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Protests erupt across Sindh over alleged poll rigging
JUI-F's Fazal calls for widespread protests on February 11
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Mirza family routed from Badin politics
Analysts attribute the downfall of Mirza family to rift with PPP
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Govt considers allowing urea price hike
Proposes increase up to Rs358 per bag, farmers face increased import burden
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S&P 500 earnings growth seen at 9%
It is almost double Jan 1 forecast for 4.7% growth
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Moody’s downgrades Israel’s rating on war risks
Country’s rating was cut to “A2”, five notches above investment grade
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Election fever influences trading at PSX
KSE-100 index loses 59 points, or 0.09% WoW, closes at 62,943.75
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Farmers pile pressure on EU agri-head
Protest EU measures that place constraints on them, rising costs
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Poultry industry sees 40% decline
Reduction in industry due to ill-planned strategies
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PDM economic management led to sharp rise in per capita debt
A year under coalition govt triggered 25% surge in per capita debt
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Apple to settle lawsuit with tech startup
Agreement allows Apple to examine Rivos’ systems and recover any confidential information
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Challenges abound for new govt
Upcoming govt may opt for old solutions, avoid politically tough decisions
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Mirza family routed from Badin politics
Analysts attribute the downfall of Mirza family to rift with PPP
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Death toll in Indian town violence over demolition of ‘madrasa, mosque’ rises to five
Situation under control in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand state after Thursday’s violent clashes, says official
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COAS urges healing touch to move on from polarization
Gen Asim says Pakistan's diverse policy will be well-represented by unified govt
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Three newly-elected independent MNAs join PML-N
Barrister Aqeel, Raja Khurram Nawaz, and Mian Khan Bugti announce allegiance to Nawaz Sharif’s party
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Alvi says use of EVMs could’ve averted election uncertainty
President says ‘if we find ourselves in a hole, wisdom says, ask for Allah’s help and at least, let’s stop digging’
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Pakistan may face more economic misery if election result unclear
Political fragmentation may hinder austerity measures and IMF negotiations, impacting bond markets and FX reserves
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Parties vie to form government as no clear winner emerges
Imran Khan claims victory, while Nawaz Sharif says his party won most seats and will form government with allies
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US Senate committee chair regrets denial of ‘meaningful participation of all parties'
Ben Cardin condemns 'in strongest terms' deadly bombings at election campaign offices in Balochistan
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Internet watchdog reports nation-scale disruption of social media
Incident comes 'amid political turmoil after a controversial election', says NetBlocks
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NDM chief Mohsin Dawar injured by cops firing
Police claim they retaliated when ex-MNA’s activists attacked security forces camp in N Waziristan
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PTI-backed candidates move IHC against NA-47, NA-48 results
Shoaib Shaheen says crimes of past being replayed; 'judiciary only hope'
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Imran, his ex-ministers get bail in May 9 cases
ATC observes that PTI leaders, Sheikh Rashid were booked in cases months after the rioting incidents
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Transparency at polling stations, not in RO offices: FAFEN
Spokesperson says delay in results caused uncertainty; mobile, internet shutdown impeded parliamentary efforts
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Govt asserts neutrality, dismissing allegations
Defending election-day actions, minister says results validate stance
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ECP official says result compilation takes time
Spokesperson Nighat Siddique has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the polling
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Four dead, dozens injured in PTI-police clash
Shangla election dispute escalates into chaos; ex-PTI candidate among injured
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PM directs steps to attract FDI
Kakar directs ministries to present their respective strategies on doable projects to SIFC without any delay
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Pakistan draws UN attention to mosque demolition in India
Envoy says human security cannot be guaranteed if right to self-determination is denied
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PPP clean sweeps Sindh
Bags 37 out of 39 National Assembly seats across Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana divisions
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CM Punjab crown up for grabs
Maryam and Shehbaz likely candidates; chances of an outsider snagging the coveted slot seem minuscule
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PPPP to retain Sindh govt for fourth term
Grand Democratic Alliance claiming to form next govt in province could secure only two seats
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MQM-P seeks to woo independents
Siddiqui outlines three-point agenda aimed at fostering genuine change in country
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MQM-P wins 20 seats from Karachi division
MQM-P claims that it has regained its lost mandate and held victory celebrations
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PPP secures 42 NA seats from Sindh
MQM-P bags 13 NA seats from Karachi, one from Hyd, GDA gets none
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ECP failed to hold fair elections: JI
Delay in counting shows results were changed under planned conspiracy
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PPP candidates stage rally to celebrate election victory
