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Revisiting “D” word: Pakistan should opt for debt restructuring
External debt servicing burden country faces today is one of the highest in the world
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Pitfalls of import substitution
If Pakistan becomes more protectionist, it will make industry more uncompetitive
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K-P to restart work on Chitral power project
Financial package announced and security issues resolved to ensure speedy work on the project
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11 outsourced hospitals face funds shortage
Last year only four hospitals were provided with quarterly funds
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Heavy snowfall blankets mountain ranges
Heavy snowfall recorded in K-P mountainous districts including Orakzai, Kurram, Khyber, Chitral, etc
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Flour hits Rs3,500 per 20 kilos in K-P
80 kilogramme bag got pricier by Rs5,000 in one month alone
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COAS Gen Asim Munir visits Holy Kaaba
In videos posted on social media, Gen Asim Munir can be seen visiting the Holy Kaaba and the Masjid-e-Nabwi
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Shujaat rules out PA dissolution, snap polls
JUI-F team calls on PML-Q chief to discuss economic, political issues as well as flour shortage
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PPP gains more ground in Balochistan
Former federal and provincial ministers among several ‘electables’ join party during meeting with Zardari
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‘Political engineering’ under way, alleges Imran
PTI chief Imran urges establishment to refrain from such practice
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Song highlights Pakistan flood victims' plight ahead of Geneva moot
The track was penned, composed, and sung by Shakeel Asghar Malik, an officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan
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Aleem Khan denies joining any political party
PTI defector admits 'good relationship' with Tareen, Sarwar but denies involvement in 'political activity'
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Iranian citizen arrested in Germany for 'planning attack'
Authorities claim 32-year-old 'suspected of preparing serious act of violence endangering the state'
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PM arrives in Geneva for flood recovery moot
Shehbaz will also visit UAE in second leg of foreign trip
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Japan's COVID-19 cases surpass 30M
Tokyo reports nearly 240,000 new cases with 463 deaths in past 24 hours
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CAA sacks employee over hurling blasphemy threat
Employee had reportedly hurled threats at female security officer for raising concern over his alleged abuse of power
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Crunch talks on stalled IMF programme today
Fund says MD Georgieva spoke to Shehbaz on prime minister’s request
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We’re facing extreme staff shortage: PIA report
SC to take up national carrier’s plea next week seeking hiring of 250 workers
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One dies in Mirpurkhas stampede as flour crisis turns ugly
Balochistan minister says provincial wheat stock totally consumed
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Fawad wishes Maryam good health after throat surgery
PML-N leader thanks her political oponent for wishing her quick recovery
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ECP seeks list of ‘sensitive’ polling stations
Commission says army, Rangers will be deployed there during general elections
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PTI defers Punjab Assembly dissolution until LHC decision
Imran says CM’s vote of confidence subject to verdict on Jan 11
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Lone Putin observes Christmas at Kremlin church
Putin attended the service at the Cathedral of the Annunciation, originally designed as a church for the Russian tsars
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China's 'great migration' kicks off under shadow of Covid
This Lunar New Year public holiday will be the first since 2020 without domestic travel restrictions
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Police arrest Indian executive for urinating on plane passenger
Shankar Mishra was on the run after being accused of urinating on a fellow passenger aboard an Air India flight
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Cop martyred, another injured in Bannu grenade attack
Armed suspects lobbed a hand grenade and opened fire on the police officials who were on routine patrol
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SBP reserves fall to $4.5b after debt repayments to foreign banks
Two separate repayments of $600 million and $415 million have been made to two Dubai-based banks, say sources
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Over 500 Afghans languishing in Karachi jail freed
The released Afghan nationals would be deported back to their country, says embassy
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Iran executes two more men in connection with protests
Perpetrators of the crime were hanged this morning for killing a paramilitary force member, says official news agency
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Kevin McCarthy elected Republican US House speaker, but at a cost
McCarthy's victory in the 15th ballot brought an end to the deepest congressional dysfunction in over 160 years
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PM Shehbaz pays homage to ISI martyrs
Premier appreciates martyrs' efforts to crush the 'nefarious intentions' of hostile elements
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TTP chief says ‘open to guidance’ from Ulema on group’s violent campaign
Mufti Noor Wali insists his group has yet not scrapped ceasefire with Pakistan govt
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Dar's bank accounts unfrozen, assets restored
Court judgment came after NAB withdrew its reference against minister
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Support for Pakistan has ebbed away: PM
Shehbaz says building resilience mechanism isn't a luxury for us but an absolute imperative
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UN slams attack on police van
Five policemen injured in attack
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NAB received nearly 7,750 complaints in 2022
Complaints included corruption, misappropriation of public money, embezzlement, massive fraud, abuse of power, etc
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Fata House Islamabad handed over to K-P
Standing committee on Safron calls for shifting upper Waziristan’s district headquarters to Ladha
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PM inaugurates Hazara Electric Company
The new company will cater to the needs of around 726,000 consumers
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Urea prices jacked up by Rs190 per bag
Hoarders, profiteers blamed for causing artificial shortage
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Businessmen propose economic dialogue
Demand comes following closure of two tractor plants
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Afghanistan a hurdle in CARs trade deals
Worsening security situation continues to dampen trade enhancement efforts
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Govt set to sell LNG plants to Qatar
Forms committee to sell the power plants on fast-track basis to avoid default
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World food prices hit record high in 2022
FAO’s food price index averaged 143.7 points in 2022, the highest since the 1990s
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Oil up, but starts first week of 2023 lower
A weaker dollar can boost demand for oil as dollar-denominated commodities get cheaper for holders of other currencies
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AI rebuilding industry landscape
Businesses look for tech models that can deal with economic issues
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Panel seeks details of missing persons
Commission to only assist families of missing persons who are not involved in terrorism activities across the country
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Centre ‘out to torpedo’ NMDs development
CM Mahmood laments non-release of budgeted funds
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Cop shot dead with friend in Lakki ambush
The attackers snatched their weapons before escaping
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Yearly inflation hits 30.6% by high food prices
Rates of essential items increase by 1.09% on a weekly basis
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Maryam Nawaz undergoes 'successful throat surgery' in Geneva
PML-N leader doing well after three-hour surgery, says information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb
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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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Awami Theatre Festival showcases Balochi drama
story centres on a humble family navigating the struggles of daily life
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KLF 2026 puts economy under the microscope
Economists, policymakers call for structural reforms to reset Pakistan's economy
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K-P to challenge PHC ruling on Police Act
Law Minister Aftab Alam strongly criticised the ruling in social media post
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Karachi revival: security, business at the forefront
Tessori stressed that Pakistan would respond decisively to any aggression
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China condemns Islamabad imambargah attack, pledges support
China is 'deeply shocked' after a suicide blast at an Islamabad mosque left 32 dead
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In-camera briefing on Tirah, Balochistan sought
ANP's Aimal highlights 'dire situation' in Tirah Valley
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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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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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Trump condemns, won't apologise for video depicting Obamas as apes
'I didn't make a mistake. I mean, I give — I look at a lot — thousands of things,' Trump tells reporters
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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
'We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target US bases stationed in them,' Iran FM says
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US, India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact
Deal lowers US duties to 18%, reshapes energy ties, sets stage for a broader pact amid supply-chain realignment
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WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
35 people who had contact with the patient are being monitored and have tested negative for the virus
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China launches reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit
This marks the 4th launch of a reusable rocket since 2020
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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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