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Nurses flee, hospitals left in lurch
Govt-trained staff head overseas as hospitals face shortages, citing lack of opportunities
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A memorable 37-year era ends at Hermes
Veronique Nichanian gets standing ovation as she conducts her final runway show at family-run firm
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Zendaya opens up about life with fiancé Tom Holland
Shares insights into balancing work, privacy and time in UK
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Williams, Storrie carry Olympic flame at Milano Cortina 2026
'Heated Rivalry' stars light up the 49th leg of the torch relay
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Stars slam Trump's actions at Sundance Film Festival
British singer Charli XCX's 'The Moment' album premieres at event amid celebrities' criticism of US govt crackdown
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Two plays presented as 'Awami Theatre Festival 2026' continues
A large number of Karachiites attend day four of the event
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Kanye West apologises over antisemitic comments
Regrets statements about Jewish and Black communities in a Wall Street Journal ad, calling past actions reckless
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Fashion goes low-risk as 'Paris Men's Fashion Week' wraps up
Uncertain economic conditions continue to affect many labels following several years of weak sales, notably in China
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Lula, Trump discuss 'Board of Peace', agree to meet in Washington: Brazil
Lula accused Trump of seeking a “new UN” he alone would control with his proposed “Board of Peace"
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Punjab approves Rs47b Ramazan relief package for low-income families
Eligible families to receive Rs10,000 in cash through 'Ramazan Nighaban Card'
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Regional realignments: Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Afghan factor
Shared threats from Afghanistan make Pakistan–Uzbekistan cooperation vital for regional stability
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Imam Ali and the courage to be just
Imam Ali’s life joined faith with justice, authority with an uncompromising moral conscience
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Are we misunderstanding our students?
Students crave intellectual depth; it may be teachers who are choosing the easy way out
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Domestic violence
While the Domestic Violence Act is well-intended, vague language risks misuse
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Unprecedented winters
Unusually harsh winter exposes Pakistan’s climate unpreparedness, demanding long-term planning
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Taliban 2.0's dilemma
Factional rifts, broken Doha pledges expose Taliban 2.0’s failure to govern
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Time to respect and empower the conscience of Pakistanis
Poverty, brain drain signal the urgent need for a people-driven social contract
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Subsadised flour hits Peshawar markets
Wheat released from reserves; food dept supervises distribution to ensure fair access
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K-P CM warns of rising terrorism threats
Afridi urges unified policy and political consensus; criticises flawed decisions; calls for peace strategies
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Peshawar launches desk to end blood feuds
Enmity Resolution Desk aims to curb gun culture, inherited rivalries
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Canada’s Carney links Trump’s new tariff threat to North American trade deal review
Says North American free trade deal is up for review this year and 'the president is a strong negotiator'
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Rs12.5m in gold stolen in Karachi robbery
Criminals fled with 25 tola of gold, Rs360,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and other household items
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Karachi reports first rabies case of 2026
8-year-old girl was given inadequate treatment at govt hospital after stray dog bit her six weeks ago
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UAE will not allow attacks on Iran from its soil: foreign ministry
Says dialogue, de-escalation, adherence to international law are best way to address 'current crises'
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CM Afridi warns PM delays in NFC transfers pushing K-P into 'acute fiscal, governance crisis'
CM Sohail Afridi flags constitutional breach as federal funds for K-P remain unpaid
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Saudi Arabia wants 'strong, positive' relationship with UAE after Yemen row: FM
Says UAE has decided to leave Yemen and if that indeed is the case, Saudi Arabia 'will take responsibility'
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Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage, military says
The military said the identified remains of police officer Ran Gvili will be returned for burial
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Two terrorists killed after attack on police van in K-P's Bannu
Arms recovered, entire area near Company Road cordoned off
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Basant celebrations restricted to Lahore only, Punjab govt informs LHC
Walled city has been declared a red zone, while areas such as Harbanspura fall into yellow zones
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PHC seeks replies on petitions related to missing persons
Chief justice warns of action against negligent police officers regardless of ranks
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‘Here people and cats live side by side’: Istanbul’s feline love affair lives on
Istanbul has over 160,000 street cats, regularly fed and fussed over by the city’s 16 million residents
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Bangladesh court sentences ex-police chief, 2 others to death for 2024 protest crackdown
Verdict comes before Feb 12 polls, the first since Hasina’s August 2024 overthrow in nation of 170m
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Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US
At least 20 states and capital Washington have declared states of emergency
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Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets from France, official says
Jakarta, France’s top arms buyer in Southeast Asia, has ordered up to 42 Rafale jets plus frigates and subs
