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Pakistan, Zimbabwe ODI series begins today
The visitors will be without Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the series
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WI build Test edge over Bangladesh
The hosts reach 250-5 at stumps on day one
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CT's fate to be decided next week
PCB remains firm in its stance to host entire Champions Trophy in Pakistan
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2024 World Internet Conference concludes
Summit unveils new initiatives to advance internet development, promote AI
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PSX enters uncharted territory on robust liquidity
Takes cue from favourable data as index climbs 4,506 points to record high
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Moody's upgrades S Arabia's rating
Moody's upgrades Saudi Arabia's rating to "Aa3," citing progress in diversifying beyond oil under Vision 2030.
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Power demand rises by 7% in October
Surge in electricity consumption fails to offset higher fuel costs as reliance on expensive coal persists
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Hajj body planned for private sector
It will monitor private operators; govt may create Hajj fund to provide subsidy
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IMF approves Sri Lanka's $2.9b bailout
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's bailout, releasing $333 million amid ongoing economic challenges.
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Whistleblower awaits reward in tax evasion case
Exposed MNC's tax evasion two-years ago in which FBR collected Rs2.5b
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UN agency promotes climate-smart agriculture
Country director underscores importance of rural development to boost food security
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VPN registration sparks debate
IT professionals highlight operational hurdles, risks to global competitiveness
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No recovery in sight for realty sector
Market faces stagnation, but has potential for speedy and abnormal returns
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Govt seals off Islamabad, blocks key roads as PTI prepares for power show at D-chowk
Rangers, along with police, FC deployed while internet services could be suspended in high security areas
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Huawei aims for 100,000 apps on HarmonyOS amid push for self-reliance
Blacklisted by US, the tech giant has more than 15,000 applications that can meet consumers' basic needs
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Forget heaps of concealer, this smoky eye embraces melanin
Your natural pigment is the ultimate statement
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Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' eyes the big screen
Anne Hathaway to lead the thriller
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Wakhri' secures award at Indian film fest
Pakistani film bagged Best Director win
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Rust' finally set to premiere
Film ready three years after on-set shooting
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Mac Miller's posthumous album to release next year
Rapper passed away in 2018
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Roger Waters sends open message to Bisan Owda
Former Pink Floyd member mourns Palestinian suffering
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14 years of ‘Dastaan’: Why the drama is still TV’s boldest Partition tale
Based on Razia Butt’s novel 'Bano', this tale forced us to confront history’s bloodiest truths
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Balochistan’s literary spirit flourishes
Turbat’s literary festival brings people together to celebrate stories, culture, and soul of a rich resilient heritage
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Trump 2.0: lessons for progressives
Identity politics is dead; the Left must refocus on economic inequality and working-class empowerment.
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National aspirations vs protests and demos
Will Pakistan embrace democracy or slip into totalitarianism? The youth must lead the way towards progress.
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AI: a siren's call?
AI's rapid rise offers great promise but also grave risks. Experts warn of potential dangers, urging safeguards.
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Rafa retires
Rafael Nadal retires after 23 years, leaving behind a legacy of 22 Grand Slams, a fighting spirit, and personal touch
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COP betrayal
COP29 exposes the Global North's duplicity on climate finance, with the Global South rejecting a paltry $250B offer.
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Looming showdown
Islamabad sealed ahead of PTI protest; political tensions mount. Time for both sides to negotiate and de-escalate.
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Why nations fail
Pakistan's failure stems from elite-controlled governance, economic mismanagement, and corruption.
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Ukraine’s infrastructure damage: 321 facilities damaged by Russian attacks, says Zelenskiy
Twenty merchant ships belonging to other countries were also damaged by Russian strikes, he added
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Three-wheeler rickshaw ban sparks contentious debate
625,410 three-wheeler rickshaws are plying across roads in the province
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Healthy beginnings: the organic baby food shift
As Pakistanis grow more health-conscious, many parents are seeking organic food alternatives for their infants
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Investigation Alien review: would you want to believe?
The series follow George Knapp as he tries to blow the cover off US govt denials of UFOs
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An increasingly insular West appears isolated at G20
Biden’s decision to authorise strikes on Russia overshadowed Brazil’s focus on anti-poverty & climate efforts
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Where play meets purpose
An education system without inflexible text book enforcement champions the power of exploration and creativity
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APEC showdown: Xi at the centre, Biden on the sidelines
The stark contrast between US & China’s global strategies came into sharp focus at the summit in Peru
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The 5G tipping point
Can Pakistan overcome economic, infrastructural, and regulatory hurdles to successfully implement 5G by April 2025?
