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PM Imran to embark on maiden Sri Lanka visit on Feb 23
FO says premier will meet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa during his two-day visit
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Coronavirus vaccine turns people gay: Iranian cleric
In a bizarre claim, Ayatollah Abbas urges his followers not to interact with people vaccinated for coronavirus
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Market watch: KSE-100 reverses bearish trend
Benchmark index gains 84.91 points to settle at 46,227.65
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US reaffirms 'defence partnership' to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Austin spoke with Prince Mohammed 'to reaffirm the strategic defence partnership between two countries'
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Africa Covid-19 deaths surpass 100,000
South Africa has reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Egypt
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Oil extends losses as Texas prepares to ramp up output
Texas refiners had halted about a fifth of US oil processing amid power outages and severe cold
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Two killed as violent clashes mar Sialkot by-poll
Those killed were affiliated with PTI and PML-N; Punjab CM, IGP take notice
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Opposition wants to 'buy' lawmakers for Senate elections: PM Imran
Opposition has set-up a market and rates have been fixed, says premier
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Senior MQM leader Muhammad Anwar passes away in London
Anwar, one of the founding members, had claimed that the allegations on his party of being funded by India were true
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Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales drop
Tech giants such as JD.com and Alibaba, are already working with pig farmers in China
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New Zealand schools to offer period products for free from June
Jacinda Ardern says young people shouldn't miss out on education for something part of life for half population
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CPPA requests Rs0.92 increase in electricity tariff
Nepra will hold a hearing on the matter on February 25
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COAS, Russian envoy discuss Afghan peace process
Gen Bajwa tells Kabulov peace in both countries in greater interest of the region
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Pakistan's PayPro receives USAID SMEA Innovation Grant
PayPro was launched in September 2019 to help MSMEs manage their business operations in different sectors
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'Exceptional' Modric defying age, deferring Real Madrid reform
Zidane's best player for the last three months is 35-years-old and out of contract in the summer
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Pandemic to widen skill gaps as workplaces change: report
Medical care may see less change because there is little alternative to the high level of proximity they require
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Cop shot dead in Karachi's SITE area
Unidentified assailants opened fire at officer and fled from the scene; IG seeks report
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Apple adds 'BlastDoor' security feature to fight iMessage hacks
In 2016, former US government intelligence operatives hacked into the iPhones of activists, and rival foreign leaders
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WhatsApp to move ahead with privacy update despite backlash
WhatsApp's new privacy update has sparked a global outcry and sent users to rival apps Telegram and Signal
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New look at first black hole detected shows it is bigger than expected
A fresh examination has revealed new details about the first black hole ever detected - which was spotted in 1964
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Elon Musk says bitcoin is slightly better than holding cash
Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin purchase set the cryptocurrency soaring toward this week’s record peak of $50,000
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SolarWinds hackers studied Microsoft source code for authentication and email
Microsoft had said before that the hackers had accessed some source code, but had not said which parts
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NASA's rover Perseverance makes historic Mars landing
The landing represented the riskiest part of two-year, $2.7 billion endeavor
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Transfer deeds cost motorists six-fold in Punjab
Motor Registration Authority charges Rs300 for document costing less than Rs50
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PTI leader ‘whisked away’ after acquiring pre-arrest bail
Sameer Sheikh was booked along with Haleem Adil Sheikh in case pertaining to rioting during PS-88 by-poll
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Fireworks expected over 26th amendment bill today
The NA speaker had issued notices to three MNAs under Rule 21 (suspension of member) of the Rules of Procedure
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‘Engage local YouTubers for promoting tourism’
Minister says state institutions are meant for providing services not jobs; time to find new means to please voters
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Explainer: What could have happened to Ali Sadpara?
