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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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Towards a counter-cultural education
Humans are distinguishable from other animals by their self-consciousness or awareness of conscious
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PDM 2.0?
Post-ballot trajectory is one of chaos and confusion, marred by serious allegations of irregularities
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Hindutva in secular guise
Uniform Civil Code has significant privacy implications
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Changes to Electricity Act sought
Govt wants modernisation of law in line with new realities in power sector
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Fractious poll fertile ground for disinformation
PTI and PML-N were both falsely claimed to have called for election boycotts
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PPP, NP strengthen position in Balochistan
BAP, BNP suffer major blows; most heavyweights retain seats
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Gandapur may be next K-P CM
PTI acquires simple majority in province; doesn’t need other party’s seats
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Giants suffer drubbing
Political titans tumble in home turfs as PTI-backed candidates storm polls, defying poll projections
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PTI's unexpected falter in Rawalpindi division
Former ruling party failed to retain any seats in the historically significant region
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PTI secures two-thirds majority in NA, claims Imran
Ex-premier congratulates supporters for 'winning' this year’s polls
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Mastermind of deadly Balochistan blasts killed in Qilla Saifullah IBO
Abdul Shakoor of Da'ish planned to conduct high-profile suicide bombing attacks in province
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UK acknowledges ‘serious concerns’ about election ‘fairness’
We regret that not all parties were formally permitted to contest polls, says British Foreign Secretary
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Pakistan polls: Post results, what are likely scenarios for parties?
No party appears to have gained clear majority to form government on its own
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Advice of journalists, anchors, analysts to PML-N: ‘Vote Ko Izzat Do’
Renowned media figures, analysts urge Nawaz Sharif to submit to mandate of winners and concede defeat
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Govt says 56 incidents reported on election day despite suspension of cellular services
Ministers justify mobile service suspension, say Qilla Saifullah attack 'device bomb attached to motorcycle'
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PTI's Shoaib Shaheen to seek 'legal recourse' against NA-47 results
Shaheen alleges his votes added to PML-N's Tariq Fazal Chaudhry's; says wrote to DCO, ECP but got no response
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PSX plunges 3.68% after 'election upset'
Benchmark index stood at 62,760 points, experiencing a net loss of 2.16%
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Déjà vu in K-P
2024 polls prove a nightmare for parties
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Voting ‘more important’ than internet access
C’Wealth observers group head expresses satisfaction with the electoral process
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Envoy urges Pakistan-India nuclear confidence talks
Ambassador to US calls for dialogue to resolve Kashmir dispute
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Water scarcity sparks dam project scrutiny
Ministry of Water Resources once again addresses crisis caused by Neelum-Jhelum project
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Rashid loses both seats
Rashid accepts defeat in NA-56, NA-57, Rawalpindi
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Elections held transparently, peacefully: CEC
Sikandar Sultan Raja claimed that election results will be accepted by all
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Nawaz stresses ‘full mandate’ to resolve issues
Says majority gained by a party would eliminate reliance on others
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Public’s poll participation reflects confidence in Imran: PTI
Says Imran remained committed steadfast to constitutional principles, legality, and democratic norms
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In NA, magic number this time is 169
This is amount of seats required to secure simple majority
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Bilawal concerned at ‘incredibly slow’ pace of results
PPP raises concerns over opaque polling in a letter to ECP
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PTI repeats 2018 sweep of K-P
All rival party heads, several heavyweights lost in PTI stronghold
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A clash between tenacity and technology
Delay in announcement of results casts doubt on polls transparency
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Polling largely remains peaceful
Interior minister, Commonwealth observers review polling process
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Polling remains mostly peaceful
Voters complained about delay in start of voting in some areas
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JI says armed goons took over polling stations
Rehman cites instances of fake voting with ballot papers found outside polling stations
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MQM-P accuses PPP candidate of trying to snatch ballot papers
During violent episode the the Sindh police officials remained silent spectators
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Youth, women turn out in numbers
For first-timers, it was like a dream come true to cast vote
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Complaints of inaccuracies abound in voter lists
ECP officials have categorically declared allegations as false, stating that the voter lists were compiled accurately
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Complaints of voting irregularities in Malir
Family of three informed that their votes had been assigned to three different polling stations
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LG by-polls expected after general elections
More than 15 municipal council members in the run
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Below average turnout in Sindh
Sporadic clashes, polling suspensions, and delayed starts were observed at various places
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Independent springs surprise against PPP
Kot Ghulam Muhammad, historically considered stronghold of PPP, witnessed Kachelo’s unexpected victory
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Impressive women’s turnout
Young female voters dominated the demographics of voters in Multan
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Entrepreneurs seek ethical AI use
Local innovators highlight need for regulations to harness AI’s potential safely
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Pakistani exhibitors leave their mark at Texworld
Display wide range of eco-friendly fabrics, cotton and denim blends, embroidery work
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Govt to permit re-export of oil by foreign suppliers
Move aims to streamline trade processes, involves amendments to Customs Rules, 2001
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Spain’s paella rice could ‘disappear’
Farmers protest EU environmental rules against use of pesticide
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Maersk plays down Red Sea boost
Says oversupply will hit profits more than expected this year
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Audit reveals officers’ earnings from SOE
Flags lack of transparency in board fees, recommends inquiry into 60 SOEs
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Furniture makers to search for new markets
PFC announces that it will take part in three-day International Las Vegas – USA expo
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Baqir urges new govt to tackle 'economic hurdles'
Stresses need to address sustainability of Pakistan’s debt
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Govt to produce web series on Jinnah and Iqbal for 150th anniversaries
Green-lights Rs500m project on Pakistan’s founding fathers to highlight the nation’s ideological heritage globally
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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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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







































































































