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Amazon sailfin catfish found in Sindh waters, experts warn of invasive spread
Foreign aquarium species reaches Karachi Fish Harbour, threatening aquatic biodiversity
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China condemns US capture of Maduro, says countries cannot act as 'world judge'
'We have never believed that any country can act as the world's police,' says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Pakistan, China agree to align development plans, launch CPEC 2.0
Talks in Beijing reaffirm mutual support, expand cooperation in security, counterterrorism and finance
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'PTV' once led Pakistan’s drama industry. What changed?
Veterans of the industry debate whether the state broadcaster is struggling with decline — or resisting change
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Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19, Eidul Fitr on March 21
Forecast based on astronomical calculations, final announcement rests with Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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Factory worker killed, eight hurt in Lakki Marwat blast on cement company bus
Explosion near Nawarkhel Mor comes amid rising militant attacks in southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Second strike in Venezuela possible if govt does not cooperate: Trump
Top officials call Maduro's capture criminal; Trump says Cuba 'ready to fall' without US intervention
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Iran protests enter 2nd week
At least 12, including security personnel, killed since unrest began
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114 killed in week of Darfur attacks
Two of the Daglo family were killed, Moussa Saleh Daglo and Awad Moussa Saleh Daglo
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30 killed in central Nigeria
26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers
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Moscow airports shut amid drone threat
The restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety
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UK's embattled Starmer vows to see out five-year term
I was elected in 2024 with a five-year mandate to change the country, and that's what I intend to do
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles in first test of 2026
Trump's Saturday military operation against Venezuela likely played a role in the decision to carry out the launch
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Lightning kills two, injures 150 in South Africa
Storms are frequent in this part of South Africa during the current summer
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Crans-Montana ski season continues after tragedy
He said many tourists had decided to stay on, and he had no information
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What drove Trump's outrageous Venezuela gamble?
Analysts warn message not limited to South American state
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Maduro sits in US custody as loyalists call for defiance
Venezuelan president awaits court appearance in New York; UNSC convenes today
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Pak-China dialogue overshadowed by Venezuela crisis
Beijing slams use of force; Islamabad urges restraint; CPEC, trade ties under spotlight at 7th Strategic Dialogue
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US economy braces for slow, uneven growth in 2026
Economists see inflation, labour constraints, rising competition weighing on world's largest economy
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Islamabad's smog is homegrown
Lessons from global megacities show data-driven transport and air-quality reforms can reverse trend
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Why investors only sign MoUs
Promises on paper will not build factories or jobs; Pakistan needs systems, not headlines
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Pakistani investors face hard choices in 2026
From zero-yield accounts to crypto and pensions, asset selection will now define outcomes
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Financial investment and capital gains
Short-term capital gains do not bode well for developing economy where millions are underemployed or unemployed
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2026: Pakistan must choose growth
Central challenge is to turn fragile stability into broad-based prosperity
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BLA terror bid foiled in Karachi; 2,000kg explosives seized
Prepared vehicle contained 60 plastic drums filled with explosives together with five explosive LPG cylinders
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BLA suffers major blow towards year-end
Killing of two key commanders disrupts suicide wing, shakes command structure
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CM: Will follow Imran's instruction to the letter
Sohail Afridi says his position on PTI street movement remains unchanged
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TTAP to stay away from NDC confab
Says PTI, the biggest party in opposition alliance, has reservations about the invite
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Woes of Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan
From students to lorry drivers, ordinary people are trapped across border
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Balochistan sees transparency gains
FAFEN report reveals that public bodies are proactively disclosing 48% information required under law
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PTI wants talks, but Imran blocks the way: Kaira
He maintained that the party needs to create political space for dialogue with other political parties
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JI chief: LG system crippled by politics, corruption
Hafiz Naeem accuses provinces of sabotaging Article 140-A
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President, PM stress Kashmir issue resolution for lasting peace
We urge international community to urgently call upon India to halt its widespread human rights violations in IIOJK
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Govt orders crackdown on money launderers
Interior minister visits FIA Karachi Zone, warns against hawala-hundi business
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'Battlefield 6' faces claim of copying 'Call of Duty' artwork
Players allege use of AI-generated artwork in paid cosmetic bundle
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Angelina Jolie plans to leave Los Angeles for private life abroad
She is reported to be selling her Los Feliz home as she plans to live abroad after her children turn 18
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Djo ends Swift's 78-day Spotify rule
Joe Keery's 2022 track finds new life after 'Stranger Things' finale sends streams surging
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Greed takes over in Mahira and Fahad's new thriller
First look at 'Aag Lagay Basti Mein' promises crisis, confusion, and chaos
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YouTube refreshes TV app design
New-look player promises smoother navigation on big screens; viewers complain of glitches
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Cameron becomes first director to deliver four straight $1b films
He sets a new benchmark after 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' crosses the coveted mark at the global box office
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ANP rejects Hazara province resolution
Calls for provinces on nationality basis, Pashtun unity, constitutional supremacy
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CM orders completion of K-P transmission line
Cheap electricity for industries to boost economic stability; 800MW to be added in four years
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'Counters more powerful than voters'
Former National Assembly Speaker also raised concerns over the violation of people's right to vote
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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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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta for one-day visit
Maryam Nawaz to meet attack victims’ families, hold talks with leaders
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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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CM Afridi vows to engage with 'even those I dislike for K-P rights'
K-P CM vows to recover Rs4,700bn dues from Centre, criticises silence on corruption, 'forced evacuations'
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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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Lahore court grants bail to five accused in Bhati Gate manhole deaths case
Judge cites settlement, orders release on surety bonds while case continues
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Tekken star Arslan Ash relocates to Japan as new competitive base
E-sports icon says Japan will be his new base as he targets more global titles, while still representing Pakistan
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Punjab to hold three-day Ramazan Savings Festival in Lahore
Subsidised food, family activities planned at Jilani Park from Feb 13 to 15
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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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SC appoints Salman Safdar friend of court, orders access to Imran Khan
Bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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Zardari welcomes Uzbek outreach, highlights trade and sectoral cooperation
President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors
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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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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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Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iranian president says new talks will offer 'appropriate opportunity for a fair and balanced resolution of this case'
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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
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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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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










































































































