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Unprecedented winters
Unusually harsh winter exposes Pakistan’s climate unpreparedness, demanding long-term planning
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Taliban 2.0's dilemma
Factional rifts, broken Doha pledges expose Taliban 2.0’s failure to govern
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Time to respect and empower the conscience of Pakistanis
Poverty, brain drain signal the urgent need for a people-driven social contract
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Subsadised flour hits Peshawar markets
Wheat released from reserves; food dept supervises distribution to ensure fair access
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K-P CM warns of rising terrorism threats
Afridi urges unified policy and political consensus; criticises flawed decisions; calls for peace strategies
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Peshawar launches desk to end blood feuds
Enmity Resolution Desk aims to curb gun culture, inherited rivalries
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Canada’s Carney links Trump’s new tariff threat to North American trade deal review
Says North American free trade deal is up for review this year and 'the president is a strong negotiator'
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Rs12.5m in gold stolen in Karachi robbery
Criminals fled with 25 tola of gold, Rs360,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and other household items
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Karachi reports first rabies case of 2026
8-year-old girl was given inadequate treatment at govt hospital after stray dog bit her six weeks ago
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UAE will not allow attacks on Iran from its soil: foreign ministry
Says dialogue, de-escalation, adherence to international law are best way to address 'current crises'
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CM Afridi warns PM delays in NFC transfers pushing K-P into 'acute fiscal, governance crisis'
CM Sohail Afridi flags constitutional breach as federal funds for K-P remain unpaid
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Saudi Arabia wants 'strong, positive' relationship with UAE after Yemen row: FM
Says UAE has decided to leave Yemen and if that indeed is the case, Saudi Arabia 'will take responsibility'
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Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage, military says
The military said the identified remains of police officer Ran Gvili will be returned for burial
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Two terrorists killed after attack on police van in K-P's Bannu
Arms recovered, entire area near Company Road cordoned off
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Basant celebrations restricted to Lahore only, Punjab govt informs LHC
Walled city has been declared a red zone, while areas such as Harbanspura fall into yellow zones
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PHC seeks replies on petitions related to missing persons
Chief justice warns of action against negligent police officers regardless of ranks
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‘Here people and cats live side by side’: Istanbul’s feline love affair lives on
Istanbul has over 160,000 street cats, regularly fed and fussed over by the city’s 16 million residents
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Bangladesh court sentences ex-police chief, 2 others to death for 2024 protest crackdown
Verdict comes before Feb 12 polls, the first since Hasina’s August 2024 overthrow in nation of 170m
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Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US
At least 20 states and capital Washington have declared states of emergency
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Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets from France, official says
Jakarta, France’s top arms buyer in Southeast Asia, has ordered up to 42 Rafale jets plus frigates and subs
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Minneapolis locals protest ‘inhumane’ US agents after second killing
Violence adds scrutiny to Trump deportation drive as protests spill onto Midwestern streets
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Roads to Karachi Press Club blocked as protesters demonstrate against Imaan, Hadi conviction
Lawyer Jibran Nasir criticises Sindh govt for blocking protest, KPC President calls it violation of democratic rights
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Musk’s X investigated by EU over Grok sexualised images after public outcry
Probe follows Ofcom inquiry and temporary Grok bans in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
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Karachi police form 5-member special team to probe Gul Plaza tragedy, arrest culprits
South DIG directs team to utilise all available resources to identify, apprehend those responsible for the incident
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President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
Gives assent to six other bills
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EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says
The new partnership comes at a time when Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US
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PSX edges lower amid interest rate concern
KSE-100 index drops 579 points as investors weigh developments affecting macroeconomic direction
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TikToker Alina Amir urges CM Maryam to act against circulating deepfake video
Announces cash reward for anyone who provides information about the suspect behind the video
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State Bank holds monetary policy rate at 10.5%
Announces inflation outlook will stay between 5-7%; industry says stance disconnected from economic realities
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Lawyer’s request to celebrate Basant on Lahore court rooftop denied
Judge says such celebrations on court premises could pose serious security risks
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T20 World Cup: Naqvi says final decision on 'ICC matter' soon amid reports of boycotting India clash
PCB chief says PM Shehbaz directed him to resolve issue while 'keeping all options on the table'
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Rosenior praises 'special talent' Estevao
He starred in a 3-1 win over Palace
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Two children injured in Karachi fires as warehouse blaze causes major losses
CM orders inquiry after school fire; no casualties in Landhi warehouse incident
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Anisimova silences Chinese fans
She swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu
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Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
He breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi
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Musetti blitzes Fritz to set up Djokovic showdown in Melbourne
The Italian eased past American Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 6-4
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Yamal stars as Barca beat Oviedo
They reclaimed top spot on the LaLiga table
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jessica Pegula stunned the defending champion 6-3, 6-4
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Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli
AC Milan were held by spirited Roma
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Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal
The Red Devils staged a stunning comeback to snatch a 3-2 victory
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Gold hits $5,097 an ounce as bullion markets surge
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs9,345
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Smew duck spotted for first time at Head Marala in Sialkot
Smew is typically found in colder regions of Europe, northern Asia, migrates south in limited numbers during winter
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Taiwan monitors 'abnormal' changes in China's military leadership amid heightened threat
Taiwan’s defence minister vows to maintain high alert, citing daily military activities
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Restored Loh Temple, Sikh-era hammam inaugurated at Lahore Fort
Conservation and restoration of the Sikh-era hammam and adjacent Athdara in Shahi Qila were also completed
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China holds talks with OIC chief amid rising Middle East tensions
Wang Yi urges regional security cooperation as US and Iran trade warnings
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Pakistan, Myanmar vow cooperation in religious tourism, cultural exchanges
Ishaq Dar, Myanmar FM agree to boost multi-sector engagement
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Punjab bans playing of 132 Punjabi songs until further notice
Govt warns of legal action over ‘objectionable’ lyrics at public, private events
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President Zardari lands in UAE for 4-day official visit
Will hold meetings with leadership to review bilateral relations with focus on trade, defence, security
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Lahore court extends interim bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala
NCCIA submitted the case record and informed the court that the investigation had not yet been completed
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Karachi to seal fire-hit Gul Plaza after search nears completion, deaths hit 74
DC says final inspection underway; 79 people still listed as missing
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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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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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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








































































































