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Timeline: Events in troubled Myanmar since Suu Kyi's NLD party came to power
Leader Suu Kyi and other figures in the ruling party detained after days of escalating tension with the military
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Britain raises order to 100 million Valneva Covid-19 vaccine doses
Valneva hopes its Covid-19 vaccine can start to be used in Britain between July and September
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FM Qureshi thanks China for first Covid-19 vaccine batch
Says pleased to announce China sent Pakistan the gift of 500,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses on priority
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Invite-only chat app Clubhouse booms in Japan
Private social audio app Clubhouse is growing rapidly and now ranks first among free apps on Apple’s App Store
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As Google eyes Australia exit, Microsoft talks Bing with PM Morrison
Australia has introduced laws that would force Google to negotiate payments with domestic media outlets
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AstraZeneca to supply 9 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses, says EU
Will start deliveries one week earlier than expected
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Chip sales rose 6.5% globally in 2020 after year-end rush
Global semiconductor sales were $439 billion in 2020, according to data from the Semiconductor Industry Association
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Is a five-year term too short for a govt?
Experts believe that extending term of government is not a solution
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Economic fallout: Travel bans, lockdowns shrink job opportunities for expats
In 2020, Pakistan witnessed reduction of 400,000 work visas globally
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Educational institutions nationwide reopen today
Teaching faculties are required to strictly implement SOPs on Covid-19
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Pak wants preservation of US-Taliban deal
There have been question marks over whether the Biden administration would abide by the February 29 deal
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The curious case of Hafeez’s exclusion from T20I squad
Pakistan all-rounder Hafeez is in the form of his life in T20Is, but he was not named for South Africa matches
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Ball in PDM’s court as Jan 31 deadline ends
A leadership meeting suggest that the PDM table a no-confidence motion in the parliament to dislodge the government
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Inflation eases to over two-year low
PM says our efforts are now showing results
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Transporters block Quetta-Karachi Highway
In a protest against stopping buses at the Lakpass check post while going from Panjgur to Quetta
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Sikhs want Gurdwara Joga Singh repaired
Cracks appeared in the structure during the 2005 earthquake
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Covid vaccination starts in K-P on Wednesday
Health workers will be the first to receive jabs; 280 centres set up across province
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CTD inspector killed outside Peshawar jail
A police constable was also critically injured in Bannu
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Rind promises network of roads for remote areas of Balochistan
To improve transportation facilities for the people
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SHCC teams find 27 out of 176 clinics SOP-compliant
Warnings issued to 54 doctors in a week; 4,309 quack clinics sealed thus far
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Wahab stresses city’s beautification
Pledges to ensure availability of better municipality services
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CPLC reunites lost persons in shelter homes with families
It has collected fingerprints of at least 385 women, 90 men for biometric identification
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He started as a ball boy. He is now a tennis champion
Hashish Kumar has won four of five national tournaments he participated in
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NICVD guard beaten up after denying entry to visitors
Hospital admin states one of the culprits caught while his accomplices opened fire and fled
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Minor groom dies ‘in police custody’
Police say 14-year-old was handed over to relative, his father was remanded
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Economist Kazim Saeed's book launched
The launching ceremony of 'Dou Pakistan' (Two Pakistans) held at the Arts Council
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‘Govt will provide all facilities for Tablighi ijtema’
Nasir Hussain Shah directs the district administration to prepare a security plan for the gathering
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Centre-Sindh tussle: Who ‘owns’ Karachi?
Provincial govt hinders development in city, says federal minister
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Protest staged against encroachment in Rawalpindi
Traders and public representatives from the constituency joined the protest in solidarity with the local residents
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In Rawalpindi, building inspector again suspended for corruption
The inspector was recently reinstated after being suspended over the same allegation in the past too
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In a first, PM Imran to answer nation’s questions on phone today
The live session will start from 4pm
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Market official tortured, filmed by ‘drug dealers’
Video of Jaranwala incident went viral on social media
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3,000 reservoirs developed for agriculture
Facilities having storage capacity of 0.1m acre-feet to sustain crop growth in Barani areas
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Government wants to end horse-trading in Senate polls: Sarwar
Governor urges opposition to support anti-corruption legislation
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Two teenage girls ‘sexually assaulted’
Victims were home alone when suspects raped them
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Awan assures women inmates of legal aid
Special assistant visits Sialkot District Jail
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MoU inked for gender mainstreaming
Partnership to strengthen implementation of Punjab Youth Policy 2012
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Ensuring security : Rangers, police to maintain peace in by-polls
On February 19, by-polls will be held in NA-75 Daska (Sialkot) and PP-51 Wazirabad district (Gujranwala)
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Covid-19 claimed 723 lives in January
Health experts stress strict implementation of virus-related SOPs
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Pakistan’s digital landscape post-Covid
Digital connectivity has improved as organisations invest in improving consumer experience
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Mining: an engine of progress
Pakistan has great future in mining because it has huge deposits of minerals
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How a steel mill steals our money?