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Trump’s new hawk
Trump’s choice of neocon Marco Rubio for secretary of state is sending shockwaves around the world
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Families of 13 Pakistanis held hostage in Myanmar appeal govt to take action for their release
Victims, including two women, confined to compound, subjected to torture, forced into luring victims for crypto scams
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Drake responds subtly to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ album release
Drake posts calm selfie following Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ release, ignoring fan jokes and ongoing online criticism.
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COP29 breakthrough: Wealthy nations boost climate fund to $300 billion for developing nations
With no formal update yet of the deal draft from the COP29 presidency, the mood was tense among negotiating groups
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Interior Ministry confirms possible internet shutdown in security sensitive areas amid PTI protest
The confirmation followed earlier reports suggesting a complete nationwide internet shutdown
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CM Gandapur calls on warring parties for ceasefire in Kurram
Gandapur underscored the importance of dialogue as the "best way to resolve disputes"
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Storm Bert Strikes Britain: One dead as snow, rain, and winds cause disruption
Storm also hit Ireland, flooding roads in the west and cutting power to tens of thousands of customers
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Three terrorists killed in separate operations in KP: ISPR
ISPR urged Afghan govt to fulfil its obligations, deny use of Afghan soil by militants for terrorism against Pakistan
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MrBeast responds to allegations of fake giveaways, child labor and CGI in Oompaville interview
MrBeast responds to accusations from DogPack404, addressing claims of fake giveaways, child labor and CGI use.
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Lil Wayne responds to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show diss on new album ‘GNX’
Lil Wayne reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show remarks, expressing frustration over not headlining Super Bowl 59.
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Eleven NGOs urge France to enforce ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Non-governmental organizations also demand sanctions against Israeli officials
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Trump and NATO's chief discuss key ‘Global Security’ challenges
NATO allies say keeping Kyiv in the fight against Moscow is key to both European and American security
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Media in Pakistan still stifled by censorship and threats in 2025
Media groups forced to shut down as government policies tighten
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Accidents claim 400 lives in Balochistan in 2025
Nearly 30,000 people sustained injuries, while more than 415 fatalities were recorded.
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Rising divorce drives daily child visits
Separated parents demand better meeting facilities at Rawalpindi Judicial Complex
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Wagah silently pays for idiomatic chill
Trade, pilgrimages tourism hit by bilateral conflict
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Over 12,000 children miss polio drops in 2025's final campaign in Sindh
Most refusals recorded in Cantt, Hussainabad, Preetabad, Qasimabad, Tando Jam
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PM Shehbaz, MBS reaffirm strong bilateral ties
Prime minister emphasises need for maintaining unity within the Muslim Ummah amid various challenges
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Will PTI get political space in 2026?
Experts say so-called hybrid system will further consolidate grip on power in new year
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14 killed, 29 injured in Jhang road crash
Van collides head-on with university bus while overtaking tractor-trolley
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JCP meets to shape judge appointments
Commission to discuss interview process, FCC judges on Jan 12
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Dar to visit China for strategic talks
FM's tour comes at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart
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Dhaka handshake chips at the freeze
Jaishankar and Ayaz Sadiq hold brief conversation; Analysts caution against reading too much into episode
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Justice must be accessible in practice, not just in principle: CJP
Afridi says in 2026, judiciary will pursue reforms aimed at improving accessibility, reducing delay, more transparency
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National leadership call for unity in 2026
Prime minister hailed the nation's resilience and paid tribute to its martyrs
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PM rolls out governance reforms under IMF lens
Finance Ministry releases 240-page Economic Governance Reforms report, detailing poor governance, critical corruption
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Pakistan foreign policy 2025: From strategic margins to global relevance
Pakistan ends 2025 not as a state reacting to events, but as one increasingly shaping them
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Power tariff likely to be cut by Rs0.72
Total relief estimated at Rs5.6b; NEPRA concludes hearing on fuel cost revision
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Wheat sowing in full swing
Minister says no shortage of wheat in country, reviews province wise sowing
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Gold soars Rs184,000/tola in 2025
De-dollarisation induced central banks, crypto giants behind record run
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Climate shocks agriculture
Punjab bears bulk of flood losses as high costs squeeze farmers
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Govt to set up Vaccine Fund
