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Afghanistan hails US plan to review deal with Taliban
Kabul believes Taliban insurgents failed to abide by terms of February 2020 peace deal, cease violence
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Covid-19 vaccination trainings 'near completion' in all provinces
Taking necessary measures prior to vaccine availability, provincial health secretaries tell NCOC
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PML-N provided patronage to those occupying govt land, says PM Imran
Calls for broadening operation against land mafia; says no one can occupy govt land without political patronage
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Disputes within PDM stand exposed: Qureshi
FM reiterates that govt, its allies prepared to defeat no-confidence motion against PM Imran at all costs
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3 reasons Pakistan won’t find it easy to beat South Africa
A relaxed South Africa, too many uncapped players in Pakistan, and lack of confidence can cause hosts' downfall
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Oil prices edge lower as Covid-19 lockdown concerns overshadow demand prospects
China reports fresh new cases casting a pall over demand prospects in the world’s largest energy consumer
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Klopp sees positive steps despite Liverpool's Cup exit
Reds were knocked out of the FA Cup by arch-rivals Man United as their slump of form continues
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Solskjaer hails Fernandes as Manchester United star downs Liverpool
United manager added to Red's woes as the playmaker capped a thrilling tie with his late strike at Old Trafford
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Spurs' Bale must earn game time, says Mourinho
Winger has spent most of his time on the bench, starting only one PL game and featuring mainly in the Europa League
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Leicester's Vardy to return in 10 days after hernia operation: Rodgers
Manager said earlier this week that the forwrad would miss a “few weeks” when the 34-year-old went under the knife
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Man Utd forward Rashford to have knee scan
United forward felt discomfort during Sunday's 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round victory against Liverpool
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Garcia set for Man City exit, says Guardiola
Defender is in the final year of his contract and has been linked with a switch back to his boyhood club Barcelona
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Indonesia seizes Iran, Panama-flagged tankers over alleged illegal oil transfer
The ships “caught red-handed” transferring oil from one to another says Iranian coast guard
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Koeman pleased as Barca midfielders muck in with goals
Goals from Frenkie de Jong and Riqui Puig helped the Catalans beat Eleche 2-0 in La Liga
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Neuer sets new Bundesliga record for most clean sheets
Keeper made 197th clean sheet that bettered the previous record set by former Bayern's Oliver Kahn
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Chelsea's Werner will feel disappointed after penalty miss says Lampard
Chelsea forward missed a late penalty in Chelsea's 3-1 fourth round victory over second-tier Luton at Stamford Bridge
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La Liga talking points
Suarez scored in the 3-1 win against Valencia to return to the top of the league's scoring charts
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President Joe Biden enlists 'world class' cybersecurity team after government hack
Cybersecurity was demoted as a policy field under the Trump administration
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Olympic shot put champion Crouser sets world record
American set a world indoor record of 22.82 metres at the American Track League series opener
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Indian, Chinese troops in new border brawl: reports
Leaving injuries on both sides six months after a pitched battle which killed at least 20 Indian troops
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Amazon to open pop-up Covid-19 vaccine clinic in Seattle headquarters
Amazon aims to vaccinate 2,000 eligible members of the public against Covid-19 on the first day
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Makers of Sophia the robot plan mass rollout amid pandemic
Hanson Robotics said four models including Sophia, would start rolling out of factories in first half of 2021
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SpaceX launches record spacecraft in cosmic rideshare program
SpaceX launched 143 spacecraft into space, a new record for the most spaceships deployed on a single mission
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Special package for farmers ‘very soon’
PM Imran says subcommittee of cabinet formulating proposals
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Govt urged to stop blame game over soaring debt
Senior economist Ashfaque fears total loans will reach $118b by June
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Over a billion rupees’ state land retrieved from PML-N leader
Sharif telephones Saiful Maluk, says being punished for his loyalty to party
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Public sector campuses on cusp of a meltdown
The higher education sector funding increased only Rs8 billion in past 10 years
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Growth imperatives: Can remittances catapult Pakistan’s economy?
