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5G lifts prospects for local handset makers
Demand for 5G is likely to grow gradually, early adoption expected in urban centres
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CPEC 2.0 to hail industrial phase
Chinese CG highlights shifts from mega projects to industrial, green and people-centred cooperation
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EU, US tariff changes trigger export emergency call
PHMA warns EU-India FTA, US tariff cuts for India risk undercutting $18b textile exports
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NEPRA to abandon solar net metering
Shift to net billing can spark backlash at public hearing on Friday
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Ministry mum on UAE debt rollover
Officials deflect questions as $2b extension contrasts with $12b assurances
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Rawalpindi to observe Kashmir Day with rallies
Seminar, photo exhibition highlighting brutality against Kashmiris will also be organised at Rawalpindi Arts Council
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First phase of college privatisation begins
Privatisation of all 71 colleges will be completed in March
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Five get death penalty in robbery-murder case
The judge declared robbery accompanied by brutal murder a heinous crime
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Petitioner reprimanded for criticising lawyers
Justice Kayani made these observations while hearing a petition relating to a land dispute
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Stakeholders agree to shift transport terminals near RR
Over 750 acres to be acquired to ease traffic burden in city and cantonment areas
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'Melania' film success questioned after sales spike
Experts doubt documentary's box office performance after reports of bulk ticket buying, unusual sales patterns
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Netflix to end 'PlayStation 3' support in March
Will stop working on it as part of plan to end support for aging devices
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Sri Lanka's 'Riverstone' takes gold at French Asian film festival
It is praised for revealing the crisis that political power in Asia poses to the survival of ordinary people
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Award-winning film on Saddam Hussein gains worldwide release
Iraqi Director Hasan Hadi's 'The President's Cake' explores former Iraqi leader's absurd birthday rituals
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Victim testifies in Sanghar rape case
Narrates ordeal of torture, abuse before court
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SCF starts 15 literacy centres for women cotton pickers
Literacy enables women cotton pickers and farm workers to understand their rights better
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'AI now critical to agricultural survival'
Population surge, climate change, outdated farming methods could push country toward food crisis
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WB president pushes jobs-first growth
CM Murad says development policy to hinge on private sector-led job creation
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PA welcomes Asia's parliamentary leaders
From AI to environmental crises, sessions highlight innovation, transparency, citizen trust
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Kashmir Solidarity Day to be observed today
Speakers at these events will highlight the history of the Kashmir freedom struggle
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Multimillion-rupee heist shakes Bahadurabad
Four armed suspects snatch 200 tolas of gold, $100k as police hunt for thieves caught on CCTV
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Port workers face job loss as labour board closure looms
Unions, HRCP unite to prevent the 'economic murder' of 2,600 dock workers
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German envoy visits SKMCH&RC
Ambassador Lepel said, “Each person affected by cancer has their unique history"
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Rajanpur gets e-bus service
Punjab Mines Minister Sher Ali Gorchani expressed gratitude for initiatives including Suthra Punjab
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Rising screen time causing vision problems in children
Experts link digital device use to strain, dryness, and myopia
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Faisalabad maps 1,460 sewage ponds
Katcha nullahs, village sewerage schemes planned for long-term solution
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Woman jumps from hospital roof
Police said her brother had gone to fetch food when.she went to the rooftop and jumped
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Motorbikers booked for missing safety rods
The cases were registered under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) for violation of official order
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No govt jobs will be sold, vows Bugti
CM says summary on 4,000 vacant posts sent to BPSC
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Civil-military huddle on K-P security
CM chairs Apex Committee meeting attended by Peshawar corps commander, IGP, others
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Kite association defies ban on Basant in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi to mark festival in phases with cantonment events today, tomorrow and celebrations across city on Feb 12–13
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When constitutional entitlements become grievances
K-P warns of a constitutional crisis as federal funding shortfalls threaten stability in merged districts
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Terrorists in Balochistan and the indomitable Pakistan
State stands firm against BLA attacks, asserting that law will prevail over foreign-backed terror
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Decentralising climate action
Pakistan’s climate resilience needs to be locally incentivised
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Aid cut toll
New data warns that cutting overseas aid could lead to 23 million avoidable deaths by 2030
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Adulterated food items
Pakistan's courts crack down on synthetic milk as food adulteration becomes a public health crisis
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Indo-US reset
India & US strike a strategic trade deal, critics warn it may cost Delhi its energy ties with Russia