Experts weigh in on elements leading to celebrated climber going missing on perilous K2 winter ascent
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US supports Afghanistan peace process, Blinken tells Ghani
US is committed to a deal that includes ‘a just and durable political settlement,’ says state department
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PTI lawmakers will vote for PPP in Senate polls: Bilawal
PPP chairman says PTI members ‘are happily joining' his party as they know 'govt will go soon’
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves fall $59m to $12.8b
Decrease comes due to external debt repayments
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Market watch: PSX descends as investor confidence shaken
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 625.4 points to settle at 46,142.74
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Govt decides to inoculate elderly people with AstraZeneca vaccine
Pakistan will commence second phase of immunisation rive from next month, says SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan
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Lost in K2’s killer embrace
The news was announced by Sadpara's son in a press conference with G-B tourism minister
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Arguments centre around secrecy of ballot
Sindh AG informs apex court accepting presidential reference tantamount to amending Constitution
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Apple lobbies for India incentives as it plans iPad assembly
Apple is angling to participate in a new scheme to boost India’s exports of computer products
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Hong Kong sees rush for burner phones as government pushes contact-tracing app
Contact-tracing apps have sparked similar privacy and trust issues around the world
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Petitioner fined Rs500,000 for filing 'unneccesary' plea
The petitioner had challenged fixing prices of various items in decimals
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Players in GameStop market drama make their case to lawmakers
Last month’s Reddit rally drove massive volatility in GameStop and other shares
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NASA rover Perseverance on track for daredevil landing on Mars
NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance would set the stage for conclusively showing whether life has ever existed beyond Earth
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Economic indicators improving despite challenges: PM Imran
Premier says overseas Pakistanis are the greatest asset; directs to tap the 'enormous potential'
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Facebook blocks news content in Australia as it blasts proposed law
Facebook will block news content from being read and shared in its news feed in Australia
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Robinhood to allow customers to deposit, withdraw cryptocurrencies
Robinhood currently allows customers to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin on its platform
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US charges three North Koreans in $1.3 billion hacking spree
North Korean hackers aimed at stealing more than $1.3 billion in money and cryptocurrency
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Robber dies during snatching bid in Raiwind
Police say a suspect had tried to snatch a purse from a woman
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Manhole claims minor’s life in Manawan
The victim identified as Iftikhar
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Amazon documents reveal company's secret strategy to dodge India's regulators
For years, Amazon has been giving preferential treatment to a small group of sellers on its India platform
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Global new Covid-19 cases decline for five straight weeks
Weekly new cases of Covid-19 have fallen by almost half, reports Xinhua News
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Condolences pour in on Senator Mushahidullah's demise
Leaders belonging to different political parties express grief, term the death a huge loss
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'So excited': fans return to Australian Open after snap lockdown
The cap has now been set at just under 7,500 per session, half the capacity of the Rod Laver Arena centre court
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No move on constitutional amendment without consensus, says Sanaullah
PM aide says constitutional reforms will only be pursued after consensus among all political stakeholders is reached
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K-P cabinet expanded to 31 members
Six new ministers, four advisors and eight special assistants sworn in today
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Naqvi, Iranian interior minister reaffirm commitment to tackling regional challenges via indepth engagement
Interior minister received by Iranian counterpart Momeni discusses regional stability, bilateral cooperation
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No move on 28th constitutional amendment, says law minister
Azam Nazeer Tarar says constitutional changes remain off the table without consensus
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Prominent Balochi writer Ghamkhwar shot dead in Nushki
Noted Brahui and Baloch poet, author, and assistant professor killed by unidentified armed men
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K-P cabinet expanded to 31 members as six ministers inducted
CM Afridi yields to party pressure; six new ministers, four advisers and eight special assistants sworn in today
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Pakistan’s Iran diplomacy effort a model of ‘true statesmanship’, says US congressman in letter to PM, CDF Munir
Congressman Jack Bergman calls Islamabad’s engagement 'indispensable' in ongoing peace efforts
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Karachi court remands alleged drug queenpin Anmol into police custody till May 22
Courts hear multiple cases as accused alleges torture and false implication
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Sindh lifts closing time restrictions for markets, restaurants
Memon says business centres will now be allowed to continue operations under their normal working hours
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Lady constable martyred, husband and child injured in Turbat firing
Police registered case, launched search operation for the attackers
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Uzbek FM lauds Pakistan's constructive role in mediation, discusses bilateral ties with Dar
Both foreign ministers agreed to remain in close contact
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Pakistan, Egypt discuss enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism and narcotics control
Interior ministries of both countries also agree to expand cooperation in various sectors
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Talal rejects rumours about Imran's health
