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New Covid variant triggers global alarm as WHO urges caution
WHO says it would take weeks to determine how effective vaccines were against the variant
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China extends maternity leave to boost births
Development comes as country grapples with a rapidly ageing workforce and slowing economy
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Death toll in Russian mine tragedy jumps past 50
Three officials arrested on suspicion of violating industrial safety rules
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Afghan humanitarian crisis, drug trafficking alarm India, Russia, China
Afghanistan has been plunged into crisis by the abrupt end of billions of dollars in foreign assistance
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Kashmiris in UK protest against arrest of rights activist Khurram Parvez
Demonstrators castigate India’s fascist regime for committing genocide of innocent Kashmiris in IIOJK
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Gen Nigar becomes first-ever female Col Commandant of Medical Corps
COAS Gen Qamar pinned badges of rank to formally install her as first-ever female general to head AMC, says ISPR
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Police baton-charge Nasla Tower residents protesting against demolition
Protest was organised by the association of builders, which stopped work on all ongoing projects in Karachi
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PTA reduces Mobile Termination Rate by 28.5%
Telecommunication authority says rates will be further reduced to 40 paisas per minute from July 1 next year
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Delhi's choked roads worsen India's toxic smog crisis
Sprawling megacity of 20 million people is regularly ranked world's most polluted capital
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Indian builds Taj Mahal replica home for wife
Love solves all problems in life and Taj Mahal is a symbol of that, says 52-year-old lovestruck husband
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No more commercial activities on military land, SC told
CJ slams defence secy over wedding halls, cinemas, housing societies built there
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PM Imran accepts Abdul Aleem Khan's resignation
Minister resigned to 'maintain neutrality' with regards to other businesses
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Unvaccinated individuals not allowed in mosques, says Sindh govt
Govt orders for removal of carpets from mosques, masks continue to be mandatory
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Asian and European countries, alarmed by new COVID variant, tighten curbs
New variant, called B.1.1.529, has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong
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PM, Uzbek president express satisfaction over bilateral relations
Premier reiterates commitment to timely completion of Trans-Afghan railway
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43% of voter lists verification completed
'Preliminary electoral lists will be printed from January 6 to January 25'
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No new taxes in mini-budget, says Tarin
We will not allow the IMF to impose more taxes on people, says Tarin
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Previous botched campaigns creating vaccine hesitancy
At least 2,000 cases have been reported in 14 districts of K-P this year
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Odeon being restored to former glory
Restoration of a century-old cinema in full swing
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CPNE condemns Maryam Nawaz’s statement
Demands impartial inquiry into past and present government’s advertisement policy
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SC seeks presidential order for FWO’s formation
Petitioners challenge acquiring of land in Haripur for setting up cement factory
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Opposition faults govt over petrol dealers’ strike
Maryam, Bilawal say long queues at fuel pumps prove govt incompetence
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Senate panel rejects Jan 9 blackout inquiry report
Recommends formation of high-level committee to re-investigate matter
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Internal, external challenges demand national response: Gen Qamar
Nefarious designs of forces inimical to peace, stability of country being foiled via comprehensive strategy, says COAS
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Afghanistan’s stability vital for all SCO states: FM Qureshi
Pakistan will continue to ‘play its role to assist Afghan brethren in their hour of need’, says foreign minister
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Govt gives in to petrol dealers’ demands
PPDA, govt team agree on increasing profit margin by up to 99 paisas
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Pakistan, Russia to further enhance economic, trade ties
Two sides discuss niches for Pakistani companies seeking to enter Russian market
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Italy takes in National Geographic's green-eyed 'Afghan Girl'
Government intervened after Gula asked for help to leave Afghanistan following Taliban takeover
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Journalist Ahmad Noorani’s wife attacked in Lahore
Ambreen Fatima says unidentified attacker hit her car’s windscreen and hurled death threats
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Pakistan condemns 'unabated extra-judicial killings' in IIOJK
Islamabad says 35 Kashmiris have been martyred by Indian occupation forces in less than two months
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‘Indian homegrown Covid vaccine only 50% effective’
Experts say despite horrible performance of health system, New Delhi hailed indigenous vaccine as a major success
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Market watch: Profit taking drags KSE-100 below 44,000 points
Benchmark index sheds 427.95 points to settle at 43,935.75
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WATCH: Pakistan successfully test-fires Shaheen-1A ballistic missile
President, PM, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs laud achievement, says ISPR
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Facilitate overseas Pakistanis, PM tells economic team
Premier launches Sohni Dharti Remittance Programme
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UAE prince makes first Turkey visit in decade