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Violence in plain sight
Why Pakistan must move past silence to protect the lives and dignity of its trans community
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Jeff Bezos's Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage
Editor Matt Murray announces cuts affecting multiple desks after the paper scaled back Winter Olympics 2026 coverage
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Health experts say Nipah virus poses no immediate threat to Pakistan
Say current situation provides opportunity to review national preparedness for dealing with potential epidemics
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Senator questions PIFD VC's tenure, Rs2b fund release
Bushra Anjum alleges education minister not only appointed Tayyaba as interim VC but also elevated her to professor
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Ban on renting to bachelors ruled unlawful in Islamabad
Federal ombudsperson says marital status cannot be taken to deny housing access to single people
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UNICEF calls for criminalisation of AI content depicting child sex abuse
At least 1.2m children disclose having their images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes in 2025, UNICEF says
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US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies
Joins with EU, Japan on price floors for critical minerals; will develop coordinated mineral trade policy with Mexico
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Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations
Xi calls for 'mutual respect', issues Taiwan warning
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Trump to draw down 700 ICE agents in Minnesota, thousands still remain
Trump had sent White House border czar to Minnesota to try to calm outrage after agents fatally shot two US citizens
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Kasim accuses govt of 'deliberately refusing' to process visas, obstructing meeting with Imran
Says his father has been held in solitary confinement for 914 days and denied access to independent medical care
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'No one can rationalise terrorism on any pretext,' CDF Munir says after Balochistan attacks
Field marshal receives operational briefing in Quetta, meets injured personnel at Combined Military Hospital
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UK's Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador 'lied repeatedly'
Files released by US Justice Dept last week include emails suggesting Mandelson leaked government documents to Epstein
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Pakistan took 'very considered' stance on boycotting T20 World Cup match against India: PM Shehbaz
Says there should be no politics in the sportsfield, adds Pakistan played full role amid Iran's situation
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Power minister defends move to abolish net metering as in line with law amid Senate fury
Says it's in favour of low-income consumers; senators protest live-stream censorship
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Karachi Central Jail official booked in torture, illegal detention case
Prisons IG removes accused from his post after FIR lodged over abuse of power, threats and extortion allegations
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PTI cries foul on advocate Ali Zaman's alleged abduction from Rawalpindi
Salman Akram Raja says abduction is attack on justice and citizens’ safety; protest in Peshawar for release
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'Networks of organised crime in Karachi alarmingly strong'
City police chief says mafias enjoy political backing which makes it difficult to take action against them
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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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UNSC report endorses Pakistan's claims of increased TTP attacks from Afghan soil
UN report describes Pakistan's actions against TTP as major setback for group
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Pakistan, Indonesia target CEPA upgrade by 2027 to deepen trade ties
Dar says visit comes after presidential exchanges as talks cover IT, trade, AI, defence cooperation
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K-P maps security transition to civilian forces
High-level meeting promises financial, jobs relief for affected areas, PSL matches in Peshawar
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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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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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Pakistan, Cambodia review priorities ahead of JTC
Ministers focus on pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics as business bodies push B2B follow-up
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'Economy needs structural reset'
Industry calls grow to tackle informality, red tape and export underperformance
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Action on inferior LPG cylinders sought
Senate body gives govt two-week time to introduce legislation to increase jail term, penalties
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PSX modestly lower amid volatile trading
Index drops 187 points as investment, geopolitical concerns weigh on sentiment
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Pakistan, UAE close to signing economic deal
CEPA will help double trade, remove obstacles
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ECC agrees to sell old PASSCO wheat stock
Proceeds will be used to clear liabilities of banks, employees of closed company
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Govt signals regulatory easing to Japanese firms
SAPM also highlights one-window SEZ facilitation at business forum
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Fixed power cost to raise Rs132b
Households up to 300 units face new charges as govt shifts subsidy to industry
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Remittances stay strong at $3.46b
EU, Western inflows offset US decline; SBP projects inflows at $42b for FY26
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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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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









































































