PPP candidates from NA-212, PS-48 win
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PTI, MQM-P clash over rigging accusations
Five injured, two with gunshots; tensions high in Hyderabad
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Stocks slump over poll result delay
Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 1,200.12 points, settles at 62,943.75
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Oil rises 1%, heads for weekly gain
Amid persistent tensions in Middle East after Israel rejected ceasefire offer
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IMF urges BOJ to consider ending yield curve control
Advises gradual rise of short-term rates as economy recovers
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Major AI chips designer chases $30b market
Nvidia building new unit to design chips for cloud computing firms
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Job cuts expected at banks in Asia
Japan, India offer hope amid market turmoil in China
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Auto industry seeks growth via diversification
Local companies pivot to new products to curb imports, build economic resilience
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Exports to Afghanistan rise 3.63% in 6 months
Recorded at $260.716m during Jul-Dec 2023-24
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Bitcoin surges in biggest weekly rally in four months
Rises 5% to one-month high on increased buying ahead of April’s halving
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Forex reserves dip $173m to $8.04b
SBP attributes decrease to debt repayment; rupee appreciates slightly
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Global youth solidarity
World Youth Festival: global platform for youth leaders to discuss democracy, imperialism, and emerging trends
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Speculative thinking and the future
Stability in thought, cognitive dissonance and unsustainable future are agenda of today’s writing
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Structural imbalances
Amid political chatter, delve into systemic misconfigurations impacting national well-being
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Mufti Muneeb announces Zakat al-Fitr, Fidya rates for Ramazan
Set minimum Zakat al-Fitr and Fidya at Rs300 per person, with the wealthy urged to pay according to their means
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Islamabad court upholds CM Afridi's arrest warrants over remarks against state institutions
Court says accused absent despite orders, causing further delay in proceedings
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Sindh Assembly passes resolution rejecting calls to separate Karachi from province
CM Murad warns that any attempt to separate Karachi from Sindh would undermine national unity and federal structure
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Lieutenant colonel, sepoy martyred, five terrorists killed in Bannu attack
Inter-Services Public Relations says suicide bomber intercepted, major attack on civilians averted
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North Waziristan teacher recovered after abduction linked to Aina Wazir's cricket video
Abduction underscores growing friction between digital expression, tribal traditions in North Waziristan
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CTD foils terror plot, arrests female suicide bomber in DI Khan
Suspect was associate of deceased militant commander; attack equipment was to be provided by khariji commander Asim
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Customs seize 30kg silver from truck at Torkham border
Truck had transported an Afghan family before returning to Pakistan
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SHC questions disparity as tanker water flows but supply lines run dry
Bench remarked that the tanker system should be shut down and water supplied through lines
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Naqvi, G-B caretaker CM discuss law and order, CTD rollout
Meeting focuses on security, tourism ahead of polls
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Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in corporate mergers
Court-approved amalgamations to be exempt under new government notification
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Gandapur indicted in audio leak case as Islamabad court suspends warrants
PTI leader appears before judge; proceedings as proclaimed offender dropped, hearing set for April 6
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IHC seeks replies on Imaan Mazari, husband appeals in controversial tweets case
Mazari and Chattha have challenged the January 24 conviction verdict before the high court
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Ringleader among three robbery suspects arrested after encounter in Karachi
Suspect 'Badshah', carrying Rs1 million bounty, held injured in operation
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Blocking CNIC to enforce court decree violates right to life, SC rules
Justice Muneeb Akhtar issues three-page ruling overturing SHC order, says identity card is basic necessity
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PHC orders replies over 'disappearances' in Peshawar, Mardan
Justice SM Atiq Shah passed the orders on the written applications
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Gold, silver prices surge again as local rates hit new highs
International gold gains $71 per ounce, boosting local prices
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Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in corporate mergers
Court-approved amalgamations to be exempt under new government notification
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Private sector to head EDF board
Commerce minister, secretary removed as new EDF law curbs bureaucracy's role
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Industries received Rs12.1b power relief
Nearly half of industrial consumers availed surplus electricity package in Dec-Jan
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Minerals alone do not ensure prosperity
South Asia needs to act strategically as global race for critical minerals intensifies
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New oil and gas reserves found in Kohat
Baragzai X-01 well produces 225 bpd of oil, 1.01 mmscfd of gas
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Pakistan, Philippines move toward PTA
JEC meeting backs reactivation of Joint Business Council, wider sectoral cooperation
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'Need for quality housing to rise sharply'
