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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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Devastated and deceived: Flood victims waiting for cash disbursements
It has been five months since the K-P govt promised money to affectees
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Bajaur double shift teachers not paid for five months
Teachers of double shift schools demand proper service structure
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Two artillery pieces shifted back to Dir
Nawab of Dir-era cannons were taken to Swat in December
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PTI leadership uses ‘public resources’
ANP's Aimal Wali claimed the PTI govt in a 10-year tenure borrowed a record sum of Rs987b
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World owes Pakistan $30b a year for polluting
Country saves over 700m tons of carbon emissions by polluting 4x less than global average
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Pledges feel too good to be true
There is a long series of politically motivated assurances that were not honoured
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Diversification of exports is key for Pakistan
Textile industry is a primary driver of export growth, but it also consumes a significant portion of subsidies
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Dear stakeholders, don’t push economy off the cliff
Rulers are found blaming opposition and external factors, instead of looking at their self-centred policies
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Tasks for interim finance minister
Minister may have best opportunity to contribute towards economic recovery
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Elahi unveils potential candidates for caretaker Punjab CM
PML-Q leader says one of the names suggested by Imran will likely be appointed interim CM
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PTI MNA Nasir Musa joins JUI-F
Fazl slams PTI for ‘contradictions’ in its words and actions
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MQM-P says Karachi, Hyderabad rejected polls with low turnout
No one will accept these local body elections as they have no legal status, says Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui
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PTI’s Naqvi expelled from polling station for 'breaking' ballot box seal
Denying any wrongdoing, the Sindh Assembly MPA accuses PPP of rigging
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PM kicks off nationwide anti-polio drive
Shehbaz vows to eradicate disease forever in collaboration with provincial govts
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Thousands of containers held up at Karachi port as dollars dry up
Shortage leaves banks refusing to issue new letters of credit for importers
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Govt keeps petrol rate unchanged
It was expected the prices would go up by Rs8.98 per litre
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PM Shehbaz will have to take vote of confidence: Elahi
Punjab CM says PML-N supremo not returning to Pakistan because he sees 'failure' of his party in upcoming polls
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Temperatures drop mid-January
Kalam records minimum temperature of -14 degrees Celsius as mercury slides to single digits in Karachi
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At least 68 killed in Nepal's worst air crash in nearly five years
Plane crashes with 72 onboard, rescue operation underway
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Rescue operations launched in snowstorm-hit towns
PIA flights to Skardu cancelled; houses, shops damaged in Leepa Valley due to landslides
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Clarity eludes on who won Karachi polls
All three main players lay claim to victory amid rigging charges; PPP leads in Hyderabad
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PM’s Office, Presidency at odds again
Alvi has thrice ignored ministry’s summary for a joint sitting of parliament
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Govt’s lack of vision stalled IMF loan tranche: Tarin
Former finance minister says govt clueless about factors ruining country
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MQM-P boycotts LG elections in Sindh
Convener Siddiqui says despite differences, party stands with govt
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Embarrassing for me to ask for more loans: PM
Shehbaz says borrowed money not right solution to country’s economic challenges
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‘Gas will be needed for a long time’
Qatar, UAE ministers say more investment required
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Local startup exits tripled in 2022
The number of exits exceeds that of the last five years combined
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Punjab extends Basant celebrations in Lahore until 5am
CM Maryam praises Lahore for discipline, says Safe Basant concept to be adopted in other cities
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BCB chief lands in Pakistan amid emergency talks on Pakistan-India fixture
Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match
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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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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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BCB chief lands in Pakistan amid emergency talks on Pakistan-India fixture
Aminul Islam to attend urgent ICC meeting on high-stakes match
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory
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Seifert powers New Zealand to their record T20 World Cup chase
They chased 183 with five wickets to spare
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'Miracolo': Football-mad Italy make cricket World Cup debut
They are set to debut against Scotland at famous Eden Gardens
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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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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA in T20 World Cup
Chasing 162, the US slumped to 13-3 as late call-up Siraj struck twice early
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PCB 'categorically rejects' Indian journalist's claim of approaching ICC on T20 World Cup row
'A little patience and time will clearly show who actually went knocking and who didn’t,' spokesperson says
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ICC in talks to revive Pakistan-India T20 World Cup clash
ICC seeking resolution through dialogue and not confrontation, says source close to developments
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Shepherd takes hat-trick as West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
He grabbed a sensational four wickets in five balls in the 17th over
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Vonn set for Olympic medal bid
She clocked a third-best time of 1min 38.28sec
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Faheem Ashraf’s late surge seals tense T20 win for Pakistan
The Men in Green defeated Netherlands by three wickets
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Rodriguez signs for Minnesota
His short-term deal will run through June 2026
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Rights groups issue Florida travel alert
Florida is no longer a safe destination for tourists, says the group
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Holders PSG brace for tough run
They will face unpredictable arch-rivals Marseille in an anticipated clash










































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