Highest number of Pakistanis, 54.93 million, went abroad from Punjab to find employment
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RDA checks commercial use of residential buildings
Commissioner Muhammad Mehmood says commercial activities in residential areas of the cantonment will not be allowed
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Dire straits: Small salons in peril amid pandemic
With little room to ensure Covid SOPs and rising inflation parlours see drop in clientele
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Rs8b for Swat varsity raises many eyebrows
Complain about employees not getting paid
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New typhoid vaccine not to be part of EPI in K-P
Training will be provided to vaccinators before the vaccine is introduced
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Education dept officer gunned down in Lower Dir
Police said that further investigation is under way to ascertain the actual cause of murder
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Locals form committee to arrest thieves in Mohmand
Local police has failed to arrest the gang
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Spanish woman who 'died' of Covid returned 10 days later
After a mix-up over names, family of Rogelia Blanco were informed that the pensioner died of Covid-19 on January 13
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Trump's coming impeachment trial aggravates rift among Republicans
Ten Republicans joined the House of Representatives in voting to impeach Trump on a charge of inciting insurrection
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Purveyors of fear
Let us face reality! Pakistan being less than 2% of the global LNG trade, we do not move the market
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Questions about the vaccine
Apart from money, the bigger issue is the availability of the vaccine
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Climate justice — an oxymoron
Global poor, who are a lot in number, pay the price of the luxurious lifestyle of the global rich, who are just a few
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Fighting fires
There is a need to revamp the entire fire department of Karachi
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Pak-US ties under Biden administration
It remains to be seen if the Biden administration would revive strategic dialogue with Pakistan
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Open access in power market
Under this system, consumer has choice of procuring or generating his own electricity
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Reimagining urban economy of Sialkot
Despite attempts to create robust local economy, city’s infrastructure is dilapidated
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Look east for commercial diplomacy
With exception of China, most eastern markets are ignored by Pakistan’s trade policy
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China sees fall in new Covid-19 cases amid strict local lockdowns
The numbers pale in comparison to many countries, Saturday’s toll included only 80 Covid-19 cases
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Indian police to let protesting farmers into New Delhi on Republic Day
Farmers want to drive tractors on Jan 26 when Modi will join a parade of military forces in the capital
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New Zealand probes first 'probable' community Covid-19 case in months
The 56-year-old woman, who returned to New Zealand on December 30 tested positive for the virus
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Elon Musk to offer $100 million prize for 'best' carbon capture tech
Musk, who co-founded and sold PayPal Holdings Inc, now leads some of the most futuristic companies in the world
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TikTok makes all under-16s' accounts private
TikTok wants its young users to make informed choices about what they share and with whom
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EU says it will make vaccine companies respect supply contracts: Michel
After both Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca report production glitches
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Doha summit urges rethink on Israel ties
Arab-Muslim leaders adopt harder line on Israel Joint statement calls for legal action against Tel Aviv Push for
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Shehbaz calls for Islamic task force on Israel
Shehbaz calls for Islamic task force on Israel
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WHO officials abducted as polio cases multiply
Three aid workers kidnapped in Tank as K-P confirms two new infections
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IHC turmoil deepens after inquiry panel reshuffle
CJ Dogar replaces judge probing complaint against him
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Deluge ebbs but ordeal surges
Drilling suspended after Qadirpur gas field inundated
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President vows stronger security for Chinese
Zardari visits Shanghai Electric, Memorial of the First National Congress in Shanghai
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India bars Sikhs from Guru's anniversary
Pakistan once again extends an invitation to Indian pilgrims
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ATC rejects pre-arrest bail for three PTI MNAs
Petitioners fail to appear in court during hearing
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Top court questions super tax on PFs
Justice Rizvi warned repeated super tax deductions could erode retirement benefits
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Efforts underway to divide PTI: Gandapur
K-P CM says powers that be blocking leaders' meetings with Imran Khan
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SBP holds policy rate amid floods
MPC keeps rate unchanged at 11%; warns of food inflation, external pressure
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Industry decries SBP's 'incomprehensible' move
Business leaders warn high interest stifling growth; calls grow for single-digit rate as inflation falls
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Pak-Iran trade reaches $3b, on way towards $10b target
Two countries aim to promote barter trade, sign FTA and activate border markets
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Govt fails to publish key report
