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Back to Iran: the Trumpian conundrum
Tehran must shift from rigid ideology to addressing the public’s economic aspirations
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Pakistan's crypto gap
Pakistan needs thoughtful crypto regulation, not a cluttered framework that excludes local startups
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Toxic air
Punjab’s reliance on reactive fog cannons has failed to solve Lahore’s air crisis, leaving millions at health risk
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Trump's imperial designs
Trump’s claim on Greenland marks a dangerous shift toward aggression, threatening Western security
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Disservice to public
New legislation allowing MPs to conceal assets is a violation of public office norms
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The few versus the many
From Venezuela to Pakistan, foreign interference continues to undermine the true will of the people
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'Peace matters': US embassy in Pakistan expresses pride at Trump role in ending May conflict with India
Trump repeats claim of ending Pakistan-India conflict in Davos address at World Economic Forum
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Fitch affirms Pakistan's ‘B-’ ratings with stable outlook, signals improved credit stability
Updates sovereign rating criteria from Sept 2025, incorporating recovery assumptions into debt ratings for first time
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Punjab flags widespread fire safety risk at major commercial plazas
Survey finds weak fire safety measures in commercial, residential buildings
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Defence Minister Asif defends move to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' amid criticism
Senator Allama Raja Nasir criticises decision to join the body, calling it morally wrong and undermining UN law
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Journalists in IIOJK asked to sign pledge vowing to keep peace
The Indian Express says its journalist summoned four times between January 15 and 19
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Peshawar High Court reserves verdict on petitions challenging ban on PTM
Petitioners term federal decision ‘procedurally flawed’; government cites anti-state activities
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SC to dispose of all pending death penalty appeals within 45 days
Pending death penalty appeals drop from 384 to 107; 449 resolved and 172 new filed since Oct 26, 2024
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Lopez brace leads Barca to win at Prague
The LaLiga leaders thrashed the Czech side 4-2
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Raducanu to 're-evaluate' AO exit
She suffered a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 loss to Austria's Russia-born Anastasia Potapova
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Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant after 15-year pause
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world's biggest nuclear power plant, taken offline after a colossal earthquake and tsunami in 2011
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Pakistan moving forward with 'sense of achievement and progress', PM Shehbaz says on WEF's sidelines
Says macro indicators are reassuring, adds Pakistan must pursue export-led growth for sustainable growth
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ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 WC matches outside India
There is no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh will buckle to the ICC's decision.
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Pakistan accepts Trump's invitation to join 'Board of Peace': FO
Indonesia, Turkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan also announce joining the board
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Water supply restored to Karachi's District West, Keamari after new control gate installed
KWSC completes Hub Canal project to improve distribution efficiency, curb losses; CEO directs continuous operations
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PM Shehbaz apprises IMF chief of improving economic indicators on WEF's sidelines
Aurangzeb reviews economic reform agenda with ADB president; FM Dar inaugurates Pakistan pavilion
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PSX rally falters with near 1600-point plunge as economic uncertainty returns
KSE-100 retreats amid widespread selling pressure
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Spotify spotlights Shae Gill as RADAR Pakistan artist
The singer’s track 'Insecurity' and growing international streams secured her place in Spotify’s RADAR Pakistan
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Microsoft CEO warns AI could stall without global economic impact
AI's long-term success hinges on adoption beyond 'Big Tech', according to Satya Nadella
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Sonmez soaks up the support
She says it felt like I was at home
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka surge into AO
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also stayed alive
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Punjab’s progress tied to Maryam Nawaz’s fashion? The internet confused by Ken's statement
Do Punjabis really owe their nice infrastructure to Maryam Nawaz's Valentino bag? Ken thinks so!
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PSG falter as Suarez leads Sporting to victory
He scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 win for Sporting Lisbon
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Police arrest leaders as govt employees’ protest intensifies in Quetta
Clashes erupt over pay demands as government employees vow to widen movement
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‘We survive by borrowing’: Railways retirees wait years for dues
Pakistan Railways promises payments by 2026, but retirees say crisis is worsening
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Stray dogs pose growing threat in Punjab as attacks, deaths rise
Data indicates 150,000 people across Punjab have suffered dog bites in the past six months
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NA passes bill to keep lawmakers’ assets secret for up to a year
Election law amended as opposition warns of curbs on transparency and court powers
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IHC seeks response on Islamabad local body election delay
Federal govt, ECP issued notices over presidential ordinance; elections postponed for fourth time since 2021
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Gold prices hit record highs in global, Pakistan markets
Price of 10 grams of gold increases by Rs10,888
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The sudden time jump in ‘Kafeel’ Episode 11 sparks debate among viewers
Viewers expressed disappointment with the latest episode, saying the sudden time jump disrupted the drama’s flow
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6 Pakistani dramas that actually get mental health right
On-screen portrayals that show emotional truth
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Meta’s AI expands real-time lip-synced translation for Reels
Tool lets creators reach global audiences by automatically dubbing, syncing videos across languages
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Death toll in Gul Plaza fire jumps to at least 52 as rescue enters fourth day
Over 80 still missing as rescue teams battle smoke and heat days after blaze;
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Jamaat-e-Islami gains ground in Bangladesh ahead of February polls
Recent IRI poll ranks it as the nation's most 'liked' party, signalling a massive shift in the political landscape
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PMD warns of rain, cold spell as westerly wave hits Karachi, Sindh
Karachi’s weather is expected to shift from dry conditions to mostly cloudy skies with rainfall
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Fire guts Quetta shopping centre, 120 shops destroyed
Blaze erupts before dawn; no casualties reported
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“There was never a disconnect between us, that was a big lie,” Shamoon Abbasi on his relationship with daughter Anzela Abbasi
Actor speaks on his relationship with his daughter, explains wedding absence and urges family matters remain private
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IHC seeks reply in contempt plea over denial of Salman Akram’s meeting with Imran Khan
Judge questions viability of proceedings without lawyer-client consultation
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Two more Katcha dacoits surrender in Rajanpur as total reaches 54
Ringleaders including Abdul Majeed, Ghulam Nabi Umrani surrender; hideouts destroyed in ongoing anti-dacoit operation
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Pakistan warns India’s Indus treaty move threatens water security
Islamabad tells UN India’s unilateral action risks regional stability and breaches 1960 accord
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Trump rules out force against Greenland but demands 'immediate' talks
Calls Denmark “ungrateful” for refusing Greenland, claiming US alone can secure the “giant piece of ice”
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IHC grants two-day protective bail to Imaan Mazari, husband in newly surfaced case
Court bars arrest as couple spent night at bar president’s office over fresh FIR
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Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ – then says UN must go on
US allies tread carefully as experts warn the new body could sideline the United Nations
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Erdogan, Trump discuss Syria ceasefire and Gaza in phone call
Turkey backs Damascus push against Kurdish-led SDF as US urges group to integrate
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India withdraws diplomats' families from Bangladesh amid rising tension
Decision follows a year of friction involving the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina, security concerns
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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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Nationwide shutdown to defend vote
Silence in face of the subversion of the people's right to vote amounts to complicity
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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










































































































