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Russian team to arrive today for oil talks
Islamabad, Kremlin to hold bilateral talks on discounted oil, much-touted flagship $3 billion PSGP project
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NA suspends business, condoles MNA's death
House remembers Jaffer Leghari for playing role in bridging gap between treasury, opp
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Teaching Quran be made ‘compulsory at varsities’
Senate also passes bill to further amend State Bank Act, 1956
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SC opposes judicial oversight
Top court stresses necessity of civil society’s inclusion in disaster management, relief efforts
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Shehbaz asks Modi to hold talks on IIOJK issue
Says it’s up to us to live peacefully or quarrel with each other and waste resources
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LHC suspends ECP arrest warrants for Imran, others
Directs election watchdog to continue contempt proceedings; warns Fawad of action if he targets judiciary again
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SC moved to withdraw case against Gill’s bail
CJP to hear the request to withdraw the case on January 18
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Rs200b mini-budget to appease IMF on cards
Rupee will have to be left to market forces as global lender may not be pleased with mere new taxes
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Salt industry demands swift release of cargo
Imported potassium iodate held at port for past 15 days
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CCP asks for strict enforcement of laws
Competition laws can reduce prices of essential items by 25% to 30%, says chairperson
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Lucky Core acquires Lotte Chemical Pakistan
LCC Korea authorised the sale of over 1.13 billion of its shares
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France to give €120m for power project
Assistance for Keyal Khwar project will promote energy affordability
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‘Fix the exchange rate for expats’
Exchange companies say rate will increase inflow of remittances
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Paklaunch hosting UnConference’23
At event, top 50 startups from Pakistan will meet tech investors
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Export industry a top priority: Dar
Containers held up at Karachi port as the country grapples with a desperate foreign exchange crisis
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Pakistan eyes higher exports to China in 2023
Trade to benefit from China’s soft Covid policy, says commercial counsellor
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Reko Diq production to begin in 2028
Barrick Gold will complete project’s feasibility study update by end of next year
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Top lawyer’s murder elicits condemnation
ANP chief demanded that all culprits involved in Afridi's killing be identified and punished according to law
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Govt takes action against illegal fishing in Gwadar
Fisheries DG claims cases have been registered against the accused
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K-P CM wants work on motorways expedited
Orders quick handover of land to provincial highway authority
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Tax break for NMDs, Balochistan suggested
Senate resolution recommends tax exemption for ten more years
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Pace of appointing Punjab caretaker set-up gains momentum
PML-N meets under Nawaz to finalise CM candidates
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JI won most seats in Karachi local body elections, claims Hafiz Naeem
Our eight seats were given to PPP through rigging, alleges JI Karachi chapter chief
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Erdogan urges Sweden, Finland to hand over ‘terrorists’ for NATO bid
Erdogan says Turkish parliament cannot ratify NATO bids if ‘terrorists’ are not deported to Turkiye
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JI announces protests in major cities as controversy mars Karachi LG polls
We believe results of JI as well as other political parties have been altered, says party chief Sirajul Haq
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Islamabad in quiet diplomacy with Kabul to neutralise TTP
Afghan interim set-up adamant on pursuing talks with group
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ECP suspends membership of 271 lawmakers
Lawmakers barred from participating in parliamentary proceedings
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Senate passes resolutions for imparting compulsory Islamic education to students
Individual harnessed with knowledge of Holy Quran can play a pivotal role in progress of Pakistan, reads resolution
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Super-rich 1% pocket two-thirds of new wealth: London-based charity Oxfam
Oxfam calls for more taxes on the rich as World Economic Forum gathers for annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland
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Cold weather in Afghanistan claims at least 24 lives
Large number of low-income Afghans unable to afford wood and coal in winter due to their economic difficulties
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Afghan families demand Prince Harry’s trial over killings revelation
In his book of memoirs, the duke of Sussex revealed that he killed 25 people as an Apache copter pilot in Afghanistan
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Shujaat suspends Elahi from party over merger move
PML-Q issues show-cause notices to Elahi as well as Moonis, others
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Imran hints at return to National Assembly
Indicates consultation with treasury on caretaker setup; sees election in March or April