Executive stresses regulation, planning and lower interest rates to stabilise real estate
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SPI inflation accelerates to 5.19% YoY
Index jumps as tomato prices surge 85%, energy tariffs bite
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SBP injects Rs1.57tr via OMO
Gold hits Rs526,462/tola tracking a global rally on US data, Iran tension
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Indecision delays satellite internet
Regulatory hurdles limiting rural broadband potential, industrial IoT expansion
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IMF spox says EFF reforms helped stabilise Pakistan’s economy
Fund cites strong fiscal performance and first current account surplus in 14 years ahead of review talks on Feb 25
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PSX stages sharp rebound as KSE-100 gains 999 points
Benchmark index closes at 173,170 after hitting intraday high of 174,148
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OGDC finds oil, gas in Tando Allah Yar
New development well successfully tested in the C-Sands of the Lower Goru Formation
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One month on, Gul Plaza awaits relief
KCCI says over 2,000 claims assessed; payments likely before 20th Ramazan
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Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes
Trump on Thursday gave Tehran a deadline of 10 to 15 days to make a deal
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs
Ruling setback for US president's economic agenda; Trump imposes 10% extra global tariff on partners
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Pakistan, US to boost counterterror cooperation
Rubio thanks Pakistan's support for Gaza peace
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Sikhs for Justice pledges $1b for Trump’s Board of Peace, seeks Punjab referendum
Calls on Washington to press Modi for State Dept-monitored referendum in 'Indian-occupied Punjab'
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US trade partners cautiously welcome Supreme Court tariff ruling
Britain to work with US on trade deal impact; Canada says ruling confirms tariffs were 'unjustified'
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Kabul shakes as 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
Power was briefly cut in parts of the capital
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Gaza board bathed in flattery with caution
Trump also told stories in which he portrayed himself as having coerced leaders into doing what he wanted
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Trump says weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
'I am considering it,' Trump says; Iranian FM says 'a fast deal is something that both sides are interested in'
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British police search royal mansion in investigation of King Charles' brother Andrew
He has not been charged with any offence
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Turkiye, Saudi sign major solar power deal
Acwa will build two solar power plants in the provinces of Sivas and Karaman with combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts
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FIFA, Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football
Trump says FIFA will raise $75 million for soccer projects in Gaza, including 50 mini-pitches and 20,000-seat stadium
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Gulf countries pledge over $4b to Trump’s Board of Peace
Pledges were announced during the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington
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Michael Vaughan demands probe into reports of Pakistan cricketers sidelined from Hundred competition
'The most inclusive sport in the country is not one that allows this to happen,' says former England captain
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FIFA, Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football
Trump says FIFA will raise $75 million for soccer projects in Gaza, including 50 mini-pitches and 20,000-seat stadium
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Alysa Liu wins Olympic gold in Milan as first US woman champion since 2002
Alysa Liu claims Olympic gold in Milan despite saying she was not focused on medals
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Record-breaking broadcast deal likely in Pakistan history
A franchise is considering ₨4.5 billion annually for PSL broadcast rights
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Messi kicks off MLS season
He will be in action against Los Angeles FC in the season opener
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Endrick turns Lyon’s tide in Ligue 1
They have bounced back in style and after a remarkable winning run
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Alcaraz books last four berth in Qatar
Jannik Sinner stunned by Jakub Mensik
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Anisimova ends Andreeva Dubai defence
She booked a place in the semi-finals of a WTA 1000 event
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Arsenal aim to banish title jitters
The Gunners are set to face Spurs to extend Premier League
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Leipzig host red-hot Dortmund
Robert Kovac’s side is facing an injury crisis in defence
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PSB rejects hockey federation allegations over Pro League tour funding
The board also rejected claims that it was responsible for handling operational arrangements for international events
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Kingsmen sign Glenn Maxwell for HBL PSL11
He has accumulated 10,986 runs and claimed 196 wickets in the format
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PM Shehbaz orders inquiry after hockey team’s poor results
A formal investigation has been initiated at the federal level to determine accountability
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Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka to go top of Group B
They finished their group campaign with a stunning six-wicket win
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Real say they have provided evidence
UEFA is currently probing racism allegations leveled by forward Vinicius
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Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'
The British record signing has been sidelined since mid-December











































































