PSM has received staggering Rs334b from taxpayers’ money over past 15 years
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The sad story of Chahat
Time and again we have read stories or seen videos where violence against transgenders is shown and even glorified
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The Arab world after the ‘Spring of 2011’
To label political upheaval of early 2011 as the “Arab Spring” turned out to be the wrong metaphor for the Arab world
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Grim prospects of Afghan peace
The ground situation suggests that there is no other option for the US except to seek a political settlement
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Saudi Arabia urges compliance as Covid-19 cases rise again
Kingdom’s health minister says ‘lack of compliance can force us to take measures to protect society’
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Police detain wife of jailed Kremlin critic Navalny at Moscow protest
The opposition politician Alexei Navalny was arrested on January 17 after returning to Moscow from Germany
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Coachella music festival cancelled for third time
The event due to be held in California in April was called off on Friday by local health officials because of Covid-19
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Navalny, WHO and Thunberg among nominees for Nobel Peace Prize
The 2021 laureate is scheduled to be announced in October
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Efforts to reduce inflation are now showing results: PM Imran
Premier says consumer price index and core inflation are now lower than when the government was formed.
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‘Who will run the province?’ Kundi asks K-P CM to focus on governance instead of Adiala
Governor advises CM Afridi to prioritise law and order and governance challenges in the province
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US official Paul Kapur concludes Pakistan visit after high-level meetings
He participates in cultural artefact repatriation event, also visits Margalla Hills
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Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Zilhajj moon sighting
Zonal committees will meet in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar
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ISPR condemns Indian army chief’s remarks questioning Pakistan’s place in ‘geography and history’
'India needs to reconcile with Pakistan’s salience and learn to peacefully co-exist with it,' military says
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Should you trust AI for everything?
Artificial intelligence fails not from flaws, but because it cannot step in or take responsibility
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The Pitt and the Pendulum
In emergency rooms, death is witnessed everywhere—but not always held the same way
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When words go rogue
Between Eliot’s wasteland and Pound’s precision, Mina crafts poetry of grief, desire and modern dissonance
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Not your father's matlock
Kathy Bates anchors a revival that finds its own voice
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The fruits of a warming valley
Rising heat and untimely rains are destroying Chitral’s fruit harvests and threatening livelihoods
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Red is the colour of sacrifice
With coercion masked as culture and consent reduced to formality, forced marriages still strip women of agency today
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The lost art of letter writing
Handwritten letters were not just a bit of information to be dispatched; they spoke of possession by depth of emotion
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Too sheer, too short, too much
The demand for fashionable yet modest clothing is growing faster than many brands are willing to acknowledge
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UN experts raise alarm over military immunity in India
Armed Forces Special Powers Act has enabled impunity and arbitrary killings across the country, including in Kashmir
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Kundi offers talks with Sindh
Conference was attended by religious scholars, political and social leaders from across the country
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'Govt committed to digital access'
Reliable and affordable connectivity will remain essential for economic growth, public services
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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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North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike
250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York's Long Island Rail Road
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ICC denies it issued new warrants against Israeli officials, calls report inaccurate
Haaretz report claims ICC issued secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials
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Iran's Baghaei says US, Israel ‘manufacture crises’ to justify escalation and war claims
Iranian military warns US any repeat “miscalculation” will trigger stronger, more decisive retaliation
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Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant
Passenger restrained by fellow travellers, banned from all future Qantas flights
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US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse
As of early afternoon Washington time on Saturday, no renewal notice had been posted on the Treasury website
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At least eight injured as car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena
Driver previously treated for psychiatric disorders, arrested as pedestrians stopped his escape
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
80 dead, 246 suspected cases in DRC; agency warns neighbouring countries to activate emergency mechanisms
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Large blast near Beit Shemesh part of pre-planned test: Israeli defence firm
Israel's Tomer defence company causes a stir with a rocket engine experiment near Beit Shemesh
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Malaysia calls off search, rescue operation for victims of migrant boat tragedy
Sixteen migrants dead off Malaysia's Pulau Pangkor as smuggling routes claim more lives at sea
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Xi-Trump summit marks 'new era' in ties, says Wang
He said the two leaders reached 'a number of important common understandings'
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8 killed in Thailand accident
Firefighters and rescue workers cordoned off the collision site
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Israel kills Hamas armed wing leader
Hamas confirmed in a later statement that Haddad, who was born in 1970, was killed along with his wife and daughter
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing IS second-in-command
Trump said in a post on Truth Social announcing the killing, that "at my direction, brave American forces
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Trump says Iran has interest in reaching deal
US president hints at possible resumption of strikes
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US aircraft carrier returns to naval base in Virginia after protracted 11 months of operations
Destroyers USS Bainbridge and USS Mahan also return home
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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









































































