First high-level visit to Turkey since 2012 comes a day after the Turkish lira crashed
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Russian mining accident kills 11, rescue effort halted over explosion risk
Coal dust caught fire in a ventilation shaft in the Listvyazhnaya mine in the snowbound Kemerovo region
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Afghan Hazara elders pledge support for Taliban rulers
Hazara leader says previous govt of president Ashraf Ghani was the "darkest point" in the history of Afghanistan
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Indian court commutes death sentences in rape case
Accused deserve imprisonment for life to repent offence, says Mumbai top court judge
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Pakistani organisation wins Nelson Mandela Innovation Award
Campaign showed 3D hologram of MA Jinnah delivering speech on inclusivity, equality
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SC seeks ECP reply on K-P local body polls
Justice Bandial questions why LB elections cannot be held on party basis in the province
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Two cops martyred in Peshawar raid
Police say raid was carried out on a house to arrest a PO
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US firm says receiving threats over analysis of Nisar's alleged audio clip
The firm says it is being asked to obtain a different result of the alleged audio
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You only live twice: Indian man found alive in morgue, cremated
Srikesh Kumar suffered critical injuries after a speeding motorbike hit him last week
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New Swedish PM resigns on first day after coalition collapses
The first female premier of the country steps down after less than 12 hours in the top job
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Larkana medical student 'commits suicide'
Police send handwritten note for forensic test; father says waiting for autopsy report to file FIR
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Pakistan hands over another consignment of food aid to Afghanistan
Islamabad has repeatedly urged international community to reach out to Afghan people to ward off humanitarian crisis
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Woman booked for 'beating up' ex-lover in Lahore
Accused, along with two accomplices, subjected victim to severe torture after their break-up, according to police
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Rare white lion dies of pneumonia in Karachi Zoo
KMC spokesperson says the big cat had developed pneumonia after its lungs stopped working
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WATCH: About 100 Da'ish militants surrender in Afghanistan
Militants who surrendered were active in Muhmand Dara, Chaparhar, Kot and Khogiani districts, says Taliban official
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Russia and Ukraine both step up military alert with combat drills
The increase of military activity on both sides follows weeks of rising tension
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K-P hospitals overwhelmed amid seasonal influenza surge
Health department sends suspected H3N2 'super flu' samples to Islamabad as pediatric wards face severe overcrowding
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PTI seeks extension in nomination papers deadline for Islamabad LG polls
Request follows Islamabad declaring a public holiday on Dec 26 ahead of UAE President’s visit
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Fauji Fertilizer board approves joining Arif Habib-led consortium
Decision to become part of new PIA managemnt was made at a meeting held on Wednesday
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Achakzai, Senator Nasir Abbas given mandate for talks, protest: K-P CM
PTI leader Asad Qaiser calls for observing 'Black Day' on February 8
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34 arrested, including 15 foreigners, in Karachi cyber fraud crackdown
More than 10,000 foreign SIM cards, six illegal gateway exchange setups recovered from suspects
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Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms
Agreements cover a $330m Second Power Transmission project and $400m Accelerating SOE Transformation programme
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, including kharji ringleader, in K-P, Balochistan operations: ISPR
According to ISPR, eight terrorists were killed in Kalat, while two were neutralised in Dera Ismail Khan IBO
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SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action
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Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack
The assailant repeatedly punched Akbar in the face, leaving him with broken nose and fractured jaw
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Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP’s Tank district
Police probe source as protest paused after talks with district officials
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Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security
Churches hold prayers as leaders send messages and cities mark the occasion
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Pakistan observes 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
Gun salutes, prayers held nationwide as leaders reaffirm commitment to faith, unity and discipline
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Xmas: PM and President extend greetings to Christian community
Shehbaz says Christmas conveys a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity
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'Judges are bound to protect Constitution'
Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar says freedom of expression is essential for the rule of law to prevail
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Army pledges zero tolerance for terrorism, political interference
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference, describes national unity, security as sacrosanct, lauds special up
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world
From solemn worship to festive street scenes, communities mark the holiday in diverse cultural styles
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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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











































































































