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Opposition alliance demands probe into 2024 elections
Opposition alliance calls for impartial CEC, release of political prisoners
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Govt forms committee to boost cybersecurity
NCICS to make national information security framework and assess vulnerabilities
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Kaghan Valley's snowless winter raises alarm bells
Experts warn of severe summer water shortages amid rising temperatures and forest fires
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Building material prices hit record high
Federal, provincial taxes, increases in gas, electricity, transport costs, contribute to this
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Parks get fresh look under beautification drive
Horticulture Agency intensifies seasonal plant care, upgrades recreational facilities
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Preps begin for BB's death anniversary
Liaquat Bagh to be washed with rose water as PPP plans daily vigils
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Relief promised for University Town victims
Relief promised for University Town victims
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Twin cities' churches adorn festive outlook
Security tightened at religous sites, shopping peaks amid complaints over soaring prices
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Rawalpindi Courts backlog: Over 43,000 cases pending in 2025
Courts decide 26,658 cases; convictions were secured in only 2,670 cases
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China’s trade surplus hits $1.08 trillion as currency valuation debate resurfaces
China’s surplus rose 22.1% in Jan–Nov, prompting renewed questions as to whether renminbi is undervalued
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Rising trade deficit exposes Pakistan’s structural weaknesses
Trade integration, not import curbs, is critical for sustainable growth
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Pakistan’s inflation stabilises, highlighting core cost challenges
While latest numbers provide relief, past inflation has permanently raised cost of living
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What does Europe's EV retreat mean for Pakistan?
Battery recycling represents area where country could develop genuine competitive advantage
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Boosting exports: 10 policy priorities
Export challenge is not rooted in lack of entrepreneurial capacity or market access, but in fragmented policies
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Pakistan's quiet regulatory revolution
For years, the economy has been constrained by an excess of rules, permits, approvals
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Save Sindh March staged in Larkana
Thousands participate in march despite imposition of Section 144, what organisers termed 'fake FIRs'
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SHO, team in civvies accused of murder
Accident survivor says mistook plainclothes police in private car for kidnappers
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PA concludes first parliamentary year
As 2025 nears end, the provincial legislature's performance marred by controversy
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Moroccan runner wins Sukkur marathon
Over 3,000 people including 28 foreign athletes participated in second edition of Lok Sahitha International Marathon
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Karachi Climate March 2025 demands end to fossil projects
Frames climate crisis not as natural emergency but political assault rooted in fossil capitalism, colonial extraction
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Winter woes: dense fog engulfs Karachi
First major fog spell of the winter reduces visibility to near zero
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Prime suspect in murder case arrested
Victim's relatives protested at Civil Hospital, blocked road outside police station for several hours
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Sunflower sowing urged for early oilseed harvest
Timely planting of hybrid seeds urged to boost yield, oil content
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Collective fight against drugs urged
Experts say eradication of drug addiction essential for building safe, sustainable society
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Sinkholes in Lahore highlight the cost of poor planning
As the monsoon rains drench the city, the meagre road and pipeline network fails to keep up
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Century-old banyan tree in Punjab axed for timber
Historic tree that served generations felled for Rs300,000
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Interfaith cycle ride highlights city heritage
Participants pass through historical sites of Walled City
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Multan promised rainwater disposal
DC Siddique said upgradation of WASA disposal stations is being carried out at rapid pace to improve civic facilities
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Punjab allocates Rs50m for shrine, mosque renovations
Funds include Rs10 million for renovation of Dargah Shah Chiragh, Rs20 million for shrine of Shah Sufair in Sohawa
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Additional cops to be deputed at churches
Security plan for Quaid-I-Azam Day events also finalised
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CM vows to boost tech, trade ties with Mauritius
Invites investment in Punjab tourism
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K-P's residents remain deprived of water
With many areas still without sanitation facilities and safe drinking water, public health continues to deteriorate
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JI warns of worst economic crisis
Waseem highlighted worsening security situation has robbed people of peace, disrupted businesses, fueled unemployment
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PTI protests founder chairman's conviction
Party supporters rally in K-P, term verdicts political revenge
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Major K-P hospitals delay implementation of standardised lab charges
Despite cabinet approval, several K-P hospitals delay implementing standardised diagnostic charges
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China's rescue from financial bankruptcy
A first-hand account of how Pakistan narrowly avoided default in 1996 through emergency diplomacy, external support
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1971 war — an unequal contest
An examination of political missteps, force imbalances, battlefield realities in the 1971 conflict
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Argument vs persuasion
Why flawed reasoning, logical fallacies undermine objectivity in intellectual, public discourse
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Golden children
Human statues are performance artists who usually stand motionless in city centres for arts, entertainment.
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'Collective suicide'
Debt, rising living costs, weak social support can push families to extremes
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Force for Gaza
Pakistan, others seek defined mandates, leadership before committing troops to the ISF
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Trump's 'gift' to Pakistan
The most significant headline for Pakistan in 2025 is the unexpected reset in relations with the United States.
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Prince Harry to revamp Archewell charitable arm
Prince Harry to revamp Archewell charitable arm
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Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in 'Man of Tomorrow'
Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in 'Man of Tomorrow'
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Kata Hay arrested on vehicular homicide warrant
Kata Hay arrested on vehicular homicide warrant
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Pakistani-born players shine for other nations – talent surplus or system failure?
