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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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Delhi to reopen schools as smog goes from worse to bad
Capital's state minister says pollution levels in the city had 'improved in the last three days'
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Children at lower risk from Covid, vaccines should go to poor: WHO
Countries with high coverage in at-risk populations should prioritise global sharing, says WHO
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Four of a family gunned down in Lahore
Victims include two children, police suspects old enmity
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Over a million overseas AJK residents to get voting rights
Amendments to an act requiring setting up special fund for widows, orphans under Ehsaas programme also approved
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Biden invites Pakistan to virtual summit on democracy
India will also be present despite increasing criticism from human rights defenders
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Tarin attributes inflation to instability in exchange rate
Finance adviser says govt to table mini-budget next week
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SC disposes of plea against IHC order plots issue
Court adjourns hearing of appeals against order on writ petitions
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Foregoing educational aims and career dreams
Differently-abled students demand better facilities in educational institutions
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Police under fire over women’s humiliation
Video recorded in Kasur prompts dismissal of SI, case registration
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Punjab LG draft act wins cabinet nod
Anti-Encroachment Ordinance also given green light
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US blacklists 3 ISIS-K leaders as global terrorists
'We will continue to use all levers of American power to target terrorists,' says Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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Young Talibs hold the reins in Taliban’s new regime
Hardened by years of bitter resistance, presence of young Talibs is a defining feature of group’s return to power
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ECP forms bodies to smoothen use of EVMs
Committees to identify best global practices, calculate expenditure and suggest changing rules
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Moscow says US rehearsed nuclear strike against Russia this month
Accusation comes amid high tension between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine
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PDM to use ‘audio leak’ stick to beat govt with
Fazl says key decisions to be announced on December 6 when alliance meets again
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US issues biological weapons’ danger warning at UN meeting
American arms control chief says Biological Weapons Convention ignored for 2 decades while threats are severe, growing
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Fawad accuses Maryam of creating fake clips
Says she might be even making videos to control PML-N leaders
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UAE is building 'first green hydrogen plant' in Middle East
Green hydrogen, created by splitting water into two components is viewed as fuel of future to reduce carbon emissions
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Ayub Afridi's resignation clears path for Tarin to become senator
PTI ex-Senator appointed as prime minister's aide on overseas Pakistanis
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PM Imran wins UAE award for his contribution to sports
'Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Award honours individuals with remarkable achievements in their lives'
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Indus River Dolphin dies under 'mysterious' circumstances
It is the fourth reported death of the endangered dolphin species this year
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UN criticises 'disturbing' arrest of rights activist in IIOJK
Khurram Parvez is held under Unlawful Activities Act, allowing for detention of up to six months without trial
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Nepra moved for power tariff hike
CPPA asks Nepra to increase the electricity price by Rs4.75 per unit
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Pakistan, Russia vow to combat terrorist propaganda
JWG discusses challenges, new threats to world peace and security
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Panel on ECP appointments reconstituted
Swati withdraws membership of the committee over reservations expressed by PML-Q
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Bureaucrat sets off fury with PTI-Taliban analogy
PM issues directives to open inquiry against the senior joint secretary of the Cabinet division
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Fire at nursing home in Bulgaria kills 9 people
Authorities say the reasons for the fire are being investigated
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Kuwait reappoints Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid as PM
The government had resigned on Nov. 8 in the standoff with the elected parliament
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JCP meeting on Dec 14 on two IHC additional judges
The commission will also meet today to consider appointment of three new IHC judges
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Zika virus, a new challenge for India’s most populous state
Health experts say multiple factors are to blame for such outbreaks in a populous state like Uttar Pradesh
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COAS reiterates need for global action to avoid humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
‘Peace in Afghanistan means peace in Pakistan’, General Qamar tells US delegation
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Taliban induct 25 new members into Afghanistan's interim cabinet
The group accommodates key members from Qatar team and former regime in new governing setup
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Pakistani pilgrims pay respects at Khawaja Nizamuddin Auliya’s shrine in India
Zaireen accompanied by diplomats also lay traditional Chaddar at the shrine of Sufi saint in Delhi
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67-year-old faces trial for duping young women on matrimonial sites
Arab national in Sharjah used to deceive women by putting up a wrongful description of himself online
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Farmers hold mass rally, keep pressure on Modi govt despite climbdown
The farmers now demand minimum support prices on all produce, not just rice and wheat
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PUC seeks action against AJC organisers for ‘defaming military, judiciary’
Renowned scholars say participants of Asma Jahangir Conference spread propaganda regarding minority rights in Pakistan
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Muslim mason sculpts shrines for Bangladesh’s Hindu dead
Devout mason prays five times a day and adheres to all the precepts of the Islamic faith
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India allowed Wagah transit of Afghan wheat
Imran approves Rs5b humanitarian assistance for Kabul
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Soldier martyred in terrorist attack near Pak-Iran border
A group of terrorists targeted patrolling party of security forces in Panjgur area, says ISPR
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UN warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system
Afghanistan's financial and bank payment systems are in disarray, says UNDP report
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Islamabad swallows bitter IMF pills
Tarin says measures worth Rs800b, approval of SBP bill restore IMF deal
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Sudan military reinstates prime minister but protests continue
Deal faces opposition from pro-democracy groups that have demanded full civilian rule
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Ex-CJ terms audio clip favouring Sharif ‘fabricated’
Justice (retd) Nisar says he has no grudge against PML-N supremo
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UK calls for action on racial bias in medical devices
Says the disparities may have cost lives of ethnic minority patients during the pandemic
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World to ‘gradually accept’ Taliban govt ‘by default’
Official says nobody wanted to abandon Afghanistan this time
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Palestinian, Israeli killed in Jerusalem shooting attack
Israeli police say Palestinian opened fire near flashpoint Al-Aqsa complex in Jerusalem
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Pakistan ready to respond to any aggression: FO
Islamabad rejects Indian defence minister’s provocative statement
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12-year-old girl's marriage causes stir in Iraq
Legal age for marriage in Iraq is 18 but can be lowered to 15 in cases of parental or judicial consent
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Pakistan at forefront to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
PACF holding free medical camps in neighbouring country where eye surgeries are conducted free of charge
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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












































































































