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Pakistan rebuffs Indian FM's vitriolic outburst
Will take all possible measures to secure IWT water share
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US to 'run' Venezuela after Maduro 'captured' in midnight raid
Special forces remove Venezuela president, wife to NY; US takes control of Venezuela's huge oil reserves
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Ethiopia nears $1b bond restructuring
Reaches preliminary deal with bondholders; IMF welcomes development
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Jobs data may jolt stocks from holiday calm
As 2026 kicks off, investors await key statistics, court decision on Trump's tariffs
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Trump blocks chips deal on security fears
Bars transaction, mandates divestment of Emcore assets within six months
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Venezuela oil industry in focus after US military action
World's largest reserves contrast with collapsing output, export constraints as experts warn of Iraq, Libya precedents
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Year-opening buying lifts PSX to peak
KSE-100 index surges 4% WoW, or 6,634 points, in strong start to 2026
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PRA revenue rises 35% in first half of this year
PRA collected Rs149.5 billion in total revenue, compared with Rs112.1 billion collected last fiscal year
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Rs3.5m loan cap limits housing scheme appeal
Banks see weak uptake as urban property prices outpace financing
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New Basmati variety sets record for longest grain
RRI-developed grain measures 9.66mm, offers higher yields; exporters see potential in premium rice markets
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Sugar mills produce 1.36m tons
Commissioner attributes improved performance to strict enforcement of laws, regulations
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Think tank challenges 3.7% growth
Notes no real production expansion; suggests enabling policies for businesses
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The Khyber pass railway — A century on
In 1925, the Khyber Pass Railway was inaugurated as a bold imperial experiment at the edge of empire.
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Fire, ash and the return of wonder
After a sequel that drifted beneath the surface, Avatar: Fire and Ash rises with urgency and fire.
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Rewriting Japan’s postwar pacifism
As Tokyo sheds postwar pacifism as US’ junior partner to leverage Taiwan against Beijing
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The long night of growing old
A haunting Argentinian film that begins inside a psychiatric ward but ends in our conscience.
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Newly formed FCC facing logistic issues
Despite notification, court still operating from IHC; FCC to take up super tax case tomorrow
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Tax cases: CJ stresses timely adjudication
Underscores commitment to reforms for timely justice
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Engineer Mirza makes revelations about Imran's life in jail
The cleric claims PTI founder appears frustrated
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President, PM vow support for visually impaired
Highlight achievements of Pakistanis on World Braille Day; say govt committed to promoting Braille literacy
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Oppression can build roads, not nations: Afridi
K-P CM says equal law for rich and poor is the foundation of nation-building
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The year of conflicts and crises ends without resolution
Peace, climate cooperation, and respect for international law remained in short supply
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Artificial Intelligence goes rogue
Crime no longer announces itself with violence, it arrives through algorithms
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How did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get together? Thank Mama Swift
The real challenge was how to get the singer to meet the football player
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Tommy Lee Jones' daughter had arrests before her death at 34
Victoria Jones had faced arrests for drug possession and other charges
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Where history stands still
At Wagah border, white sculptures, a Partition rail scene recast Lahore's frontier past walks beside present
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Luxury goods were once built to last, but not any more
The quality of fashion items seems to be declining with the passage of time
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Physiotherapists urge regular winter exercise
Advise people of all ages to stay active during winter to prevent stiffness, muscle weakness
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Flour prices soar as bread, naan price hike looms
Red flour up by Rs1,800, fine flour by Rs2,700 per bag, bakers threaten strike
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Crackdown yields over Rs15m in fines
Nearly 1,500 inspections conducted in 2025, unsafe milk, meat destroyed
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Biryani still rules capital's food scene
From roadside stalls to fine dining, Islamabad's favourite dish remains unbeatable
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Judicial inquiry into HWSC demanded
Mehran Workers Union calls for action against 'incompetent' officials
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Students showcase AI, robotics projects
JI chief opens TechnoFest 3.0, highlighting youth talent
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Hyd roads in ruins as uplift promises go unkept
Poor maintenance, stalled constructions leave residents facing traffic chaos
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Deworming drive to target over 6m children
Media's role highlighted in protecting children's health
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Karachi Winter brings surge in respiratory, stroke cases
Experts warn of increased fatalities among the elderly and a rise in flu-related illnesses
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Doctors get brief reprieve in RTO tax drive
FBR warns healthcare, other businesses of strict action over false income declarations
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311 people murdered in Faisalabad in 2025
15,593 robberies reported, police say crime dropped compared to 2024
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MQM-P groups drift further apart
Kamal stages power show; Siddiqui holds separate meeting
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CM rejects separate province demand
Inaugurates Rs1.5b Cattle Colony Flyover, announces major Karachi infra push
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Less than 30% of children with cancer survive in Pakistan: experts
Delayed diagnosis, limited treatment facilities and financial constraints hamper outcomes
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Labour rally demands rights
Speakers say those demanding implementation of labour laws face dismissals, torture
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Future leaders shine at Sanghar Model UN
Students debate national, global challenges, build diplomacy skills
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Food prices surge ahead of Ramazan
Producers, middlemen restrict supplies to inflate rates
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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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Govt secures $3m GEF funding for fisheries reform
Project targets marine biodiversity protection, coastal land degradation
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Loan repayment cuts FX to $15.5b
Commercial loans rose by $1.7b to $7.2b by end 2025; IMF mission to arrive on 25th
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'Pakistan cannot provide jobs to 240m people' : Aurangzeb urges need for structural reforms
He highlights tax reforms, construction activity, economic digitalisation as key drivers of recovery
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Gold rises Rs7,000 in Pakistan, $70 on world markets
10-gram price climbs to Rs451,784; silver per tola declines to Rs8,219, 10-gram price to Rs7,046
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SPI rises 4.26% YoY on staples
Weekly inflation drops 0.59% as eggs, tomatoes, chicken prices fall
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Tax simplification, trader scheme under consideration
Business community assured of consultation while developing tax policies
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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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Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, minister tells BBC
Deputy FM Majid Takht-Ravanchi said initial talks moved positively but it was too early to judge outcomes
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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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Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports
China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday
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WHO flags issues with US vaccine trial
US move to end the decades-old recommendation is the panel's latest contentious about-face concerning vaccines
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Rubio calls US Europe's 'critical friend'
Secretary of State says US has no interest in seeing 'West's managed decline'
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Astronomers puzzle over planetary system
A light-year is the distance light travels in a year, 9.5 trillion kilometres
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Xi extends New Year greetings to ring in Year of the Horse
China's economy withstood pressure and sustained growth, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, Xi said.
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Dozens killed in fresh Nigeria attacks
Most of the homes in the village were burned down and apart from those already counted as dead
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Pakistan urges South Sudan peace
'It is time for more deeper engagement, not distancing or abandonment,' the Pakistani envoy added
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Zelensky labels Putin a 'slave to war'
Once again, he appealed to the West to deliver air-defence systems to Ukraine more quickly
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European allies say Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin; Russia rejects claims
UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands confirm epibatidine in Navalny samples
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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











































































