What's clear at the T20 World Cup '26 is that Pakistan’s cricketing footprint extends far beyond its own national team
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Fire in building near Karachi's Jodia Bazaar brought under control: police
No casualties reported
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PM Shehbaz hails grant of licence to Raqami Islamic Digital Bank as milestone for Pak–Kuwait ties
Kuwaiti envoy hails licence as proof of deep-rooted Pakistan-Kuwait ties
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CM Maryam announces Rs10b aid for Balochistan, vows support against terrorism
Both chief ministers agree that ending terrorism only possible through national unity, mutual cooperation
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Ticket prices to Sri Lanka surge after govt gives go ahead for Pakistan–India T20 World Cup clash
All flights from Lahore to Sri Lanka are now fully booked, business class tickets on same route have also sold out
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
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Imran Khan's health 'fine', Salman Safdar says after SC-mandated meeting
SC bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
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Karachi court grants extension of interim bail for YouTuber Rajab Butt
Complainant’s lawyer argued that court session was scheduled for 8:30am, but accused appeared at 9:30am
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Criminal action sought against officials over deaths, injuries during Basant
Petitioner contended that Basant festival turned into a deadly threat for citizens rather than a celebration
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Sindh govt orders release of PTI detainees held under MPO, forms Gul Plaza inquiry
Justice Agha Faisal appointed to lead single-member commission probing Gul Plaza fire
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Rawalpindi textile factory blaze stopped after 16 hours of firefighting
Rescue officials say cooling continues as cracks appear in three-storey building, crews fight from a safe distance
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Indonesia ready to collaborate with Pakistan in palm oil, agriculture, says minister
Dar says visit comes after presidential exchanges as talks cover IT, trade, AI, defence cooperation
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Most Pakistanis back Gaza mission, but only with UN and Muslim alliance approval
Gallup survey finds strong support tied to conditions, with caution over risks and preference for legitimacy
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Nepra’s shift from net metering to net billing draws criticism over rooftop solar impact
Political leaders and analysts have questioned Nepra’s move to abolish net metering, calling it a blow to consumers
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China stocks close higher as gains in communications sector outweigh property losses
Benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, SSEC rose 0.13%, while blue-chip CSI300 Index, CSI300 inched higher by 0.11%
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Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties, geopolitical fears
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Saudi capital sought as debt risks stay high
Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum
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Govt seeks Russian support to revive PSM
Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset
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'No reopening Chinese energy debt'
Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust
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Explosive product licences issued without cabinet's nod
Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities
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Heavy metal pollution threatens tomato exports
Industrial contamination risks yields, food safety as researchers explore bioremediation solutions
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Germany flags apparel export stagnation
Envoy says export today is nearly same as a decade ago, calls for diversification
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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India skips IWT case proceedings at The Hague
Court hears Pakistan's challenge to Indian hydro projects on Indus, Jhelum, Chenab rivers
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Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops
Awaits international mandate before deploying up to 8,000 troops for a new Gaza peacekeeping force
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South Korea to start reviewing US investment projects ahead of enacting bill
South Korea acts to soothe trade tensions after Trump threatens auto tariffs over delayed $350bn investment bill
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Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President's visit
Police use tear gas, pepper spray to disperse thousands opposing Herzog’s visit
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New Zealand mosque shooter showed anxiety, not depression, say former lawyers
Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing
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PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia
ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Muslim bloc warns Israel against West Bank annexation
Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity
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Bangladesh poll campaign ends
Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament
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Israeli forces kill four in Gaza
Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave
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Japan PM basks in historic election triumph
LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house
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Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff and exemption for some apparel made with US material
Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel
Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined
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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO
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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan to bat first after US win toss
The match is being played at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
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Pakistan had no 'personal agenda' in meetings with ICC, BCB officials: Naqvi
Says Pakistan participated only in interest of justice for Bangladesh
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Record-breaking New Zealand crush UAE
Both openers scored commanding half-centuries
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Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband
The body banned skeleton racer’s black helmet
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Liverpool need 'perfection' to reach Champions League, Slot
The Reds conceded twice in a dramatic finale to lose 2-1 to Manchester City
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What next for crashed Vonn?
She had suffered a "complex tibia fracture" to her left leg in a heavy crash
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Man City eye Premier League title twist
Arsenal remain in pole position for a first title in 22 years
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Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
He is desperate for success at the T20 World Cup in India
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What next for Vonn after the painful end to Olympic dream?
Veteran ski star hospitalized after severe crash in downhill event
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'Good sense' hailed as blockbuster Pakistan-India match to go ahead
Decision taken to ‘protect the spirit of cricket’ after week-long standoff
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Australia forward Goodwin suffers injury blow ahead of World Cup
Rehabilitation period would likely see Goodwin miss Australia's home friendlies against Cameroon in late March
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'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
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Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
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UAE eye upset in T20 World Cup
They will begin their campaign against New Zealand
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Nepal’s grit wins applause
They suffered a narrow loss to England








































































