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Minneapolis locals protest ‘inhumane’ US agents after second killing
Violence adds scrutiny to Trump deportation drive as protests spill onto Midwestern streets
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Roads to Karachi Press Club blocked as protesters demonstrate against Imaan, Hadi conviction
Lawyer Jibran Nasir criticises Sindh govt for blocking protest, KPC President calls it violation of democratic rights
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Musk’s X investigated by EU over Grok sexualised images after public outcry
Probe follows Ofcom inquiry and temporary Grok bans in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
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Karachi police form 5-member special team to probe Gul Plaza tragedy, arrest culprits
South DIG directs team to utilise all available resources to identify, apprehend those responsible for the incident
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President Zardari signs off on domestic violence bill
Gives assent to six other bills
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EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says
The new partnership comes at a time when Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US
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PSX edges lower amid interest rate concern
KSE-100 index drops 579 points as investors weigh developments affecting macroeconomic direction
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TikToker Alina Amir urges CM Maryam to act against circulating deepfake video
Announces cash reward for anyone who provides information about the suspect behind the video
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State Bank holds monetary policy rate at 10.5%
Announces inflation outlook will stay between 5-7%; industry says stance disconnected from economic realities
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Lawyer’s request to celebrate Basant on Lahore court rooftop denied
Judge says such celebrations on court premises could pose serious security risks
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T20 World Cup: Naqvi says final decision on 'ICC matter' soon amid reports of boycotting India clash
PCB chief says PM Shehbaz directed him to resolve issue while 'keeping all options on the table'
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Rosenior praises 'special talent' Estevao
He starred in a 3-1 win over Palace
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Two children injured in Karachi fires as warehouse blaze causes major losses
CM orders inquiry after school fire; no casualties in Landhi warehouse incident
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Anisimova silences Chinese fans
She swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu
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Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals
He breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi
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Sindh bans photography in govt girls’ colleges
Notification says photos of female students were misused on social media, violating laws and social, religious values
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Pakistan to go ahead with high-stakes T20 India clash to 'protect the spirit of cricket'
ICC says no sanctions or penalties on Bangladesh; BCB thanks all parties involved
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Lahore court grants bail to 5 suspects in manhole tragedy as complainant seeks no action
Complainants tell court they have no objection to the suspects’ acquittal or discharge from the case
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Four eyewitnesses testify before magistrate in Gul Plaza blaze case
Say a boy was playing with matchboxes in his artificial flowers and decor shop which started the fire
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Senate adopts resolution demanding judicial probe of Islamabad suicide attack
NA passes resolution condemning attack, calls it assault on Constitution, national security and inter-sect harmony
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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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PTI plans long march after Eid to secure Imran Khan’s release
Party sources say march will culminate at Adiala Jail where sit-in will continue until founder is released
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NEPRA rolls out new regulations abolishing net metering
Buyback rate for solar net generation likely to be reduced to Rs11 per unit; contract period reduced from 7 to 5 years
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Massive fire engulfs textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
Over 45 Rescue 1122 personnel with 13 vehicles battle large-scale blaze; cause unknown
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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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Pakistan, South Africa women T20I series to begin on Tuesday
This is their first tour for a bilateral series since 2021
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Khawaja Asif blames Gulf visa restrictions on begging mafia
Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business
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KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties and weak sentiment
Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
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German envoy confronted at Lahore rights conference by pro-Palestine protester over Gaza conflict
Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza
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PM announces $1 billion investment in AI by 2030
Investment will go a long way in building the country's AI ecosystem, he says at opening ceremony of Indus AI week
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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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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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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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Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US
Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others
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Prince Andrew leaked official UK trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show
Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections
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Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory









































































