Allows 35% dollar retention for exporters; long-term buy-back contracts planned
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PTCL-backed MergeCo eyes 5G rollout
Ufone-Telenor merged company to optimise spectrum, expand network capabilities
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PSX ends historic year with modest fall
KSE-100 index loses 418 points, driven down by profit-taking
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New seaports planned to boost economy
Four modern facilities to be set up as existing ports will reach full capacity by 2040
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FBR misses tax target by Rs330b
Mini budget looms as six-month revenue collection rises at slower pace of 10%
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Trading at PSX turns choppy as investors lock in gains
KSE-100 index loses 418.47 points, settles at 174,054.32
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Economy grows by 3.7% in Q1 2025, defying flood fallout, official projections
NAC okays figure against estimates submitted to IMF; agriculture outperforms
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First Rs1b Skills Impact Bond launched
Finance minister signals shift to outcome-based social spending; Panda Bond launch planned ahead of Chinese New Year
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End of comfort for auto giants
Market turns competitive; affordable options remain missing
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OGDC plans partnerships in Libya, Vietnam
Eager to enter into JVs with Russian, Turkish firms for oil, gas exploration overseas
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World toasts end of 2025 amid Trump tariffs, Gaza truce
Sydney, Bangkok, and Tokyo lead global celebrations as the world says goodbye to a record-hot year
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Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia in state funeral as nation pays final tribute
Former prime minister and first woman leader dies at 80
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Israel warns suspending aid for organizations operating in Gaza
Says several NGOs in Gaza face suspension for failing to disclose staff information
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Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests
Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests
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DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting
DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting
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'Catastrophic' situation ahead in Gaza
10 nations warn of appalling conditions during winter
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US imposes sanctions on Iran-Venezuela drone trade amid pressure on Maduro
Trump says U.S. destroyed Venezuela drug boat dock in what may be first land strike in trafficking campaign
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Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects in nationwide operation
Police fought militants in an eight-hour Yalova siege, days after IS suspects were held over holiday attack plots
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Trump says he and Netanyahu don’t fully agree on West Bank issue
Israel faces global pressure to stop settler attacks in West Bank, key to future Palestinian state plans
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Trump warns Iran of new US strike if it rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes
US president and Netanyahu discuss Iran and Hezbollah concerns alongside Gaza negotiations
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Magnus Carlsen triumphs in World Blitz final to secure 20th World Title
Magnus Carlsen claimed his ninth World Blitz title in Doha, adding it to the Rapid Crown he won earlier this week
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Australian cricket great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'
The 54-year-old was admitted to hospital on Boxing Day with meningitis
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Tanzania hold Tunisia to end 45-year wait for AFCON knockout spot
They have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage
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Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa
Gunners move five points clear at the top of the table
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Caballero defends Maresca after Palmer substitution sparks jeers
The Italian faced heavy criticism during the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Bournemouth
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Sabalenka, Kyrgios see only positives from their match
He defeated world number one the Belarusian 6-3 6-3
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Second string Egypt finish group unbeaten
They draw with Angola in their last group game
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South Africa beat Zimbabwe to book last-16 berth
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give them 3-2 victory
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Morocco reach AFCON last 16
Ayoub El Kaabi scored brace in 3-0 victory over Zambia
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Bethell looks to cement place as England number three
His debut Ashes innings came on the Boxing Day
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Archer in England squad for T20 World Cup
They will play three T20Is and three ODIs in Sri Lanka
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Multan Sultans “out”, owners “in” again
The Tareen Group is allowed to bid for two new HBL PSL franchises
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Rs 850mn guaranteed to new PSL teams
The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements
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Shaheen Afridi ruled out of BBL
The pacer will begin rehab after a knee injury scare in Lahore
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Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss
He believes a lot of progress had been made under the current regime









































































































