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Pakistan's PIA dilemma
PIA privatisation shifts risks to the public while potential gains flow to private owners
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Pollution and accountability
Without credible air data, Karachi’s fight against pollution remains stalled
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Export slump
Export slump, rising imports push Pakistan’s monthly trade deficit up 25%
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A unanimous way ahead
Pakistan, China align on Afghanistan, counterterrorism, development at strategic talks in Beijing
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On the principle of caring
Global reactions to Venezuela reveal how selectively the world chooses to care
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Snow cripples air, train and road traffic in Amsterdam and Paris
Traffic jams in Ile-de-France neared 1,000 km, far above the usual peak of about 300 km
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CES 2026 spotlights self-driving tech and AI as automakers scale back EV plans
AI to expand beyond cars into robots, wearables, home and health tech at CES 2026
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Temperature likely to drop to 9°C in Karachi
PMD spokesperson says chilly conditions will persist during the night and early morning hours over the next few days
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Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases
Trump’s remarks follow months of talks after the US doubled tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil.
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Punjab stops honorariums for clerics spreading hate or anti-state rhetoric
Home Department clears 66,000 imams after initial scrutiny based on security, intelligence reports
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Mustafa Amir murder: Prime suspect Armaghan gets bail in call centre case
Armaghan was arrested on February 8 in 2024 after four-hour standoff, during which he shot and injured DSP, constable
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Protests challenge Iran’s leaders as US' Maduro capture sparks fears
Tehran faces limited options as Trump’s threats and a deepening economic crisis worsen after June strikes
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Bomb blast destroys ANP district president's community hall in Tirah Valley
Political, social circles strongly condemn incident, calling it an attack on democratic forces and peace in region
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Greenland says its future is not for Trump to decide
“Enough is enough. No more fantasies about annexation,” Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen said
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Pakistan, Afghanistan set up joint committee for talks at Torkham border
13-member body to hold formal negotiations aimed at easing tensions and restoring trade
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Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism after US capture
Maduro faces cocaine-trafficking charges linked to cartels, FARC rebels, and Tren de Aragua gang
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Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign
Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday
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McFarlane proud of team's resilience
Chelsea secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester City
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Pakistan Stock Exchange hits record high as KSE-100 index surges to 182,408 points
Market sentiment strengthened by fresh buying and growing hopes of a policy rate cut in the upcoming announcement
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Security agencies foil major terror plot in Karachi, recover over 2,000kg of explosives
CTD says three suspects were arrested, and large quantity of urea fertiliser, used to make bombs, was also recovered
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Djokovic quits players' union he co-founded
The 24-time Grand Slam champion said his values are no longer aligned with the organisation’s current direction
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Real Madrid thrash Betis without Mbappe
Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Los Blancos
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Qissa Khwani Theatrics presents Beckett’s classic 'Waiting for Godot' in Urdu
The iconic play debuted at the PNCA in Islamabad
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Atletico, Real Sociedad share spoils
Los Colchoneros were held to an entertaining 1–1 draw
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Inter surge past Bologna
They claimed a commanding 3–1 home win
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Paris court convicts 10 over cyber-harassment of France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
Court hands convicts, eight men, two women, sentences of up to eight months with suspended jail time
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Head hits back for Australia after Root's 160
His superb innings matches Ricky Ponting’s centuries tally in Test cricket
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Doue, Dembele light up first Paris derby in over 35 years
The French capital enjoyed its first top-flight derby since 1990
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Vaping, chewing tobacco: health risks lurk, awareness falls short
With only 17% of Pakistanis aware of vaping, urban areas lead in knowledge, while rural regions lag behind
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Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Indomitable Lions score goal in each half to set up quarterfinal with hosts
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ATC dismisses Aleema Khan's acquittal petition in D-Chowk protest case
Defence claims case 'politically motivated' as court agrees with prosecution arguments
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Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Declan Rice struck twice in the Gunners 3-2 win at Bournemouth
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‘2025 gave me the absolute worst and the absolute best,’ Hania Aamir gets real about her difficult year
“Sometimes strength is simply staying where you are,” writes Aamir
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Deportation of Indian woman married to Pakistani man halted
Sarbjit Kaur was scheduled to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border on Monday
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Gold prices jump sharply in local, global markets
Price of 24-carat gold increases by Rs9,200
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FACI invites applications for 2026 chess development project
Pakistan is among the countries eligible to apply for continued support
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Report, video evidence compiled on Punjab Assembly incident during K-P CM’s visit
Guest list lacks ID numbers, photos, and vehicle details, creating complications
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Qawwal booked over ‘Prisoner 804’ song at Lahore cultural event
Faraz Khan gets interim bail as case sparks debate on art, politics and expression
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Student critically injured in fall at Lahore university
University shifts classes online as police probe alleged suicide attempt
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LHC defers hearing on suspension of Rajab Butt’s lawyer licence
Court declines immediate relief, rejects licence restoration request, adjourns proceedings until January 6
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Amazon sailfin catfish found in Sindh waters, experts warn of invasive spread
Foreign aquarium species reaches Karachi Fish Harbour, threatening aquatic biodiversity
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China condemns US capture of Maduro, says countries cannot act as 'world judge'
'We have never believed that any country can act as the world's police,' says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Pakistan, China agree to align development plans, launch CPEC 2.0
Talks in Beijing reaffirm mutual support, expand cooperation in security, counterterrorism and finance
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'PTV' once led Pakistan’s drama industry. What changed?
