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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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India proposes law to ban cryptocurrencies, create official digital currency
Although it seeks to allows certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses
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Trump parts ways with impeachment lawyers: sources
Leaving Trump’s defense team in turmoil as he prepares for a trial starting on Feb 9
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China temporarily bars entry of foreigners travelling from Canada
Despite holding valid Chinese residence permits for work says Chinese consulate in Toronto
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NA panel approves 5pc withholding tax on YouTube, social media earnings
Committee backs mandatory electronic tax filing, social media tax, and legal protection for inherited property
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Jailed PTI leaders urge PM Shehbaz to expand Charter of Economy into ‘Charter of Pakistan’
Argue economy does not flourish when constitutional supremacy is contested, political uncertainty prevails
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FM Dar warns India's water projects aim to establish 'hydro-hegemony'
New Delhi rattled by Islamabad’s Brussels initiative on weaponisation of water
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Fact-check: Viral Indian defence ministry document about Operation Sindoor 2.0 is AI-generated
Visual discrepancies and grammatical errors emerge as Indian government agency also debunks the document
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HRCP demands judicial inquiry into young girl's killing by Punjab CCD
Federal Constitutional Court urged to take suo motu notice of case
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PM orders immediate fuel price relief for consumers on falling global prices: petroleum minister
Says a high-level committee has also been formed to devise a formula for petroleum products
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PM Shehbaz assures Pezeshkian of Pakistan's continued support in next phase of negotiations with US
Says Islamabad will stand by Iran as a brotherly and neighbouring country in all areas
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Bilawal urges restraint amid AJK protests, defends constitutional consensus on key national issues
PPP chairman also calls criticism of BISP ‘shameful’, says programme vital for economy
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JI to hold nationwide protests against inflation, petroleum levy on June 19
Calls for complete abolition of petroleum levy and reductions in diesel and electricity prices
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Turkish, Bahrain, Canadian FMs praise Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace deal
MoU also carries signatures of US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
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£190m case: IHC orders Imran, Bushra meeting with their lawyers within seven days
CJ Dogar directs NAB's special prosecutor to ensure that power of attorney documents completed and facilitated
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Capital launches first-ever ‘Mehfooz Muharram’ app for digital security monitoring
Application will provide live location, image-sharing feature to help authorities respond quickly to security concerns
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PM Shehbaz signs 'Islamabad MoU' as mediator between US and Iran
Memorandum also carries signatures of US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
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Pakistan reaffirms support for electric vehicle manufacturing, localisation plans
Plans to develop charging infrastructure and train Pakistani engineers and technicians
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PML-N finalises 90% AJK election tickets
Sources say tickets for six seats have been kept pending
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Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan as global rates fall
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs2,300 to Rs452,936 in local market
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Sindh's green push continues despite cuts
Solar, waste-to-energy projects power FY27 agenda
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Sindh eyes Rs450b in sales tax
Bets on services tax to drive Rs690b provincial revenue in fiscal 2026-27
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ADB approves $700m loan for Pakistan insurance reforms
Program will support development of capital markets, private pension products
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Oil falls to 3-1/2-month low after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal
Brent crude futures are down $2.14, or 2.69%, at $77.41 a barrel
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Oil rises 1% on US-Iran deal doubts
Trump says that MoU with Iran not final, and that he could resume a bombing campaign if Iran did not 'behave'
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Footwear sector opposes Third Schedule inclusion
Says budget move will discourage documentation, put pressure on labour-intensive sector
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PSX ends nearly flat after record rally
KSE-100 index adds 118 points in volatile session as investors seek clarity
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DISCOs introduce simplified electricity bills
Energy ministry calls it step towards consumer-centric reforms
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IT exports hit record at $4.18b
Growth attributed to Pakistan's youth; 99% of skilled workforce in IT consists of young people
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Oil, gas production falls short of target in FY26
Local coal beats expectations with output of 21.15 million tonnes
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New model to shield taxpayers from harassment
Faceless system to be launched in Oct to create blind between taxpayers and taxmen
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Current account surplus shrinks
Trade deficit widens as economic recovery lifts imports
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PSX ends flat after record rally
KSE-100 adds 118 points in a volatile session as investors seek clarity on all fronts
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Tech exports hit record $4.2b as current account returns to surplus
Adviser to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad says country posts a $459m current account surplus in May
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques
Incident comes during period of increased attacks against Palestinians
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command
Removes ‘Indo’ from title, says decision reflects command’s long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques: Palestinian officials
Israel's military confirms the arson and graffiti on the mosques
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Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
Defends US-Iran deal, says he does not want an economic catastrophe triggered by continued Middle East war
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Clinton says Netanyahu is 'obsessed' with Iran, Saudi normalisation
Says issue of attacking Iran was a recurring topic
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Pentagon restores US Pacific Command name after removing 'Indo' from title
says decision reflects command's long history and military heritage in Pacific region
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China offers humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon as warring sides move to end war
Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support
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Exhibit honoring Muhammad Ali Jinnah opens in Istanbul
'The Founding Memory of a Nation' exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of Jinnah's birth
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'Turkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis is worrying,' says Israeli cabinet minister
'We are witnessing the rise of a new axis,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli amid Netanyahu criticism
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Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal
Domestic critics say Netanyahu focused security away from the Gaza border and disregarded Hamas as a real threat
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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US Open practice begins in Shinnecock
Scottie Scheffler is seeking a career Grand Slam
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Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
He agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club
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England ready to take final step: Saka
They reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar
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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw
Both teams settled with a 1-1 draw
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener
Goals from Rezaeian and Mohebbi secured a point for Iran
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Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief
The NBA title was secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday
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Serena to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon
She will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022
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Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
The former Liverpool coach was critical of Nagelsmann'sstarting line-up
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Iran head coach says team was ordered to leave US just after World Cup opener
Iranian national team head coach says his team is 'most repressed team in the whole World Cup'
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World Cup teams blast UEFA chief
A group of 13 World Cup teams complained about uninteresting matches
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde
The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs
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Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row
Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter
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Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal
Coach says team hopes to bring joy to Iranians everywhere
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Blood sport at the White House
Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship










































































































