car in Germany
Musk had long planned to make a more affordable electric car, but said in 2022 he had not yet mastered the technology
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Senate resolution on zero hunger defeated
Upper house defers bill for enhanced penalty on state emblems
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PML-N doesn’t rule out contact with PTI
Establishes a committee to foster outreach to all contenders for upcoming elections
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Handicrafts making headway in China
Pakistan-based brand selling hand-made scarves and carpets sees growing popularity
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Saudi Arabia convenes 'extraordinary' OIC summit on Gaza
Iranian president has confirmed his participation; no decision by Pakistan yet as to who would attend the summit
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Multiple security checkpoints irk Peshawar’s residents
The police, ANF officials, and officials of the excise department have set up successive stops on the same roads
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Many French brands use 'Pakistani textiles'
Paris’ envoy explains benefits of country’s GSP+ status
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UN leaders say Gaza war must 'stop now' as reported death toll tops 10,000
UN demands a Gaza ceasefire after over 10,000 casualties; Israel resists, demanding hostages' release
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Estimated 200,000 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan: Kabul
Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen says Afghanistan needs funds to deal with returning refugees
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Next PM won’t hail from Lahore: Bilawal
PPP chairman says outcome of Karachi local govt by-polls precursor to general elections
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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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Stray dog attacks put polio workers at risk
Two female vaccinators mauled in Korangi and Malir as authorities warn of rising canine menace
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Fatal road carnage claims five lives
Accidents death toll exceeds 100, with two brothers crushed by trailer
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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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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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