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Family pension duration capped at 10 years following spouse's death
Govt discourages premature retirement, multiple pensions, proposes 5% on high-income pensioners
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Sharjeel Memon criticises budget for sidelining Sindh, Karachi's development
PPP is taking these budgetary decisions seriously and plans to review the budget in detail, says senior Sindh minister
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Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86
Former spy and espionage thriller writer drew on real life experiences
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Baldoni's defamation case against Lively rejected
Court says claims lack legal basis
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Kendrick Lamar wins big at 2025 BET Awards
Rapper named best male hip-hop artist
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Will 2025 be the 'Summer of Punk'?
The iconoclast will face Cena for WWE title in Saudi Arabia
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Warner Bros Discovery splits studios, streaming
Declining cable business cited behind decision
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Princess Diana's pricey dresses head to auction
Collection will also feature the former royal's luxury bags and footwear
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Have kids' books lost the plot?
Short sentences and large illustrations are rapidly becoming the norm
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TikToker im.krispy finds out she’s colorblind after viral blue chair debate
TikToker im.krispy went viral after learning she might be colorblind when viewers said her blue chair looked grey.
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Pakistan, Russia have 'enormous potential' to deepen ties: Zardari
President lauds Moscow's role in Eurasian stability at ceremony marking Russia's 35th National Day
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Iran warns West, Israel over IAEA pressure ahead of new nuclear talks
Iran warns of "proportionate" response, may scale back IAEA cooperation if Western pressure continues
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18% sales tax on vehicles up to 850cc proposed
Imported chocolates, coffee, cereal bars, and pet food to cost more due to higher taxes
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All forms of parking on Karachi's II Chundrigar banned
Parking banned along II Chundrigar Road, from Shaheen Complex to Merewether Tower
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FBR to get powers akin to SHO; 18% sales tax on e-commerce transactions proposesd
Budget mandates social media platforms to submit advertising revenue details to FBR every quarter
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Rs722.48b set aside for BISP, Rs10.23b for Poverty Alleviation Division
Allocations for Presidency, PM House also increased
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Bandits of Katcha capitalize on fear
Rs10 million has been set as the head bounty for the most dangerous bandits
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Watch: trailer released for Ari Aster's Cannes-acclaimed Eddington film
Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal star in Ari Aster's Eddington, a western set during the 2020 pandemic.
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PTI slams Budget 2025–26 as anti-people and elitist
Budget offers no relief to public; they bleed the poor but spare the elite, PTI leaders said at a press conference
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UK to sanction far-right Israeli ministers for stoking violence in Palestine
UK sanctions Israeli ministers over extremist rhetoric and abuses; Lammy says action aims to hold them accountable
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India's unilateral suspension of IWT could destabilise regional peace: Bilawal
Former FM urged for protection of sanctity of international treaties, warning against "weaponisation of water"
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Non-filers to be barred from purchasing vehicles, immovable property
Budget proposes increase in advance tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6% to 1%
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Iran executes nine ISIL members over foiled civilian attack plot
ISIL, once powerful in Iraq and Syria, was dismantled but still launches sporadic attacks, including inside Iran
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Ice Spice to join the voice cast of the upcoming SpongeBob movie with an original song
Ice Spice, Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, and George Lopez join The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants out in December
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Defence budget hiked by 20.2% to Rs2,550b
A sum of Rs971 billion has been earmarked for civil administration
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David Byrne announces new album 'Who Is the Sky?' with lead single 'Everybody Laughs'
David Byrne unveils 'Who Is the Sky?', first solo album in seven years featuring star-studded collaborations.
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Govt proposes new law to discourage smuggled vehicles
If a vehicle’s chassis number has been altered, cut, or welded, it will be considered smuggled
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Budget 2025-26 proposes relief for corporate, real estate sectors
High-income pensioners, solar panel imports, interest income see tax burdens
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Pakistan's economic growth on track: PM
He lauded the salaried class for playing a vital role in economic stability
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Disney completes $9 billion Hulu buyout
Disney has finalized its $9 billion deal to acquire Comcast’s Hulu stake, paying less than expected after arbitration.
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Govt proposes income tax relief for salaried class
Budget 2025-2026 proposes up to 4% income tax cut for lower, middle-income sectors
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India pushes back 'foreigners' into Bangladesh, sparking human rights concerns
Since May, Assam has pushed back 303 of 30,000 declared foreigners into Bangladesh, a top official said
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Cabinet approves 10% salary increase for govt employees
Federal cabinet also approved 7% pension boost for govt employees
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Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah port, threatens naval, air blockade
Israeli military calls for evacuation of Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif
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What is Samarium and why is the US concerned about it?