Misses IMF deadlines on corruption report, SOE law ahead of 2nd review
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Jakarta invites traders to forge joint ventures
Envoy cites potential for collaboration in mining, agriculture, pharma and other areas
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Russia revives barter trade to dodge sanctions
Companies swap wheat for cars, flax seeds for building materials
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Stocks surge as SBP leaves rate on hold
KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking
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Pakistan, UAE deepen cooperation
Officials discuss digital payments, agree to continue collaborating at technical level
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Petrol stays put while diesel creeps up Rs2.78
The revised prices come into effect immediately from September 16
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SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%
Cites economic disruption due to recent floods as main cause; projects GDP growth near the lower end of 3.25 to 4.25%
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PSX surges in anticipation of no change in policy rate
KSE-100 index gains 945 points following two days of profit-taking
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Gold prices hold steady in global, local markets
In international bullion rate holds firm at $3,643 per ounce
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Walking a tightrope between China and US
If Islamabad mishandles this moment, it risks alienating one power while failing to attract meaningful commitments
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Netanyahu vows to eradicate Hamas
Rubio describes group as 'savage terrorists'
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Russia warns Europe against asset seizure move
Moscow says it will take tit-for-tat action
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok
Bessent says Trump, Xi to hold a call on Friday
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US, Britain set to unveil $10b in deals during Trump visit: officials
US, UK to seal trade deal with 3 pillars: tech partnership, civil nuclear cooperation, and defense advances
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DNA links Tyler Robinson to murder of Charlie Kirk, says FBI
Tyler Robinson arrested after 33-hour manhunt; to be charged in Kirk’s murder by rooftop sniper shot to neck
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Erika Kirk trolled after telling daughter daddy’s on a “work trip with Jesus” for blueberries
Erika Kirk’s first remarks after Charlie’s assassination sparked memes about blueberries and Jesus.
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US warns allies’ recognition of Palestine boosts Hamas confidence
Rubio says US supports Qatar’s Gaza mediation after Israeli strike on Gulf state targeting Hamas
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Turkey’s political crisis deepens with possible court ouster of opposition leader
Hundreds of members of opposition already been in jail awaiting trial
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Oil prices rises as Ukraine strikes Russian refineries
Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, including the largest oil exporting terminal
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UK, US set to seal nuclear energy deal during Trump’s state visit
Britain's government launched a major push to expand nuclear power in recent months
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Italian ski racer dies in Chile training accident
Franzoso suffered a serious head injury
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Sensational Duplantis soars to new pole vault world record
The Swede defended his world title in style with an attempt of 6.30 metre
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PCB threatens Asia Cup pullout over handshake row
Mohsin Naqvi suspends PCB operations director Usman Wahla over delayed ICC response, launches formal inquiry
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New Zealand's Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract
He will skip the Australia T20I series but remain available for the global event
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England boss McCullum hints Brook could replace Pope as Ashes vice-captain
McCullum acknowledged Harry Brook’s growing leadership role as England finalize plans for the Ashes tour in Australia
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PCB chief suspends Usman Wahla over Asia Cup handshake controversy
The suspension follows rising tensions over the post-match gesture dispute
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Conor McGregor ends presidential campaign amid speculation over UFC White House card involvement
Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential race as speculation grows.
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Schroeder seals Euro basketball title for world champions Germany
He scored six unanswered points to give Germany victory in Riga
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Timeless Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna
Veteran star said ‘game by game we will gain more confidence’
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First-ever Tanzanian gold as Simbu dips past Petros in world marathon
Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu claims win by 0.03secs
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Pak U14 basketball squad shortlisted for Samaranch Cup in China
Players will now attend a national training camp after which final squad will be announced
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India dominates Pakistan as Asia Cup clash sparks meme storm
The cricket match set off a flood of viral humour online
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Ricky Hatton remembered as tributes honor late British boxing champion at 46
Ricky Hatton, world champion in two weight classes, has died at 46 as fans and boxing legends pay tribute.
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Real Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission
Los Blancos start new era under Xabi Alonso on Tuesday against Marseille
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Kerr makes scoring return after 20-month layoff
Champions Chelsea hold off Aston Villa in 3-1 away win