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In major setback, PTI’s nominee for Karachi mayor slot loses to PPP
PPP’s Najmi Alam defeats Khurram Sher Zaman in UC XI of Sadar Town
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Pakistan must act to end forced child marriage: UN experts
Experts call on govt 'to take immediate steps to prevent and thoroughly investigate these acts'
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PML-Q forwards names of candidates for caretaker CM to governor
Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, Nasir Mahmood Khosa and Muhammad Naseer Khan are the proposed candidates
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Dar assures exporters of 'complete facilitation'
Finance Minister vows to support exporters in importing raw materials, parts and accessories
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FM Bilawal to represent Pakistan at WEF meeting in Davos today
Bilawal, Khar to highlight developing world's perspective at the conference
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Searchers find black boxes of aircraft in deadly Nepal crash
Data may help determine what caused Nepal's deadliest plane crash in 30 years
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Reasons sought for not sharing Toshakhana gifts’ details
LHC gives fed govt lawyer till Jan 19 to submit explanation
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Violations of code of conduct rife in LG polls
Balloting held peacefully barring a few fisticuffs
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Watch: Historical mosque demolished in India to 'widen road'
Nearly 500 mosques, shrines in Gujarat demolished to date, according to a report
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GDA claims PPP ‘gerrymandered’ elections
PPP accused of rigging, harassing opposition voters
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Lukewarm turnout on cold day for polls
MQM’s boycott gives PPP walkover in Hyderabad
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Employer’s hiring choice endorsed
SC upholds verdict of LHC, which turned down plea of candidates with better credentials but not what post required
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PTI urges PML-N to join consultation process
Reports rife ruling party will let ECP decide caretaker CM
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Shujaat, Zardari discuss no-trust vote in NA
Leaders reviewed possible options to avert a defeat in the lower house of parliament
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PML-N seeks more names for caretaker CM
Leadership already considering Justice (retd) Ramday, Khosa, ex-CJP Khawaja names for slot
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PTI-‘Q’ merger likely within months
Elahi says PML-Q considering Imran's offer; party members to huddle together today for developing consensus
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K-P governor refrains from signing summary
Haji Ghulam Ali will only participate in process for appointing caretaker CM
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Pod of dolphins spotted off Gwadar coast
WWF-Pakistan says Noctiluca bloom has not harmed marine life
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Chicken meat hits Rs680 in markets despite fixed rates
Small cuts in onions, a few vegetables offered little relief as poultry garlic prices kept climbing
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PTI rules out talks 'from position of weakness'
Leaders say dialogue only possible if a level playing field is secured
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Chhipa says it has lifted 847 road crash victims' bodies
Gun violence has claimed 415 lives, 90 suspected robbers killed, 15 suspects have been lynched
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Tender being sought for water projects
Schemes to add up to 55m gallons per day through dams and network remodelling
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Prices spiral as 2025 ends
Pulses, vegetables, fruit, meat and flour become unaffordable
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US report highlights Pakistan's return to the geopolitical spotlight
Pakistan has restored its strategic importance by utilising diplomacy, defence capability
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Muslim bloc backs Somalia sovereignty
Firmly rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland
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Illegal structures razed in GR Colony
Action follows lawyer's murder by alleged encroachers
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Tableeghi Ijtima ends with call for shunning hate, negativity
Speakers emphasised preparation for hereafter, regular prayers, seeking forgiveness, respecting others' rights
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1st female SBP governor laid to rest
Dr Shamshad Akhtar was laid to rest on Saturday at Mewa Shah Graveyard beside her mother
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Aalmi Urdu Conference concludes
Four-day moot encapsulates diverse colours of literature and fine arts
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Mayor seeks middle path on stray dogs
Parents whose children canines mauled demand culling; animal lovers oppose it
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Daytime gas supply cut sparks public anger
Three-day unannounced shutdown and low pressure disrupt households and industries
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Old building's plaster falls, injures watchman
Residents of building rushed to shut its doors, in fear of structure being sealed by Sindh Building Control Authority
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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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Trump says Ukraine peace deal 'closer than ever' but territory dispute unresolved
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











































































