In addition to military use, Samarium also has applications in civilian sectors including nuclear reactors
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Finance minister unveils Rs17.6tn budget, targets 4.2% growth
Muhammad Aurangzeb dismisses rumours regarding mini-budget, clarifies no new taxes have been imposed
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New Malir Jail admin confirms 225 inmates escaped the prison
Of those, 146 have been recaptured
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Palestinian death toll mounts with over 35 killed since dawn
Israeli fire at aid point left 19 dead, over 200 wounded
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Suspect among ten killed in school shooting in Austria's Graz
Motive for the shooting remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing
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BBC report exposes BJP govt’s underreporting of Kumbh stampede death toll
Investigation confirms 82 deaths in Kumbh stampede, far exceeding UP government’s official toll.
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Greta Thunberg deported, en route to Sweden
11 others on board Madleen are being deported after detention, 'attack' by IDF 185km from besieged Palestinian enclave
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Investor confidence drives PSX to historic high ahead of Budget 2025-2026
KSE-100 index surged by 970.53 points to 122,611.53 during intra-day trading.
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Japan sights more than one Chinese aircraft carrier in Pacific for first time
Regional concerns are rising amid heightened maritime military movement across East Asia
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Federal Budget 2025-26 to be presented in National Assembly today
Rs17.6 trillion outlay expected, slightly lower than last year’s Rs18.78 trillion
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US DoJ urged to investigate Hindu American Foundation as Modi's 'foreign agent'
Fremont Gurdwara Sahib calls for transparency on HAF's ties with US lawmakers and the Indian government
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PIA’s first post-Hajj flight departs Jeddah carrying 307 Pakistani pilgrims
Over 115,000 Pakistanis performed Hajj this year under government, private arrangements
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Marines deployed in LA as Trump administration intensifies migrant crackdowns
Military, federal enforcement operations further polarise country's two major political parties
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Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine, hits Kyiv and Odesa maternity ward
Odesa maternity hospital damaged in Russian attack, nine injured
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High courts run without permanent top judges
The Balochistan High Court also remained without a permanent chief justice for more than three months.
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LA shaken as immigration clampdown turns violent
Trump, California gov face-off as Marines called out to quell protests
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Fire breaks out at chemical warehouse in Site Area
Blaze reportedly started in a wooden pallet, roof of warehouse, made of tin sheets, collapsed due to the flames.
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Three terrorists killed, three police personnel martyred in CTD operation in Shangla
Group suspected to be involved in vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks targeting Chinese nationals
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Peshawar High Court orders no load-shedding during Sehri, Iftar
Court further directed PESCO and all concerned parties to ensure electricity supply, particularly during Ramadan
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PPP slams fuel hike ahead of Ramazan
Shazia Marri said hike would not only affect transport costs but also trigger a fresh surge in food prices
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K-P living in stone age, says Maryam
She said blocking major roads in K-P does not affect Punjab's economy but instead harms K-P's own economic activity
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Medical board says Imran's vision improving
Makes no recommendation for ex-PM's transfer to hospital
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Zardari predicts PPP's return to power
President claims Bilawal will become PM with two-thirds majority
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PTI did not call street protests: CM Afridi
Says party wants to limit protest to Parliament House
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PM advances closer ties with Europe
Shehbaz meets Austria's chancellor in Vienna Talks focus on trade, development, migration Pakistan commits to c
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COAS Munir reaffirms strategic bond with UAE
Field marshal meets UAE NSA Sheikh Tahnoon
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X outage disrupts users for hours
X outage disrupts users for hours
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Three policemen martyred in Shangla operation
Three policemen martyred in Shangla operation
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Pakistan, Lanka unite against trafficking
Naqvi meets Sri Lankan defence, interior ministers
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Local gold, silver rates drop after declines in international markets
Price of silver per tola decreases by Rs55 in Pakistan
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Rs1500 prize bond draw winners for February 16, 2026 announced
First prize winner receives Rs3,000,000, three second prize winners get Rs1,000,000 each
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Gold surge signals dollar's wobbly reign
Central banks accelerate gold purchases amid waning confidence in greenback, as analysts predict rally will continue t
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Reimagining our economy in the AI age
FIR disruptions, shifting trade rules demand a China-linked, innovation-driven growth reset
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IT exports poised to hit $5b mark
New momentum not an isolated spike but part of sustained upward trend
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Is Pakistan's Islamic banking truly Islamic?