He further stated that the PTI founder underwent multiple eye treatments at PIMS Islamabad
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UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision, not political move
Energy minister says exit rooted in long-term economic vision, evolving energy capabilities
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FinMin calls Panda Bond 'transformational step' for Pakistan economy
Says successful issuance reflects growing confidence of Chinese institutions, global investors
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Fuel, flour prices push SPI to 14.5%
WoW also jumps 0.47% on transport, food costs; raises fears for interest rates
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Gold declines further in local, global markets
Price of gold falls by $6 per ounce to $4,539
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International furniture goods expos proposed
Products gaining prominence over quality craftsmanship, durable material
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Stocks end lower for fifth straight day
KSE-100 falls over 900 points; weekly losses mount to 3.2%
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FinMin highlights Pakistan, China ties at bond launch
Proceeds of first sustainable Panda Bond earmarked for water, energy, health sectors
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External account healthier despite global turmoil: SBP
Governor says remittances set to cross $41b, new currency notes sent to cabinet for approval
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Engineering drives Punjab growth
Electrical sectors expand steadily as bicycle, diesel engine industries decline
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Renewable sector seeks tax cut
Pakistan imported 26,000 MW of solar panels during 2022-2024
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IMF sets Rs1.73tr petroleum levy target for FY27
Global lender releases staff level report
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APBUMA seeks govt backing for LA textile show
Minister assures facilitation for SME exporters as association proposes Heimtextil event
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Gold drops sharply on global selloff
Precious metal falls Rs15,500 per tola amid stronger dollar, rising bond yields
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ADB, AIIB back Pakistan’s first Panda bond for green infrastructure project
ADB says development is a 'milestone', AIIB says its partial debt guarantee helped enable the transaction
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Oil prices up 3% after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3%, to $109.19 a barrel
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Trump says Iran has 'interest in reaching an agreement'
'If they don't, they're going to have a very bad time,' US president tells French media
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Tens of thousands march in London in separate anti-immigration, pro Palestinian protests
PM Keir Starmer accuses Unite the Kingdom march organisers of peddling hate and division
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French judge opens inquiry into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
The French inquiry adds a new legal front in a case that has seen limited judicial follow-up to date
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At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul orders investigation into the incident
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Turkish president says Israel's 'provocations' must end for Middle East peace
Calls for regional stability, says lasting peace requires abandoning 'short-term calculations'
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US energy chief says Hormuz could reopen by end of summer
A deal with Iran could come in days, Wright says, ceasefire is already under strain
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Hamas official says military chief has died after Israel says it targeted him
Izz al-Din al-Haddad is most senior Hamas figure killed by Israel since October ceasefire
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South Korea opposes Iran’s reported plan to charge Hormuz transit fees
Hwang Jong-woo says waterway is an international shipping route where free navigation must be guaranteed
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Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US, Nigerian forces
Al-Minuki was designated as 'specially designated global terrorist' by former Biden administration in 2023
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UAE says it needs no protection from outside, vows to defend sovereignty
Al Marar rejects threats to UAE’s sovereignty, national security, independent decision-making
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Modi turns to UAE for energy and defence ties
Strategic oil reserves, LNG supplies and military collaboration dominate bilateral talks
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Militants abduct students in Nigeria
Parents, villagers in Askira Uba put number of pupils snatched from the primary school at between 35 and 43
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Ukraine vows more strikes on Russia after 24 killed
Russia says drone strike in city of Ryazan kills four
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BRICS FMs meeting ends amid deep divisions
India issues chair's statement after members fail to agree on language over US-Iran war, Gaza
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Lebanon truce extended by 45 days
Extension announced after 2 days of talks in Washington involving Israeli, Lebanese officials
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Wood urges NZ to 'create some history' at World Cup
Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament
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'City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip'
They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown
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US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Five counties required to pay visa bonds
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Canadian football ready for World Cup
They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup
This is their second title this season
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Young tennis star honoured after ending 25-year ITF title drought for Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket
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Alaves end Barca's bid for 100-point
Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game
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N Korean team ventures into South
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis
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Mohsin Nawaz makes history: First time in Pakistan, a sports shooter awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory









































































































