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MPs want in-camera briefing on militancy
Rabbani wants military leadership invited to parliament for briefing on rise in TTP activities
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LHC refers anti-sedition plea to Justice Karim
Petitioner says sedition law is a British-era relic used for political interests
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The final bow: Zia Mohyeddin’s enchanting voice will stay with us like the ghost of a rich past
It can easily be said that a generation of artists to come will be like dwarves to his gigantic aura
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‘Headway’ in election schedule for Punjab
ECP, Punjab governor to liaise over polls today
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Bilawal ‘won’t stay silent’ on undemocratic steps
FM says PPP will resist undemocratic steps
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Govt gives in to IMF, more than doubles gas tariff
Approves increase of up to 113% in natural gas prices
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Nine Balochistan districts start anti-polio drives
Health secretary wants province internationally declared polio-free
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K-P faces dearth of civil judges, qazis
PHC asks service commission to hire 84 judges soon
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Baloch minister plays gas card
Achakzai threatens suspending fuel over outstanding dues of province
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K-Electric to invest Rs484b in T&D
To improve network reliability for smooth and reliable supply of power
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NEPRA rejects lower tariffs for solar units
Regulator considered proposal to reduce tariff for net metering users to Rs9 per unit
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Indus Motor’s after-tax profit drops by 72%
Automaker earned Rs1.3 billion in quarter ended Dec 2022
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Steel industry in trouble: PALSP
Struggling to stay afloat amid shortage of raw material, high inflation
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Remittances hit new low at $1.89b
Inflows through official channels slip below the $2b mark in Jan
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Auto sales slow to 31-month low
Reduced sales attributed to partial halt to production, price surge
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Russia to sell 80% oil to ‘friendly’ countries
Oil edges higher as market weighs Russian supply cuts amid demand fears
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Charter of economy can resolve forex crisis: minister
Net FDI was $2.6b in 2019-20 which declined to only $1.87b in 2021-22
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IMF demands big rate increase
Will give strong signals of market stabilisation policies, ease inflationary pressures
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Ban on imports to render millions jobless, warn business leaders
Alongside a shortage of raw materials, soaring inflation, plummeting rupee have battered manufacturing industries
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Saudi Arabia to send its first woman into space
Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut on a mission to space station ‘during the 2nd quarter of 2023’
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PM Shehbaz visits Turkish embassy as quake death toll rises
Premier offers condolences to Turkish ambassador, prays for victims of the recent earthquake in brotherly country
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Punjab interim govt ready to hold elections on ECP directions: Naqvi
Caretaker CM says his only mandate is to hold free and fair polls in the province
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Remittances hit 32-month low at $1.89b in January
The remittances dropped 11% to $16 billion during the first seven months of current fiscal year
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Rescuers dig for three survivors in rubble in Turkey a week after earthquake
Death toll in Turkey and Syria rises to nearly 34,000
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Tarin booked on sedition charges
FIA registers FIR against former finance minister for ‘stalling’ IMF talks after being permitted to arrest him
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Court rejects application seeking Imran's arrest in contempt case
Lower court in Islamabad to resume hearing case on March 9
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India aims to triple defence exports to $5b by 2024/25
The country is looking to sign defence deals worth $9b at the Aero India event
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Osama Satti murder case: Police officials challenge death sentence
IHC issues notices on the appeal; adjourns hearing till March 13
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CJP's 'honest premier' remark misconstrued: AGP
Elahi urges law minister to share correct facts with fellow parliamentarians
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IHCBA divided over holding K-P, Punjab polls
Secretary takes strong exception to president’s statement
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Bilawal calls for giving equal rights to women
FM says promotion of human rights is impossible without it
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JI chief asks establishment to prove its apolitical stance
Siraj flays political leadership for getting rich at public’s expense
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Ashrafi wants lynching ‘culprits’ behind bars
Says lack of adequate knowledge of Shariah is causing such nuisances in society
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Minister promises to get TEVTA staff their salaries
Says TEVTA must become a profitable and self-sustaining entity, depending on the hard work of its own staff
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Bannu erupts in anti-terror protest
Speakers demand establishment of refinery in the district
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Are protectionist policies keeping productivity low?
Currently, the government seems to prefer shielding firms from import competition
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With loans piling, why is Pakistan waiting to reform its policies?
