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Consistent Xi vs oscillating Trump — and Pakistan
Without consistent statecraft, Pakistan risks losing trust in an unforgiving global order
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Observability of moral principles
Morality in global politics often masks power, lobbying, calculated national interests
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Operation Sindoor report collapses under scrutiny
CHPM account of India-Pakistan air conflict relies on narrative, not verifiable evidence
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Literacy emergency
Pakistan’s low literacy rate is fast becoming its greatest economic vulnerability
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Tax burden
Pakistan’s salaried class pays the most taxes while receiving the least in return from the state
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Islamabad blast
Islamabad mosque bombing exposes grave security gaps at a politically fragile moment
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Jinnah's lost dream
Pakistan’s decay reflects decades of failed leadership, widening gap from Jinnah’s ideals
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Opposition joins hands for Feb 8 protest, condemns Islamabad blast
JUI-F chief backs TTAP protest, pledges full support for Feb 8 wheel-jam and shutter-down strike nationwide call
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PM Shehbaz appoints Dr Niaz Akhtar as new HEC chairman
Ministry of Education issues notification confirming appointment for a tenure of two years
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Some UAE companies pull out of Saudi defence show as Gulf rift spills into business
World Defence Show is set to take place in the Saudi capital Riyadh from February 8-12
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Putin reaffirms readiness to ramp up anti-terror cooperation with Pakistan after ICT attack
President Zardari thanks Russian president for his letter of condolence
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US announces new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports after Oman talks
US to block transactions with 14 vessels over Iranian oil, sanctioning 15 entities and two individuals
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Unregulated use of medicines leads to health crisis in Sindh
Excessive, unnecessary intake of antibiotics and supplements has raised concerns about possible side-effects
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Open manholes, drains continue to claim lives in Punjab
Five months after the monsoon season, unrepaired manholes and excavations threaten public safety
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Fire erupts at factory in Karachi's Landhi Export Processing Zone
Sindh CM's aide says fire and rescue teams, along with ambulances and fire brigade trucks, rushed to the site
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White House deletes racist Trump post depicting Obamas as apes
Trump shared a video promoting false 2020 fraud claims, featuring an AI-generated clip mocking the Obamas
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Suicide attacker at Islamabad imambargah identified as Peshawar resident
Talal Chaudhry says bomber travelled to Afghanistan multiple times, received training
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Police officer martyred in attack on polio team in Chaman
Polio workers were unharmed, but security officer was critically injured in the attack and succumbed to his wounds
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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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Canada, France deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates
Move comes as Trump revives bid for Greenland, reigniting concerns over Arctic sovereignty and security
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Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern falter
They cut the defending champions lead by five points
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CM Maryam cancels her Basant engagements following Islamabad imambargah blast
Also cancels mega Basant show in Lahore; Sindh cancels musical segment of event for foreign lawmakers
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Imran's sisters dispute govt claim of furnishing report, urge CJP to initiate contempt proceedings
Say only two brief notes submitted; Info minister Tarar claims detailed medical report handed over to family
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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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PSX crashes nearly 3,700 points on security jitters
Reko Diq review, Islamabad blast trigger panic selling; KSE-100 Index closes at 184,130 points
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'Crime against humanity': Politicians, nations slam horrifying attack on Islamabad imambargah
Targeting worshippers unanimously condemned with appeals for blood donations, expressions of solidarity
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Hamdard Pakistan celebrates 3rd Shaheed Hakim Mohammed Said Awards 2025 with a 'Wellness Redefined' theme
The event reaffirmed Hamdard Pakistan’s pledge to drive national social growth, holistic health, and future prosperity
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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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32 martyred in Islamabad imambargah suicide blast; govt blames ‘Indo-Afghan nexus’
Govt says attacker is not Afghan citizen but travel history gained after forensic examination
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27 dacoits killed, 123 arrested in ongoing Katcha operations: Sindh IGP
15 abductees recovered, some of whom had been held captive for up to three years
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Senate deliberates on PTI founder’s health, agriculture, medical college fees, national security
Opposition, government members raise concerns over private medical college fees, need for unity in Balochistan
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PM Shehbaz invites Uzbek investors as pacts worth $3.4b signed during President Mirziyoyev’s visit
Both sides reiterate their resolve to support of each other’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity
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Hasina’s absence alters Gopalganj’s political landscape ahead of February 12 Polls
Without Awami League’s "boat" symbol, Gopalganj’s election landscape shifts, with rival parties gaining ground
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Operation Radd-ul-Fitna: Mirak Khan Chakrani, 25 others surrender
Group had been involved in a series of robberies, extortion; surrenders weapons, munitions to security forces
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24 terrorists killed in two separate IBOs in K-P: ISPR
Operations were carried out on February 4, 5 following reports of militant presence
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Iran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start'
FM Araqhchi says officials from both sides will return home for consultations; 'wall of mistrust' should be overcome
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Russia, US agree to resume military talks
Move seen as major step of rapprochement
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Famine spreading in Darfur
Conflict between RSF and Sudan army rages on, killing, displacing tens of thousands
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PTI, TTAP 'will not compromise' on Imran's health
'Don't push us against the wall; otherwise, all options are open'
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Lahore erupts with sounds of 'bo-kata' as Basant returns
City hums with music, kites and cautious celebration
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Civil-military leadership reaffirms Kashmir stance
PM Shehbaz unveils AJK package, Field Marshal Asim visits frontlines
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan set $2b trade target
Sign multiple accords to strengthen cooperation; Joint working group to formulate action plan
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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Export-led growth key to cutting $32b deficit
LCCI urges lower energy costs, SME zones as planning minister eyes $100b by 2035
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IMF budget talks begin next week
Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector
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Gold, silver prices show slight decline in local and global markets
Price of gold per tola declines by Rs400 in Pakistan
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Investors book gains amid US-Iran tensions
Heavyweight stocks drag KSE-100 down by 1,778 points on Strait of Hormuz conflict
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Pakistan world's largest illegal cigarette market
Tax shocks, weak enforcement, price gaps cause Rs350b annual tax revenue loss
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Industry warns against abrupt tariff cuts
Petrochemical, plastic sectors need policy stability for investment, says minister
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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1







































































