Profitability, public faith and the unresolved question of Riba
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What Bangladesh-US deal reveals about trade politics
Pakistan's trade could be disrupted if Bangladesh increasingly sources cotton from US to qualify for tariff concessio
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Pakistan's tax system at a crossroads
Challenge not merely about tax rates, but about design, trust & governance
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Cost of commuting rises as government hikes fuel prices
Revised prices come into effect immediately for next fortnight
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Saudi investment invited for motorway
Pakistan keen on public-private tie-ups to modernise transport sector
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PSX sheds 2.5% on weak earnings, Reko Diq
KSE-100 slips below 180,000 as weekly losses deepen on volatility
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600MHz spectrum auction next month
Auction to expand mobile internet capacity, LCCI launches online membership portal
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Court orders action against E&P firms for law violation
Companies face charges of unauthorised change in corporate control
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P2M uptake slow in major markets
Traders seek clearer policy, incentives as SBP reports 4.3m QR transactions
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S&P up slightly as tech dips
Equities had started the session strong after data showed US consumer prices increased less than expected in January
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Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman, lawmakers sworn into parliament
Marks first elected representatives in the country since the 2024 uprising
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China's humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime
Beijing uses prime-time TV to showcase its AI+ manufacturing drive
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US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms
US military preparing for possible operation against Iran if Trump orders an attack, say officials
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Fury as Israel tightens grip on West Bank
Arabs criticise move as illegal under int’l law
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Bangladesh’s Yunus resigns
Announces end of interim govt
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St Peter’s Basilica to boost security
Visitors are currently screened before entering, while 40 to 60 people provide discreet security inside
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India seizes 3 Iran-linked tankers
Indian authorities intercepted three vessels about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai
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Iran’s Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait
Tehran says US ‘more realistic’ on nuclear issue
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Iran says US 'more realistic' on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait
Rubio says in Hungary a Tehran deal is possible but hard, citing Iran's clerics and past failed efforts
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Chinese FM warns against 'dangerous trends' in Japan
Wang Yi calls for stronger China-Europe cooperation at Munich Security Conference
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Bangladesh’s Yunus announces resignation, end of interim govt
'Let the practice of democracy, freedom of speech and fundamental rights that has begun not be halted,' he says
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Iraqi-UAE consortium plans $700m data cable to rival Saudi-Syria link
Project, branded WorldLink, will comprise undersea cable from Fujairah, UAE to Iraq's Faw peninsula
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Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 59
Most deaths were in Toamasina, Madagascar’s second-largest city on the east coast
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PM Shehbaz invites Austrian chancellor to joint fight against illegal migration
Says Pakistan, European partners working together to curb illegal immigration
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Iran foreign minister met IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks
Abbas Araqhchi says he seeks a fair deal in Geneva, rejecting submission to threats
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‘Execution was missing’: Agha reflects on Pakistan’s defeat to India
Captain says batters faltered as well, urging the team to regroup quickly and focus on a swift turnaround
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Pakistan make unique record in high-stakes clash against India
Pakistan's six-spinner gamble backfires as India win by 61 runs
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Sanjay Manjrekar calls India’s ‘no-handshake’ stance ‘silly’
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar calls India’s ‘no-handshake’ stance ‘silly’
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T20 World Cup: India bowl out Pakistan to seal 61-run victory
India 175/7 after Green Shirts chose to bowl; Pakistan bowled out for 114 in Colombo
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Still no handshake between Pakistan, India before T20 World Cup clash
India did not shake hands with Pakistan in any of their matches at Asia Cup in Dubai last year, including the final
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From Swat's fairways to the world stage: The rise of Saad Habib Malik
In a cricket-obsessed country, a 19-year-old is building his path in competitive golf
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Banton at home in first World Cup
He carried England to victory against Scotland
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Flick calls for Barcelona reaction
They were thrashed by Atletico in Copa del Ray
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Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha claim ITF J60 Nairobi doubles crown
Pakistan duo defeats top seeds in thrilling three-set final 4-6, 6-3, 11-9
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Pak climber Mir Abu Zar Faiz sets national speed record
He recorded an all-time fastest national speed climbing time of 5.73 seconds
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Last-gasp Zielinski effort keeps Inter at Serie A summit
He struck a dramatic 90th-minute winner to help his side move eight points clear
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Vinicius bags brace as Real Madrid take Liga lead, end Sociedad run
The 4-1 win helped Los Blancos move two points clear of champions Barcelona
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Liverpool beat Brighton, Man City oust Beckham's Salford from FA Cup
Salah converted his 252nd goal for the Reds from the penalty spot
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Fritz to face Shelton for ATP Dallas Open title
Both players will be chasing another tour title in a high-stakes showdown
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Kane brace helps Bayern widen gap atop Bundesliga
The German giants delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over Werder Bremen to restore their six-point advantage























































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