Veterans of the industry debate whether the state broadcaster is struggling with decline — or resisting change
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Ramazan likely to begin on Feb 19, Eidul Fitr on March 21
Forecast based on astronomical calculations, final announcement rests with Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
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Factory worker killed, eight hurt in Lakki Marwat blast on cement company bus
Explosion near Nawarkhel Mor comes amid rising militant attacks in southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
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Second strike in Venezuela possible if govt does not cooperate: Trump
Top officials call Maduro's capture criminal; Trump says Cuba 'ready to fall' without US intervention
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Iran protests enter 2nd week
At least 12, including security personnel, killed since unrest began
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114 killed in week of Darfur attacks
Two of the Daglo family were killed, Moussa Saleh Daglo and Awad Moussa Saleh Daglo
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30 killed in central Nigeria
26 people drowned and 14 others are missing after a boat carrying farmers
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Pakistan urges inclusive political transition in Syria
Welcoming SDF-Govt agreement, envoy to UN calls for stability and Kurdish rights protection
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Traders reject 17 new taxes
Announce protest against administration's arrest, business closure warning
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K-P announces new transgender policy
Plan builds on Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, adding welfare fund, shelters, jobs and protection
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With Torkham closed, trade losses mount
In the past, Torkham handled daily traffic of about 10,000 people, 500-700 cargo and passenger vehicles
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MQM-P groups drift further apart
Kamal stages power show; Siddiqui holds separate meeting
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President warns of looming internal, external threats
Says nation will face challenges united and strong; Mocks Imran, says ex-PM weeping after two years in jail
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As Trump counts troops for Gaza, Pakistan waits
First formal meeting of the Board of Peace is scheduled for February 19 in Washington
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Pakistan sport system on brink of collapse
With poor management and insufficient funding, almost every major sport in the country is in a state of decline
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Food prices surge ahead of Ramazan
Producers, middlemen restrict supplies to inflate rates
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No convictions in 663 child abuse cases in 2025
Nearly 1,000 suspects nominated; dozens of cases dismissed
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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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Startup valuations cross $4b, outpacing peers
Report flags capital bottleneck as ecosystem grows to 170 VC-backed firms without a unicorn
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PM to announce construction relief plan
FinMin says next priority is industrialisation to spur economic growth
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Iran signals flexibility ahead of Geneva round of N-talks
Offers compromises on uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief
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Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'
Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear sites, not just halt enrichment process
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Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmament
He says thousands of personnel to support stabilisation and local police for Gaza peace
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Australia pledges $2.7b to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build
US must benefit economically for durable deal, Ghanbari told Fars news agency in negotiations talks
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India accused of using legal process as punishment
Human Rights Foundation urges UN to declare Kashmiri journalist's detention since 2023 unlawful
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Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi said initial talks moved positively but it was too early to judge outcomes
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11 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes amid ceasefire violation claims
Israel terms strikes 'precise' response to Hamas crossing demarcation line, both sides accuse other of violating truce
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Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash
Samba school homage draws opposition lawsuits
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump’s racist monkey clip
Former president condemns 'clown show' politics and cruelty
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Taiwan FM says China ‘real threat’ after Munich remarks
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a view the government in Taipei rejects
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Rubio to visit eastern Europe, bolster ties with pro-Trump leaders
US secretary of state to meet Slovakia, Hungary leaders amid their Russia ties and clashes with EU
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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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