Managing the crude oil import bill to reduce the risk of much wider deficits should be our top priority
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Imminent default avoided, what’s next? nothing
With high deficit and debt, mini-budget and IMF tranche will not solve problems
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5G: let’s at least start preparing
As 85 countries have adopted 5G, we will also have to implement technology
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FIA gets nod to arrest Tarin for ‘stalling’ IMF talks
Sanaullah says Imran may be rounded up soon as well
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Turkey-Syria quake toll rises above 35,000
The death toll rose to 35,224 as officials said 31,643 people had died in Turkey and at least 3,581 in Syria
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Sheikh Rashid's nomination papers for NA-26 by-polls challenged
Candidate cannot contest elections if involved in criminal cases, says rival candidate Mubarak
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I drew flak while Bajwa called the shots: Imran
Imran says ex-COAS ‘Bajwa called the shots’ while he, as PM, served as a ‘punching bag’
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PTI slams ECP for delaying meeting on Punjab polls
Fawad warns electoral body not to make a 'joke' of the constitution and court orders
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CAA DG accused of embezzling Rs2 trillion
Khaqan Murtaza refutes allegations of department's association
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PM vows to continue assisting quake-hit people
NDMA sends one more relief consignment to Turkiye
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Caretaker Punjab CM violates election code
Naqvi attends groundbreaking ceremony of Bab-e-Pakistan although ECP rules restrict caretaker govt to everyday affairs
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PTI chief hails LHC decision on Punjab polls
Elahi says no delay in elections acceptable after court’s ruling
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ECP whirrs into action after LHC poll orders
CEC summons high-level meeting tomorrow to discuss implementation of court orders
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Scrutiny report on parties’ funding given to IHC
Court rejects PTI’s objections over ECP’s delay in submission of document
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Another child dies in Karachi after falling into manhole
Tragic incident exposes criminal civic neglect; authorities vow action against responsible
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Lahore revives Basant 2026 but keeps kite-flying on a tight string
SOPs in place to balance cultural revival and public safety as Basant is set to be celebrated from February 6 to 8
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PHC declares crypto, digital forex ban petition ineffective
Court notes there is no dispute cryptocurrency currently has no legal status in country
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Army major martyred, five terrorists killed in Bajaur IBO: ISPR
President, PM pay special homage to martyred major, say his sacrifice for country is a source of pride for the nation
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Karachi-Dhaka direct flights to start in January
Pakistan envoy to Bangladesh discusses expanding trade, investment, and aviation ties in meeting with Muhammad Yunus
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Rare landspout seen in Gwadar ahead of nationwide rain spell
A rotating column of air rose from the ground towards the sky, attracting attention of people in the nearby areas
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FBR chief assures traders of relief on POS system, vows action against harassment
Traders complain they are facing excessive interference, penalties and shop sealings
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Rampant crime exposes policing failure in Sindh
As political influence restricts crackdowns against criminals, locals continue to live amidst lawlessness, insecurity
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Faiz Hameed appeals 14-year military court sentence, seeks judgment copy: lawyer
Former ISI chief convicted on Dec 11, appeal lodged with army chief two days ago
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Major terror attack thwarted as minor recruited online by BLA is intercepted
Sindh minister says underage girl radicalised via social media was stopped before being used in attack
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi challenge Toshakhana-II convictions in IHC
PTI calls verdict politically motivated, seeks annulment of 17-year sentences
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Pakistan flags Christmas vandalism, attacks on Muslims in India to world bodies
Foreign Office urges global community to protect minority rights in the neighbouring country
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YouTuber Rajab Butt assaulted by lawyers at Karachi City Court
Attack follows bail hearing in blasphemy-related case; lawyers cite remarks made by Butt online
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Bhutto scholarships to fund Sindh students at Oxford
Fully funded scheme will support up to six Sindh students a year for graduate degrees at Oxford
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KP violence kills two policemen in Lakki Marwat, Tank
Attacks in Lakki Marwat and Tank add to concerns as police face rising militant violence in southern KP
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Pakistan’s bazaar economy runs the country while staying off the books
Wholesale, retail trade sits at heart of informality, has sizable share in jobs
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Pakistan found stability, but growth didn’t show up
Lower inflation, a steadier exchange rate eased pressure, but weak investment kept growth low and uneven
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NFC: addressing the politicised elephant in the room
Provinces receive rising transfers while federation bears debt pressure, stabilisation costs
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The 'net economy'
As financing is limited, digital exports offer stable source of foreign earnings
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World alliances shift, but the China-Pakistan partnership holds steady
Action Plan formalises a “shared future” vision while CPEC-II shifts attention to inclusive industry and livelihoods
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Target faces activist investor pressure
Struggling retailer bears intensifying pressure amid decline in sales
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Blackout exposes robotaxi emergency gaps
Incident renews calls for tighter regulation and disaster-readiness standards
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China issues rules for human-like AI
Aims to tighten oversight of services designed to simulate human personalities; targets risks
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Seed law overhaul sets up new national regulator
NSDRA replaces FSC&RD to tighten certification, oversight and varietal approval
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PIA deal, rate cut push PSX to peak
IMF-linked reforms lift market sentiment; KSE-100 index rises 0.6% WoW
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ECC advocates public-private partnerships
Asks education ministry to team up with private sector for continuity of uplift projects
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Sugar recovery improves as temperatures fall
Recovery nears 10% in key regions, easing prices as crushing season gathers pace
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Fintech access outpaces usage
ADB cites cost, trust and infrastructure gaps limiting everyday adoption
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Exports plummet 36% amid high costs, complex taxation system
High energy costs, falling farm yields squeeze exporters as industry warns rupee stability cannot be sustained
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Territorial rift persists as Trump-Zelenskiy talks yield limited progress
US president hosts Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago day after Russian strikes on Kyiv, territory remains key sticking point
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Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered 'military target'
Recognition of breakaway region draws condemnation from African Union, Muslim-majority nations
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Trump hails Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire
At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting
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Hezbollah's disarmament 'an Israeli-American plan'
He said the army is carefully planning "for the subsequent phases" of disarmament
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Over 10,000 people displaced in three days in Sudan: UN
3,100 people were displaced from the famine-stricken city of Kadugli in South Kordofan
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Polls: Guinea junta chief headed for victory
A large security presence, including armoured vehicles, patrolled the capital's streets
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Caretaker PM's party leads Kosovo vote: exit polls
TV channel T7 put the VV at 43.5 percent, with other exit polls
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Zelenskiy meeting Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
The US president said he will call Putin again after meeting with Zelenskiy
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Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack in Suriname
Police officers opened fire when the suspect attempted to attack them during the arrest
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Low voter turnout marks Myanmar’s first election since 2021 military coup
UN, Western nations and rights groups say the vote lacks credibility as critics are banned
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Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza
Rising seas flooded hundreds of tents for displaced families along the Khan Younis beach in Gaza up
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Bangladesh police confirm student leader killers fled to India
Report that suspects Faisal Karim Masud, Alamgir Sheikh fled to India via Haluaghat border, worsening diplomatic ties
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Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida as Russia hammers Ukraine with strikes
20-point peace plan 90% complete but Donbas region remains sticking point; Zelenskiy may put deal to referendum
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal











































































































